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Feel intuitively connected through the silent dialogue of colours – in the latest design study by rohi and ANKER, “Colours in Connection – Creating Atmospheres

Connection – a highly topical, contemporary issue with genuine connection becoming increasingly important in a complex world. This is why rohi and ANKER, two leading manufacturers of premium aircraft textiles, wanted to explore the theme of connection in its textile dimension. Once again, both design teams have come together to create a beautiful and harmonious…

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UNO + SONO: ROHI LAUNCHES A VERSATILE DUO

With UNO + SONO, the rohi weaving mill is launching a Mix & Match collection of two different fabrics that opens up new, creative design options. UNO + SONO derives from the musical term ‘unison’ and demonstrates how harmonious and powerful the two materials are when combined. Both fabrics have a distinctive design, looking great…

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AMONG-ALL BY PATRICIA URQUIOLA
13RUGS AND ROHI AT HEIMTEXTIL 2026

With among-all, Patricia Urquiola presents an immersive installation at Heimtextil 2026 in Frankfurt that understands textiles as a living, responsive system. Conceived as an open, evolving ecosystem, the space responds to movement, materiality and human presence. The installation focuses on processes of transformation – between craft and technology, waste and resource. Two handcrafted pieces by…

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ROHI PUBLISHES FIRST SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

As a family business, rohi has long been aware of its social responsibility in an ever changing world. This is evident from how we have acted over generations. We consciously make decisions for stability and continuity that respect people and the environment. With the publication of its first sustainability report, rohi presents the key topics…

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CREATE CURIOSITY
ROHI AND ANKER PRESENT NEW DESIGN STUDY 2025

What makes us inquisitive? What makes us try out things and push against the limits? What moves us forward? Our curiosity. As any digital AI, parent or teacher will testify, we all like to question the world around us. Our inquisitive human nature drives us on to new places, experiences, and achievements; and the knowledge…

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ONDA – ROHI LAUNCHES NOVELTY WITH VIBRANT GEOMETRY

rohi’s new ONDA fabric reinterprets the traditional twill weave. The elegance and clarity of this geometric classic weave have been retained and enhanced with a new vibrancy and warmth. The result is a modern, self-confident design with a distinctive profile and expressive character. The classic twill structure is subtly interrupted by a fine bouclé touch…

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ROHI GAINS ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION FOR ITS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

As a family business, rohi has always been aware of its social responsibility and the impact the company has on the environment. Decision-making at the weaving mill has for generations focused on respect for people and nature. These are the foundations for rohi now investing in an environmental management system compliant with ISO 14001. The…

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CREATE SILENCE
ROHI AND ANKER PRESENT NEW DESIGN STUDY 2024

Noise and distraction are intrinsic to modern life in the digital age – from the continual chime of emails arriving in your inbox to the sudden vibration of an incoming voice call, through to a constant cascade of social media alerts, we could all do with a little more peace and quiet in our lives….

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CENTO – ROHI’S FIRST FABRIC MADE OF ONE HUNDRED PERCENT WOOL

With its first-ever pure wool creation rohi demonstrates that sustainability can be at once modern, sophisticated and tactile: CENTO – a fabric made of 100% virgin wool. Named after the Italian word for “one hundred”, CENTO combines a first-ever pure wool fabric with rohi’s well-known first-class quality. As a mono-product, CENTO translates the tactile virtues…

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CREATE FLOW
ROHI AND ANKER PRESENT NEW DESIGN STUDY 2023

A walk outside in nature has long been recognised as an antidote to help overcome a mental block. It’s a great way to achieve ‘flow’ – a state of mind obtained when one is completely absorbed ‘in the moment’ and therefore free from distraction, resulting in improved problem solving, higher levels of creativity and a…

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IMM 2023: ROHI LAUNCHES NOVELTY CLEO

The presentation of the new fabric CLEO, at the Design Post showroom in Cologne, is conceived as an artistic installation. The concept, designed by formstelle studio, is made of pipes for a minimalist yet engaging result that encourages visitors to touch and feel the textiles. When it comes to CLEO, the idea is to first…

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CLEO – A NEW DIMENSION FOR THE SENSES

With CLEO, rohi launches the softest fabric in the collection to date. A newly created “SOFT-WOOL-FINISH”, a special wash, giving the fabric’s surface a nice voluminous feel and a beautiful fluffiness. The result is a lush, tactile fabric, featuring a hand-woven look and an incredibly harmonious overall pattern. CLEO’s three-dimensional structure is further enhanced by…

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ARTISTIC UPCYCLING – ROHI SUPPORTS TEXTILE EXHIBITION “LINES”

