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THE LARGEST DECORATIVE FABRIC SHOW IN THE UNITED STATES
June 2016
textiles: today & tomorrow An inside look at the industry’s changing landscape
Sitting Pretty
The role textiles play in creating today’s modern luxe looks
Profiles & Products
See what our members are unveiling at Showtime
Trend Watch
What’s behind the growing popularity of pastels?
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Welcome to Showtime®
from the President Bildung,
εκπαίδευση, educazione, בילדונג, 教育, eğitim,
educación, शिक्षा, no matter which nation our member companies call home, the International Textile Market Association is Education First. From my many wonderful meetings with ITMA members and attendees of Showtime®, it has become apparent that we all need to be reminded of the purpose behind our exceptional organization. The ITMA was founded in conjunction with the ITMA Educational Foundation to promote the growth and development of the future of the home furnishings industry. The ITMA board of directors has set forth a bold initiative to revitalize our mission to make Education First, and ensure the future of our industry through partnerships with universities, an enhanced internship program, educational events, and much more. We are excited to share more with you over the coming months, and look forward to everyone’s involvement in our future. For now, while you’re walking the halls, viewing sensational collections, enjoying time with customers, suppliers, and friends, I ask that you keep in the back of your mind why Showtime® is the largest decorative textiles, leather, and trimming show in the United States. BECAUSE OF EDUCATION FIRST. As always, please let us know if there is anything that would make your experience more complete. On behalf of the ITMA Board of Directors and its staff, thank you and welcome.
Todd Nifong, ITMA President
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ITMA Officers and Board of Directors President: Todd Nifong, Altizer & Co. Decorative Textiles Vice President: Ismail Arslan, De Leo Textiles Treasurer/Secretary: Kelly DiFoggio, JLA Home Fabrics
Mac Lane, American Silk Mills
Jesse Rector, Portfolio International
Kathryn Richardson, Libeco
Jana Platina Phipps, Classical Elements
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ITMA Industry Liaisons
Brian Bunch, Greenhouse Fabrics
Tom Forrester, Avanti Furniture
ITMA Educational Foundation Chair: Wesley Mancini, Wesley Mancini, Ltd.
ITMA Directors
Catherine Morsell, Executive Director
Carrie Purgason, Assistant Director
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features Textiles: Today & Tomorrow
An inside look at the industry’s changing landscape.
Trend Watch: Pastels
What’s behind the growing popularity of these soft shades?
Sitting Pretty
A quick chat about the role of textiles in upholstered furniture.
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Member Profiles...................6 Style Makers..................16 Trends..................23 New Member Introductions..................32 ITMA News..................35 Educational Foundation..................38 Member Products..................39 Around Town................. 44 Shopping at Showtime................. 45 Exhibitor List................. 46 Showtime Schedule................. 48 ITMA Showtime® Market • June 5–8, 2016
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High Quality Woven Textiles Vision and innovation provide the spark to the spring offerings from De Leo Textiles. It’s a story of familiar sensibilities pushed beyond expectations. De Leo’s spring line is all about extremes – extreme textures, extreme geometry and extreme value. “De Leo always places an emphasis on unique constructions, but this season we are combining our innovative techniques to render all new and exclusive qualities,” says Katie Williams, Concept Design and Developmental Coordinator. “Some exciting introductions include our digitally printed jacquard velvets, new cross-dyed velvet emboss processes, and as always, many unique body cloth qualities at exceptional values.” Williams notes that one thing that’s not changing is De Leo’s commitment to style, quality and today’s trends. It has been a leader for more than 50 years in offering high-end decorative upholstery fabric to furniture manufacturers, hospitality resources, design studios and select fabric retailers.
“De Leo has always been a company focused on growth and innovation. In the past, we’ve done all we could to be on trend and keep up with the ever-changing desires of the market,” says Craig De Leo, CEO. He adds that this year, that means taking the customary beyond the boundaries, into the unexpected. De Leo prides itself on its high level of service, distinctiveness and consistent progression in the industry. “The company wants to ensure that whatever is being offered makes stylistic sense to our customer base, that the quality of goods being presented meets the requirements of the end user and that we remain in line with the trends of the marketplace,“ says De Leo. “We are making conscientious efforts to be ahead of the curve and to offer the market fabrics that only De Leo Textiles can provide. Through the development of original designs, the enhancement of goods purchased from our mills and the steady aspiration to be better than the season before, De Leo is driven by learning and evolving.”
