The British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) presented its inaugural ‘Design Insider Best Product In Show’ award to luxury fabric specialist Kobe for its FR Elements range at this year’s Independent Hotel Show. The association also took a stand at the event which saw 26 of its members exhibit.A brand new initiative, the Best Product In Show award will recognise and reward product innovation and creativity in the commercial interiors industry and will be presented by the BCFA on behalf of its sister organisation Design Insider at each major trade show in the industry calendar.
Kobe’s FR Elements fabric collection was presented with the award at the Independent Hotel Show for simultaneously offering glamour and luxury, whilst meeting the needs of affordability. GP & J Baker’s Festival Embroidery Print, Crosswater’s Push and Dial Controller and Seekers Melford Collection were also on the award shortlist.
David Harris MD for Kobe said of the win; ‘We were delighted to receive the ‘Top Product’ award by Design Insider at the Independent Hotel Show. The Elements collection is 100% polyester FR and gives the contracts sales team access to a wider customer base through its realistic price points, giving value for money while enjoying the signature Kobe style.’
The BCFA will present the next ‘Design Insider Best Product In Show’ award at Sleep 2015, where it will also exhibit at stand M44.
