Jane Mosse StudioThrives Despite Difficult Times For U.K.
HAMPSHIRE, England – Jane Mosse left her design job at Dorma in Manchester 14 years ago to do something she had always wanted: start her own business. Since that day,…
A. Arora to Purchase Dicitex Home Fabrics Division
Bombay, India — Ajay Arora informed F&FI at presstime that he expects to purchase the home furnishings division of the Dicitex Group Bombay, a producer of synthetic textiles. “In all…
Belgians Coast Into Decosit on a Strong Second Half
Brussels, Belgium — Belgian exhibitors at Decosit said that the interest shown in their products at the fair was evidence of a lively second half of the year following a…
Earth-Friendly Bridge of Weir Tannery Takes Aim at Contract
Glasgow, Scotland, (UK) — In the summer, Bridge of Weir Leather Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scottish Tanning Industries Ltd, became one of the first tanneries in the world…
British Exhibitors at Decosit Present Diverse Lines
Brussels— Innovation in color, design and texture were the hallmarks of the U.K. exhibitors at Decosit ’99. The emphasis was on simple yet dramatic designs as British firms displayed their…
Carole Finds Niche with International Sourcing and ‘Total Sales Concept’
Augusta, GA (USA) — Top American jobber Carole Fabrics found its niche in providing custom window products from imported fabrics, and according to company President Bill Geiger, growing demand for…
Two Decades in the Making, Charismatic Debuts Ozark Brand
Hartfordshire, England (UK) — Twenty years in the making, the Charismatic Brands Ltd.’s Ozark brand made its world debut in October, and early indications are that it will be successful.…
Chinese Market Presents Familiar Risks, Fresh Opportunities
Shanghai, China – The copying of competitors’ designs is a way of life in the People’s Republic of China, and this disturbed many fabric suppliers who attended the Intertextile fair…
Crestmont Steps Up Export Effort While Prices of American Goods Lag:
Hauppauge, NY (USA) — Crestmont Fabrics, manufacturer of several lines of multi-purpose fabrics, is concentrating on expanding its export activities. “We’re going after Asia, the Middle East, South America, Australia,…
Demand for Indian Hand Weavers Find New Markets
Bangalore, India — Despite the limitations of hand production, Indian handloom weavers are meeting the challenges of the global marketplace and beating the odds. According to the Handloom Exports Promotion…