Students of the Academy of Fine Arts Munich have created an interdisciplinary textile exhibition on the theme of “lines” in cooperation with the Kunstverein Ebersberg. Using yarn scraps and selvages from rohi, strands of wool are stretched across the room to create new walkable structures. Overlapping thread layers, twisted wool yarns, a lounger made of…

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ORGATEC 2022: ROHI PRESENTS NOVELTY MILKYWAY

At ORGATEC 2022, rohi presents its very special new fabric MILKYWAY: a highly complex textile design with an impressive overall effect. Following the digital launch in spring, rohi now presents the sophisticated fabric MILKYWAY in all its facets in the showroom of the Design Post Cologne. The design is composed of a countless multitude of…

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CREATE VALUES
ROHI AND ANKER PRESENT NEW DESIGN STUDY 2022

Recent global events may have caused many of us to question the certainty of our futures, but whatever life may throw at us, we will always have our values to turn to for guidance. It was with this idea in mind that the two leading manufacturers in premium aircraft textiles, rohi and ANKER, got together…

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NEW FABRIC MILKYWAY: MAXIMUM INDIVIDUALITY

With MILKYWAY, rohi is launching a very special new fabric. The design is composed of a countless multitude of over 100,000 star-like dots and brings the Milky Way to mind. Along the fabric’s length, which is 3 metres, the pattern is not replicated once. This means that every cut-out is individual, every piece of furniture…

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NEW APPEARANCE WITH ROHI AT DESIGN POST COLOGNE

As a showroom and platform for design-related industries, the Design Post in Cologne offers a place that connects people, knowledge and ideas. As an exhibition partner we are pleased to have contributed to the newly created Patio Space. A hybrid meeting place that combines a café and lounge area that invites people to exchange ideas,…

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MOBILITY OF TOMORROW – PILOT PROJECT “IDEAS TRAIN”

While the Railway Industry has not been rohi’s strategic scope of business, we had the pleasure to support the exciting pilot project “Ideas Train” of the Deutsche Bahn with our rohi fabric. In a fully functional 1:1 model of the “Ideas Train” our fabric SHAKE/mountain covers the benches in the innovative bicycle compartment. Creative concepts…

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COLOUR IS ALL – RELAUNCH OF OUR CLASSIC ARCO

ARCO is a timeless and elegant rohi classic. Its delightful, finest new wool texture is particularly soft, yet robust and durable. With a comprehensive overhaul of the colour range, launching 44 new colours, rohi has underlined the versatility of this successful classic. The unusually broad palette of colours is built around three main themes. First,…

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VIS-À-VIS WITH ROHI AT DESIGN POST COLOGNE

Within challenging times, we don‘t want to miss the opportunity to keep in contact with you, face to face via personal conversations. The two-day event “vis-à-vis” at the Design Post in Cologne on 28. and 29. October 2020 offers the ideal opportunity for a personal exchange. Both days you have the opportunity to meet us…

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IMM 2020: BRILLIANT FABRIC NOVELTY STAGED IN A NEW ART DECO STYLE

rohi is staging the modern, yet timeless elegance of its new fabric SHAKE in a new Art Deco-style installation. The concept – by design firm formstelle – is inspired by the lavish interiors of 1920s-style bars. Elegant lines, premium materials and warm colours exude worldly elegance and extravagance. The stringent geometry adds a modern statement…

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NEW FABRIC SHAKE: SHIMMERING SOPHISTICATION

rohi presents its novelty SHAKE at IMM 2020, an elegant, sophisticated virgin wool fabric with a refined brilliance. Its characteristic surface sheen makes it vibrant and flowing. The three weft colours, which blend in gently or provide a bold contrast, create a special play of colours, revealing intense effects in motion and light. The iridescent…

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13RUGS BY ROHI PRESENTS NEW COLLECTION OF UNIQUE CARPETS

13RUGS by rohi presents the 13/13 REFLECTING COLOURS collection at IMM 2020. In our world of colour overload, the collection intentionally concentrates on 2 x 13 curated colours. For us, REFLECTING COLOURS means exploring the impact of each colour in the collection, starting with our sources of inspiration, and translating them into unique textile products….

