Anke Vollenbroeker Says: Trevira’s U.S./Asia Push Tries to Overcome Sluggish European Market
NEW YORK, New York —Trevira®CS at 30 plus years and $317 million in sales, is continuing its bid to be the first and oldest inherently flame retardant branded fiber/yarn by increasing its share of the “shrinking” market in Europe;… Read more.December 5, 2013
Although TreviraCS would like to do more business with Chinese mills for the China domestic hospitality business, it is hampered because of time delays
“It is not difficult to meet the TreviraCS standard, but it takes a long time to get delivery of the yarn and also a long time to receive approval for the fabric sample. This prevents Babei from offering TreviraCS to our customers. The… Read more.December 5, 2013
Peter Layne, 68, Arc-Com Co-Founder
ORANGEBURG, New York — Peter Layne, a co-founder with his brother of Arc-Com Fabrics, a converter of contract textiles and wall coverings, passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 6th. He was 68. Private services… Read more.December 5, 2013
Kern Projects Fourth Consecutive Exhibitor Increase at Heimtextil 2014
NEW YORK, New York — In spite of the fact that German market textile sales declined 4.1 percent in 2012, Heimtextil Frankfurt managed to increase its exhibitor base to 2,616 from 62 countries in 2013, the third year in a row, according to… Read more.December 5, 2013
Defects Will Drive Fabric Design Says Heimtextil Forum Member
NEW YORK, New York —Fabric design is entering an age when defects will be in vogue according to Mark Hammonds, President of the Color Marketing Group and Heimtextil Trend Forum member. “Things that go wrong in technology will result in designs… Read more.December 5, 2013
Walfab’s Second Generation Drives the Business Through Exclusive Design
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Florida — Over 30 years ago, Rick Donoff planted his flag in the high end Miami fabrics business and evolved from agent to jobber as Walfab grew with the Florida population and is now a national jobber brand. Sales… Read more.December 5, 2013
Harvey Nudelman, 74, Fabricut President, Passes On
TULSA, Oklahoma — Harvey Nudelman, President of Fabricut Inc., a 45 year employee of the company, passed away Friday, evening, October 18 after succumbing to a long fought battle with lung cancer. He was 74 years old. A memorial service was… Read more.December 5, 2013
Satin Textiles, Curtain Fabrics Manufacturer, Launches Finished Bedding Line
BANGKOK, Thailand — Satin Textiles is on the right track and is recovering its financial health after facing serious competitive issues, according to its owner Schlee Wood. To turn things around, Wood developed Satin’s domestic market more… Read more.December 5, 2013
