Thierry Van Damme Says ‘Buy the Best—Don’t Buy Cheap.’
WAARSCHOOT, BE — “As the buyer, if your only interest is in price, go to India and China because we are here to do the best products,” says Thierry Van Damme, fifth generation owner of B&T Textilia and 25 years with the company. … Read more.November 17, 2017
Top 28 Upholstery Fabric Buyers
Jessica Green – Merchandise Manager American Leather Dallas, TX Joel Nowacki – Vice President of Purchasing Ashley Furniture Industries Acadia, WI Kena Cohenour – Vice President Textile and Accessory Merchandising Bassett Furniture… Read more.November 17, 2017
Rafa Pascual Lauches Aquaclean® Extreme
ALICANTE, SPAIN — Rafael Pascual, principal of Antecuir, is further polishing up his Aquaclean® brand with a new ‘Extreme’ version of the upholstery the 8.95-9.50 Euro price range. “The structure of the fabric insures that it is… Read more.November 17, 2017
Slettvoll Family Has Unique Catalog
ALESUND, NORWAY—Slettvoll Mobler, a small upholstered furniture manufacturer has created a unique catalog of its merchandise featuring its 50 employees in various stages of undress wrapped in upholstery fabrics and throws. Marit Steinsbu… Read more.November 17, 2017
Aznar Brings Recycled Cotton ‘Eco Green’ Fabrics to Market
BRUSSELS — In addition to a its first 200 sku outdoor collection in Dralon® acrylic fiber in 100 cm width, priced from five to ten Euros a meter, Aznar unveiled its first 100 sku ‘eco green’ collection of recycled cotton at what Eduardo… Read more.November 17, 2017
Spanish Textile Manufacturers Regroup Around Technology in Better Economic Conditions at Textil Hogar, But Many Did Not Survive the Last Business Downswing
MADRID, Spain — Spanish manufacturers have taken advantage of different trends, current technologies and an improved economy to boost their businesses according to exhibitors at the Home Textiles Premium Fair here this past September. (7-9) … Read more.November 17, 2017
The New Kravet Archive Purchase
The collection which will be completely digitized by Kravet archivist Katie Lobell for easy use by the Kravet staff designer or the interior designer is centered around Japanese Kimono art from 1900-1930. Scott Kravet, Chief Creative Director,… Read more.November 17, 2017
Tenace Loves Kronberg Schloss!
FRANKFURT — The Schlosshotel Kronberg hotel is the last stop on the S bahn #4 which is located right outside the Messe Frankfurt. It’s very convenient to get back and forth from Heimtextil from here. The hotel even gives free limo rides… Read more.November 17, 2017
