She was also the first American designer to make clothes of Ultrasuede.

He exposed the bricks and covered the banquettes in Ultrasuede.

Among these was Ultrasuede, one of the first successful synthetic microfibers, which found its way onto the market in the 1970s.

Then the door opened and a big guy came in wearing a tan Ultrasuede thigh-length coat.

A black-lacquered chaise with white Ultrasuede upholstery that cost $3,200 is $900.

Suede 21, a less expensive alternative to Ultrasuede, can be ordered in 15 colors from www.fabricmartfabrics.com, or (800) 242-3695.

About 50,000 shirtwaist dresses were sold, and Ultrasuede became for many years a fashion staple.

Is it women in Ultrasuede hot pants?

The chairs' leopard-print Ultrasuede upholstery is a whimsical late-20th-century touch.

A 1950's sofa in washable Ultrasuede, sturdier than many clothing fabrics, is $2,400.

His collection included burlap pants, Ultrasuede windbreakers and twine-and-silk vests.

He uses Ultrasuede and synthetics as readily as silks that cost $350 a yard.

The décor is simple and durable: Ultrasuede upholstery, granite kitchen counter, slate shower.

Brick-colored Ultrasuede banquets ring the stark white walls.

The space will have white walls, a concrete floor and minimalist furniture by Troy covered in gray Ultrasuede.

It costs from $2,310 to $4,000 depending on upholstery, which ranges from Ultrasuede to cotton velvet, shown at right.

The cream walls and Ultrasuede banquettes remind you of Mondrian in its heyday.

"For a long time, Ultrasuede was not a chic fabric," said Nicole Miller, the designer.

Her bedroom has a blue padded Ultrasuede headboard she designed and five lights on dimmers that flatter the walls.

Harry had no clue as to the guy's identity or motivation, but he now knew why the Ultrasuede jacket had hung so lumpily.

The designers chose to drape the windows in celedon green Ultrasuede, a soft but durable fabric that is easily washed.

To increase the ascetic art appeal (but reduce the comfort), you can hide its Ultrasuede pad inside the hollow frame of lacquered wood.

"Buy Ultrasuede," he said.

"Mercedeses come in these colors, Ultrasuede, Gucci.

John Dunigan painted small silver and brown squares on the back and arms of his black Ultrasuede upholstered chair.