Publisher Eric Schneider Travels to Italy Twice in Three Weeks!
MILAN—I went to Como on April 2 for what was supposed to be Proposte until the dates were changed to April 26! I flew back to States for Passover and will return to Como for Proposte! —Eric Schneider Here’s what you need to know if you’re… Read more.April 11, 2022
Former Calico Chairman & Owner Roy B. Simpson Sr., 98
IN REMEMBRANCE OF ROY B. SIMPSON, SR. by Jan Jessup Those who have been with Calico for more than eight years will remember Roy B. Simpson, Sr., the former Calico owner and Chairman of Everfast, Inc. Roy died on December 24, 2021, at age 98.… Read more.April 7, 2022
Hometex is New Turkish Textile Exhibit
ISTANBUL—The second half of 2022 is loaded with international textile fairs. Hometex is the new name for the fair formerly known as Evteks. Hometex is now sponsored by Tetsiad, Association of Turkish Home Textile Industrialists and Businessmen… Read more.April 4, 2022
Tulloch Joins KB Contract
ROSWELL, GA — Carlotta Tulloch has joined KB Contract as Vice President, brand development, a new position, according to Dee Duncan, president/CEO. Read more.March 24, 2022
Stephanie Puckett Joins Richloom Fabrics Group
NEW YORK—Stephanie Puckett has joined Richloom Fabrics Group as the senior designer for imported upholstery reporting to Allison Hocker, upholstery design director.Read more.
March 15, 2022
LETTERS: 'Do We Need a June Heimtextil?’ —Antonis Stamatoulakis, Greek Agent
March 2, 2022 Dear Eric, I hope you are, as always, well and fine. I apologize for this humble e-mail, if it is disturbing you. It is about 2022. It is about Heim '22 in late June. What an amazing and exciting opportunity. We'll meet again… Read more.March 2, 2022
Valley Forge Develops Automated Management System, Streamlines Business Model for 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—Valley Forge, the largest fabric supplier to the contract/hospitality sector has spent the last 21 months with 30 of its employees developing a state-of-the-art digital system to run all aspects of its business according to company CEO Michael Dobin.Read more.
March 2, 2022
Sutlej, India Expects to Launch Outdoor Fabrics Line
DALLAS, TX—Sutlej Textiles & Industries Ltd., based in India, says it is on its way to launching a high-performance polyester, outdoor fabrics collection, its first. "Our outdoor fabric line has gone through rigorous testing in various weather… Read more.February 28, 2022
