Duralee Appoints New Director of Print Product
BAY SHORE, New York - Samantha Baker has been appointed director of print product for Duralee. Bringing a global understanding of emerging markets and textile design, Baker has positioned Duralee brands with a fresh aesthetic.After graduating… Read more.August 13, 2010
Canadian-based Joanne Fabrics Expands Warehouse Behind New Hardware Line
TORONTO, Canada — Joanne Fabrics Inc., the 33-year-old Canadian fabrics wholesaler, is reaping the benefits of a bullish attitude from its founder Bernie Hovesen and his plans to construct a 25,000 square-foot-addition to the company’s automated… Read more.July 28, 2010
Richloom Expands Reach with New Office in India
NEW YORK, New York -- Richloom Fabrics Group expanded its global reach with the opening of an office in India and the signing of a licensing agreement to produce Crypton, Inc., in China. Announced this spring, Richloom opened its office… Read more.July 28, 2010
Hornschuch Acquires U.S.-Based O’Sullivan Films to Boost Business in the U.S.
WEISSBACH, Germany -- Konrad Hornschuch AG, a producer and marketer of highly technical films, foils and artificial leather for the residential, fashion, furniture, automotive and construction related markets, has acquired Virginia-based O’Sullivan… Read more.July 28, 2010
Trevira Acquires License to Manufacture Ingeo™ Fibers
MINNETONKA, Minnesota - Trevira GmbH, in conjunction with NatureWorks LLC, have announced Trevira of Bobingen’s purchase of the license to manufacture fibers from Ingeo™ . “Because of its technical expertise, exemplary reputation,… Read more.July 14, 2010
Designtex Reinvents Textile Sampling
NEW YORK, New York -- Designtex, the Manhattan-based design and product development firm, has introduced a new, self-designed format of fabric samples, abandoning the traditional fabric binder-card sampling in favor of a more efficient… Read more.June 29, 2010
Burch Fabrics Group Introduces First Propietary Printed Vinyl-Designed Fabric
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – Family-owned Burch Fabrics Group has introduced the Vitality collection, its first proprietary printed vinyl-designed fabric. In its 106-year existence, Burch has made a name for itself by offering progressive collections… Read more.June 29, 2010
Former Design Director of Kasmir Fabrics Launches Independent Consulting Firm
DALLAS, Texas -- Bringing nearly three decades of experience as the former Design Director at Kasmir Fabrics, Jennifer Brooks Morris has successfully launched her full-service consulting firm to provide artistic sensibility with a commercial… Read more.June 29, 2010
