DUERNE, The Netherlands—Vescom completed its purchase of Raymakers in December, 2024 and will rebrand the product line ‘Vescom Velvets B.V.’ according to Frank van Werkum, Vescom Director. Vescom has had…
HELMOND, The Netherlands—Informed sources say Vescom B.V. , a 54-year-old company based in Deurne is in the final stages of discussions with the Dutch bankruptcy administrator for the purchase of…
Woodbury NY—Kravet Inc., an industry leader in to-the-trade home furnishings, announced today that Dunes Point Capital, LP (DPC) has acquired the majority interest in Kravet Inc. The Kravet family will…
NEW YORK—Covington Fabric & Design (CFD) is supplying logistical support to Fabric Innovations. FI has been in the hospitality fabric business for 27 years. Covington was established in 1940 and…
LONDON, UK—Jean Baudrand, an important influence on the textile design scene for his entire working life passed on the evening of October 29, 2024. His daughters Catherine and Sophie wrote:…
Tilburg, Holland—Textaafoam, the Dutch converter has purchased Kobe International on October 30. Kobefab, based in Valkenswaard, Holland had previously filed for bankruptcy September 25. The purchase price was not disclosed.…
SHANGHAI—Pure will introduce a bio-based, solvent-free polyurethane synthetic leather at Heimtextil 2025 for the first time (6.2 D70E), according to Hunter Que, head of product development and sales. Pure is…
New York, NY – Richloom Contract has formed a strategic partnership in the Middle East with Furqan Ahmed and Tarack El Taokje, principals of Platinum Fabrics based in Dubai, UAE.…
PARIS—C4 Industries has made an ‘anchor’ investment in 300-year-old fabrics editeur Maison Lelièvre and named Pascal Cagni President. Emmanuel Lelièvre will continue as General Manager. Cagni is the founder of…
AUCKLAND, NZ — David Neville Stampa, Director, has closed Textile Bonding Co. Ltd. in Auckland, NZ and will sell off its equipment. For at least 45 years, Textile Bonding was…