Xorel Luxe
Submitted by: Michelle Ko
Supplier: Carnegie Fabrics
Carnegie’s Xorel Luxe IMO Upholstery sets a new standard for sustainable marine design, merging uncompromising performance with the tactile richness of luxury interiors. Expanding on the groundbreaking legacy of Biobased Xorel—the world’s first plant-based high-performance textile—Xorel Luxe introduces a unique bouclé and chenille yarn construction that brings warmth, softness, and dimension to the cruise environment without sacrificing durability or safety.
Certified for IMO upholstery applications, Xorel Luxe offers a rare combination of indoor/outdoor versatility, bleach-cleanability, fade resistance, and inherent antimicrobial properties—all without the use of PVC, topical finishes, or harmful chemicals. With abrasion resistance up to 210,000 double rubs, weatherproof performance, and a 5-year warranty, it is engineered to thrive in the toughest commercial and marine environments while maintaining its beauty and inviting tactility. When specified with X-Protect IMO upholstery backing, Xorel Luxe also passes IMO 2010 FTP Part 8 for Upholstery, further reinforcing its safety and compliance for marine applications.
Sustainability is at its core. Made from rapidly renewable sugarcane, Xorel Luxe significantly reduces carbon footprint and is Cradle to Cradle Gold certified—a benchmark of responsible design and circularity in the textile industry. By combining bio-based innovation with luxury aesthetics, Xorel Luxe enables designers to create marine and hospitality interiors that are not only safer and more durable, but also more human-centered and sustainable.
In a market long dominated by vinyl-based textiles and coatings, Xorel Luxe IMO Upholstery proves that performance and responsibility can coexist seamlessly. It represents an authentically sustainable alternative that elevates both the design experience and the environmental impact of cruise interiors—redefining what a high-performance marine textile can achieve.
