Tiffany Exhibit Features Rubelli Fabric; Donghia USA Reorganizes
SHANGHAI— The Vision & Virtuosity exhibit opened at Shanghai’s Fosun Foundation, a non-profit arts center located in the city’s bustling Bund waterfront district, heralding Tiffany’s 180th Anniversary. Andrea Favoretto Rubelli was on… Read more.September 21, 2019
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles 2019
SHANGHAI -- Last week at Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles [Aug. 28-31}, many exhibitors were discussing the U.S. - China trade war, even if they would not comment about any decline in American exports because of the tariffs. A handful commented about the lack of Americans attending this year. Read more.September 6, 2019
MoOD+Indigo Out, Evolution Amsterdam In
Textile-designer fair Evolution Amsterdam meets Sept. 4-5, 2019 and May 27-29, 2020
AMSTERDAM – Evolution Amsterdam, a trade show where textile designers can sell to converters, wholesalers, and mills, will fill the void left with the sudden closing this year of MoOD+Indigo. Evolution Amsterdam meets Sept. 4-5, 2019, and… Read more.August 23, 2019
Exhibition: Kravet Archive Spotlights Historical Textiles at New York School of Interior Design
Textile archive includes Egyptian Coptic textile fragment from 2,200 years ago
NEW YORK -- Kravet Inc. will showcase its comprehensive textile archive at a curated exhibition, Pattern and Process: Selections from the Kravet Archive, from Sept. 5 to Nov. 27, at the New York School of Interior Design. “We hope these incredible… Read more.August 20, 2019
US Suspends Some Chinese Textile Tariffs
Concerns About Holiday Shopping Season
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration suspended its additional 10% tariff to take effect Sept. 1, which will now hit on Dec. 15, on about $200 billion in goods from China. Now, there is a 25% tariff on some Chinese imports, including textiles. Textile… Read more.August 14, 2019
Boyteks Launches Recycled Collection with Eye on the Future
ISTANBUL -- Boyteks officials have high hopes for their new indoor, recycled collection. Ilknur Dag, Boyteks marketing manager, says the collection will increase in scope and importance as sustainablity increases worldwide. “Sustainability… Read more.June 2, 2019
US-Based Novel Fabrics Gains Traction in Export Markets Under Direction of Lazaro Fernandez Jr.
Cuban American Builds the Business From Scratch
McAllen, Texas —Novel Boutique Fabrics has found success in selling European quality fabrics at a marketable price, according to Lazaro (Laz) Fernandez Jr., the creator of the brand and the designs. He’s optimistic after showing the new… Read more.May 29, 2019
G.M. Syntex Hits Milestone in Just 20 Years: First Indian Textile Company at Proposte
CERNOBBIO, Italy -- G.M. Syntex, the family-run, upholstery mill started in 1999, achieved a unique distinction at Proposte: the first invited from India. “They didn’t know that a mill like us existed,” Dalbir Singh, the third-generation… Read more.May 3, 2019
