Pardo Takes Export Post at Covington
New York - Maria Pardo has been appointed vice president of contract at Covington Fabrics. Pardo replaces Paul Wykhoff, who had held the post for two years. Prior to that he was a vice-president at the U.S. jobber Maharam. Wykhoff's plans are… Read more.November 30, -0001
Alexander Drew Announces Competition
Lancashire, UK - The printing company Alexander Drew has organized a design competition that will give winners the chance to get their work seen by top retailers like Next and Marks and Spencer. The competition, which is open to textile design… Read more.November 30, -0001
Valdese Weavers Donates $25K to the American Red Cross
Valdese, N.C. (USA) - Recently, Valdese Weavers, Inc., a North Carolina-based manufacturer that specializes in traditional and contemporary woven fabrics, donated $25,000 in proceeds from sales of its pattern Old Glory to the American Red Cross.… Read more.November 30, -0001
Lee, Rosenfeld Create Claridge Textiles
New York– Shannon Lee and Joe Rosenfeld have launched Claridge Textiles International, to market silks, trims and luxury fabrics from China's Jin Jiang province. The company is situated on a 60-acre site. The factory is equipped with… Read more.November 30, -0001
Viking Range Corp. Builds Alluvian Boutique Hotel
GREENWOOD, Miss. - While the Alluvian is not the biggest hotel ever built, no expense was spared in the selection of furnishings and fabrics for the four-star, luxury boutique hotel in Mississippi. It is the crown jewel for the design and purchasing… Read more.November 30, -0001
Dicitex Furnishings Expands Made-Ups, Embroidery, Contract
MUMBAI, India – Defying the strong current of textile buyers flocking to China for their wares, Indian manufacturer Dicitex Furnishings Pvt. Ltd. is luring devoted fans world-over. Company principal Rajnish Arora said he expects his company's… Read more.November 30, -0001
Ragolle Hires Purcell, Intensifies USA Export
New York—Frederick Van Glabeke has seen the export business at Ragolle more than double in just six years but now he says the competition is "fierce." He thinks that Turkish suppliers will be eventually leveled out by European suppliers… Read more.November 30, -0001
