Dupont and Ciba Introduce Stain-Repellent Finish
Frankfurt, Germany - At Heimtextil, DuPont Teflon introduced a durable stain resistance finish. "This puts us way out in front of our competition," according to Huw Williams. DuPont claims that the new finish is considerably improved in terms… Read more.January 13, 2000
Gamma Holdings to Sell Texoprint to Rath and Doodeheefver
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. - In early January, F&FI reported that the Rath and Doodeheefver Group was in negotiations with Gamma Holdings to buy the Gamma-owned printer, Texoprint. However, a recent Rath and Doodeheefver press release states that… Read more.January 12, 2000
Q Designs Debuts at TIP
Brussels – Q Designs, a converter based in Lancashire, U.K., debuted its first fabric collection at Textiles d'Interieur Premiere at Parc Elisabeth. The line included fully coordinated prints, weaves and voiles in transfer prints, wet… Read more.January 8, 2000
Wearbest Silk Shines at 1999 Decosit Contract Awards
Brussels, Belgium – Wearbest Silk Mills walked away from 1999 Decosit Contract Fabric competition with two awards. ''It's been a tremendous week,'' said Michael Koch, Wearbest executive vice president and director of design. Koch said… Read more.January 8, 2000
Indian Companies Choose TIP, Tired of Decosit Wait
Brussels, Belgium – TIP 7, held 4-7 September in its new venue at Parc Elizabeth, attracted 12 exhibitors from India, a 43 percent increase. At least part of the increase can be accounted for by first-time participants who had been waiting… Read more.January 8, 2000
U.K. Exhibitors at Focus Show Tradition, Texture
LONDON– When upholstery and furnishing fabric producers from the U.K. descended on Chelsea Harbour 23-26 September for Focus '99, texture was a main theme. The latest products of U.K. exhibitors featured contemporary trends as well as… Read more.January 8, 2000
Loosening Laws Lends International Identity to India's Texstyles
Bangalore, India – The India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) announced that because the Indian government has lifted trade restrictions, the sixth Texstyles show will be open to international exhibitors. The show, scheduled for February… Read more.January 8, 2000