Revolution Announces Partnership With Savvy Giving By Design
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC — Revolution Performance Fabrics has announced a partnership with Savvy Giving by Design, a non-profit organization that performs free interior decorating to families with a child facing a medical crisis. Savvy Giving… Read more.May 25, 2018
Stefan Lasek Joins JF Fabrics
Stefan Lasek TORONTO, CA — Stefan Lasek has been named National Sales Manager, Contract for JF Fabrics, a division of Joanne Fabrics. Prior to Lasek joining, the JF position had been vacant for about six months, it was learned. Lasek… Read more.May 25, 2018
Whalen Appointed President of Pollack/Weitzner
NEW YORK, NY — Pollack /Weitzner, a high end contract and residential fabric jobber has appointed Susan Whalen as President. With more than 18 years of company service, Whalen’s career at Pollack began as Studio Manager, working… Read more.May 25, 2018
Tom Warwick Passes, 76
MELBOURNE, AUS—Tom Warwick, who was born February 11, 1942, and was the founder and Group Chairman of Warwick Fabrics Pty. Ltd, died May 8 as the result of a head injury at the age of 76. He built one of the largest decorative fabric wholesalers… 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
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
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