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ROHI AT CRUISE SHIP INTERIORS EXPO BARCELONA

For the first time ROHI will take part at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo in Barcelona in December 2019. The leading trade fair for maritime interiors will gather the cruise community in Barcelona from 04. – 05.12.2019 with over 150 exhibitors, designers, architects, outfitters, shipyards and interior designers from all over the world. All rohi fabrics…

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CREATE ON | OFF
ROHI AND ANKER PRESENT DESIGN STUDY 2019

The digital age is about being switched on and signed in – but sometimes we just want to turn off and tune out, to recharge our batteries and catch up face to face with friends and family. This modern-day dichotomy between ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ is the inspiration for the latest design study from leading German…

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13RUGS BY ROHI WINS GREEN PRODUCT AWARD 2019

13RUGS by rohi won the 2019 Green Product Award in the Living category. With intricate craftsmanship and a custom, multi-phase felting process, selvages from rohi’s fabric production are combined to form unique carpets. The upcycling project impressed the jury of experts with its combination of a unique design and the sustainable design approach. Please feel…

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50 YEARS OF COR AND ROHI

COR seating furniture and rohi textiles are celebrating 50 years of cooperation in 2019. The two family companies have enjoyed a close relationship as partners since 1969, based on long-standing common values and a shared product philosophy. COR furniture and rohi textiles have complemented one another perfectly for five decades with their design idioms and…

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IMM 2019: VIBRANT INNOVATION & INSPIRING INSIGHTS

At IMM 2019, rohi will creatively showcase the full range of the fabric manufactory’s expertise. The centre of attention will be MICA, a modern fabric innovation. At the same time, the new stand concept in the Design Post inspired by MICA also impressively highlights the broad diversity of the entire rohi collection. The presentation will…

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IMM 2019: UNIQUE 13RUGS CARPETS FROM SELVEDGES OF ROHI’S TRADE FAIR INNOVATION

Three circular 13RUGS carpets are the focus of the new rohi presentation in the Design Post at IMM 2019. The three unique carpets tell the story of 13RUGS particularly vividly – the story of production surplus turned into works of art. 13RUGS chose to present three monocolour carpets. The textile works of art reveal the…

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85 YEARS OF ROHI: HISTORY & FUTURE OF DESIGN

rohi is celebrating its 85th anniversary. Founded in 1933, rohi is now one of the world’s leading providers of woollen seat upholstery fabrics – for the aviation and international furniture industry, and for public buildings. rohi’s customers include international companies like Lufthansa and Emirates, Vitra, Rolf Benz and COR as well as Daimler Berlin and…

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NEW FABRIC MICA: SOPHISTICATED & CASUAL

At IMM 2019 rohi presents its novelty MICA, a modern, vibrant fabric with a confident character. It impresses with a sophisticated, casual overall look, made of quadruple twisted yarn. The playful, almost random structure gives the fabric a vivid evenness and embodies a very modern interpretation of elegance and vigour. It’s a cosy, warm fabric…

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COOPERATION VALUE MANUFACTURIES: CREATING VALUES TOGETHER

MIDGARD, ROHI and ZEITRAUM will present their cooperation for the first time during Orgatec 2018 in Cologne. The combination of timeless aesthetics and careful craftsmanship is what makes them outstanding manufacturers in the lighting, fabric and furnishing sectors. The three manufacturers share the same values – and we want to showcase this to our visitors…

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ORGATEC 2018: ROHI GIVES INSIGHTS INTO CUSTOMISED FABRIC DESIGN

During the Orgatec Trade Fair in Cologne from 23 to 27 October, rohi will put on an impressive display of its expertise in the Design Post. An elaborately designed trade fair stand will showcase the customising process in all its facets. Visitors will be given insights into customised fabric design using the rohi fabric classic…

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13RUGS BY ROHI: UNIQUE CARPETS FOR MOTEL ONE AMSTERDAM

In its new Amsterdam hotel, Motel One is creating a sustainable concept with 13RUGS carpets and Piet Hein Eek furniture. Rembrandt’s colour schemes provided the inspiration for the unique carpets: dark green and elegant brown tones, along with turquoise highlights derived from Motel One’s corporate identity colour. The result is a coordinated overall concept with…

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rohi takes music strands and weaves them into vibrant fabrics! Aircraft Interiors Expo Hamburg, 10 – 12 April 2018

Music can define our mood, uplift our spirits and stimulate our senses. Rock, jazz, blues, gospel, soul, electronic, folk… so many strands to choose from. The latest design study from leading German aviationtextiles specialists, rohi and ANKER, to be revealed at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, 10-12 April, 2018, has taken those strands and weaved…

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BASEL MUSIC ACADEMY SHINES IN NEW SPLENDOR WITH ROHI WOOL FABRICS

The Basel Music Academy reopens in 2018 to celebrate its 150th anniversary in grand style with exquisite rohi wool fabrics. Originating in 1905, the city’s masterpiece was refurbished under the direction of architect Thomas Osolin and upgraded to reflect its different uses today. Styled in CREDO prune, its sophisticated tone refines the interior into an…

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rohi’s new CREDO at Design Post Cologne

CREDO, rohi’s universal classic. Elegant structures containing three different shades fascinate with the interplay of matte and gloss yarns. A harmoniously impressive overall appearance for universal use. By rejuvenating the CREDO colours rohi has brought out the versatility of this special web structure and has used contrasting colours to give an exciting impression of depth….

