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

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

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

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

MIAMI BEACH, FL (USA)--Not a day goes by without George Metridis and Antonis Stamatoulakis talking to each other no matter where they might be in the world of fabrics!Metridis is the major wholesaler in Greece today. He is focused like... Read more.

February 26, 2026

Burlington, NC (USA) Glen Raven Inc. with F&FI estimated sales of $200 million plus, is stepping up international sales and design efforts on behalf of its Sunbrella® brand with the appointments of Suzie Roberts  as VP, Global Sunbrella Business and... Read more.

February 23, 2026

London, UK–Heimtex has always promoted the work of textile design students and design studios and this year's exhibition stayed true to form. Here are two examples: Ciara Harris developed an interior textiles and finishes project which “focused on the release... Read more.

February 20, 2026