Knoll Luxe Opens First Showroom Amid Launch of First Drapery Collection
NEW YORK, New York -- Knoll Luxe opened its first residential showroom at the D&D building in New York City. In addition to featuring the entire Knoll Luxe collection, the showroom will also house selections from its sibling brand, Knoll… Read more.June 1, 2010
MoOD to Feature Second Annual Blue Drop Awards
Now in its second year, the Blue Drop award system will honor the 10 best creations at MoOD 2010 according to an international panel of judges who will be chosen in the coming weeks. Nominations will be confirmed shortly before the doors to… Read more.June 1, 2010
Mitchell Group's Sta-Kleen(tm) Polyurethane 'Erases' Stains
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Sta-Kleen collections of urethane upholstery are being offered by Kravet Contract, Scott Fabrics, and cf stinson. Described by inventor/marketer The Mitchell Group as the first truly erasable performance fabric, Sta-Kleen… Read more.May 30, 2010
KOJO, Welspun Collaboration Expects Global Availability, Faster Service, Eco-Friendliness
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- KOJO Worldwide and Welspun USA formed a joint venture that merges one of the world’s largest bed and bath linen manufacturers with a major player in design, product development, and soft goods manufacturing. The… Read more.May 28, 2010
PIF Outpaces Global Competition in Editeur Fabric Business
CASABLANCA, Morocco — PIF SRL Textile Emotions has built its jacquard weaving business in excess of $25 million annually by staying focused on innovative design to meet the upholstery needs of global editors with maximum creativity, according… Read more.May 25, 2010
Harvey Makes Tough Times Work to Build Market Share
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — “The global financial crisis hit New Zealand as hard as anywhere on the planet — yet Harvey Furnishings Ltd. increased its marketing spend when its competitors were pulling back or even closing their doors,” said… Read more.May 25, 2010
Classical Elements Expands Export, Recycled Wood Hardware Lines
RALEIGH, North Carolina — Classical Elements LLC, a fastgrowing trimming, knitted drapery fabric (under the Finestra label) and hardware designer, marketer and importer, is launching several new programs simultaneously to take advantage of… Read more.May 25, 2010
Indian Retail Furnishing Market to Reach $4 to 5 Billion by 2012
MUMBAI, India — The Indian urban furnishing retail market is estimated to reach $4 to 5 billion by 2012 and is growing at 18 to 20 percent, according to industry sources. Home decoration constitutes a major share and demand is driven by the… Read more.May 25, 2010
