Indian importers order jacquards, fret about duty rates
BANGALORE, India – During Heimtextil 2003, Indian importers ordered considerable quantities of jacquard fabrics, in styles and colors that are difficult to find in India. This is a departure from years past when large quantities of American… Read more.June 24, 2003
Al-Guthmi Begins New Branch
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – Al-Guthmi, the Saudi Arabian wholesaler, has opened a new branch, called Casa Della Moda. For more on this story see the Autumn 2003 edition of Fabrics & Furnishings International. Read more.June 23, 2003
Sunbury Taps Fradin
COMO, Italy – Darren Fradin has been named sales manager for Sunbury Textile Mills, Inc., working out of their Soho offices in New York City. He reports to Rocco Simone, senior vice president and principal of Sunbury. Fradin, attending… Read more.June 23, 2003
Customers Say Lanscot-Arlen Has Closed Its Doors
NEW YORK – Industry sources and customers of Lanscot-Arlen Fabrics, Inc. said Tuesday that the textile converter has closed its New York offices. Lanscot-Arlen has made no official announcement and no one was available at its New York… Read more.May 27, 2003
Kravet licenses Barry residential line
BETHPAGE, N.Y. - Kravet Fabrics Corp. is expanding its 10-year licensed product effort with the Barbara Barry residential fabric collection. Kravet plans to introduce it to the trade in spring 2004 via Kravet showrooms and sales representatives… Read more.April 29, 2003
Bangkok's Satin Textiles Launching Retail Outlets in China
Singapore - Satin Textiles, the largest mill in Thailand with sales of more than $20 million, expects to generate retail sales of at least $20 million through four new Satin branded outlets in China. The company is expanding its retail division… Read more.April 29, 2003
Trimland USA moves to 45,000-square-foot showroom
DEER PARK, N.Y. – Trimland USA, a subsidiary of leading Turkish manufacturer Oz-Is Tekstil, moved to a new 45,000-square-foot U.S. showroom and distribution center in April. Growing demand fortified the company's decision to open a distribution… Read more.April 25, 2003
Zenith increases sales and export with made-ups
MYSORE, India – By entering the silk made-ups business, the Zenith Group, which reports sales of $25 million, believes it is on its way to becoming one of the largest suppliers in the Indian silk industry. Surendra.K. Loyalka, managing… Read more.April 14, 2003
