Escolys Debuts Studio 51 Collection
Ingooigem, Belgium — Escolys has developed a new upper end upholstery brand of 40 designs called the Studio 51 Collection. Each design represents a different quality and taps into a higher price level for this mill than previously, according… Read more.March 16, 2017
Flokser Buys Microfibres Assets
WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina—Effective, February 9, The Bankruptcy Court has approved the sale of Microfibres Inc. assets in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and in Winston Salem to Flokser Textile in Istanbul, Turkey.Flokser is one of the major producers… Read more.March 16, 2017
Korori Follows Mastercraft Trail at Ramtex
HIGH POINT, North Carolina — Ramtex owner Danny Korori has moved from the temporary spaces at the Textile Tower to his own space in the old Mastercraft Fabrics showroom on Wrenn Street. Danny Korori This 20 year-old Los Angeles based… Read more.March 16, 2017
Coulisse Brings Its Brand to Asia
ENTER, NL — Coulisse has extended its brand into the Asian market through its Indonesian distribution partner ‘PT Imaji Nata Kirana’ during the ID12 bi-annual design event in Jakarta this past September. Coulisse kicked off the “Be… Read more.March 16, 2017
Tchernov Reboots Business After Ruble Decline
FRANKFURT, Germany—To say that Archie Tchernov was under assault with the devaluing of the Russian Ruble is an understatement. He shared his thoughts with F&FI during a Bru sponsored retirement party for Selwyn Neiman during the last Heimtextil… Read more.March 16, 2017
Piero Agnetta, Global Consulting Pioneer, Says Do Your Homework
MILAN—Piero Agnetta, principal of L.M. Consulting s.r.l. who has been involved in the fabrics industry for nearly 30 years has become a specialist in the Iranian textiles market. He is one of the first Europeans to enter the country and… Read more.March 16, 2017
Major Design Archive Owner Dimitrios Apostulou Retires
NEW YORK, New York— Dimitrios Design Archive, a collection of decorative textiles, artwork and wallpapers amassed over a 40-year period has been put up for sale. The owner, Dimitrios Apostulou is retiring. Dimitrios Apostolou Dimitrios… Read more.March 16, 2017
Neutex Unveils First Designer Collection at Proposte
MUENCHBERG, FDR—Neutex Home Deco will exhibit at Proposte 2017 in Como, Italy 2017 for the first time. At Proposte, Neutex will launch its first Designer Collection to capture the high-end jobber and contract market according to Joseph… Read more.March 16, 2017
