Another Dimension

This pillowy fabric from Mantero -- founded in Como, Italy in 1902 -- is high fashion and, as it turns out, all technology.

Using a special weaving technique that "allows the yarns to be woven in two levels," says mill account manager, Plinio Schiavio, the fabric's waffle-like plushness comes from the combination of two warps and one weft. A bit of space is then left between the two warps to give the fabric its three dimensions. Yes. Amazing.

And the best part? It's printed in The mill's much-loved bold hues, that are always dynamic and highly sophisticated.