Fabrics are used in interior design for furniture upholstery, curtains, blinds and soft furnishing accessories such as cushions and lampshades.

Contract fabrics are specified in commercial / leisure, education or healthcare settings for their hard-wearing, fire retardant properties, while finer textiles are used for domestic interior decoration or high-end projects.

Natural fabrics that are commonly used include wools, cottons and linens.

Leathers are available in fine or coarse grain, and in a variety of colours, depending on whether a traditional or contemporary appearance is required. Simulated leathers are a more cheaper alternative.

Glass fibre and polyester fabrics are typically used for blinds in commercial or public interiors because of their fire-retardant and solar reflective features.

Fabrics for marine interiors require additional levels of resilience due to the moisture, UV and heavy wear in these applications.