Covington Still Depends Heavily on China Sources
HIGH POINT, NC–Covington Fabrics moved toward sourcing from India and Pakistan in 2014/5 but it still depends on China as an important part of its supply chain, says Greg Tarver, CEO. “We’re dealing with the tariffs as fairly as we can… Read more.November 25, 2025
New Suppliers Still Show Up at Interwoven
HIGH POINT, NC—Interwoven hosted several new suppliers this November including Ocean Fabrics Industries of China, Texstyles of Denmark and Barbatex S.A. De C.V. of Mexico. Ocean Fabrics Industries (Zhejiang, Haining China) is a mid-sized… Read more.November 25, 2025
Major U.S. Fabric Mills Gain Ground But Know Customers Need Imports
HIGH POINT, NC–Major U.S. fabric mills Glen Raven, Valdese and STI are gaining new business due to U.S. tariffs on imported fabrics but there isn’t enough capacity to handle all customers’ demands. Sales are up for these three major U.S.… Read more.November 25, 2025
Vision, the J. Ennis Converting Arm Relies On Quality, Speed to Market
Former Hockey Player Jim Ennis Still Follows Where the Puck Will Be!
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada–Vision is the converting arm of J. Ennis Fabrics started up by Jim Ennis, the owner, while J. Ennis is the jobbing division. Ennis is a former ice hockey player for the Edmonton Oilers. “Nothing has changed since… Read more.November 25, 2025
Nassimi Launches Biodegradeable Hyphyn™ Vinyl
NEW YORK–Nassimi has developed a new biodegradable vinyl upholstery brand called “Hyphyn” which breaks down into the soil after a useful life of 10-15 years according to Debbye Lustig, VP, Design, Nassimi. “The Hyphyn backing contains… Read more.November 25, 2025
Regal Fabrics Diversifies Woven Fabric Imports; Kahan Says: Prints Are Hot, Growing Business!
HIGH POINT, NC–”Prints are hot and growing further,” says Steve Kahan, President, Regal Fabrics, the Middleton, MA converter. “Digital printing has changed the face of printing. It’s easy to do things on a minimum basis,” the Wovens… Read more.November 25, 2025
Belle Maison Weathers Tariff Storm; Turns to Spanish, Turkish Sourcing
NEW YORK–”Belle Maison is a successful boutique converter that shifted its sourcing from China years ago in favor of Turkiye and Spain,” says Liz Romano, a principal of the firm. “This has led to new tariffs requiring internal IT modifications,… Read more.November 18, 2025
Interwoven Buyers Face Potential Price Increases Due to U.S. Tariffs
MIAMI BEACH, FL–Since many of us participate in Interwoven in High Point, NC next week, (November 18-20), it would be useful to review the state of U.S. tariffs on imported fabrics. The table below is a quick reference guide for U.S. fabric… Read more.November 12, 2025
