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
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
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
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
Letter to the Editor
Dear Eric, It was very nice to see you again at Heimtex. Here’s our new showroom in Iran, our new showroom south of Lebanon (Saida) and the latest brands we now represent exclusively, such as Eijffinger, The Sign, etc… Thank you for sharing… Read more.March 16, 2017
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
Whyte & Ivory Builds Drapery Lining Business in USA and UK
NELSON, LANCASHIRE, UK—In six years, Whyte & Ivory has become a sizeable importer/distributor of drapery linings and curtain fabrics in the UK and USA. Starting this year, Whyte & Ivory made an exclusive distribution deal with Rowley Company… Read more.March 16, 2017
STI’s Revolution® Outdoor Fabric, Plus Overall Growth, Puts Mill Under Pressure to Return to Four to Six Week Delivery Cycle
HIGH POINT, North Carolina —The Revolution Brand of performance fabric by STI is putting additional strain on its manufacturing capability as it scrambles to add more production in Kings Mountain, N.C. Revolution is a new growth engine… Read more.March 16, 2017
