Skye Moda Launches Decorative Fabric Line

Skye Moda, a newly launched decorative fabric supplier, made its industry debut at the Interwoven trade show in High Point, North Carolina. Founded by Pegi Cladis, a textile professional with more than 30 years of experience, the company enters the B2B market with a pattern-forward, texture-rich product approach designed for the residential furniture sector. Skye Moda targets mid-to-luxury price points and positions itself as a dependable partner for furniture manufacturers, jobbers, and select retail partners.

Cladis sat down with Furniture Today, a sister publication of Home Textiles Today, to share the story behind the brand, her design philosophy, and her 2026 goals. The conversation reveals a company built on deep industry relationships, a collaborative design model, and a commitment to stocked, ready-to-ship inventory.

The Founder: Pegi Cladis and Her Textile Career

Pegi Cladis entered the textile industry in 1992 after relocating to Los Angeles, beginning her career at Fabricut, one of the industry's established decorative fabric houses. That experience gave her a strong foundation in product development, sourcing, and the relational dynamics that define B2B textile trade. Over the years, she developed a deep appreciation for design, color, and the process of bringing a textile concept to market.

Her time at Fabricut proved formative. Exposure to skilled designers, sourcing networks, and diverse customer relationships shaped the professional instincts she would later apply when building companies. She also spent time as a road sales representative — an experience she describes as essential to understanding the true value of a strong sales team, a perspective that directly shapes how Skye Moda manages its agent relationships today.

Building Three Brands Before Going Independent

Before launching Skye Moda, Pegi Cladis helped build three separate textile brands, each of which remains successful today. Each venture taught her something distinct — from ownership philosophy and team management to product positioning and market development. Working alongside talented ownership teams gave her a comprehensive view of how textile brands succeed at different scales.

The decision to start her own company was driven by both professional ambition and personal motivation. Her son, Shep, served as a significant source of inspiration. Cladis wanted to demonstrate the value of carving an independent path and embracing change — and notes that some of the hardest transitions in her career produced the greatest lessons and growth.

A Practical Model for Independent Launch

For decorative fabric professionals considering a similar move, Skye Moda's founding story offers a clear framework. Deep industry relationships, multi-brand experience, and a well-defined target market all contributed to a confident debut. Starting with an established client network significantly reduces the risk inherent in a new brand's launch phase.

The Story Behind the Skye Moda Name

The name Skye Moda carries a deliberate philosophy. Cladis developed the concept during a conversation with her life partner, Jim, as they discussed their future and everything they hoped to build together. The phrase 'the sky's the limit' captured the optimism she wanted the brand to embody.

The word 'Moda,' rooted in Italian and Spanish design culture, signals a fashion-forward sensibility. Together, the name conveys aspiration, creativity, and limitless potential — values Cladis says are woven into every collection the company develops. In the mid-to-luxury decorative fabric segment, a name that communicates design ambition helps distinguish a supplier from commodity competitors.

Design Philosophy: Pattern, Color, and Texture

Skye Moda's product identity is defined by three core design values: pattern, color, and texture. Cladis is direct about this orientation — she describes herself as not suited to plain, solid-body cloth situations. The company specializes in visually layered, texturally rich fabrics that bring depth and character to upholstered furniture.

This design orientation aligns with growing demand for statement upholstery in the residential furniture market. Consumers increasingly seek fabric that reflects personal style, and furniture manufacturers respond by sourcing more design-forward decorative fabric options. Skye Moda targets this demand at mid-to-luxury price points — a segment where design quality and material distinction matter as much as cost.

Positioning Against Commodity Fabric Suppliers

By offering a curated, design-led portfolio centered on pattern and texture, Skye Moda targets buyers who need fabric to serve as a design feature rather than just a functional covering. This is a deliberate departure from the solid-body fabric market, where competition is primarily price-driven. The mid-to-luxury positioning also reflects the caliber of design talent Cladis works with and the sourcing standards applied throughout production.

Collaborative Creation With Industry Veterans

One of Skye Moda's most distinctive characteristics is its collaborative design model. Rather than employing a single in-house design team, Cladis works with multiple independent designers — several of whom she has known since her Fabricut days in her twenties. These are seasoned industry veterans whose individual creative identities she actively preserves.

