RV Leads Upholstery Revival
Furniture and home furnishing stores increased 2020 sales from $4.0 billion in April to $7.2 billion in May.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Some U.S. textile companies have had an uptick in sales this summer, especially in the upholstery, outdoor, and recreational vehicle markets. Richloom Fabrics Group Inc. has a supply chain twisting across the globe. It… Read more.August 14, 2020
Beijing Euroart Celebrates 20th Anniversary: Coronavirus Takes Toll, But 2021 Looks Bright
SHANGHAI – The Chinese market is gradually rebounding after the coronavirus pandemic, says Ricky Lu, owner of Beijing Euroart Co., a 20-year-old retailer to interior designers and distributor to wholesalers in major Chinese cities. Euroart… Read more.July 24, 2020
Top 36 U.S. Upholstery Fabric Buyers: 2020
Editor's Note: The new, summer F&FI digital issue is available. Click here. MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- The first “Top Upholstery Fabric Buyers” listing was published two years ago. For 2020, the new listing has seen some key changes. Heritage… Read more.June 10, 2020
Gokani Boots China in Favor of U.S. Fabrics; K.H. Impex Will Specialize in American Fabrics for Indian Market
MUMBAI, India — Chandresh Gokani, principal of K.H. Impex, the 30-year-old fabric importer, says he is now renewing his ties with American mills. He says he expects to be the No. 1 specialist for American goods in India. He is currently contacting… Read more.May 25, 2020
U.S. and European Textile Industry Pitches In During Coronavirus With Masks and Other Essentials
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Major textile manufacturers have geared up production of masks and other essentials during the coronavirus pandemic, including Belgium’s Bru Textiles, and in the U.S., Kravet Inc., Wearbest Weavers, Culp, Fabricut, and… Read more.April 3, 2020
Fil Doux Textiles Introduces Pro-Tech Plus, Extra Protection for Hospitality, Cruise, and Contract Industries
NEW YORK — Fil Doux Textiles, a Brooklyn-based textile company producing mill-direct upholstery, is launching Pro-Tech Plus, a bleach cleanable, water-based ink and denim protectant, which is now available for its Otratex collections. Otratex… Read more.April 2, 2020
Panaz’s Shield Plus Tests Effective Against Coronavirus
BURNLEY, U.K. – Panaz Ltd., a contract-hospitality-specialist wholesaler and converter, reports its Shield Plus Anti-Microbial Technology tests effective against the coronavirus (COVID-19). The tests were conducted by an independent laboratory.… Read more.March 27, 2020
Need Material for Masks and Gowns? Rockland Mills Has It
U.S. Mill Has Inventory
BALTIMORE — Rockland Mills President Darren Fradin says the company has the fabric to make masks, gowns and other items due to the coronavirus. “(Rockland is) searching to see if any companies can use our help in making masks right now,”… Read more.March 24, 2020