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rohi ensures premium seating comfort at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin

The seven-year project term was worth it in the end. The Staatsoper Unter den Linden opera house has been restored to its former glory. Historic conservation and acoustics were the two biggest challenges that rohi, in conjunction with architect HG Merz, overcame with aplomb in producing its unique woollen fabric. 1,620 metres of the finest…

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rohi seat cover fabrics in Airbus’ 100th A350!

Airbus delivers its 100th A350 to China Airlines and rohi is proud to have created the seat cover fabric for this occasion! The China Airlines NexGen A350 fleet has garnered numerous awards since its launch including Japan’s Good Design Award which is one of the top 4 international design awards and “Best Business Class Seat…

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rohi fabrics ensure outstanding acoustic for the new Daimler Services Group building in Berlin

The new colour concept “sunrise” reflects the turn of the sun within the new Daimler Services Group building in Berlin. According to the position of the sun yellow-red and pink-magenta colours dominate in the different parts of the building. In close cooperation with designer and interior architect Andreas Weber, rohi translated the specific colour concept…

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13RUGS by rohi @ Biennale di Venezia

In cooperation with product designer Carolin Zeyher 13RUGS presents a unique rug at Venice Art Biennale 2017 at Palazzo Michiel from May 13th until November 26th.

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Create TIME! New design study for 2017 was released at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg

We all have less and less of it. TIME. TIME…can be the past, present or future. TIME…can be a year, a month, a week or a day. Should you have missed to see the design study in Hamburg but you are curious to find out more, please get in touch with us!

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Re-interpreting rohi’s classic OPERA – Get inspired at DESIGN POST COLOGNE 2017

rohi epitomizes timeless, enduring design; for the classics of tomorrow. A classic is a widely accepted reference design characterized by its perfection and harmony. Classics also have the potential to innovate. Accordingly, we focused on the rohi classic OPERA – the rohi design team created it almost a quarter of a century ago and has…

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SHIP AHOY! rohi fabrics are IMO certified

rohi fabrics are IMO certified to ensure premium comfort at sea!

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materialPREIS 2016 – rohi wins award in the category ecology for 13RUGS unique carpets

With intricate craftsmanship and a custom, multi-phase felting process, selvages from rohi’s fabric production are combined to form unique carpets. Upcycling the selvages from rohi’s fabric production to new artworks for floors reveals a strong commitment to sustainability. Please feel free to find out more about 13 RUGS at http://13rugs.com.

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Acoustic Performance at the Theatre Basel thanks to rohi fabrics

The rohi design team has developed a unique acoustic fabric solution for the Basel Theatre that offers a stunning sound experience, designed with a new, special TOPIA shade to enrich the visual aesthetics of the auditorium. Naturally, full consideration was given to ensuring compliance with the strict fire and toxicity requirements of Swiss Fire Code…

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CREATE SPIRIT!
ROHI AND ANKER PRESENT DESIGN STUDY 2016

At the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2016 in Hamburg, the two leading manufacturers in premium aircraft textiles, rohi and ANKER, will launch the CREATE SPIRIT design study – inspired by a range of their favourite drinks, and the result of an in-house project to test their ability to interpret any idea into a concept of stunning…

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China Airlines wins IF Design Award 2016 and Red Dot 2015 for outstanding interior design concept

The brand new China Airlines Business Class took on a new approach by applying Song Dynasty (one of the most culturally vibrant era) aesthetics with latest technologies to create a fusion between traditional elements & modernized amenities. The design concept traces back to the core of Oriental Culture in every detail. China Airlines embarks on…

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Design meets comfort: Lufthansa’s new Premium Economy Class

rohi fabric developed specifically for Lufthansa’s new Premium Economy Class The understated tones and textures of the new rohi fabric developed specifically for Lufthansa’s new Premium Economy Class were chosen to fit perfectly with the uncompromising comfort of the carrier’s chosen seat. Delicate grey shades ensure a modern look and distinguished travel experience. The premium…

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CREATE PINK!
ROHI AND ANKER PRESENT DESIGN STUDY 2015

At the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2015 in Hamburg, the two lea¬ding manufacturers in premium air-craft textiles, rohi and ANKER, will launch the ‘Create PINK’ concept – created from an internal project that set out to challenge both companies’ ability to meet the most challenging of briefs – design a range of aircraft fabrics and carpets…

