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Global Care Solutions not involved in Stainsafe Canada bankruptcyMichael Knell, June 24, 2009PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Global Care Solutions does not own Stainsafe of Canada and isn't involved in its bankruptcy, according to GCS President and CEO Karen Gough. More
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Stainsafe of Canada out of businessMichael Knell, June 19, 2009WHITBY, Ontario — Fabric protection supplier Stainsafe of Canada has gone bankrupt and is no longer operating, according to the trustee handling the case. More
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UPDATE: Culp, SRA settle suit over Viper fabricGary Evans, April 16, 2009HIGH POINT — Fabric supplier Culp said it has reached an out-of-court settlement with SRA Fabrics over allegations that SRA infringed on Culp's copyrighted Congo fabric by selling a product called Viper. More
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Showtime to add window fashion segmentGary Evans, April 13, 2009HIGH POINT — June's Showtime fabric fair here will add a new market segment, featuring exhibitors that supply workrooms and manufacturers of window fabrics and bedding. More
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Fabric suppliers Culp, SRA settle patent suitFurniture Today Staff, April 10, 2009HIGH POINT — Fabric supplier Culp said it has reached an out-of-court settlement with SRA Fabrics over allegations that SRA infringed on Culp's copyrighted Congo fabric with an SRA product called Viper. More
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Culp sales slide 26.3% in latest quarterFurniture Today Staff, March 4, 2009HIGH POINT — Fabric supplier Culp Inc. reported a net loss of $450,000 for the quarter ended Feb. 1 as sales slid 26.3%. More
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Magi Seal, Bay Street Mfg. to share resourcesLarry Thomas, January 28, 2009TORONTO — Magi Seal, a provider of customer service programs and fabric protection products for furniture retailers, has formed a joint venture with Bay Street Mfg., which makes mattress and pillow protectors, bed covers and pillows. More
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Steve Ellington to lead Glen Raven subsidiaryGary Evans, January 21, 2009GLEN RAVEN, N.C. — Steve Ellington, who has been general manager and president of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics-Global, has been named president and general manager of Tri Vantage, the distribution services subsidiary of parent Glen Raven Inc. More
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Crypton, Guardian join forces on furniture protectionFurniture Today Staff, January 15, 2009WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. — Performance fabric maker Crypton Super Fabrics and Guardian Protection Products have joined forces to offer eco-friendly furniture cleaning products and warranties. More
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Webinar Thursday to focus on textile export opportunitiesFurniture Today Staff, December 18, 2008WASHINGTON — The U.S. Office of Textiles and Apparel will host a free Webinar this Thursday on export market opportunities in Hong Kong, Macau, south China and Singapore. More
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Sunbrella warranty increased to 5 yearsJoan Gunin, December 12, 2008BURLINGTON, N.C. — Glen Raven Custom Fabrics has increased the limited warranty period on its Sunbrella outdoor and indoor fabrics from three years to five years. More
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Mills expect good Showtime turnoutGary Evans and Joan Gunin, December 5, 2008HIGH POINT — Despite diminished activity at retail, fabric and leather suppliers expect a good turnout of buyers at next week's Showtime here as upholstery companies get ready to dress their products for the upcoming markets. More
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O Ecotextiles honored as a leading green supplierFurniture Today Staff, November 25, 2008
BOSTON — Seattle-based green fabrics supplier O Ecotextiles has been named one of BuildingGreen's 2008 Top 10 Green Building Products by the editors of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec.
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Mills offering more organic, recycled fabricsBy Joan Gunin, August 31, 2008HIGH POINT — The eco-friendly movement is gaining traction in the upholstery fabric arena, as mills receive a growing number of requests from their customers for green options. The movement, pioneered by contract sources, has crossed over into residential upholstery during the past few market cycles. More
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Tayo Onadein starts new decorative fabric companyStaff Staff, August 25, 2008NEW YORK - Tayo Onadein, former vice president of design for JLA Home Fabrics, has formed a new decorative fabric company called Hometex Decorative Fabrics Hangzhou & Co., Ltd. More
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Fairmont to buy GuildcraftBy Thomas Russell, August 3, 2008Fairmont Designs said it has agreed to acquire upholstery manufacturer Guildcraft of California as part of a strategy to further develop the living room component of its residential and hospitality furniture business. Officials did not reveal a purchase price or other terms of the deal, which is expected to close by early September. More
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Eco-friendly Phifertex ready for marketBy Furniture Today Staff, July 27, 2008TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Outdoor product specialist Phifer has partnered with American Fibers mp; Yarns to develop Phifertex, an eco-friendly outdoor fabric collection for deep seating. Available in 12 patterns for immediate shipment, Phifertex is made of 100% Marquesa yarn from AFmp;Y. The fabric combines a soft texture with performance characteristics that exceed the casual furniture indu... More
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Kinwai USA launching youth, top-of-bed linesBy Thomas Russell, July 27, 2008LAS VEGAS Case goods and upholstery manufacturer Kinwai USA is launching a youth program and is showing new top-of-bed ensembles at this week's market here. The youth program includes two colorful new bedroom sets. A white lacquer set has either lime green or orange front panels, and a melamine set has aquamarine panels. More
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Covington buys Heirloom assets, taps BrunoBy Carole Sloan, July 13, 2008Covington Fabric mp; Design has purchased the assets of Heirloom Decorative Fabrics, a converter owned and operated by decorative fabrics veteran Tom Bruno. In a related move, Bruno will join Covington July 14 as vice president, sales and marketing, reporting to Roger Gilmartin, president and CEO. More
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Gliders skate toward higher styleChris Schultz, July 2, 2008
GREENSBORO, N.C. - The basic wood glider outfitted with a ball bearing mechanism for movement is undergoing a transformation as producers develop more sophisticated styling, including fully upholstered models at a range of price points.
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