For 75 years, Carnegie has been a trusted brand in the industry, blazing a trail in material innovation. Carnegie leads with purpose as the nation’s only B-Corp Certified textile, wallcovering, and acoustics manufacturer and forever PVC-free company. We’re proud that they are a trusted partner of Modernfold for the past two years and now, a valued partner of Skyfold as well.

The Power of Partnership

What makes a great partnership? For starters, common values. When it comes to Carnegie, Moderfnold, and Skyfold, sustainability is a core commitment. All three brands are dedicated to designing high-performing, visually striking products that do right by the planet.

As active members of the U. S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) initiative, Modernfold and Skyfold contribute to credits across multiple categories, from recycled content to low-emitting materials. Modernfold and Skyfold, along with Carnegie lead with transparency, offering Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs). Together, these partnerships are helping to create smarter spaces and a more sustainable future.

When Vision Meets Values

That shared commitment makes Carnegie Xorel® the ideal surface finish for Modernfold and Skyfold operable walls. Xorel is the world’s first biobased high-performance textile, made from the rapidly renewable sugarcane. It delivers a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-fuel-based alternatives, capturing 2.5 tons of CO₂ for every ton of raw material produced. Each yard of Xorel carries an embodied carbon footprint of just 1.12 kg CO₂ and contains 25-91% biobased content, meeting or exceeding the U.S. Government’s 25% threshold for biobased labeling.

Xorel is also extensively third-party certified, earning an impressive Cradle to Cradle Gold/Silver, SCS Indoor Air Advantage Gold, Green Spec, TUV Austria OK biobased, USDA Certified Biobased, and contributing up to 4 LEED points, proving that a product can provide a beautiful finish while meeting today’s most rigorous sustainability standards.

Tough for the Planet, Not on the Planet

When a project requires a finish tough enough for the busiest spaces, you need Biobased Xorel. Engineered for durability, the material resists wear and tears without showing it. Its inherently microbial properties and unique Xorel yarn structure prevent water and stains from penetrating, making it easy to clean. Whether it’s a chair scuff or a splatter from a spill, Xorel stands up to cleaning agents, water, diluted bleach and scrubbing while maintaining its look. Highly tackable and self-healing, Xorel’s woven structure moves back into place when tacks are removed. It’s backed by a 10-year warranty, ensuring that it remains tough for years to come and looks good while doing it.

The Right Look for Any Space

Speaking of looking good… Xorel transforms moveable walls from simple partitions into defining elements of the project design. With options ranging from textured wovens and colorful solids to bold statement patterns, Xorel offers versatile solutions that bring flexible spaces to life.

Modernfold’s Durable Wovens Covering Program

Our collaboration with Carnegie doesn’t stop at Xorel. Modernfold recently introduced the Durable Wovens Covering Program. This new line features five sophisticated patterns: Artic, Topknot, Abby, Fjord, and Alpine. Each pattern is available in a full spectrum of colors, offering a total of 36 unique covering options to elevate any space.

Style, Sustainability, and Strength Made Simple

Partnerships like those between Carnegie, Modernfold, and Skyfold show what’s possible when brands with shared values come together. Whether you choose Durable Wovens as a covering or Xorel as a surface finish, you’re getting a solution that seamlessly blends aesthetics, durability, performance and environmental responsibility into one single smart package.

If you’re ready to collaborate with Modernfold Chicago and bring your flexible space vision to life, contact us today.