DE LEO TEXTILES AT A GLANCE LOCATION: Fairfield, NJ PRODUCTS: Upholstery fabrics FOUNDED: 1962 CONTACT: deleotextiles.com or 800.443.6909 EXHIBITING: MSTT 2nd Floor
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fabrics. trimmings. hardware. 800.945.3838 www.trend-fabrics.com
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Fresh new looks and color stories are debuting this season at Fabricut. A company with a long history of customer satisfaction, it offers a wide range of style-driven decorative fabrics, trimmings, drapery hardware and wallcoverings. For more than 60 years Fabricut has been delivering high-quality fabrics in bold textures, patterns and colors. Today, it provides designers with 100,000 options from which to choose. “Fabricut offers an array of traditional, transitional and contemporary styles, patterns and palettes available through our family of brands— Fabricut, Stroheim, Vervain, S. Harris and Trend,” says David Finer, Chief Executive Officer of Fabricut. “We take pride in being the designer’s choice for stylish designs.” Trend (a Fabricut division) collaborates once again this market with Jaclyn Smith—it’s most successful and longest-running licensing partner. “This exceptional collection of fabrics and trimmings, Jaclyn Smith Home – Volume IV, provides interior designers, decorators
and manufacturers with exclusive, colorcoordinating fabrics and trimmings,” says Finer. “They’re looks are designed to provide the foundation of a well-dressed room.” “Don’t be afraid of a little color,” advises design partner Jaclyn Smith, and this season’s fourth collaboration with Smith reflects this direction. Her new collection features fresh color stories of Navy, Peacock and Patina; Cashmere, Stone and Platinum; and Poppy, Coral Reef and Pumpkin. Additional new looks include fresh colorways of other best-selling Fabricut patterns, including 22 new colors of the beloved 01838. Also arriving this market is the “Best of the Best” from its Charlotte Moss collection. With an eye on the future and a commitment to its history, this Oklahomabased company has a clear vision. “We are an employee-owned company, and more than anything else, we deliver great design for exceptional value backed by superior customer service,” says Finer.
FABRICUT INC. AT A GLANCE LOCATION: Tulsa, OK PRODUCTS: Drapery, multipurpose and upholstery fabrics, trimmings and wallpapers FOUNDED: 1954 CONTACT: fabricut.com or 800.999.8200 EXHIBITING: SMS 1-647
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Weaving Excellence with Innovation A lot has changed in the 60 years that Phifer Incorporated has been in business. One thing has not: their constant search for new ideas, new products and new processes. Their extensive line of quality performance materials attests to that. Phifer’s spring introductions represent a tropical theme, featuring classic patterns, bold colors and high texture. “Inspired by ethnic diversity, Bahrain and Sarasota Stripe are bold and stylish patterns for a one-of-a-kind look,” says Monica Thornton, Senior Designer at Phifer. Phifer has been a master weaver for more than 60 years and a global leader in manufacturing innovative products such as interior and exterior sun control fabrics; indoor and outdoor performance cushion fabrics; insect and specialty screening; and stock and custom-engineered meshes and textiles. Phifer’s Bahrain and Sarasota Stripe patterns create a distinctive aesthetic. “Tropical patterns like Morocco and Boca speak to the emerging coastal resort trend,” according to Thornton. “Phifer’s bestselling Concordia is an updated
transitional geometric that will be introduced in four new colors this season – classic black, red, smoky blue and tropical turquoise.” Phifer also makes its own yarns and can match or create custom color yarns, allowing customers to explore their vision and express their own singular flair. “Our mission is to offer style, durability, comfort and recyclability in a unique line of plush furniture fabrics that will make you rethink what it means to be green. Phifer’s in-house sampling department features specialty sampling production equipment, which allows for quick turnarounds and flexibility on requests,” says Joan Worthy, Sales Representative, Designed Fabrics. “Using a state-of-the-art CAD system, Phifer’s designers can easily simulate any pattern, color or design,” says Worthy. When it comes to a customer request, Phifer has what it takes to deliver a unique, high-quality product for any consumer. That’s what decades of research and experience have done. Phifer has the resources and talent to get the job done.
PHIFER
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AT A GLANCE LOCATION: Tuscaloosa, AL PRODUCTS: Performance fabrics for outdoor furniture FOUNDED: 1952 CONTACT: phifer.com or 205.750.4456 EXHIBITING: SMS 1-638
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The textile industry is a study in contrasts as it embraces tradition while adapting to meet today’s challenges. The need for high-quality, on-trend fabrics, leathers and trims is as great as ever, while the technology and marketplace continues to evolve. Creating and delivering fabrics that offer the level of design and durability today’s consumers want is no small feat. Luckily, growing demand continues to fuel the industry. From online resources such as Houzz and Pinterest to HGTV and etailers’ flash sales, home improvement and interior decorating are hot topics. “We have a broader audience than at any point in recent times,” says Zack Taylor, president of furniture manufacturer Wesley Hall. A former textile executive, Taylor says this trend has made a big impact on his high-end, design-driven business. “The popularity of Pinterest has consumers paying more attention to design and home fashion than ever before. It gives them a language to communicate what they like and don’t like, even if they can’t verbalize it.”
challenge,” says Taylor. At Wesley Hall, the key has been responsiveness. “We try to be quick and nimble so we can react to the subtle nuances of the marketplace. As a privately-owned family business, we have the advantage of moving quickly and we’re always open to new ideas. But most importantly, we stick to who we are and what we offer.” Another opportunity for differentiation at Wesley Hall is that its home furnishings are manufactured domestically. Our experience is that consumers are attracted to and care about American-made products. It’s a big part of who we are and our branding,” say Taylor.
