Chessie, Our Viral Checkerboard Pattern Got an Upgrade

November 21, 2025

At the beginning of the year, we doubled down on the checkerboard pattern and predicted it would continue to trend in the interior design world, and boy, oh boy, were we right! United Fabric took notice as well, and together we created three fresh new colorways for Chessie. Best part is that this performance fabric is protected with our superior Nanotex by Crypton technology, making it the perfect option for hospitality and residential spaces alike. 

United Fabrics gets new checkerboard pattern performance fabric colors

Meet the New Colors 

Don’t worry, the original seven (award-winning) colorways are still available, but now you can shop Morning Glory (a periwinkle blue and ivory), Rugby Club (a classic hunter green and ivory), and Sunnyside (you guessed it, yellow).  

United Fabrics gets new checkerboard pattern performance fabric colors

United Fabrics launched this contract fabric in 2023, and since, this checkerboard beauty won the Hospitality Design Award for textiles and fabric and has been featured in countless projects. Chessie originally debuted in these four colorways.

Original colors of Chessie, a performance fabric by Crypton available at United Fabrics
The original Chessie colorways

Sustainable Fabric for Your Clients 

All of Crypton’s performance fabrics are PFAS-free and GREENGUARD Gold Certified, helping to create a healthier, more sustainable indoor environment. Chessie is a high-performing jacquard fabric is Made in the USA, at our textile mill located in North Carolina, and contains both recycled cotton and recycled polyester.  

Interior designers can shop all ten checkerboard colorways here.  

United Fabrics gets new checkerboard pattern performance fabric colors

Be sure to tag us on Instagram if you use Chessie in your next design project. We’d love to see it.

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