Heiman Transitions from Standard to SK
CINCINNATI, Ohio - As previously reported, Kim Heiman bought 79 percent of SK Holdings this year and currently sits as president of SK Textile. She adds SK to a large roster of activities, which include maintaining the position of senior vice… Read more.August 27, 2008
Elvin Unveils Revolutionizing Self-Cleaning Fabric Technology and Award Winning ''Flame''
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Elvin Textile, a leading decorative fabric producer in Turkey, exhibited at Evteks this year with its newly-developed Green Guard, a self-cleaning fabric technology, and ''Flame,'' a decorative fabric that was presented with… Read more.August 27, 2008
Arc|Com Leads Carbon Neutral Efforts in Fabric Industry
CHICAGO, Illinois — Arc|Com, a leading distributor in the contract fabrics industry, has announced that it has launched a carbon neutral program to help offset its footprint. The company celebrated the launch at Chicago's Neocon by offering… Read more.August 27, 2008
Price of Silk Rises After Earthquake and Floods Destroy Mulberry Silk Farms in China
SICHUAN PROVINCE, China — Indian silk furnishings and made-up exporters who have a carved a sizeable market share in globally have been hit hard by sky-rocketing prices of raw silk and short supply due to an earthquake in China's Sichuan… Read more.August 27, 2008
Aritex Founder Aristide Bourguignon Dies At 56
KONTICH, Belgium - Aristide Bourguignon, the 56-year-old founder of Aritex in Kontich, Belgium, passed away from unspecified causes on June 4. A small, private family service was held. Bourguignon started his business with almost nothing and… Read more.August 27, 2008
Silver State Introduces First Performance Velvet Line
SALT LAKE CITY, Nevada – Silver State Fabrics introduces Luxurious Velvet, their first line of performance velvet. Each pattern exceeds the heavy upholstery specifications of 50,000 double rubs and has a stain resistant finish that… Read more.August 27, 2008
Fabric Library Seeks New Managing Director
DURBAN, South Africa - Mariana Levitt, the managing director of Fabric Library, has left her position just a year after her appointment. Fabric Library is one of the most important fabric wholesalers in South Africa today. Kevin Wright, group… Read more.August 27, 2008