Como: Silk Capital of the World
Como, Italy - The Italian city of Como and its sapphire blue lake, located in the hilly regions of northeast Italy, are often described as one of the most beautiful places in Italy if not the world. But not only is Como a highly appealing… Read more.April 18, 2002
Salute to Proposte
Who''s Behind Proposte at 10 Years? Como, Italy - From 8-10 May, Proposte will hold its tenth edition. The exclusive Italian exhibition showcases curtain and furnishing fabrics producers that represent the heart and soul of the European home… Read more.April 18, 2002
PLA Meets Generic Criteria Sipco News Network
Minneapolis, MI (USA) -The Federal Trade Commission has designated Cargill Dow LLC''s NatureWorks® PLA a generic fiber. The the trade name will remain NatureWorks. To receive generic classification Cargill Dow had to show: properties and… Read more.April 18, 2002
TexStyles India Attracts 9500 Business Visitors and Overseas Buyers
New Dehli - Despite uncertain political conditions on the Indian borders, sluggish market conditions world wide, and flying fears, TexStyles India (10-13 February) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi attracted 280 exhibitors and 9,500 buyers from 75… Read more.April 18, 2002
Fire Destroys Piovano Mill But Weaver Plans to Rebuild
Chieri, Italy - The fire that ravaged the mill Piovano on the night of 18 February may have ended business for the company, but not forever, said the Piovano family. "We are firmly determined not to let die the name ''''Piovano," said Guido… Read more.April 18, 2002
U.K. Exhibition Schedule More Congested Than Ever
Showroom and London Fabric Enter the Fray, Intohome Moves to September London - The U.K. furnishing fabrics and home textiles show calendar is now busier than ever with the launch of ShowRoom, the home interiors exhibition taking place at… Read more.April 18, 2002
At Cologne, Furniture Design Demonstrates a New Modernism
Cologne (Germany) - For connoisseurs of contemporary design, the International Furniture Fair is the place to be in January. With hardly a floral pattern in sight, the event showed that chenille yarns are still popular as furnishing fabrics,… Read more.April 18, 2002
Integra Wins Big Orders
Myrtle Beach, SC (USA) - Last year, two-year-old fabric converter Integra Fabrics walked away with a 200,000-yard order for the Mirage Hotel, much to the chagrin of its competitors who were outbid and outmaneuvered. It was reportedly the largest… Read more.April 18, 2002
