Edgar Introduces 120-Color Chintz Line
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. - For the first time in Edgar Fabrics Corp.'s 50-year history, the converting firm has introduced a chintz line, principal Jeff Rubin said. The 120-color ''Sunkiss Chintz'' line is produced in 55/45 cotton/polyester and is… Read more.November 26, 2003
ShowRoom 2004 Lures New Pack of International Exhibitors
MANCHESTER – The ShowRoom home interiors convention in April will be brimming with an international crowd of textile manufacturers, show organizer Simon Boyd said. Weve always enjoyed international support for the show, but this year… Read more.November 26, 2003
Regal Acquires Krelan
Middleton, MA - Regal Fabrics Inc. said it has acquired the business operations of Krelan Corp., a high end converter of jacquard upholstery fabrics. Krelan Fabrics will be marketed as a division of Regal Fabrics, a converter of woven jacquard… Read more.November 20, 2003
Interiortex Overhauls Cyrus Clark Designs
NEW YORK-William Zales has collaborated with investors to create Interiortex, a company they hope will take on the business of now-defunct print converter Cyrus Clark Co. Cyrus Clark went bankrupt on May 7 after 76 years in the business. Zales… Read more.November 14, 2003
Fire Fails To Put Out Lenzing Group's Spark
LENZING, Austria-Despite the effects of a fire in their main production plant in October, Lenzing Group officials confirmed that production of Lyocell fiber is in full swing and growing, and that the company will exhibit its complete line at… Read more.November 14, 2003
Designtex Markets Buttery Fabric
NEW YORK - Designers, rejoice! The collection of buttery soft residential fabric the Designtex Group introduced in May at long last hits the market in December. Fabric mavens raved about the stainproof, 53-SKU Crypton(r) textile collection… Read more.October 29, 2003
Leslie Lewitas Takes the Helm at Designtex
NEW YORK - Leslie Lewitas was promoted in September to executive vice president for product development and marketing at Designtex Group just eight years after joining the company as a sales representative. At Lewitas's inauguration, Designtex… Read more.October 29, 2003
Jeffrey Fabrics Anticipates Mill Ownership
NEW YORK - In order to stay afloat, Jeffrey Fabrics intends to acquire company factories overseas during the next wave of consolidation in the industry, said Jeffrey Erdheim, principal at the company. Erdheim attributed the move to price… Read more.October 29, 2003
