Submaterial

Submaterial creates thoughtful and precisely handcrafted design pieces for modern interiors. From small residential panels to large-scale commercial installations, our designs are pared down to essential elements of material, pattern, and function. Our designs are made-to-order and have an underlying modularity that allows for both creative flexibility and a straightforward installation. As both the designer and the manufacturer, Submaterial can easily customize our products, changing color or scale to suit the intended environment.

From its inception in 2006 in the rain-drenched Pacific Northwest to its current studio in sun-soaked New Mexico, Submaterial has consistently focused on natural and sustainable materials, including wool felt, cork, wood, and leather. These materials are crafted by hand into beautifully surfaced wallcoverings, panels, room dividers, and more by our skilled fabricators, utilizing environmentally conscious and lean manufacturing processes.

The most significant part of our work is fabricating, on average, 150,000 sq. ft. of felt commercial wall covering each year through our partnership with FilzFelt. Over the past few years, our residential collection has expanded in both the number of designs and popularity, as we offer more accessible, ready-to-ship products and explore opportunities in the hospitality sector. 

We create beautiful and responsibly produced designs for human spaces while supporting the humans who make them.