KI and Pallas Textiles Receive 2026 METROPOLISLikes Awards

KI’s Outspan Outdoor Collection and Pallas Textiles’ NetZERO Bio® platform recognized for innovation, sustainability, and design excellence

GREEN BAY – KI and Pallas Textiles announced today that two of their product introductions have been honored with 2026 METROPOLISLikes awards, presented annually by METROPOLIS magazine to recognize innovative and sustainable products shaping the future of architecture and interior design.

KI received recognition for the Outspan Outdoor Collection, while Pallas Textiles was honored for its NetZERO Bio® platform, introduced as part of The Collective. The awards celebrate products that demonstrate exceptional design, responsible manufacturing, material innovation, and meaningful impact on the built environment.

“Receiving two METROPOLISLikes awards reflects our commitment to creating solutions that support designers while positively impacting the environments people use every day,” said Tony Besasie, chief sales and marketing officer at KI. “These recognitions reinforce the importance of balancing performance, aesthetics, and sustainability across everything we bring to market.”

Designed to extend the visual language of interior spaces outdoors, KI’s Outspan Outdoor Collection brings a refined architectural sensibility to exterior environments. Built with outdoor-grade steel and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the collection includes seating and tables designed to support dining, collaboration, learning, and informal gathering spaces while creating a cohesive connection between indoor and outdoor environments.

Pallas Textiles earned recognition for NetZERO Bio, part of The Collective, the company’s newest platform featuring both new Essentials and updated color palettes for best-selling legacy products within the Color Capsule No. 2 platform. Available in the Chambray, Matka, and Holy Cow patterns, NetZERO Bio combines GRS transaction-certified polyester with bio-attributed polyurethane built on Susterra®, an ingredient derived from regeneratively cultivated U.S. dent corn. The textiles also deliver high-performance durability, including bleach-cleanability and up to 500,000 double rubs, supporting demanding commercial environments without compromising design integrity.

“NetZERO Bio reflects where the future of commercial textiles is headed, toward materials that seamlessly balance beauty, performance, and environmental responsibility,” said Dean Lindsley, vice president of Pallas Textiles. “With The Collective and Color Capsule No. 2, we wanted to give designers more intentional, elevated options that not only inspire creativity but also support more thoughtful material choices for the spaces they create.”

The 2026 METROPOLISLikes award winners were selected from product introductions showcased during NeoCon and Design Days in Chicago and featured in METROPOLIS magazine’s Products Issue 2026. For more information about the Outspan Outdoor Collection, visit ki.com/outspan. To learn more about NetZERO Bio and The Collective, visit pallastextiles.com/collective.

About KI

KI manufactures innovative furniture for education, healthcare, government, and corporate markets. The employee-owned company is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with sales and manufacturing facilities worldwide. KI tailors products and service solutions to the specific needs of each customer through its unique design and manufacturing philosophy. For more information, visit ki.com.

About Pallas Textiles

Pallas Textiles is a testament to artistry, innovation, and exquisite craftsmanship. With unwavering dedication to quality, we meticulously design textiles that capture timeless beauty. Our upholsteries, panel fabrics, and privacy curtains blend intricate textures, refined patterns, and nuanced details to create effortlessly sophisticated interiors. Rooted in tradition yet ever evolving, our textiles breathe life into spaces, transforming them with depth, elegance, and enduring inspiration. Pallas Textiles is headquartered in Green Bay, Wis. For more information, visit pallastextiles.com.

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