New Tropical Barkcloth for web surfers

Barkcloth Hawaii is a splash of retro perfection

HONOLULU, Hawaii-

If the word Barkcloth conjures up the thought of endless searches for musty vintage drapes to salvage, check out www.barkclothhawaii.com.

Here, Nyna Weiser spares us the scavenger hunt by offering a stunning assortment of I-can�t-believe-it�s-a-reproduction 100% cotton tropical barkcloth.

"This is the fabric I grew up with," Ms. Weiser recalls. "It�s a look that people have always loved, and somehow lost track of. It�s got a certain character to it, and it seemed virtually impossible to find a good selection of yardage at reasonable prices. So I decided to market a line myself. "

Nyna�s decision appears to be an astute one. With the current renewed interest in mid-century furniture such as Heywood Wakefield, barkcloth is the ideal fabric for upholstery and accents. Surfing and surfing motifs have never been more popular. Currently, world renowned Paris designer Yohji Yamamoto is using tropical barkcloth for a new line of men�s shirts. Barkcloth is back, and it�s more chic than ever.

With its nubby texture, barkcloth reminded people of tree bark, which is how it got its name. Barkcloth Hawaii offers an upholstery line that feels very authentic, and a medium weight that�s perfect for drapery and garments.

Barkcloth Hawaii supplies designers and private customers in beach areas around the world, as well as the American Midwest, New York, Germany, Japan and even Switzerland.

While online ordering is convenient, designers sometimes shy away from materials they can�t see with their own eyes. No problem. Quickly dispatched sample swatches from Barkcloth Hawaii allow online customers to touch and feel the fabrics, and also to make sure the colors work with other materials in a room. Weiser even works backwards sometimes.

"When we get orders from Europe or Asia, I can�t be there to consult. Sometimes designers will send me color swatches and I send them samples from the collection that work with what they�re doing. I�m flexible," she says.

"It�s all about making people comfortable. That�s what I always loved about barkcloth, and I think that�s why people are interested in it again. It just makes you feel good. Like a day at the beach."

Please contact Nyna Weiser for more information. Barkcloth Hawaii is open 24/7 at www.barkclothhawaii.com and by phone during business hours (Hawaii time, that is) at 808 422 4321