Internet Will Facilitate a Revolution in Textiles, But When?
Bradford, West Yorkshire, (UK) – There is no doubt that the Internet will facilitate a major revolution in the way textile business will be conducted in the future. But for…
3M’s Scotchgard: 1960-2000, R.I.P
St. Paul, Minn. (USA) – 3M said it’s phasing out the perfluorooctanyl chemistry used to produce Scotchgard® brand surfactant for upholstery after 40 years of building one of the best…
Interface Expands, Opens New Mill
Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England – Interface Fabrics expects to improve operations and provide better customer service with the opening of its new 170,000 square foot mill and warehouse in Meltham,…
Fashion Runway an On-Ramp to Upholstery
Briarcliff Manor, NY (USA) – In April, Kravet officially launched the Joseph Abboud Luxe range, part of its kravetcouture collection. The high-end line ($70-$80 retail), which was designed by fashion…
Kravet Introduces New Brands; Reclassifies its Product
Bethpage, N.Y. (USA) – Kravet has redefined its complete product line into seven distinct brands, according to Beth Kimless Greene, corporate marketing director of the $250 million jobber/converter. The branding…
Trimmings: What’s Hot, What’s Knot
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. (USA) – Susan Brehm, vice president of design and development at Bomar Industries (Florida, U.S.A.) said that former First Lady Nancy Reagan’s decorating whims helped make trimmings…
Italian Leather Industry Finds Saving Grace in Upholstery
Briarcliff, Manor, N.Y. (USA) -After two difficult years, the Italian tanning sector is looking forward with greater confidence. According to Italy’s UNIC (National Union for the Tanning Industry), tanners feel…
JAB Improves Its Palette with Another Tasty Fabric Editor
Bielefeld, Germany – JAB Anstoetz has acquired a minority interest in the 160-year-old German editor Sahco Hesslein from Hans-Herbert Stadt, the former managing director and principal for almost 30 years.…
Texunion Exits Print Converting Business
Pfaffstatt, France – Texunion, a major print converter in the world market with headquarters in Mulhouse, France, will permanently shut down its printing and production facilities in Pfaffstatt ( Alsace).…
Decosit to Feature ‘Contract Village’
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. (USA) – It’s apparent in the textiles industry that the residential and contract sectors are moving closer to one another in terms of design: Textiles companies are…