Deco Design Furus Insolvent; JAB Didn’t Buy This Supplier
BIELEFELD, Germany–Rumors that JAB had purchased Deco Design out of bankruptcy are false according to Chris-Jacob Schminnes, Managing Director of JAB Joseph Anstoetz Group. “We did not take over Furus. We did not buy assets. We have suffered… Read more.December 11, 2025
Charlie Main Gears Up 32nd Heimtex
LONDON, UK — "2026 will be my 32nd Heimtex and I still consider it the best textile show for converters and manufacturers," says Charlie Main, principal of the Francis E Collingwood sales agency here. 'This year I will have Angelo Carillo… Read more.December 11, 2025
Cruise Ship Interiors Exhibition at Hamburg Messe Congress
HAMBURG, GERMANY—The Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe exhibition held December 3/4 at the Hamburg Messe Congress welcomed many cruise line members including designers and shipyards. The specialist exhibition featuring over 300 suppliers… Read more.December 4, 2025
Ollin Acquires Editeur Franco Fabbri
MONTEMURLO, IT–Franco Fabbri, an Italian editeur which produces the L’interno fabric brand, was acquired by Ollin srl last June. Ollin srl was previously Franco Fabbri's primary weaver. Franco Fabbri’s offices, warehousing, and personnel… Read more.December 1, 2025
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
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
