As Sekers Fabrics turns its focus to the year ahead, textile designer Mhairi MacMillan reflects on the tactile, quietly luxurious mood set to shape 2026 design directions…
As we enter 2026, Sekers Fabrics continues to explore the power of texture, colour and thoughtful layering with fabrics for interiors.
Our contract collections are crafted to balance comfort with durability while offering designers refined materials that elevate spaces without compromising performance. From soft faux mohair to genuine leather and metallic threads, each fabric reflects the key trends currently shaping interiors.
Sekers Maxie fabric | Image credit: Sekers
Tactile luxury with Maxie
Soft tactile materials continue to define modern interiors and Maxie, our plush faux mohair, captures this with ease. With its gentle pile and cocooning hand feel, Maxie brings warmth and depth while adding a layer of comfort that feels immediately inviting.
In lounges and suites, Maxie shapes spaces with a calm and elevated atmosphere through subtle tone and texture. Whether paired with neutrals, muted jewel tones or soft pastels it gives designers a versatile tool for creating interiors where guests instinctively relax.
Refined durability with Dolce Vita Leathers
One of the key trends shaping interiors in 2026 is refined durability. Materials are expected to feel elevated while withstanding the real-life pace of high-traffic spaces. Sekers Dolce Vita Leathers meet this shift with confident and understated luxury. The genuine leather brings natural warmth to bar seating, restaurant banquettes and lounge areas while maintaining the resilience required for long-term performance.
Offered in versatile neutrals and deeper contemporary hues, Dolce Vita reflects the growing preference for richer tonal palettes that add substance and depth without feeling heavy or overpowering. Its classic finish pairs seamlessly with tactile textiles, creating schemes that feel balanced, modern and cohesive. Quietly timeless yet distinctly on trend, Dolce Vita is a key material for interiors in 2026.
Dolce Vita Leather | Image credit: Sekers
Subtle glamour with Wish
Glamour that whispers rather than shouts is continuing to influence interiors, with refined glitz, subtle shimmer and metallic reflections taking centre stage over bold flashes.
Sekers Wish Aquaclean upholstery collection captures this beautifully. Woven with a metallic thread, Wish adds a layer of sheen and sophistication while remaining practical for high-use interiors. Its soft texture and gentle glint introduce subtle movement and luminosity, creating interiors that feel elevated and polished.
As a teaser for 2026, Sekers will also be introducing curtains and drapery in a similar refined shimmer, bringing tasteful, considered glitz into interior schemes.
Wish fabric | Image credit: Sekers
Curated layers and cohesive stories
Sekers collections are designed to be layered with intention. Maxie adds softness, Dolce Vita brings warmth and structure whilst Wish introduces subtle sheen and light. Together they create tactile compositions that feel considered, comforting and elevated. Designers can use these fabrics to shape cohesive atmospheres across all contract design.
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