The Shows Go On!
The recently concluded (16-19 May) Showtime in High Point, NC (USA) produced some quality buyers who wrote orders according to one major converter in the Tower Building. He reported some 40 plus customers—all quality buyers—he said. The… Read more.June 2, 2021
Valdese Weavers Creates SEAQUAL Certified Fabric Collection With Arhaus Décor Brand,
VALDESE, NC-- Valdese Weavers are continuing its quest to recycle plastics into textiles by joining forces with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE, a global community that works with ocean clean-up programs around the world to transform marine litter into sustainable… Read more.May 10, 2021
At 140 Years, Aznar Forges Ahead; War, Nationalization, Pandemic Aside
VALENCIA—At 140 years of age, Aznar Textile has weathered many storms including a Civil War, the nationalization of the business in the Spanish Republic, and years later payment suspension…and now a Pandemic. “At Aznar Textil, we believe… Read more.May 10, 2021
Kravet Recognized as a US Best Managed Company
BETHPAGE, NY—Kravet Inc. has been selected as a 2021 US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. The program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. The 2021… Read more.April 23, 2021
Crestmont offers Cryptocurrency Payment
HAUPPAUGE, NY—Crestmont Fabrics Ltd., the drapery fabrics converter Is offering its customers the chance to pay invoices with select cryptocurrencies and stable coins, according to Michael Harris, President. Crestmont is offering this arrangement… Read more.April 23, 2021
China’s Raw Material Shortages Mean Higher Priced Finished Fabrics, Longer Lead-times
MIAMI BEACH, FL—If the Pandemic wasn’t enough to slow the textile industry down, volatile price changes are being added to the mix of factors affecting fabric sales. “There’s simply no let-up in the rapid-fire price changes coming out… Read more.April 4, 2021
ITA Webinar Says Home Business Booms But Lead-times Also Lengthen
HIGH POINT, NC—Fabric buyers at the retail, jobber, and manufacturing levels have had a difficult time adjusting to the demands created by the Pandemic. This was the general feeling of the Zoom webinar (March 9) staged by Carrie Dillion,… Read more.March 10, 2021
ITA Virtual Panel March 9:
Are you changing your buying habits like your industry peers?
HIGH POINT, NC—The International Textile Alliance, organizers of Showtime is hosting a roundtable discussion about changing buying habits for the upholstery business. You can join the virtual discussion of current trends in textile… Read more.February 24, 2021
