India’s Textile Industry Continues to Attract New Investments, Despite Economic Difficulties
BANGALORE — After two subpar years interjected by demonetisation and rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), India’s GDP growth is seen recuperating to a respectable 7.5% in the year 2018. However, this is still below the thirteen-year… Read more.May 25, 2018
JF Fabrics, Ashley Wilde Make Exclusive Canada Deal
TORONTO, CA.--JF Fabrics has been named the exclusive distributor of the Ashley Wilde line in Canada, and JF showrooms only in the United States. Ashley Wilde is a converter of fabrics based in the London, UK, area. “Ashley Wilde has… Read more.May 25, 2018
Larry Kravet, Design Industry Icon, Passes at 92
BETHPAGE, NY — Larry Kravet died peacefully in his bed at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 7. He transformed a small, local fabric jobber into Kravet Inc. – North America’s largest integrated ‘to the trade’ wholesaler… Read more.May 25, 2018
Covington Further Strengthens Upholstery Lines
NEW YORK — Covington is expanding existing product lines that are successful and offering couture looks at affordable prices with a 380 sku line-up at Showtime. “We’re building on the performance fabric business with a lighter color… Read more.May 25, 2018
Materialised Acquires Florence Broadhurst Design Rights
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia —Materialised, a contract specialist serving the Australasian market has acquired the license to the Florence Broadhurst design archive according to Gary Price, Principal. Gary Price The archive, consisting… Read more.May 25, 2018
Kucukcalik Signs Exclusive Deal With Unifi Repreve®
ISTANBUL — Recycled polyester fabric is becoming more important as a category—first with Contract (green hotels) and now with residential applications. This product is also being marketed in Kucukcalik window shade fabrics which are PVC… Read more.May 25, 2018
Andrea Favoretto Rubelli Takes Back President, CEO Mantle
NEW YORK—Donghia chairman Andrea Favoretto Rubelli has reclaimed his posts as president and CEO in the wake of the departure of Jonathan Witmer, who has held those posts since February 2017. “[Witmer] profoundly restructured and refocused… Read more.June 29, 2018
Boyteks Names Yildiz General Manager
ISTANBUL, TURKEY—Mehmet Yildiz has been named General Manager of Boyteks Tekstil, the upholstery, rugs and carpet and ticking division of the Boyteks Group based in Kayseri, Turkey. Boyteks upholstery is produced in Bursa while mattress… Read more.May 17, 2018
