What is a Performance Fabric: Panel Creates Base-line Industry Standards
HIGH POINT, NC—Four experts created minimum standards for Performance Fabrics, the fast-growing upholstery category in the furniture industry during a panel hosted by the Interwoven Exhibition on November 15. The four experts (see photo-left… Read more.November 17, 2023
Aquaclean® USA Plans Expansion
GREENSBORO, NC—Aquaclean® USA Inc. is looking to expand its 6,000 square foot warehouse here after one year in business according to Rafael Pascual, principal. “This facility enables Aquaclean to invoice customers and deliver some of its… Read more.November 6, 2023
Perennials Owners Hire First Outside CEO
DALLAS, TX—Christian Leard joined Perennials and Sutherland LLC as CEO in February 2023. He is the first CEO to be hired from outside of the Perennials family management which was founded by Ann Sutherland, Chief Creative Director, and her… Read more.October 23, 2023
Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Fibers, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose Fibers Covets Upholstery; Strong Consumer Branding, Hangtags Should Help
VIENNA, AUSTRIA— The Lenzing Group is turning its attention to the upholstery fibers market after achieving success in the apparel, bedding and towel business. LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose, TENCEL™ Modal and TENCEL™ Lyocell are Lenzing… Read more.October 20, 2023
Rubinoff Joins Hyman, Inc.
PLANTATION, FL—Ron Rubinoff has been named CEO of Lewis Hyman, Inc., a 50-year-old company dedicated to serving big box retailers. Previously, Rubinoff was President of the Hunter Douglas windows division based in Pearl River, NY where he… Read more.October 9, 2023
Enzo degli Angiuoni Says “No Deal” to Limonta
GARBAGNATE, IT—Enzo degli Angiuoni S.p.A., the 40-year-old upholstery fabric weaver was reportedly sold to Limonta S.p.A. in an earlier story on the F&FI website, but the deal was not completed, F&FI has learned. Limonta is the largest textile… Read more.October 2, 2023
Calcutta Home Fashions Inc. Targets USA
Ghent, BE—Calcutta Home Fashions Inc. has been launched in the USA to sell Belgian made upholstery by the piece and by the cut in middle to upper price points. Calcutta will also warehouse and sell its line of wallcoverings, rugs, curtain… Read more.September 27, 2023
Van Neder Rebrands
BRUSSELS—Weverij Van Neder n.v. based in Azegem, Belgium is rebranding itself as ‘Van Neder’ and pushing for more European sales. The rebranding effort was spearheaded by Charlotte Van den Broucke, communications manager and it coincided… Read more.September 18, 2023
