Photovoltaic
MADRID--Ana Rodes, an industrial engineer, has developed a way to integrate solar cells into woven outdoor textiles which can be fabricated into awnings and umbrellas. This story was recently released in El Pais, the Spanish newspaper. The… Read more.March 10, 2021
American Decorative Fabrics’ Jack Cobb Remembers ‘King’ Don Eng
“The most respected person that I have ever worked with.”
GREENSBORO, NC—Much has been written about the recent passing of Don Eng, a beloved mentor to many who got their stripes working for Collins & Aikman about 25 years ago. C&A is of course a defunct American textile relic of the past. F&FI… Read more.March 10, 2021
Donald Reid Eng, 90, Passes On
CONCORD, NC--A memorial service for Don Eng, a beloved character and mentor to many in the upholstery fabrics business will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, March 4, 2021, at St. James Lutheran Church. He was most remembered for his role as Vice… Read more.March 3, 2021
Valdese Names Blake Millinor President
Assumes CEO Role When Shelton Retires
VALDESE, NC—Blake Millinor is the new President of Valdese Weavers as of March 1. Valdese is one of the largest mills in the world today according to F&FI. Michael Shelton will continue to serve as CEO of the company but Millinor is expected… Read more.March 2, 2021
Mobus Ltd. MD Ian Bostock to Retire
ELLAND, WEST YORKSHIRE, UK--Ian Bostock, Managing Director and principal of Mobus Fabrics Ltd. will retire in May 2021 according to Lee Paxman, sales director. There are four active partners at Mobus including Bostock. The others are Lee Paxman,… Read more.March 2, 2021
Saverio ‘Savy’ Russo, 84
GREENSBORO, NC—Saverio ‘Savy’ Russo, one of the great pioneers of U.S. textile export passed away January 15. He was well known in export circles as far away as Christchurch, New Zealand. Savy was born May 24, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY,… Read more.February 19, 2021
Nannucci’s’ Music For Love’ Gains Momentum
GREENSBORO, NC--Franco Nannucci, principal of Textile Field Agency loves fabrics but he also loves music for charity! Proceeds for his ‘Music for Love’ album goes to two charities including one for Stephen, Damian, and Julian Marley. The… Read more.February 3, 2021
Doug Garfinkle Named Donghia Creative Director
BETHPAGE, NY—One of the most important developments at Kravet last year was its acquisition of the Donghia brand according to Cary Kravet, CEO. “This renowned luxury furnishings brand is synonymous with expert craftsmanship, unparalleled… Read more.January 20, 2021
