Steele Technical Fabrics Ltd was formed in 1999 in response to the need for an ideal widespan acoustic solution. Hand in hand with top industry track manufacturers, SURF was developed, tested and manufactured. This flagship STF product now provides the industry with a domestically manufactured widespan acoustically transparent ceiling and wall fabric specifically for stretchwall and upholstered applications.

Deborah Steele is an industrial designer and former design director for KnollTextiles and Donghia Textiles.