Vay Adds Tutti Frutti Flavored Linens to Vanilla Synthetics
COMO, Italy — Vay S.p.A has changed its product strategy to fit the times by offering 100 percent linen instead of only synthetics with three times more product than previously offered according to Giovanni Vaj, principal of this Chieri, Italy… Read more.August 7, 2017
Indian Furnishing Markets Continue to be Subdued in 2017, Though Hopes Aspire for a Better Time Ahead
BANGALORE, India — India Indian furnishing markets already subdued from last 18 months, the trade and suppliers wait and aspire for a better time are ahead. Since mid-2015 the oversupply situation has not improved but has worsened in the year… Read more.August 7, 2017
Penelope’s Tasman Picks Passion Over Money; Boutique Mill Holds its Own in Upholstery World
COMO, Italy — “There are more successful companies than Penelope if the criteria for business is only how much money you generate but our goal was to create a company that is long lasting as opposed to a short term success,” says Murat… Read more.August 7, 2017
Warp Knitted Upholstery Rounds Out Boyteks Product Line Up According to Mustafa Yildirim, General Manager
KAYSERI, TR — Boyteks has developed a $20 million business in value priced warp knits for headboards, mattress covers and more recently, a line of velvet upholstery in an unlimited color range for sofa and furniture manufacturers worldwide,… Read more.August 7, 2017
Veteran Upholstery Jockey Mike Czarnecki Rides New Horse in Flock Race
GREENSBORO, North Carolina — Mike Czarnecki, a veteran of the upholstery fabric trade has landed a new mount as U.S. sales manager for the resurrected Microfibres® brand now owned and produced by Flokser of Turkey. Microfibres will introduce… Read more.August 7, 2017
RICHARD LIM JOINS ROCKLAND INDUSTRIES
Baltimore, Maryland--Rockland Industries, Inc. has appointed Richard Lim, principal of Fabs & Fabs representing Rockland in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Rockland is the producer of Roc-lon® branded residential… Read more.July 31, 2017
Pelusio Joins Richloom Hospitality
NEW YORK--Lauren Somers Pelusio has joined Richloom Contract as Creative Director Hospitality Fabrics reporting to John Ringer; VP of Corporate Sales. Pelusio previously worked at Duralee Fabrics for 15 years, where she created exclusive… Read more.July 24, 2017
Publisher’s Mom, Gertrude M. Schneider, 102
RIVERDALE, NY—Gertrude Milchman Schneider, almost 103, died peacefully at home in Riverdale, NY on Monday, June 26. She is the mother of the publisher of Fabrics & Furnishings International. Her involvement with political causes and… Read more.July 3, 2017