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rohi’s SOUL on Thonet’s new Lounge Chair 808 at the imm cologne 2015

Munich design studio worked with rohi designers on exclusive SOUL fabric for Thonet’s new Lounge Chair 808. Munich design studio Formstelle has developed with its programme 808 a Lounge Chair, combining maximum comfort with numerous possibilities of individualisation. Thonet is featuring the Lounge Chair with rohi’s SOUL fabric at the imm cologne 2015! The soft…

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Rohi receives “Exportpreis Bayern” 2014

Bavarian Secretary of State for economy and media, energy and technology, Franz Josef Pschierer honoured rohi’s achievements in the export industry on Friday, November 7th 2014 at the IHK Munich with the “Exportpreis Bayern”. Rohi feels very honoured to have received this award and would like to thank everyone involved.

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ROHI FABRICS AND ROLF BENZ, JOINT HISTORY IS CONTINUED.

Timeless elegant design and highest quality – both in the product and the process – connect the two traditional German companies rohi and Rolf Benz. Both stand for 100% „Made in Germany”. rohi has been covering sofas by Rolf Benz with high-quality and noble wool fabrics since the 1970s. In recent years, the history of…

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rohi wins business award 2014

On the 28th of July rohi has been honoured with the business award from the district Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen in a festive setting at the District Office Bad Tölz. Each year the award recognizes 2-3 innovative regional companies with excellent business performance in terms of jobs, competitiveness and sustainability. rohi would like to thank all participants…

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rohi moves into the Design Post Cologne

Just in time for imm cologne from 13th -19th of January, 2014 – the annual venue of the home and furnishing industry – rohi starts on the 13th of January at the Design Post in Cologne. Stop by!

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THAI A380 – traditional style meets modern design

Integrating its own interpretation of the jumpee symbol of the traditional ‘wai’ greeting with the visual qualities of raw silk, rohi’s textiles ensure a warm welcome for all passengers on Thai’s A380s. An award-winning ‘chameleon’ construction gives the illusion of shimmering silk, while the rich gradient of colour palettes reflects the spirit of the Thai…

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German TV at rohi’s manufactory

Germany’s international broadcaster “Deutsche Welle” has been at rohi’s manufactory for a business portrait. Please allow video autostart a few seconds to preload. Thank you.

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Ship ahoy! IMO certified rohi fabrics for Lake Tegernsee

The Tegernseer Schifffahrt (Tegernsee Lake Shipping Company) operates every day with their two flagships, the MS Rottach-Egern and the MS Tegernsee, on the picturesque Tegernsee Lake in Upper Bavaria. The MS Rottach-Egern now features seats upholstered with rohi fabric on its main and upper decks. The company selected CREDO – a fabric that will cope…

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80 years of rohi. 80 years of tradition, experience, and passion. 80 years of excellent quality and design.

These statements and many more embody our rohi philosophy, just as Marga Hielle-Vatter and her husband, Rolf Hielle, imagined they would, all those years ago in the early 1930s. In 2013, rohi is pleased to be able to look back on 80 years of successful, family oriented business traditions. Our success story begins with homespun…

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rohi is going Olympic

Whether for concerts, cultural, or sporting events: from now on, the guests at Munich’s Olympic Stadium will be sitting on rohi fabrics. The refurbished seats – a total of 8,600 – will be covered in our COSY amber, a perfect compliment to the multi-purpose arena’s new look. The Olympic Stadium is currently undergoing its largest…

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Entering in a New World of the Lufthansa Business Class with rohi fabrics

Modern yet timeless, technical yet comfortable – rohi has conjured a subtle yet sophisticated seat cover fabric for Lufthansa’s new business class, working with London-based design studio, PearsonLloyd. Threedimensional detailing and just the right shade of grey ensure a smart look and reassuring feel. Both precise and remarkably comfortable, Lufthansa’s passengers know they’ve made the…

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The Mandala

The Mandala is a luxury hotel located at the heart of Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz. As the only privately run 5 Star Hotel in the square, they place great value on atmosphere, individuality, and character. Which is why the items, both large and small, that make the hotel unique do not come from mass-producing factories; they…

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rohi’s acoustic fabrics call the tune in the Berliner Philharmonie

Beside design and durability the choice of the suitable materials for the seating is of essential importance for the acoustics in the Philharmonie. In an European wide public tendering the wool fabric manufacturer rohi won the choice for the new “clothes” in matter of quality, acoustics and delivery terms. An already existing design was adapted…

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