CAN THE U.S. REALLY BRING THE HOME FABRICS INDUSTRY BACK?
By Rolando Henao
MIAMI BEACH, FL(USA)—Why are we not finding better, more efficient ways to work with whom some perceive as our commercial enemy? There is no enemy when you do not have much to compete with… it might be wise to accept that there are some… Read more.October 21, 2025
Architex Looks to Quality Chinese Sources
A Letter From Keith Gordon
NORTHBROOK, ILL–Almost unimaginable that 2025 is coming to a close. I’m starting to think a year is actually only six months. I was reading, as I do religiously, the Autumn 2025 issue of F&FI. It probably should be on sale in airports as… Read more.October 17, 2025
Valdese Builds Import Business Around China But Has Lingering Doubts About Tariff Impact
VALDESE, NC–Valdese Weavers didn’t realize how important it was to make a deal to sell Visatex products to the American market last January during Heimtextil 2025. While 85 percent of Valdese products are made in the USA, its VIP imports… Read more.October 17, 2025
Momentum Acquires B+N Industries, Bridging Architectural Systems and Interior Surfaces Strategic Integration of Leading Brands Equips Designers with Solutions Across Commercial Spaces
IRVINE, CALIF. — October 16, 2025 — Momentum, a leading provider of design-forward solutions for commercial interiors, today announced its acquisition of B+N Industries, an award-winning provider of architectural panels, modular systems,… Read more.October 17, 2025
Brett Fleetwood Questions Heimtextil Space Fees
It Seems Chinese Mills Are Paying Higher Rates
AUCKLAND, NZ–Scorpio Agencies owner Brett Fleetwood questions why Heimtextil charges Chinese fabric exhibitors a higher rate than European exhibitors. “I’ve got dollars in this. I need to understand why my (China based) mills are being… Read more.October 15, 2025
Poltrana Frau Launches 'Re-Saddle'
TOLENTINO, IT–Poltrona Frau, a division of Haworth Inc. has created 'Re-Saddle,' a combination of leather fibers and recycled polyester certified by the Global Recycle Standard (GRS). Haworth is based in Holland, Michigan (USA), owns many… Read more.October 8, 2025
Moroccan Home Fabric Mills Pay Low 10 Percent U.S. Export Tariff
MIAMI BEACH, FL (USA) — Although there was a free trade agreement (MAFTA) between the USA and Morocco established in 2006, Morocco now faces a 10% U.S. tariff as of April, 2025 on its home furnishings fabrics exports following a Trump administration… Read more.October 3, 2025
New Tariffs Hit Off-Shore Upholstered Production/Opinion
WASHINGTON, DC–If you thought that US tariffs only affected fabric imports, think again! The new upholstered furniture import tariff in the US will be effective October 1. The Trump tariffs will now include a hefty mark-up of 30 percent… Read more.September 30, 2025
