Elitis fabrics

Elitis fabrics hail from Toulouse, where the French design house was founded in 1988 by Patrice Marraud des Grottes. The brand name refers to the Greek poet Odysseas Elytis, a Nobel laureate and leading figure of the Greek Generation of the 1930s, influenced by surrealism, and that poetic streak resonates through every creation: textile not as the finishing touch of an interior, but as an expressive material that gives a space its character.

The story behind Elitis fabrics

Linen formed the starting point of the house and remains one of its cornerstones to this day. From its earliest days, Elitis chose a wilful, pioneering approach and stayed well clear of the beaten track. The brand is known for its boldness and craftsmanship, with techniques you rarely encounter elsewhere: relief treatments, indoor-outdoor weaves, reinvented natural fibres and laser-worked details. That appetite for experimentation makes Elitis fabrics instantly recognisable, even among other high-end textiles.

Materials and look of Elitis fabrics

What makes the collections so special is the way texture, colour and unexpected combinations come together. Linen is finished in countless ways: crumpled, dyed, gilded or coated. The house also works extensively with natural fibres and tactile textures that lend a space depth and warmth. Elitis fabrics feel lived-in and artisanal, with a Mediterranean, sun-drenched atmosphere that suits the brand's southern French origins. Expect no flat, predictable weaves but surfaces with relief and a distinctive signature. It is precisely this richness of material experience that allows a single fabric to carry an entire room.

Signature collections from Elitis

The range is broad and is constantly being renewed. A few collections that capture the brand's signature beautifully:

• I'M Not Afraid — daring textures and expressive patterns for a statement interior.
• Brera — a refined, Italian-inspired atmosphere with rich woven structures.
• Prestige 3 — luxurious weaves with depth and allure for discerning interiors.
• Anthologie — an ode to natural materials and timeless elegance.
• Moderna — contemporary lines with a warm character.
• Kanako — playful textures and a fresh, contemporary look.

Where Elitis fabrics come into their own

The collections are remarkably versatile. Ideal for curtains and voiles, for upholstery on chairs, sofas, armchairs and ottomans, for cushions and even for outdoor applications thanks to the indoor-outdoor weaves. As a result, Elitis fabrics work just as well in a personal home project as in a high-end hospitality interior. Want to align wall and textile? Then combine them with the Elitis wallpaper, so that wall and fabric reinforce one another into a single coherent whole. A plain curtain beside a wall with relief, or conversely a bold fabric against a calm wall: the collections give you room to play with balance and contrast.

Applying and caring for Elitis fabrics

Every fabric has its own properties when it comes to handling, light-fastness and cleaning. On each product page you will find the specifications, so you know in advance what a weave can handle and how best to work with it. For upholstery fabrics, abrasion resistance is an important guideline, while with curtain fabrics you mainly look at drape and width. Always follow the care instructions for each fabric; this keeps the colour and texture of Elitis fabrics looking beautiful for longer. If you are unsure about the right choice for your application, we are happy to think along with you.

Assessing Elitis fabrics at home

Colour and texture can only truly be judged once you have the fabric in your hands. At Selected Wallpapers you order a sample per fabric, so you can compare at your leisure in your own space and with your own light. Unsure about the quantity you need? The wallpaper calculator offers a handy guideline, and for bespoke questions you can always ask for personal advice.

Buying Elitis fabrics at Selected Wallpapers

Selected Wallpapers is an official dealer of this French design house and supplies the collections with clear specifications and expert advice. Samples are easy to order online, so you make your choice well prepared. Working on a larger project? Through the professional wallpaper hangers in our network you can also arrange the expert installation and finishing. That way you get the very most out of the Elitis fabrics in your interior.

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