News covering home textiles manufacturers, suppliers, importers, distributers and product developers
Mills, Dan River clash over container ownership By Staff - 05/14/2008
Wilmington, Del. – The battle continues between Dan River and a group of off-shore mills that contend the liquidating U.S. division of the Indian conglomerate GHCL owes them a collective $30 million for merchandise. More
Texlynx teams with BASF for value-added products By Staff - 05/14/2008
Lahore, Pakistan – Chemical developer BASF Pakistan Private Limited and buying house/resource agency Texlynx Home have agreed to collaborate in developing innovative textiles for global retailers and brands in the U.S. and Europe.
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Panel: going green in décor fabrics By Staff - 05/14/2008
New York – Traditional Home magazine and fabric house Robert Allen will host a Green Panel discussion next week at the D&D building here.
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Losses trimmed as WestPoint sales fall By Staff - 05/13/2008
New York – A 42% decline in sales for the first quarter was driven in part by “the discontinuation of unprofitable bed and bath” programs by WestPoint Home, the home fashion division of Icahn Enterprises, said Icahn president Peter Shea on the first-quarter earnings call today.
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Cuddledown to spotlight innovation, organics at HD By Staff - 05/12/2008
Portland, Maine – Down and down alternative bedding resource Cuddledown will show its limited edition “World’s Lightest Comforter” and a line of SKAL-certified 100% organic bedding, bath towels and robes at the Hospitality & Design Expo this week, May 14-17.
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Ellery HomeStyles selects NGC software By Staff - 05/09/2008
New York – Diversified home textiles producer Ellery HomeStyles has selected Miami-based New Generation Computing (NGC) to provide software for global sourcing and product lifestyle management.
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Manual Woodworkers revamps website By Staff - 05/09/2008
Hendersonville, N.C. – Soft home accessory company Manual Woodworkers & Weavers is touting its revamped website – www.manualww.com -- which highlights its newest and most popular selling products and categories.
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