Jeff Layne, Arc/Com Co-Founder Passes
NEW YORK—Jeff Layne, the co-founder of Arc|Com fabrics in 1972, passed away November 17. He is survived by his wife, his son Marc, and a daughter. Arc|Com was purchased earlier this year by CF Stinson. Honoring the life and legacy of Jeff… Read more.November 20, 2025
Moriyama Leaves Fabric Industry
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA–Craig Moriyama has left J. Ennis Fabrics Ltd., a fabric wholesaler based in Edmonton, Canada. Moriyama had a 20 year plus involvement with the furnishing fabrics industry but Jim Ennis says he has now left the industry. Moriyama… Read more.November 12, 2025
Almond Joins Hooker’s Collected Living
HICKORY, NC — Christy Almond, a textiles industry veteran with 26 years’ experience was named Vice President of Collected Living at Hooker Furnishings Corp. in June. Collected Living which made its debut in January 2025, represents Hooker’s… Read more.September 15, 2025
Aventura Magazine Names Rolando Henao Photo Finalist
Miami, FL (USA) — Rolando Henao, Principal of Fibers and Colors International LLC based in Miami, Florida is a photo finalist in a contest run by Aventura Magazine with 140,000 readers. Rolando was in Shanghai and Hangzhou seeing his suppliers… Read more.August 19, 2025
Rieger Leaves E. Schoepf
Stammbach, Germany—Jochen Rieger, Managing Director of E.Schoepf Fabrics GmH for nearly four years, has left the company to pursue other interests. Schoepf is a wholesaler and manufacturer of fabrics for the cruise ship, transportation and… Read more.August 18, 2025
Ultrafabrics Names Ollivier to New Post
TARRYTOWN, NY— Caroline Ollivier has been named Senior Director of Trade Marketing for Ultrafabrics, a new position. Previously, she was Director of Business Development at Maharam Fabrics. In 2020, she was honored by Interior Design magazine… Read more.August 18, 2025
Corrections & Apologies!
Correction: In the Summer issue of Fabrics & Furnishings International, P.14, the photograph above was mistakenly identified! On the left is RAFFAELE FABRIZIO owner of Dedar, based in Milan, Italy and one of the biggest EU Textile Editors,… Read more.June 27, 2025
Mark Kresel Passes On
BALTIMORE, MD (USA)—Mark Kresel has passed away at 75 (b. 11/03/49) after battling a serious infection for several months. He was a U.S. Marine from 1968-72. He always said: “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” His wish was to be cremated… Read more.April 9, 2025
