Richard Hanfling, 69
ROSLYN, NY—Richard Hanfling, the President of Swavelle /Mill Creek Fabrics, Inc., has died. This is the unfortunate outcome of complications from a stroke he experienced about one year ago. As a result of the stroke, he was unable to return… Read more.December 5, 2024
Abby Gilmore Offers Jean Baudrand Remembrance
NEW YORK—"Not only did Jean B design one of the most popular floral groups for Covington Fabrics, but he was a dear friend of mine who knew the industry better than anyone," says Abby Gilmore, a Covington founding family member. "Jean enjoyed… Read more.November 25, 2024
Shu's New Home
Hangzhou, China—Raymond Shu is excited about SIC’s new warehouse and showroom in Hangzhou. He’s General Manager and partner in SIC, the upholstery fabric distributor based in Łódź, Poland growing at 10% a year according to Robert… Read more.August 13, 2024
Richard Wagner, 87
CEDAR GROVE, N.J.—Dick Wagner, the former Vice President & General Manager of the textiles division of Knoll International died April 20, 2024, from complications following a stroke. He was known to his friends as ‘Bucky’. Wagner built… Read more.April 22, 2024
Previous F&FI Publisher Michael Schneider Saves Over 2,500 Animals Since 2015
BROOKLYN, NY—Former Fabrics & Furnishings International Publisher Michael Schneider has saved 2,568 animals from being euthanized—mostly dogs—since he started the 501c3 charity ‘Pilots to the Rescue.’ Michael manages three airplanes… Read more.December 26, 2023
Correction!
In the latest edition of Fabrics & Furnishings International, Winter 2023-24 Page 1 - SIC story, please note the correct spelling is Marius Grosicki. We apologize for the error. Read more.November 27, 2023
Design Icon Raymond Waites Passes, 83
HIGH POINT, NC— Raymond Waites, the recognized leader and founder of The American Country movement in home furnishings in the 80’s and Vintage Home in the 90s passed away here November 7 after a brief illness. Waites was born in Demopolis,… Read more.November 7, 2023
Sechrest Loves Cork
CORNELIUS, N.C.—Steve Sechrest is betting that cork is the next big thing in upholstery fabric at $3.25 per square foot and a substitute for leather. The serial upholstered furniture entrepreneur is the sole cork distributor for Portugalia… Read more.July 6, 2023
