The distinguished tradition of damask, writ big and bold with Cotillion Strie Damask and Cotillion Damask. The oversized prints are hand-screened and span a full 79-inch repeat; choose between the striated version, in which four pigments mix in matte and lustrous finishes, or a plain matte version available in six colorways. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-752-9000; starkcarpet.com.

The flame-resistant Seclusions cubicle fabric is available in five patterns. Polyester gives it high resistance to wear and tear as well, and the greens, blues, and deep saffron yellows give it visual appeal for years to come. 3001 Hamburg Pike, Jeffersonville, IN 47130; 800-852-5454; gilford.com.

The art of subtle tonal and textural harmonies has been mastered with the Screenplay collection's Adaptation and Aperture. The two sturdy vinyl weaves use wider flat-tape yarns and have a bulkier construction that evokes architectural metal grid work. Yarns are woven flat, which gives the finished product luster. 1235 Water Street, East Greenville, PA 18041; 800-343-5665; knoll.com.

Seventeen years ago, Mark Pollack launched his first fabric collection, which now comprises more than 1,800 designs and weaves. Regatta and the reversible Lumina (cotton-polyester and cotton-wool blends, respectively) continue his tradition of supple and elegant designs for drapes and upholstery. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-627-7766; pollackassociates.com.

Sorbet—part of the new Crypton-woven Garden Party collection—is a high-performance polyester-rayon blend that makes short work of excess moisture, stains, and mildew, making it the perfect choice for a healthcare, hospitality, or contract venue. All this durable versatility comes in adorable spot patterns in eight delicious colorways. 518 Old Thomasville Road, High Point, NC 27260; 800-882-4720; paulbraytondesigns.com.

No bells or whistles here; just clean, graphic designs rendered in pleasing combinations of black, red, and ecru. All four patterns in the Whimsy collection—LUS June Flower, LUS Stanwick, BAT Ball Park Bubbles, and LUS Diego Stripe—are printed on 100 percent polyester, but various other base cloths are available on request. 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-292-2200.

One hundred percent polyester-Crypton has never looked as pretty as it does in the Woven Crypton Collection. Royal Garden is a rich, feminine, altogether sumptuous floral offered in eight colors. Its ability to withstand up to 75,000 double rubs makes it suitable for contract and hospitality use. 33 Ramland Road South, Orangeburg, NY 10962; 800-223-5466; arc-com.com

New Preston, designed by Teri Figliuzzi, is inspired by the small town of the same name in Connecticut—a timeless American scene, surrounded by rich foliage and natural beauty. Space-dyed novelty yarn is woven throughout the cotton-poly-viscose blend to give the illusion of a silk sheen. Available in eight colors. 1839 Morganton Boulevard, Lenoir, NC 28645; 828-758-9811; bernhardttextiles.com.

Liz Galbraith's Philadelphia textiles and lighting studio has taken off in recent years; Ovals, her latest design, aptly demonstrates why. A delicate hand-block print with a repeat of organic circles and ovals in contrasting colors, it's available printed on shantung silk, cotton, rayon-velvet, or linen (as are all her patterns). 116 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19127; 215-508-0800; galbraithandpaul.com.

It's safe to say that a hair-on leather like Laser Cavallo makes a statement. The patented laser process has resulted in an utterly new incised design that layers refinement on the rugged elegance of hide to create a singular effect. The six patterns are available in a Tan-Ivy design combination and in Terrain, a simpler dark brown pattern. 45 West 25th Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10010; 212-463-0645; cortinaleathers.com.

Hand-painted, paper-backed silk panels (each 36 inches wide), created exclusively for this manufacturer in China, feature a repeating pattern of bamboo lattice, and an always different mélange of birds, insects, and flora. Bamboo and Birds is available in custom designs, paper types, colors, and ground tones. P.O. Box 976, Churchville, VA 24421; 540-337-6600; paulmontgomery.com.

Here's proof that glamour can be tough as nails. Permawall HP comprises 12 additions to the manufacturer's line of polyolefin woven designs; they're tear-, mildew-, and stain-resistant, but you'd never know it gazing at the sparkling, shimmering horizontal weaves and bouclés that look straight-from-nature. Cary Grant was artist Kari Pei's inspiration, and each design is named after one of his films. 33-00 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 800-347-0550; wolf-gordon.com.

