Profiles & People
Amit Gokani Hustles Upholstery Sales From Mumbai During Pandemic With Social Media
MUMBAI, India—Amit Gokani, a rising player in the Indian upholstery market, wants to export his designs worldwide, especially to America. Gokani is a successful converter of jacquard fabrics based here, but he would like to weave his designs in the... Read more.
September 22, 2020
South Beach Photos: Ocean Drive Images Show International Destination Quiet Due to Virus
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following text and photos come from Rolando Henao, principal, Fibers & Colors International, a leading importer/exporter to South America. He usually travels for business, but then the pandemic hit. MIAMI BEACH, Fla. --  We were lucky... Read more.
September 15, 2020
ITA Manager Moves: Carrie Dillon Becomes New Managing Director, While Brian Casey Resigns as Executive Director
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Carrie Dillon has been promoted to the newly created position of ITA managing director. Carrie Dillon She will continue management of the International Textile Alliance (ITA), the nonprofit that organizes the Showtime Market tradeshows. ITA has... Read more.
August 28, 2020
Glen Raven Shuffles Eight Top Executives
BURLINGTON, N.C. – Glen Raven, a global manufacturer of custom fabrics for many industries, has promoted eight executives in its technical fabrics subsidiary, according to the Industrial Fabrics Association International. The not-for-profit trade association, which is made up of member... Read more.
August 17, 2020
President Adam Jurlin Leaves Fabtex
ORANGE, Calif. — Adam Jurlin has left as the president of Fabtex Inc., the $50-million-plus hospitality fabricator, after eight years with the company. Adam Jurlin His future plans are unknown. The company, which is located three miles north of Santa... Read more.
August 11, 2020
Fred Richman, Richloom Fabrics Founder, Dies at 98
NEW YORK—Fred Richman, who founded the Richloom Fabrics Group in 1957, which has grown from one store into a multimillion, global operation, died on July 26. He was 98. It has remained a family-run business for three generations. Richman’s son,... Read more.
July 26, 2020
Shoaf Joins Radiate as Sales Executive
NORWALK, Conn. -- Katherine Shoaf has been named vice president of merchandising and sales for Radiate Textiles. She reports to David Titlebaum, president and founder of the home furnishings converter. Shoaf has over 20 years of experience in the textile... Read more.
July 25, 2020