Deborah Herman, Covington Make Landmark Partnership Deal
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 is a leading fabric converter in the USA. The… Read more.November 19, 2024
Jean Baudrand Passes Softly
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: “It is with a heavy heart that we share with you… Read more.November 18, 2024
Mark van der Aa Confirms Textaafoam/Kobefab Deal
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. Textaafoam principal… Read more.October 31, 2024
Pure Launches Carbon Free PU
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 the brand produced by Zhejiang… Read more.October 21, 2024
Richloom Contract, Platinum Fabrics Join Forces in Middle East, North Africa Regions
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. The agreement is expected to expand the distribution of Richloom… Read more.October 14, 2024
C4 Founder Pascal Cagni Named Lelièvre President
C4 Becomes Anchor Investor
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 C4 in 2004. Frederic Capelli,… Read more.October 10, 2024
Textile Bonding Closes Doors
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 a factor in the blackout market and sold its products worldwide,… Read more.October 3, 2024
