Fabrics and their designs are an essential creative feature of public transport interiors. From long-distance to urban transit, fabrics are an important point of interaction with the customer. Textiles shape the passenger experience not only on a visual level, but also through their haptic and acoustic properties. In many cases, the upholstery fabrics eventually become an important distinctive feature for the vehicle operators and sometimes even the signature of entire regions.

Such tailor-made upholstery fabrics for buses and trains are developed by büro+staubach as part of complete vehicle design developments or corporate identity projects. In cooperation with fabric manufacturers, customised solutions are created that not only meet functional requirements such as durability, fire protection and safety. In terms of design, the focus lies on enhancing the quality of transport through a modern, durable and, ideally, timeless visual design that transcends short-lived fashion trends.