Home Textiles Today - May 16, 2005

Trade Link, the producer of Scoperta in Switzerland and Textiles d'Interieur Premiere (TIP) will launch three additional shows beginning in spring 2006. The first, in Bangelore, India, will feature worldwide design companies specializing in textile surface design and apparel, targeting the Indian manufacturing market.

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