If the kids are itching to scribble on the walls, why not impose a little structure on their art? Created by British artists Craig Wood and Chris Taylor, the paper-and-vinyl-blend Frames brings interactive fun to children's interiors (and—who knows?—maybe a bit of whimsy to grownup ones, too). 3 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512; 800-554-0887

Hospitality-design luminary Patty Madden brings her worldly sensibility to wall coverings; her Spline Collection takes inspiration from the marble-work on some of New York's most illustrious edifices. Laser technology accounts for the precision engraving of the designs—clear lines and modern colors round out the appeal. 10024 Maumelle Boulevard, North Little Rock, AR 72113; 214-742-1000; luxesurfaces.com.

Gradual is an upholstery textile with a pattern of broken cubes on a solid ground that progress in changing density across the fabric's width. This motif allows designers to alter the depth of field and create a sense of movement across a surface as small as a single dining room chair seat. It's available in five color combinations. 251 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; 800-645-3943; maharam.com.

Inspired by—what else?—the blurry beauty of falling rain, cotton-poly-blend Rain-stripe, in four colors, and Rain-solid, in ecru and gray, are both suitable for upholstery and drapery and come in a series of colorways, some of which are enhanced with a printed layer of pearlescent rain, giving the fabric added dimension and elegance. Through Thomas Lavin, 8935 Beverly Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90048; 310-278-2456; lauralienhard.com.

Astrid de Saint Anthost left the fashion world of Paris to try her hand at textile design in Astoria, Queens, and in no time developed a white-hot reputation. Her latest creation, Grisbouillis, is, like most of her designs, available in seven colors on all seven weaves she offers, including velvet, leather, cotton, linen, and even silk. 21-79A 24th Street, Astoria, NY 11105; 718-267-8907; lestudioanthost.com.

From Brooklyn's dynamic natural-fibers duo, Grasscloth adds subtle texture and interest on its own, or can serve as the ground for custom prints. It comes in aqueous and earth tones: Blanche, Cacao, Chanterelle, Chlorophyll, Grenadine, Natural, and Neptune. 60 Montague Street, Number 6C, Brooklyn, NY 11201; 888-222-3036; shoptwenty2.com.

From a design stalwart, a new way to glamorize walls. Genuine shell is hand-laid onto tiles measuring one by two feet; when the tiles themselves are laid, the seams, which are deliberately offset, blend and lose prominence, so the effect is one of continuous luster. Mother of Pearl is easy to clean and also available in Natural Gold and white. 1730 West Greenleaf Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60626; 773-465-6909; mayaromanoff.com.

Four new additions to the popular Philosophy collection for the healthcare market, Bamboo Path, Sound Track, Block Party, and Water Garden are graphic designs executed in 17 sorbet and pastel colorways. Each possesses a soft bi-tonality that suggests watercolors (all four are designed to promote psychological wellness). Woven of 100 percent Avora FR polyester. 110 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570; 800-727-6770; carnegiefabrics.com.

From a long-revered Finnish mainstay comes a new pattern from designer Nora Fleming. Hevoskastanja, a graphic floral print in cotton, executed in a springtime-ready combination of black, white, and olive green, is overlaid for textural interest but is still simple, pure, and cheery in the tradition of all Marimekko prints. P.O. Box 3151, Sag Harbor, NY 11963; 888-343-7285; txtlart.com.

From Germany's premier producer of textiles for home design comes Kendo, Shino, and Zig Zag. The three graphic prints woven in cotton-polyester blends are suitable for drapery and upholstery. Danziger Strasse 6, D-26655 Westerstede, Germany; 49-4488-5160; kinnasand.de.

For more than 25 years, Peter Fasano has been silk-screening his quirky, sometimes ethereally beautiful designs by hand in his Great Barrington, Massachusetts, studio. His latest accomplishment, the Tuscan Collection, is a polyester-cotton blend available in 14 colorways, including customs. Through John Rosselli & Associates, 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-593-2060; peterfasano.com.

Fashion and accessories designer Liora Manné produces her home textiles collection in extra-wide 84-inch rolls. Big Swirls, like her other fabrics, is made by a process of hand-layering custom-dyed 100 percent acrylic fibers and fusing them together with felting needles. The natural latex finish adds durability. 91 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-965-0302; lioramanne.com.

The Modern Glamour collection offers polyester, cotton, and rayon blends in names such as Pillow Talk, Star Appeal, Bombshell, and Liza. A total of seven patterns—ranging from florals to geometrics—in 27 colors are available. 55 Cabot Boulevard, Mansfield, MA 02048; 800-333-3777; robertallendesign.com.