Goeters Establishes Contract Division and Expands Product Range
ZELE, Belgium — A year after offering wet-prined contract fabrics to customers, the rotary screen printer Goeters Ars et Labor has established a separate contract division. The division has a dedicated design team and sales force, which… Read more.September 2, 2003
Castellano Beltrame Introduces Trevira®CS Trim
MILAN – Castellano Beltrame announced it has made arrangements to supply products for hospitality projects in Las Vegas, just as the company is preparing to introduce its first Trevira®CS line of trim at Decosit. "We're working on… Read more.September 2, 2003
Alessandra Beltrame, July 6, 1939-August 9, 2003
EAST LONDON, South Africa — Alessandra Beltrame, a founder and guiding spirit of Castellano-Beltrame, a leading trimmings manufacturer here, passed away after losing a long battle with cancer on Saturday, August 9 at her East London home.… Read more.August 29, 2003
Revived Texoprint Takes New Direction
BOEKELO, The Netherlands – Fabric printer Texoprint Holland has begun collaborating with designer Harry Adriaans on its new collection that is hoped will revitalize the company's fortunes. The Dutch firm, formerly a subsidiary of Gamma… Read more.August 29, 2003
Panel Discusses Open-Flame Regulations for Textile Industry
HIGH POINT – Frustrating uncertainty over economic and compliance issues of proposed United States and California flammability regulations – with potentially conflicting requirements – continues to dominate discussions throughout… Read more.August 29, 2003
ITM Grows Contract by 50%, Acquires Trilix
KRUISHOUTEM, Belgium — In what has been described by its founder as the largest effort in its 13-year history, ITM has hired three new designers, expanded its contract lines and made an acquisition in the last six months. "The contract… Read more.August 28, 2003
India and E.U. End Bed Linen Dispute
BANGALORE, India – In a major victory for India, the World Trade Organization has reversed its ruling on the Indian bed linen dispute with the European Union. The appellate body's verdict found that the E.U. acted inconsistently in applying… Read more.August 28, 2003
Southern Textiles Diversifies with Imported Goods
FORSYTH, Ga. – In an effort to emulate a high-end look and still offer value and moderate price points, bedding manufacturer Southern Textiles began importing from China, Pakistan and India last year. Less than a year later, imported goods… Read more.August 28, 2003
