News, color trends and introductions in outdoor, weather resistant fabrics.
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Former Glen Raven President Roger Gant Jr. dies
Casual Living Staff, July 27, 2010Roger Gant Jr., who led the team that created Glen Raven's Sunbrella brand of
performance fabrics in the early 1960s, has died at the age of 86.
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July will be hot and dry across most of the nation
Casual Living Staff, July 26, 2010Last July, 70% of the nation trended colder than in July 2008 - making it the coldest retail July in more than 17 years. Precipitation trended similar to the year prior, but this was still the wettest July in five years. More -
Focus stays on fabric trends at Showtime
Cinde W Ingram, July 26, 2010Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Showtime focused on trends and today's fabric fashions rather than resting on its laurels. More -
HD Boutique to spotlight fabrics
Casual Living Staff, July 23, 2010MIAMI BEACH, FL — More than 450 global manufacturers are expected to display their latest collections and dazzling products at Hospitality Design Boutique, set for Sept. 14-15, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. More -
Chella Textiles reflect natural settings
Casual Living Staff, July 23, 2010Chella Textiles will show its sustainable designs along with other new fabrics at the HD Boutique, set for Sept. 14-15 in the Miami Beach Convention Center. More -
Don't miss the upcoming Fabric Fashion Show
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Fabric colors signal rebound
Jamie Sorcher, July 20, 2010Outdoor performance fabric makers and casual furniture retailers are looking to mood-lifting bright colors, novelty yarns, decorative accessories and a slowly rebounding economy as key signs of life for the industry. More -
Ultrafabrics earns Greenguard certification
Casual Living Staff, June 25, 2010TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Ultrafabrics announced all of its products have been Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified, as of June 8. More -
Focus stays on fabric trends at Showtime
Cinde W Ingram, June 14, 2010HIGH POINT, NC — Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Showtime focused on trends and today's fabric fashions rather than resting on its laurels. More -
Fresh fabrics debut for 2010: Trends and tips from winter Showtime
By Cinde W. Ingram, Lindsey Hughes and Laurie Rudd, January 1, 2010A fresh array of fabrics brought dramatic designs and clean graphic looks to the International Textile Market Association’s winter 2009 Showtime fair. With a show roster boasting more than 25 exhibitors under the category of outdoor textiles, there was a wealth of introductions and insight worth taking about. More
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