THE SIGN
our philosophy
Luxury high-end products with the aim of excellence in design, colors and quality. A luxury brand that meets the highest standards. Quality control, development – we use only the best and most exquisite yarns.
« The thesign collection very much reflects my style and taste in every sense. I see our fabrics as having a soft masculine warp with a bold feminine weft. Designed to be memorable, the collections are very contemporary, very modern and stylish with real signature pieces. »
Patrick Stieger
the company
thesign was founded in 1998 by Patrick Stieger as a high-end luxury textile editor. The distinctively Swiss company was built from the foundations of the Engelbert E. Stieger company created by his father in the 60’s. This “next generation” company looks beyond it’s Swiss borders to bring a Swiss style and savoir-faire aboard as well as to learn from and address the ever changing international markets.
Today the company has become recognized as an international force in the textile industry for its creative, dynamic, and responsive approach to its products and business.
our brand
thesign’s name is a wink to the adage “the sign of the times”, which is apt to its timely product offerings. The brand looks at the changing, sometimes volatile landscape of interiors, to anticipate a vision of a better tomorrow.
our responsibility
In our world of consumption, thesign looks to offer relevant and responsible products for our homes and social spaces.
The creative team responds to social changes and behaviors with solutions that affect “what they should need” in order to make our world more equitable and environmentally responsible. Products as a result are targeted and pertinent, they don’t just create for the sake of creating. They know that design has the power to change our relationship with each other and the environment as a whole.
The production is carefully sourced. Quality is of the utmost importance, while they won’t turn an eye to the impact it has on equity and the environment. For this reason the production is in partnership with mills exclusively in Europe. thesign doesn’t only seek out innovation and quality with their production partners, they also need to be engaged and responsible in that fair labor practices and environment protection measures are in place and part of their ethos.
with true luxury comes responsibility
environmental, sustainability, and equity statement
Our planet has been enduring the stress of our impact on it. In these challenging times great responsibility is required. thesign is committed to rise up to the challenge and be a responsible force towards sustainability and reduction of the impact on our only home, our planet.
Our Offices, Showroom, and Warehouse
The first step happens where we work. Whether creating designs, making memos, or fulfilling our customers, we use products that are recycable or have a minimal impact on the environment.
Recycled waste include: paper, cardboard, printer toners, batteries, glass, plastics, aluminum cans, coffee capsules, etc.
Our spaces are flooded with natural light, thanks to triple exposures. Additional lighting is provided by energy efficient LED lights.
In winter, the thermostat is set to a maximum of 20°C (68°F). In Summer, we don’t employ any air conditioning, did we mention our triple exposures?
Our goal is a paperless office. Whenever possible we communicate paperless, which includes PDF invoices for example.
These environmental engagements conforms to the standards set out by the Swiss government.
Textiles / Wallcoverings
All of our fabrics and wallcoverings are manufactured in Europe, to ensure the conformity to European governmental standards and regulations.
Our partner mills comply with REACH (European Union regulation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of CHemicals). We successfully carried out all appropriate controls on our articles with regards to the 201 substances identified by European Agency, ensuring continuity in the necessary assessments of our articles on the possible presence of the substances mentioned, in compliance with the requirements of Article 33 of REACH.
In addition our fabrics are certified OEKO-TEX Standard 100, one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances.
We are also certified by ICEA for Global Recycled Standard, for products obtained from recycled materials and manufacturing activities. Enhance products made with recycled materials, in compliance with environmental and social criteria extended to all stages of the production chain.
Primary materials (yarns and dyes) have been sustainably and equitably sourced. Ensuring their procurement and production was not harmful to the environment or as a result of unfair labor practices.
No products or processes harmful to the environment are employed in our textiles and wallcoverings production.
What we leave behind is important to the next generation. When it comes to the environment the least impact we impose is the best gift to pass on. When it comes to equity, making the world more fair is the best legacy to ensure harmony for
This vision is full of hope, comfort, and of course luxury. The goal is to bring joy while never compromising on quality.
As both CEO and lead designer, Patrick Stieger is the engine and the fuel behind thesign. A native of Switzerland, Patrick combines the best of European traditions with American innovation. He fell in love with textiles at a young age, inspired by his father, company founder Engelbert Stieger. His father also instilled in Patrick’s a deep commitment to excellence, and pride in the Stieger Company name.
thesign collections reflect Patrick’s style and taste in every sense – classic, strong, elegant, edgy, with an eye to history, and elements of mystery, surprise and illusion. A former race car driver, Patrick brings edge, intensity, and a passion for life into all aspects of his work. As his passion project, thesign represents his finest work to date, both as an artist and designer.
1952-1959
Engelbert E. Stieger, a Swiss, worked in the textile industry in the USA
1962
Engelbert founded the Stieger company in Switzerland.
’70 / ’80
The Engelbert E. Stieger company grew very fast, becoming key supplier of many world leading textile companies all over the world.
1982
Purchase of the SIAG Heimtextilien.
1982
Sears Roebuck & Company product development award for outstanding product development.
1985/’86
Engelbert E. Stieger started collecting vintage Ferraris. The world-famous Ferrari collection is open for public upon request.
1994
Purchase of the Kopp AG, dyeing and finishing producer.
1998
Patrick Stieger, Engelbert’s elder son, founded the thesign, to be a high-end luxury brand with the highest standards serving other discriminating brands of quality all over the world.
1999
Engelbert Stieger handed over the management of the Stieger Group to his sons, the second generation, Patrick and Christoph Stieger.
2012
thesign started its own label, serving markets through their exclusive partners worldwide.
2017
Swiss based thesign becomes its own company. Patrick Stieger is its driving force.
