Path to Sustainability
At the head of many social movements is a charismatic and intelligent person who may be considered a little crazy. In the case of Interface, one of the world's largest producers of carpet tiles and interior fabrics, it's retired CEO, author… Read more.January 1, 2010
Frank Greenblatt, 55; World Mourns Loss
Cape Town, South Africa — Funeral services were held here Sunday, August 25 for Frank Greenblatt, 55, owner of Svenmill, the large upholstery mill. Greenblatt died of a heart attack at his home on Saturday. He is survived by his wife,… Read more.January 1, 2010
P/ Kaufmann launches allied to produce readymades for window
NEW YORK – P. Kaufmann Inc. has created a new division, Allied Mfg., to produce and market readymade window treatments to the American retailer according to Lee Kabat, corporate vice president of P. Kaufmann Inc. Michael Kaplan, who reports… Read more.January 1, 2010
Stark Launches Paint and Furniture Lines with New Brands
NEW YORK, New York—Stark Carpet Corp. has launched its first lines of upholstered and occasional furniture and fabrics under the Sherill Canet brand, its first paint collections under the David Oliver label and its first fabric collections… Read more.November 18, 2009
Royal Hospital Chelsea to Host Decorex International Trade Show
LONDON, England - Founded in 1862 by King Charles II as a refuge for suffering veterans of war, Royal Hospital Chelsea will serve as the honored host for the 32nd Decorex International 2009. Every year Decorex provides interior decorators,… Read more.September 10, 2009
Messe Frankfurt's New Pavilion Promises New Business
FRANKFURT, Germany - Messe Frankfurt has created a new USA Pavilion at Heimtextil 2010 in the hopes of bolstering American home textile companies' exports and developing their international business. With Messe Frankfurt's new turnkey booth… Read more.August 10, 2009
Textile Terminology Decoded with TalkTextiles.com
HIGH POINT, North Carolina – Textile experts are creating an online glossary of textile terms, TalkTextiles.com, to provide information for consumers, retailers, manufacturers, designers and others in the industry who need reliable and… Read more.July 15, 2009
Firewall®, Woven and Velvet Fabrics Manufacturer, Passes All Flame Codes
BLACKSBURG, South Carolina – Preferred Finishing, Inc. has created Firewall barrier fabric for use in upholstered furniture in three variations to produce "no-fail" upholstery when it comes to passing fire codes, the company said. Firewall… Read more.May 28, 2009
