Information about our company and our products

Summerhouse Textiles is a wholesale showroom. 
We sell exclusively to  registered designers and stores.



Summerhouse was conceived in 1992 to provide a selection of fine washable fabrics for designers seeking  more environmentally-friendly  choices.

We are very pleased to announce that ALL of our fine Belgian Linen textiles have been tested and can now wear the ECO-LINEN  label:  no chemical residues are found in the final product.  Additionally,  our mill  complies with all the strict E.E.C rules  and European REACH regulations in their manufacturing processes.  Flax (the plant that supplies the fiber  for the weaving of linen)  requires no irrigation; 100% of the plant is utilized (no waste) , it is biodegradable or recyclable.

 For more information about Belgian Linen, click on some links of interest:

Be Linen - The Movie

Diane Dorrans Saeks, remarkable author of many interior design books,  writes about Belgian Linen in her blog:  The Style Saloniste

information from our Belgian Linen manufacturer:  Libeco
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See all our eco-friendly textiles on our new
SummerhouseGreen Fabrics  page



 We offer  wonderfully touchable textiles in  a wide range of colors, textures, fibers and patterns. 
Our line has grown to include fabrics which are not washable,  primarily for upholstery, but the majority of our  products are  pre-laundered - free of  the chemical fiber treatments that contain toxic substances. The perfect choice for slipcovers, pillows, window treatments, bed treatments:   for any  items that may be removed  for cleaning.  Washable fabrics do not require the use of chemical drycleaning products to be kept clean:  mild soap  in cool water will remove dirt , lint,  dander and other allergens more effectively, without leaving toxic residues. Our product line reflects our ongoing commitment to offer beautiful and durable products which are  made of fibers farmed sustainably and processed and woven in an environmentally-friendly manner.  As the demand for these "green" textiles increases,  more choices are becoming available, and  the  meaning behind the various certifications  applicable to the cultivating, processing, weaving, dying, and distributing  eco-friendly products is  becoming more widely understood.  It is our goal to provide clear, honest, and meaningful data to our customers;  we ask our suppliers to provide us with documentation to support all  "green product"  definitions we apply to our products.




Our website is intended to operate as an electronic showroom, to allow easy viewing of our product line and provide current information about our products, from any location, 24 hours a day.   Personal customer service is available during our business hours only,  please use our e-mail service to request  swatches anytime.  While we do our best to represent our fabrics in photographs, it is not possible  to  communicate  color or texture adequately:   we  provide swatches and "cuttings for approval" at no charge , upon request, for accurate representation.

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Our products are  displayed on several separate "Gallery" pages.

begin by clicking this  link to download a checklist for swatch   selection,
print list & fill out while browsing our site (printable list opens in a new window) &  fax to us:
ALL SUMMERHOUSE FABRICS Swatch request list

Trim Swatch request list



Select a button to view a  Gallery of a type of fabric :

SummerhouseGreen Fabrics
  Jacquards  ~ Velvets, Damasks, & Matelasse  ~ Dobbys and Textured Fabrics ~
~ Denim, Canvas, Silk, & Solids  ~ Linens, Hemp, Bamboo & Sheers ~
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Prints, Stripes, and Checks  ~ Outdoor Fabrics ~

or
select a button to view a Gallery of fabrics in a  color range :

~ Reds, Rusts, Pinks ~ Greens & Turquoise ~ Blue, Black, Purple, & Greys ~
~ Yellow, Gold, Camel ~ Brown, Taupe, Tan ~
White, Cream,Tea  ~ 

Fabrics are arranged on each page in groups; within each group items are listed alphabetically by name

Our  recent  introductions appear on the What's New and
 
SummerhouseGreen Fabrics pages

 Trims  have their own page. 

 Slipcovers & Custom Workroom   page displays our available services from our custom workroom:  Oak Creek Design

We welcome your suggestions,  our goal is to make this a useful resource for our customers.

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To obtain  current information on availability of our products,   download the following text documents ( a new window will open with each pdf document; Adobe acrobat reader required)
(or call our showroom)
  • FABRIC LIST  Select this link to open a printable list of currently available  fabrics:  includes  pattern name, color &  price code (as of august 1, 2011)
  •  TRIM LIST Select this link to open a printable list of currently available  trims:  includes price code*   (current as of August 1, 2011)
  • Pricelists
    • *Wholesale Pricelists available upon request to registered designers only
      • To register with us,  you may fill out the contact form below, or  download a registration form by clicking this link:  RESALE CERTIFICATE
      • Please fill out the form completely, sign, date, and return to Summerhouse as directed on the form via US Mail (we require an original signature, Faxed or e-mailed forms are not acceptable)
    • If you are already registered with us: Please email request with account name & e-mail address  & Pricelist will be e-mailed to you.
       
    • If you are not a designer:
        and would like to purchase any of our products,  please contact any designer or furnishings store, and request to purchase Summerhouse  products through them.  If you do not have a designer, contact Oak Creek Design at oakcreekdesign@gmail.com to make a purchase. 
      Summerhouse will provide swatches upon request,  to anyone.

    OUR PRIVACY POLICY: All information provided to Summerhouse will remain confidential. We do not share or release information of any kind to anyone.
We strive to maintain current information on availability of the products we carry, however, all fabrics and trims are subject to change in availability without notice



Placing orders

  Please see our " Contact Us & Ordering" page to download an order form, or Fax or e-mail a Purchase order to us.  A confirming Invoice will be e-mailed or faxed to you with payment options (we accept Visa, Mastercard, and checks), freight charges, and availability of the items.  All responses will be made during business hours only:  Tuesday, Wednesday  & Friday 11-4, Thursday 11 - 1  (pacific time)
(We do not currently offer on-line "shopping cart" purchasing)



Please read our Sales Information :  Click this link:   
  •  SALES INFORMATION  Select this link to open a printable list of our sales and return policies, and information about requesting  memo samples
 a printable list (pdf file) will open in a new window. (you will need Adobe Reader to access document)


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Laundering information and recommendations:  Click this link:LAUNDERING INFO

a printable list (pdf file) will open in a new window. (you will need Adobe Reader to access document)

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OTHER  QUESTIONS?
We appreciate your comments and suggestions

You may contact us directly at the location given at the bottom of the page

Please e-mail to : info@summerhousetextile.com  or telephone us directly (toll-free : 888-454-3335)


 



Visit our Showroom near  Santa Barbara ~ Open by appointment

Summerhouse of Santa Barbara
6489  Calle Real, Suite A  ~  Goleta,  CA  93117

local phone: 805-564-3335  ~ toll-free:  888-454-3335
fax: 805-564-3566
e-mail:   info@summerhousetextile.com

closed Mondays & Thursdays

SHOWROOM OPEN BY APPOINTMENT - usually we are here 11 AM - 4 PM Tues, Wed., & Fridays
occasionally hours vary or staff may be out on a delivery

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