Luxury high-end products with the aim of excellence in design, colors and quality. A luxury brand that meets the highest standards. Quality control, development – we use only the best and most exquisite yarns.
« The thesign collection very much reflects my style and taste in every sense. I see our fabrics as having a soft masculine warp with a bold feminine weft. Designed to be memorable, the collections are very contemporary, very modern and stylish with real signature pieces. »
Patrick Stieger
the company
thesign was founded in 1998 by Patrick Stieger as a high-end luxury textile editor. The distinctively Swiss company was built from the foundations of the Engelbert E. Stieger company created by his father in the 60’s. This “next generation” company looks beyond it’s Swiss borders to bring a Swiss style and savoir-faire aboard as well as to learn from and address the ever changing international markets.
Today the company has become recognized as an international force in the textile industry for its creative, dynamic, and responsive approach to its products and business.
our brand
thesign’s name is a wink to the adage “the sign of the times”, which is apt to its timely product offerings. The brand looks at the changing, sometimes volatile landscape of interiors, to anticipate a vision of a better tomorrow.
our responsibility
In our world of consumption, thesign looks to offer relevant and responsible products for our homes and social spaces.
The creative team responds to social changes and behaviors with solutions that affect “what they should need” in order to make our world more equitable and environmentally responsible. Products as a result are targeted and pertinent, they don’t just create for the sake of creating. They know that design has the power to change our relationship with each other and the environment as a whole.
The production is carefully sourced. Quality is of the utmost importance, while they won’t turn an eye to the impact it has on equity and the environment. For this reason the production is in partnership with mills exclusively in Europe. thesign doesn’t only seek out innovation and quality with their production partners, they also need to be engaged and responsible in that fair labor practices and environment protection measures are in place and part of their ethos.
with true luxury comes responsibility
environmental, sustainability, and equity statement
Our planet has been enduring the stress of our impact on it. In these challenging times great responsibility is required. thesign is committed to rise up to the challenge and be a responsible force towards sustainability and reduction of the impact on our only home, our planet.
Our Offices, Showroom, and Warehouse
The first step happens where we work. Whether creating designs, making memos, or fulfilling our customers, we use products that are recycable or have a minimal impact on the environment.
Recycled waste include: paper, cardboard, printer toners, batteries, glass, plastics, aluminum cans, coffee capsules, etc.
Our spaces are flooded with natural light, thanks to triple exposures. Additional lighting is provided by energy efficient LED lights.
In winter, the thermostat is set to a maximum of 20°C (68°F). In Summer, we don’t employ any air conditioning, did we mention our triple exposures?
Our goal is a paperless office. Whenever possible we communicate paperless, which includes PDF invoices for example.
These environmental engagements conforms to the standards set out by the Swiss government.
Textiles / Wallcoverings
All of our fabrics and wallcoverings are manufactured in Europe, to ensure the conformity to European governmental standards and regulations.
Our partner mills comply with REACH (European Union regulation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of CHemicals). We successfully carried out all appropriate controls on our articles with regards to the 201 substances identified by European Agency, ensuring continuity in the necessary assessments of our articles on the possible presence of the substances mentioned, in compliance with the requirements of Article 33 of REACH.
In addition our fabrics are certified OEKO-TEX Standard 100, one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances.
We are also certified by ICEA for Global Recycled Standard, for products obtained from recycled materials and manufacturing activities. Enhance products made with recycled materials, in compliance with environmental and social criteria extended to all stages of the production chain.
Primary materials (yarns and dyes) have been sustainably and equitably sourced. Ensuring their procurement and production was not harmful to the environment or as a result of unfair labor practices.
No products or processes harmful to the environment are employed in our textiles and wallcoverings production.
What we leave behind is important to the next generation. When it comes to the environment the least impact we impose is the best gift to pass on. When it comes to equity, making the world more fair is the best legacy to ensure harmony for
This vision is full of hope, comfort, and of course luxury. The goal is to bring joy while never compromising on quality.
As both CEO and lead designer, Patrick Stieger is the engine and the fuel behind thesign. A native of Switzerland, Patrick combines the best of European traditions with American innovation. He fell in love with textiles at a young age, inspired by his father, company founder Engelbert Stieger. His father also instilled in Patrick’s a deep commitment to excellence, and pride in the Stieger Company name.
thesign collections reflect Patrick’s style and taste in every sense – classic, strong, elegant, edgy, with an eye to history, and elements of mystery, surprise and illusion. A former race car driver, Patrick brings edge, intensity, and a passion for life into all aspects of his work. As his passion project, thesign represents his finest work to date, both as an artist and designer.
1952-1959
Engelbert E. Stieger, a Swiss, worked in the textile industry in the USA
1962
Engelbert founded the Stieger company in Switzerland.
’70 / ’80
The Engelbert E. Stieger company grew very fast, becoming key supplier of many world leading textile companies all over the world.
1982
Purchase of the SIAG Heimtextilien.
1982
Sears Roebuck & Company product development award for outstanding product development.
1985/’86
Engelbert E. Stieger started collecting vintage Ferraris. The world-famous Ferrari collection is open for public upon request.
1994
Purchase of the Kopp AG, dyeing and finishing producer.
1998
Patrick Stieger, Engelbert’s elder son, founded the thesign, to be a high-end luxury brand with the highest standards serving other discriminating brands of quality all over the world.
1999
Engelbert Stieger handed over the management of the Stieger Group to his sons, the second generation, Patrick and Christoph Stieger.
2012
thesign started its own label, serving markets through their exclusive partners worldwide.
2017
Swiss based thesign becomes its own company. Patrick Stieger is its driving force.