Fabric E-Tailers Build Momentum
NEW YORK, New York — Home furnishings fabric sales on the web are continuing to grow, especially on websites sponsored by existing brick and mortar retailers like Osgood, Joann and Calico, according to Lance Garcy, executive vice president,… Read more.March 25, 2013
Dubai Furnishings Market Revives From Lows; Market Turns Highly Competitive, Shaking Off Trade Restrictions to Iran
Dubai, UAE — Competition among fabric wholesalers has increased in the major export hub of Dubai as it recovers from the trade embargo against Iran. BBL Enterprises LLC, Ultra Furnishings Fabrics and Silk Weave fight hard for increased… Read more.March 25, 2013
SURTEX®Asia Attracts Chinese As Original Designs Gain Strength; First Shanghai Exhibit Expects 1,500 Manufacturers
NEW YORK, New York — SURTEX® Asia is gaining momentum as Chinese manufacturers look for original artwork for their products according to Penny Sikalis, show manager and vice president of GLM, the show organizer. The latest addition… Read more.March 25, 2013
Weave Picks Robin Slough
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Robin Slough has added the title of President & CEO of Weave Fabrics LLC in addition to her position as President & CEO of American Silk Mills, Inc., reporting to John Sullivan, chairman of both companies.… Read more.March 25, 2013
Fabrics and Furnishings International to launch India Edition
Considering India’s recent progression in the home furnishing industry, Fabrics & Furnishings International, a magazine published by Sipco Publications Inc. is about to enter the India market by launching its India Edition on 25th March,… Read more.March 14, 2013
Crypton 2.0 Celebrates 20 Years
West Bloomfield, MI – Crypton has been awarded a new patent for Crypton 2.0 just in time for the company’s 20th anniversary, according to Randy Rubin, President of Crypton. During this time, Crypton said it has sold in excess… Read more.March 14, 2013
Karp Leaves Weave Textiles Post After 35 Years
NEW YORK, NY — Liz Karp has left her position as sales director of Weave Textiles LLC based here after 35 years with the company.She joined Weave in 1977 in the drapery division and at one point was vice president of sales and marketing… Read more.March 7, 2013