German Regulations Force Americans to Quarantine 10 Days Prior to Heimtextil
FRANKFURT, FDR—Americans attending Heimtextil on January 11-14, 2022 may have to quarantine upon entry for ten days according to the latest German Government regulations. Of course, these rules 11-14 could change in the next four months and… Read more.August 25, 2021
Buyer Says Glen Raven Mills Can’t Meet Outdoor Fabric Demand
Mill brings new production onstream but it’s one year out
GLEN RAVEN, NC—Glen Raven Mills is seriously backlogged with its Sunbrella® outdoor fabrics in solution-dyed acrylic due to an eight-fold increase in its outdoor fabric business according to buyers. “We ordered and prepaid for Sunbrella… Read more.August 24, 2021
Intertextile Postponed
SHANGHAI—Intertextile has been postponed until October 9-11 due to the resurgence of the Coronavirus. The Fair was originally scheduled for September. Read more.August 16, 2021
Guleser Finds Readymade Niche
BURSA---Guleser, traditionally an upholstery resource, has thrown its hat into the readymade world with a new collection of machine-made throws and bedding it is selling to major retailers like Zara Home in Spain and local retailers like Chakra. “We… Read more.July 11, 2021
Berteks Emphasizes Research; Expects Strong Growth Ahead
BURSA—Berteks Textile Inc. believes its heavy emphasis on R&D during the pandemic means the company will emerge stronger. This is the belief of Berk Noyan, the fourth-generation family member of the board and President. Berteks employs 1,200… Read more.July 5, 2021
Standard Textile and Küçükçalık Announce Joint Venture to Accelerate Growth in Markets
CINCINNATI--Standard Textile Co., Inc. and Küçükçalık have entered into a joint venture agreement according to Gary Heiman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Textile. “We are very happy to be able to continue our long-lasting… Read more.July 1, 2021
Kucukcalik Forges Ahead With Recycled, FR Polyester Yarns
ISTANBUL—Despite the pandemic, Kucukcalik has expanded recycled polyester yarn production from 70-120 tons per day,” says Yilmaz Kucukcalik, principal. Kucukcalik has been producing recycled polyester yarn in cooperation with Unifi, the… Read more.June 29, 2021
Kravet Funds Interior Design Scholarship
Bethpage, NY—Kravet has identified a need for a pipeline program for disadvantage young adults. In response, the Kravet family has donated 100K for a five-year grant to the New York School of Interior Design in partnership with the Kips Bay… Read more.June 24, 2021
