As our world has changed, so have our vacation plans: road trips feel like a great idea, so jump in the family van and drive!! Studio Twist’s latest collection, Road Trips, pays homage to iconic U.S. drives:
Route 66, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Natchez Trace
Route 66, known as the Main Street of America, was one of the original highways in the U.S. Highway System. It originally ran from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA, a distance of 2,448 miles and was recognized in popular culture by hit songs, a TV series and John Steinbeck’s classic American novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Route 66 served as a primary route for those who migrated west, especially during the 1930’s. The road supported the economies of communities through which it passed, until the highway was bypassed by the new Interstate Highway System. Portions of the road in Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, and Arizona have been communally designated a National Scenic Byway under the name "Historic Route 66".
The Blue Ridge Parkway, a National Parkway in the U.S., is noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina, mostly along the spine of the Blue Ridge, part of the Appalachian Mountains, linking the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Parkway has been the most visited unit of the National Park System almost every year since 1946. It boasts The Blue Ridge Music Center, a folk art center, a visitor center, several campgrounds, numerous parking areas at trailheads for hiking, and Mount Mitchell, the highest point in the eastern North America
Natchez, Mississippi is the oldest city on the Mississippi River and home to many of the most palatial antebellum homes in America. Native American, African-American and European cultures blend to make Natchez a unique place, boasting a host of antebellum structures with 13 National Landmarks and over 1,000 buildings on the National Register. The first route into Natchez was the Natchez Trace, originally a buffalo trail, later used by Native Americans and early settlers. It runs 450 miles between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, a green and peaceful route dotted with interpretive exhibits, 18th-century inns, and picnic sites. While beautiful and bucolic in all seasons, autumn is the best time to experience the brilliant foliage while hiking.
What better way to pay homage to these scenic iconic drives, than the Road Trips Collection from Studio Twist? We thought about the sights and colors you would see while driving, biking, horseback riding or camping along the way: mountains and mesas, trees and flowers, textures and textiles reminiscent of these historic areas . . .
The Route 66 Group includes designs like Bandana, Mimbres Pottery, Potawatomi Appliqué, and Pueblo Stripe rendered in colors Teak Grey, Camouflage, Shadow, Cloud and Turtle Brown.
The Blue Ridge Parkway Group includes designs Mountain Tweed, Zig Zag Quilt, Broken Fences, and Distant Mountains rendered in colors Catalina, Deep Stream, Avocado and Siena.
The Natchez Trace Parkway Group includes designs Middleton Diamond, Crochet Canopy, Facet Stripe and Beadwork rendered in colors Slate Grey, Hibiscus, Evergreen and Charcoal Heath.The Design Process
Studio Twist works closely with designers to select and customize boutique textiles with style and longevity, that reflect their vision for a particlar property. Our blankets, throws, the patented BedSok ® box spring cover, and fully fabricated pillows help tell a story about a place, reinforce a brand, and - most importantly - make people feel good. A comfy pillow and casual throw in a guestroom seating area provides a homey touch for the traveler.
Sustainability
All products are thoughtfully made in the U.S.A., produced to order, and shipped directly from the factory to the property with no added stops for treatments or fabrication. Our pillows ship fully fabricated with a hidden zipper and fire retardant insert.
They offer life cycle costing advantages: they can be laundered in house with non-chlorine bleach, at temperatures up to 140 degrees (hot enough to kill the COVID virus, per the CDC) and with a short drying time.
With proper care, they can last until your next renovation
Studio Twist creates beautiful, long-lasting knits that help tell a story about a place, reinforce a property’s brand, and, most importantly, make people comfortable. Our blankets, throws, the patented BedSok® box spring cover, and fully fabricated pillows are thoughtfully made in the U.S.A., custom designed, and made to order for hotels, spas, cruise lines, healthcare and assisted living.
Our experience provides unique insight into trends, preferences, and needs of designers, housekeeping and property owners. We expertly balance style, luxury and elegance, with durability and ease of maintenance. We are dedicated to assisting designers achieve their vision and have been in the trenches on many projects from pre-planning to installation. We prioritize precision coloring, quick CAD proofs and production. Our design focus is to continually develop innovative fibers and creative stitching to make our textiles look, feel and perform like no other.
Our offerings are knit with low-impact, non-metallic, solution dyed fibers and yarns with low specific gravity to render these accessories color-fast, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, stain, UV, mold and mildew resistant, bleach-able, and fast-drying. They meet NFPA, IMO, British & ACT standards, and are Dynamic Insulators - comfortable in warm or cool weather.
Our products are eco-friendly; in keeping with the principles of sustainable design, we use the finest synthetic fibers available, saving not only time, but also renewable resources like energy and water. They can be shipped directly from the factory to the property with no added stops for treatments or fabrication, and offer life cycle costing advantages: they can be laundered in house with non-chlorine bleach, at low-medium temperatures with a short drying time. With proper care, they can last until the next renovation.
Studio Twist creations are available to interior designers and architects through our sales representatives or directly to hotel management and housekeeping. To view our collections, visit studiotwist.net.
