c/o Boston Magazine : Best of Boston July 2025
From sourcing textiles for a Marvel movie set to reupholstering your grandmother’s wingback chair, Zimman’s remains the region’s undisputed fabric authority. The fourth-generation, family-owned emporium houses more than 50,000 textiles, all meticulously organized by material and color—making it as easy to spot a classic English linen as it is to find something wildly eccentric (think tigers, tarot cards, or both). With options this endless and service this savvy, it’s no wonder the place has achieved superhero status.
