GREENWICH, CT.—Weave Textiles LLC, acquired by John Sullivan and an investor group February, 2010, is moving its production equipment from leased facilities in Denver, PA. to an expanded and updated American Silk owned factory in Plains, PA by October 1.

“We’re serving the same customers with both brands but the handwriting and production are different from each other,” Sullivan explained. He said the cost structure was too high to continue to produce Weave product in a different plant.  With this new arrangement, Sullivan expects to find ways to make better products more efficiently in a “leaner, meaner production,” he said. Both lines focus on the mid to upper end markets but fabrics are available from both brands at under $10 a yard, he said. American Silk Mills also converts velvets, suede and silks while Weave does not convert.

 The expansion of the Plains plant is 15,000 square feet and represents a further investment of seven figures he said. “We are adding more capacity than either company needs but this move will help us maintain appropriate gross margins and make both companies more competitive.” Weave design under design director Regina Furtek will continue to take place at the New York office while American Silk design continues in Philadelphia. Sales and marketing of both lines are also separate.