As the countdown to Design Show Australia 2026 begins, we’re spotlighting exhibitor KATSUKURA CORPORATION. Driven by a century of technical expertise and a “Be creative tomorrow” philosophy, they develop innovative textiles that seamlessly integrate advanced engineering with functional design to meet modern needs. Read on to discover their current design trends, and what you can expect to find at their stand.
Can you give us a brief introduction to your brand?
We develop innovative textiles through an integrated approach spanning yarn development, fabric engineering, functional design, and application creation. Guided by our philosophy, “Be creative tomorrow,” we draw on over 100 years of accumulated technical expertise to create fabrics that respond to modern needs.
Today, we focus on textiles that harmonize functionality and design, delivering new value across a wide range of applications.
What differentiates your brand from other competitors in the market?
What differentiates us from other competitors is our commitment to a fully integrated creation process—from material development to spatial design. We develop high-value fabrics that combine delicate design with functional performance, including blackout, UV protection, flame-retardant, and other properties.
By uniting delicate design and functionality, we create textiles that enhance both the material and the space itself.
Are there any exciting trends that you are seeing in the world of design this year?
Plain fabrics that feel alive—we explore the quiet richness of subtle design. Inspired by nature, such as wind, flowing rivers, and sunlight filtering through trees, our plain textiles express gentle irregularity and organic depth within simplicity. Designed for modern interiors, they bring a calm yet dynamic presence to the space.
What can our visitors expect to see and experience on your stand at Design Show Australia?
Visitors can expect to experience unique, high-performance fabrics crafted in Japan.
For Design Show Australia, we are introducing new collections that balance design and functional performance, including UV protection, blackout properties, and more. All fabrics are flame-retardant, ensuring safety without compromising design quality.
What are you looking forward to the most at Design Show Australia?
We are very much looking forward to meeting new partners in Australia.
As this is our first time exhibiting in Australia, we are excited to introduce our textiles to a new audience and share our approach to design and functionality. We are confident that visitors will appreciate our collections.
We look forward to welcoming many visitors to our stand and engaging in meaningful conversations.
You can meet LKATSUKURA CORPORATION (Stand #1850) at Design Show Australia 2026 from 11-13 June 2026, at ICC Sydney, register to attend today!
