Senior Living Promotion

Senior living environments are evolving rapidly and textiles are one of the most impactful tools designers have to support comfort, safety, wayfinding, and emotional well-being. Fabric choices influence comfort, safety, spatial orientation, and emotional reassurance. Bold patterns support wayfinding, and rich textures offer grounding sensory experiences–especially important for memory care. With Alta™, performance and luxury work together to create beautiful, safe, and engaging spaces for aging residents. For over 35 years, Applied Textiles has worked with the world’s leading textile companies to engineer beautiful fabrics for the most demanding environments.

Why textiles matter in senior living

• Velvet and plush textiles provide soft, calming tactile stimulation.
• Rich visual depth helps residents with visual impairments.
• Cozy, warm textures add comfort in private rooms and gathering spaces.
• Textiles help differentiate rooms and zones for better spatial orientation.

• Alta™ Senior Living includes a Durablock® moisture barrier, ideal for accidents and high-use areas.
• Easy Cleanability: Alta™ stain-resistant performance and our Durablock® moisture barrier reduces staff workload. Simple cleaning protocols are available upon request.
• Antimicrobial options help maintain control of bacteria and odors.
• Vinyl can increase the risk of slipping and falling when residents are in the process of sitting. Vinyl is also a cold, slick, less comfortable surface. Woven fabrics provide better traction and stability, making them a safer and more comfortable choice.

• Fabrics treated with Alta™ prevent staining, pilling, crushing, and wear in high-traffic spaces.
• Long-lasting performance supports a strong return on investment for senior living communities.

How we can help

Processing Capabilities

Alta™ can be applied to 99.5% of all textiles, making it easy to maintain design intent while elevating performance. We process the following fibers for upholstery and drapery applications:

• Natural fibers: Belgian linen, cotton, wool, and viscose
• Synthetic fibers: polyester, nylon, polyolefin, and acrylic
• Velvets and plush materials
• Virtually any upholstery or drapery fabric

Minimums & Turnaround:

• 2-yard minimums
• 3-5 day turnaround

Not working on a senior living project?

Alta™ Senior Living can be applied to all types of fabric and isn’t just specific to Senior Living facilities. If you have a fabric that needs better resistance to staining, pilling, abrasion, and improved FR code compliance, cleanability, and seam strength, this application could be for you! Alta™ senior living features a Durablock® moisture-barrier backing to prevent spills from ever penetrating below the surface, and includes an optional antimicrobial element.

Up to 25% off Alta™ senior living applications through February 2026

Contact your market manager and if you’re not sure who you’re market manager is contact us at [email protected] for questions, a presentation, or more information.

Applied Lab is also offering 10% off select senior living testing through February 2026

Contact Tristan Griffin [email protected] with any questions.