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
Fiama Textiles Is Developing Fabric With Copper Twisted Yarns, Said to Repel Bacteria
NEW YORK—Fiama Textiles Inc. is developing a line of residential fabrics woven with copper twisted yarns that will reportedly repel and kill bacteria once it touches the fabric. The copper twisted yarn is being spun in combination with linen,… Read more.March 21, 2020
Crypton Says New 99.9% Fluorine-Free Formula Certified Disinfectable
New eco-friendly formula retains disinfectant properties
BLOOMFIELD, Mich. – Crypton, a leading provider of performance fabric for contract and residential, announces the refinement of their process for its core product, Crypton Fabric with moisture barrier, possesses 0.1% or less total fluorine… Read more.March 9, 2020
Coronavirus Hits 150 Italians in Lombardy, But Impact on Proposte 2020 Not Yet Known
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. —More than 150 cases of coronavirus or covid19 has been discovered in the Lombardy region of Italy, especially in and around Milan, including one case in Como, with a little more than two months to go before the opening of… Read more.February 24, 2020
Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Affects Upholstery and Decorative Fabric Supply Chain, Along With Sales
Hit to Global Economy Worse Than SARS
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. --Major airlines and auto manufacturers have suspended activities in China due to the rapid growth of the coronavirus in that country. The epidemic could also interrupt supply lines for other industries, including the fabric… Read more.February 7, 2020
Stout’s Fourth Generation-Family Ownership Scores Dramatic Growth Through Additional Contemporary High-End Fabrics, Hardware, and Wallcovering Lines
Annual Growth of 7%-10%
COLMAR, Penn.—Stout is expanding its product line and price points with a more diverse offering of high-end fabrics and wallcoverings, according to John Greenawalt, fourth-generation owner and current vice president, operations, of the residential… Read more.February 6, 2020
Bru Textiles Ups its Digital Game With “Digital Textures”
Bru Visualization Suite Offers 100% Computer-Coded Fabric: Lower Cost and Faster Speed Than Traditional Photography
KONTICH, Belgium -- Bru Textiles Belgium, one of the world’s largest furnishing fabric converters and distributors, launches the Bru Visualization Suite (BVS). It shows photo-realistic-digital fabrics. “With the ultimate goal to sell more… Read more.January 21, 2020
