A revolution in fabrics

Material science and clever sailmaking have combined to chip away at the difference between cruising and racing sails. A new breed of crossover sails are being marketed for the first time at performan

Can you protect your boat in UK waters using foul-release coatings, ultrasonic or biomimetic technology? Rob Melotti investigates

Knotted, woven, tufted or felted, designs for carpets and rugs have developed in a wide variety of styles and fibres around the world to add comfort and sophistication underfoot

Leave no trace: it’s a maxim familiar to anyone who enjoys exploring the countryside. But the kit we wear and carry in the great outdoors often does leave a trace – of ‘forever chemicals’. Or, to give

Velvets, satins and velours in luxe rusts and deep emeralds epitomise this season’s spirit of sumptuousness

The latest collections are here – and they’re set to make homes beautiful