It’s Show Time: Relationships, Marketing Win!
By Antonis Stamatoulakis, G.A. NetworkGREECE--While writing this small article... Salon del Mobile in Milan is already in its 4th day, giving us some kind of a clue about, not only the trends, but also the markets' mood!The feelings are mixed a... Read more.
April 27, 2026
Wes Mancini, Busier in Retirement Than Ever: Mint Museum Shows His Large Kuba Collection
CHARLOTTE, NC (USA)--Noted designer Wesley Mancini’s expansive collection of Kuba textiles from the Democratic Republic of Congo can be viewed at the Mint Museum in Charlotte until August 23.Mancini still goes to his Charlotte studio every day with his constant... Read more.
April 21, 2026
Anju Woodridge Founder Irwin Ginsburg, 94
BOCA RATON, FL–Irwin Ginsburg, founder of Anju Fabrics in 1978 died here March 23, 2026 at the age of 94 after a long illness.Eddie Gargiulo and Marty Zeiler, Irwin’s junior partners in Anju died several years ago. The three of... Read more.
March 23, 2026
Unconfirmed Report: JAB Buys Ambienta Firewall® Mill
TURIN, ITALY–Fabrics & Furnishings International has learned that the large international fabric wholesaler JAB Anstoetz Group in Bielefeld, Germany has purchased an interest in or perhaps purchased the entire company of Ambienta Firewall S.r.l, a 30 year old contract fabric... Read more.
March 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Deborah Herman
The hospitality industry has lost one of its most enduring and beloved figures. Deborah Herman, founderof Fabric Innovations, who touched the lives of countless colleagues, friends, and industry partnersthroughout her remarkable career.Deborah’s path in the industry began with her roots.... Read more.
March 18, 2026
Warwick At 60, Taps First Non Family Member Rachel Ferlazzo CEO, 42.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA–On Women' s Day, March 8, Rachel Ferlazzo, a 22 year veteran of Warwick Fabrics Australia Pty. Ltd. was named CEO, a new position for the company.She was previously General Manager for the past three years. This is the... Read more.
March 13, 2026
Countdown to Proposte: Swadeshi Brothers Look Toward Velvet Expansion
BANGALORE, India—Swadeshi is growing 50 percent a year, Sunil Gupta says. Sunil and his brother Sushant own the business.The Gupta brothers built their business on the foundation of their father’s efforts in the apparel fabric industry which started in the 1970’s... Read more.
March 4, 2026