Cladis manages the business development side: sourcing, production coordination, and concept realization. Each designer retains full creative freedom over color, texture, and pattern decisions. The result is a portfolio that reflects diverse creative voices unified by consistent quality standards — offering furniture manufacturers a wider range of aesthetic directions within one supplier relationship.

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Client Portfolio and Target Markets

Skye Moda already works with a roster of recognized names in the residential furniture industry. Current clients include Taylor King, Lexington Home Brands, Hickory Chair, Massoud, Lee Industries, Gabby, Design Master, Vanguard, Theodore Alexander, and Lafayette, along with several online retailers. This is a notably strong initial client base for a brand making its first major trade show appearance.

The breadth of this list — spanning heritage American manufacturers, design-forward boutique brands, and e-commerce retailers — shows Skye Moda's ability to serve diverse segments within the residential furniture market. Cladis places the highest priority on supporting her sales agent network, drawing on her own background as a road rep. She views strong agent relationships as foundational to sustained growth, and believes meaningful partnerships matter most in a brand's early stages.

Warehousing, Operations, and 2026 Strategy

Skye Moda stocks inventory at Infinity Warehouse in North Carolina, providing logistical proximity to a dense cluster of domestic residential furniture manufacturers. Stocked inventory reduces lead times and enables faster fulfillment for manufacturers operating on tight production schedules. North Carolina is a strategically important location for decorative fabric suppliers serving this market.

For 2026, Cladis's primary goal is to build a strong, dependable company with a consistently developed textile portfolio. She is focused on deepening relationships with existing clients rather than aggressively expanding the supplier list — a deliberate choice to prioritize quality of relationship and product over rapid scale. The pipeline includes continued development of pattern-rich, curated decorative fabric collections at mid-to-luxury price points, with the residential furniture sector remaining the core focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of decorative fabric does Skye Moda specialize in?

Skye Moda focuses on patterned, color-rich, and texturally layered fabrics for residential upholstery. The company deliberately avoids plain solid-body cloth, positioning its collections as design-forward options at mid-to-luxury price points for furniture manufacturers seeking differentiation.

Who founded Skye Moda and what is her industry background?

Skye Moda was founded by Pegi Cladis, who has worked in textiles since 1992. She began her career at Fabricut and subsequently helped build three successful textile brands before launching Skye Moda. Her expertise spans sourcing, product development, business development, and sales management across more than three decades.

Where does Skye Moda warehouse its inventory?

Skye Moda stocks inventory at Infinity Warehouse in North Carolina. This location provides logistical proximity to a major cluster of domestic residential furniture manufacturers, supporting faster fulfillment and reliable supply chain performance for B2B clients.

Which furniture companies does Skye Moda currently supply?

Current clients include Taylor King, Lexington Home Brands, Hickory Chair, Massoud, Lee Industries, Gabby, Design Master, Vanguard, Theodore Alexander, and Lafayette, along with several online retailers. This client mix spans heritage manufacturers, boutique design brands, and e-commerce partners across the residential furniture sector.

How does Skye Moda's collaborative design model work?

Skye Moda works with multiple independent designers, many of whom are long-standing industry veterans. Pegi Cladis manages sourcing, production, and business development, while each designer retains full creative autonomy over color, texture, and pattern decisions. This model produces a diverse, design-led collection that serves a wider range of aesthetic preferences than a single in-house design team could achieve.

• Skye Moda is a newly launched decorative fabric supplier targeting the residential furniture market at mid-to-luxury price points.
• Founder Pegi Cladis brings over 30 years of textile experience, including leadership roles at three successful brands.
• The company's design identity centers on pattern, color, and texture — a deliberate departure from commodity solid-body fabric.
• A collaborative model with multiple independent designers gives Skye Moda broader creative range within a single supplier relationship.
• Stocked inventory at Infinity Warehouse in North Carolina supports fast, reliable fulfillment for domestic furniture manufacturers.

Skye Moda's debut at Interwoven marks the entry of a well-credentialed decorative fabric supplier into the B2B residential furniture market. With an established client roster, a collaborative creative model, stocked North Carolina inventory, and a founder with over 30 years of textile experience, the company brings meaningful operational depth to its launch. The residential furniture sector now has a new fabric partner built on design distinction, strong industry relationships, and a clear commitment to reliable supply.