JF Fabrics Gets Exclusive Wes Mancini Rug Deal, Rugs in Stock
TORONTO, Canada — Joanne Fabrics, which markets its US lines under the JF Fabrics brand, has made a deal with Wes Mancini Ltd. to be the exclusive distributor of its rug collection according to Lisa Nicholl, Joanne’s creative director. … Read more.August 5, 2013
Cenk Tuzcu Makes New Life at Carina
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Carina brand began life as a velvet producer until Ali Cenk Tuzcu got into the act three years ago. Ali was the former partner in the Onem Mill in Bursa but chose to join the Yuncu family operation instead. The… Read more.August 5, 2013
Larry Liebenow Passes, 69
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Larry A. Liebenow, the former President & CEO of Quaker Fabrics Corp., died suddenly May 23 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. Larry A. Leibenow He was the husband of Kathleen (Bendix) Liebenow. He… Read more.August 5, 2013
Skai Makes Outdoor Fabric Inroads With Cool Technology
WEISSBACH, Germany —Hornschuch has developed a new generation of materials in its portfolio under the Skai® Venezia brand which is supposed to reduce the temperature of its coated fabric outdoors. “Up until now, the surfaces of colored… Read more.August 5, 2013
Local Relationships Key to Successful Furniture Design
BELMONT, North Carolina — While overseas suppliers have had a good run recently, when it comes to furniture and fabric design it appears that local, domestic manufacturing relationships are taking hold. Even before shopping for the latest… Read more.August 5, 2013
Sunbrella Targets Contract Upholstery As Glen Raven Enters Marketing Era Over Pure Manufacturing
GLEN RAVEN, North Carolina — Glen Raven Inc., at 133 years old is making a big push into the contract upholstery market with Sunbrella® fabrics according to Hal Hunnicutt, vice president of marketing. Sunbrella for contract is… Read more.August 5, 2013
Why Made in USA Rings Cash Registers Again!
Moderator: Eric Schneider - Fabrics & Furnishings International Jan Jessup - Director of Merchandising: Calico Bob McKinnon - Keystone Weaving Mills, Inc. Claudine Simone - Henredon… Read more.August 5, 2013
Donatelli Expects Sales Boost With Opening of 11th Store in Sao Paulo, Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil — Donatelli Tecidos, one of the largest fabric wholesalers in South America with headquarters on Avenida São Gabriel here, will open its 11th shop in September on Alameda Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, a street where all… Read more.August 5, 2013
