Charlie Main Gears Up 32nd Heimtex
LONDON, UK — “2026 will be my 32nd Heimtex, and I still consider it the best textile show for converters and manufacturers,” says Charlie Main, principal of the Francis E.…
Deco Design Furus Insolvent; JAB Didn’t Buy This Supplier
BIELEFELD, Germany — Rumors that JAB had purchased Deco Design out of bankruptcy are false, according to Chris-Jacob Schminnes, Managing Director of JAB Joseph Anstoetz Group. “We did not take…
Cruise Ship Interiors Exhibition at Hamburg Messe Congress
HAMBURG, GERMANY—The Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe exhibition held December 3/4 at the Hamburg Messe Congress welcomed many cruise line members including designers and shipyards. The specialist exhibition featuring…
Ollin Acquires Editeur Franco Fabbri
MONTEMURLO, IT–Franco Fabbri, an Italian editeur which produces the L’interno fabric brand, was acquired by Ollin srl last June. Ollin srl was previously Franco Fabbri’s primary weaver. Franco Fabbri’s offices,…
Vision, the J. Ennis Converting Arm Relies On Quality, Speed to Market
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada–Vision is the converting arm of J. Ennis Fabrics started up by Jim Ennis, the owner, while J. Ennis is the jobbing division. Ennis is a former ice…
Regal Fabrics Diversifies Woven Fabric Imports; Kahan Says: Prints Are Hot, Growing Business!
HIGH POINT, NC–â€Prints are hot and growing further,†says Steve Kahan, President, Regal Fabrics, the Middleton, MA converter. “Digital printing has changed the face of printing. It’s easy to do…
Major U.S. Fabric Mills Gain Ground But Know Customers Need Imports
HIGH POINT, NC–Major U.S. fabric mills Glen Raven, Valdese and STI are gaining new business due to U.S. tariffs on imported fabrics but there isn’t enough capacity to handle all…
Covington Still Depends Heavily on China Sources
HIGH POINT, NC–Covington Fabrics moved toward sourcing from India and Pakistan in 2014/5 but it still depends on China as an important part of its supply chain, says Greg Tarver,…
New Suppliers Still Show Up at Interwoven
HIGH POINT, NC—Interwoven hosted several new suppliers this November including Ocean Fabrics Industries of China, Texstyles of Denmark and Barbatex S.A. De C.V. of Mexico. Ocean Fabrics Industries (Zhejiang, Haining…
Nassimi Launches Biodegradeable Hyphynâ„¢ Vinyl
NEW YORK–Nassimi has developed a new biodegradable vinyl upholstery brand called “Hyphyn†which breaks down into the soil after a useful life of 10-15 years according to Debbye Lustig, VP,…