McMahon Named GM of Charles Parsons Interiors/Homewares Division
SYDNEY, AU—Jacqueline “Jacquie” McMahon was named general manager of interiors and homewares at Charles Parsons & Co. last December. From the Charles Parsons website, one learns that “homewares” include cushions, throws, bedding,… Read more.May 30, 2018
Valdese Weavers Names Four Vice Presidents
VALDESE, N.C. — Valdese Weavers, has named four executives to top management posts according to Carson Copeland, chief operating officer. Ray Barnette has been promoted to Vice President of Information Systems. He formerly held the post… Read more.May 25, 2018
Covington Further Strengthens Upholstery Lines
NEW YORK — Covington is expanding existing product lines that are successful and offering couture looks at affordable prices with a 380 sku line-up at Showtime. “We’re building on the performance fabric business with a lighter color… Read more.May 25, 2018
Rockland Mills Names Darren Fradin President
BALTIMORE, MD — Darren Fradin has been named President of Rockland Mills division of Rockland Industries, Inc, replacing his father Stanley who retired several years ago. Darren was previously Vice President of Sales & Marketing for… Read more.May 25, 2018
Reynolds Named Valdese VP Design
VALDESE, N.C. — Valdese Weavers, has named Ann Reynolds Vice President of Design. In her new role, Reynolds will report to Chief Creative Officer Laura Levinson and oversee the styling of several product lines including Circa 1801, Valdese… Read more.May 25, 2018
Kucukcalik Signs Exclusive Deal With Unifi Repreve®
ISTANBUL — Recycled polyester fabric is becoming more important as a category—first with Contract (green hotels) and now with residential applications. This product is also being marketed in Kucukcalik window shade fabrics which are PVC… Read more.May 25, 2018
JF Fabrics, Ashley Wilde Make Exclusive Canada Deal
TORONTO, CA.--JF Fabrics has been named the exclusive distributor of the Ashley Wilde line in Canada, and JF showrooms only in the United States. Ashley Wilde is a converter of fabrics based in the London, UK, area. “Ashley Wilde has… Read more.May 25, 2018
India’s Textile Industry Continues to Attract New Investments, Despite Economic Difficulties
BANGALORE — After two subpar years interjected by demonetisation and rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), India’s GDP growth is seen recuperating to a respectable 7.5% in the year 2018. However, this is still below the thirteen-year… Read more.May 25, 2018
