Larry Robbins, 84
Larry Robbins passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was 84 years old. Larry was formerly with Riverdale Drapery and Rockland Mills. Larry RobbinsLarry lived life to its fullest. He was a movie actor, played pro football, sky dived and was… Read more.May 18, 2015
Michael’s Executive Karen Hayes, 49
PETERSBURG, VA.—Karen Kathleen Tyo Hayes, 49, passed away February 14, 2015 after a long illness.She was Vice President of Michael’s Textiles, Inc., a fabric jobber here. She was the fabric buyer for Michael’s, where she worked for… Read more.May 18, 2015
Maria Kremer Garber Slows Down, Resigns Imatex, Lodetex, Gierlings
BLAUVELT, New York — Maria Kremer Garber, a longtime, well-known American agent, (Garber-Tex International) has happily reduced her load of principals with her resignation from Italian lines Imatex and Lodetex which she represented in… Read more.May 18, 2015
Todesco Looks to Elevate Redaelli Velutti Once Again
COMO, Italy — Giorgio Todesco, newly named CEO of Marzotto Lab, a Company owned by Marzotto Group, is responsible for management of Redaelli, a famous velvet and corduroy mill in Guanzate, Italy acquired at a bankruptcy auction after it was… Read more.May 18, 2015
Italians Start Forerunner to Valdese Weavers 100 Years Ago
VALDESE, North Carolina—As part of its 100th year, Valdese Weavers continues its five year $31 million capital improvement program started in 2012, unveils its Centennial fabric collection at Showtime in June and will soon publish an anniversary… Read more.May 18, 2015
Softex Imports YongShun Three Pass Blackout
LOS ANGELES, California —Softex Fabrics Inc. a long time player in the U.S. window covering business, is importing LITESAFE,® a new three pass blackout lining from YongShun China. The first shipment was shown at the Hospitality Design show… Read more.May 18, 2015
Gans/Sapmaz Duo Lead Valley Forge Roller Shade Team
POMPANO BEACH, Florida — The market for fabrics used in roller shades is about $300 million according to Jason Gans and Ahmet Sapmaz, the brains behind Valley Forge’s roller shade business said to have achieved $13 million in sales in 2014.The… Read more.May 18, 2015
Elite Adds More Upholstery Lines to Multipurpose, Curtain Mix
LOS ANGELES, California —Elite Textile, an importer and manufacturer of fabric which specializes in woven jacquards, sheers, embroideries and fire retardant products for hospitality industry has fueled its growth as a horizontal textiles source… Read more.May 18, 2015
