Boyteks Launches Recycled Collection with Eye on the Future
ISTANBUL -- Boyteks officials have high hopes for their new indoor, recycled collection. Ilknur Dag, Boyteks marketing manager, says the collection will increase in scope and importance as sustainablity increases worldwide. “Sustainability… Read more.June 2, 2019
US-Based Novel Fabrics Gains Traction in Export Markets Under Direction of Lazaro Fernandez Jr.
Cuban American Builds the Business From Scratch
McAllen, Texas —Novel Boutique Fabrics has found success in selling European quality fabrics at a marketable price, according to Lazaro (Laz) Fernandez Jr., the creator of the brand and the designs. He’s optimistic after showing the new… Read more.May 29, 2019
G.M. Syntex Hits Milestone in Just 20 Years: First Indian Textile Company at Proposte
CERNOBBIO, Italy -- G.M. Syntex, the family-run, upholstery mill started in 1999, achieved a unique distinction at Proposte: the first invited from India. “They didn’t know that a mill like us existed,” Dalbir Singh, the third-generation… Read more.May 3, 2019
Applied Textiles and Yongshun Offer New Stain-Repellent Application for Window Treatments
BYRON CENTER, Mich. – Applied Textiles and Yongshun have launched a new stain repellent application called Alta for window treatments: blackout drapery, blackout roller shades, translucent roller shades, and custom digitally printed roller… Read more.February 28, 2019
Italian Angelo Carillo & Co. Expands to 30 Percent Exports as It Creates a Design Identity
By RAY PARKER NAPLES, Italy -- Angelo Carillo & Co. wants to expand its exports by 20 percent in the next three years, according to Alessandro Carillo, brand manager and third-generation owner of the Naples-based drapery, bedding, and upholstery… Read more.February 13, 2019
Trevira Reaches 235 Million Euros in Sales for 2018, Shows Latest Flame-Retardant Products During Heimtextil
FRANKFURT, Germany – Trevira says it had a good year thanks to its flame-retardant products with 2018 annual sales of 235 million euros, especially selling well to producers in Germany and Italy. “Despite the globally dismal growth forecasts,… Read more.February 4, 2019
French Groupe Fremaux Delorme Invests in Swiss Christian Fischbacher Bed & Bath
PARIS -- Groupe Fremaux Delorme, which operates a mill manufacturing residential linen collections, has invested in the Swiss-based Christian Fischbacher Bed & Bath, which also manufactures residential fabrics and furnishings. The new business… Read more.January 21, 2019
Enduratex New Product Line Beats Pink Staining
CORONA, Calif. — Enduratex new product line called Essentials solves the pink-stain problem, which can often occur in outdoor and marine fabric. “Pink staining has been a large problem for the outdoor and marine markets specifically, although… Read more.October 30, 2018