A Shifting Marketplace While demand may be steady, the textiles marketplace has changed dramatically in recent years. “The growth of imports has diminished the role of middle to better textile manufacturers,” says Lee Kabat, president of Home Accent Fabrics. “Not only has the pie gotten smaller, but we’re now splitting the pie too many ways.” Home Accent Fabrics responds to these challenges by keeping its overhead and staffing low. “We are very lean, we have a small infrastructure,” says Kabat. “Most importantly, we try not to be everything to all people—or else you’ll get swamped with inventory. We focus on being a boutique converter of decorative fabrics specializing in color, and we offer tightly coordinated lines.”
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“We’re seeing brick and mortar retailers redefining themselves while ecommerce grows, the industry is in flux. For everyone involved this is a constant
“Our experience is that consumers are attracted to and care about American-made products. It’s a big part of who we are and our branding,” says Taylor. ITMA Showtime® Market • June 5–8, 2016
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Embracing Innovation Holding on to traditional models while embracing new methodologies and technologies is the challenge for today’s textile and home furnishings producers. Wesley Hall has embraced technology in its roles as both buyer and manufacturer. With the advent of fabrics such as Sunbrella® and Crypton®, the role of performance textiles has grown tremendously, says Taylor. “Performance textiles really resonate with consumers and are transforming the industry.”
Digital printing is also shaping the direction of the industry, says Kabat. “While the cost hasn’t yet caught up with the technology, the efficiencies over screen printing are significant.” Digital printing enables Home Accent Fabrics to produce lower minimum quantities while expanding its number of designs and colors.
Recruiting Talent “One of the main challenges I see our industry facing is the recruitment of new and fresh design talent,” says Todd Bowles, principal and CEO of Convergence, an NC-based textile design and merchandising consulting firm. “When I started my career there was young talent coming up behind me. But with the increase in offshore production, many domestic mills have shut down, making it difficult for young professionals to successfully make a living—so they abandon home textiles to pursue other design related careers or tragically, move out of design altogether.” ITMA is addressing this challenge with its mixers, internship program and Educational Foundation. “We need companies in our industry to attend ITMA’s events and realize the importance of hiring these talented individuals,” says Bowles. “They are ambitious, crazy-talented, and they are the future. We must start teaching them and grooming them to take the reins.” h
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The company continues to embrace new technology in its manufacturing operations as well, including recent investments in automated cutting machines. “What I love about technology is you realize you can enhance and evolve your story, without sacrificing any part of it,” says Taylor. “People think about technology and have a job-loss mindset; that hasn’t been the case for us. Technology isn’t changing who we are, it’s supporting and enhancing who we are.”
Growing Future Leaders Recognizing the need to nurture and recruit young talent in the textile industry, ITMA has created its own Internship Program. Designed by ITMA’s Educational Foundation, the internship offers students opportunities to see and experience a variety of industry-related careers first-hand. The ITMA Educational Foundation committee consists of a mix of industry representation including upper management from member companies, furniture industry liaisons and studio owners. The goal of the internship program is to partner as many students as possible with ITMA Member company sponsors. Most internships are paid positions that last for eight weeks, although other opportunities may be available. Financial assistance may available through the ITMA Educational Foundation for sponsor companies, including $2,000 per intern for salary and an additional $2,000 stipend for travel and housing. The internship is open to upperclassmen and graduate students who have declared a major in textile design. For more information about this program, please contact ITMA.
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Style Makers
Joe Ruggiero Favorite sources of inspiration: My travels around the world and the world around me Throughout his 40-year career, Joe Ruggiero has become an innovator in identifying trends, and creating fresh, sophisticated yet practical ideas for consumers around the world. He brought home design to network television, teaching tens of millions of people worldwide how to take a design concept and turn it into a beautiful, practical living space. Ruggiero launched his home collection in 2000 and it currently includes upholstery for Miles Talbott, wood furniture for Gat Creek and outdoor furniture for Terra Furniture, fabrics for Sunbrella® and all weather wicker for Viro. In 2009 Ruggiero added bedding and drapery for Casa Fiora, as well as a new Sunbrella decorative trims collection for Phoenix Trims. Ruggiero is also in development for a new lighting collection for Wildwood Lamps. His work has received well-deserved attention and he’s won the American Society of Furniture Designers Pinnacle Award, the American Furniture Award for Outstanding Achievement in Furniture Design and the International Furnishings and Design Association’s (IFDA) Star of the Year award and Trailblazer Award 2011.
Favorite colors or color combinations: Blue & white
Favorite room in your home: Studio/Office with a beautiful view of the garden
Favorite quote/words of wisdom: “Make every room a living room.”
Favorite snack: Cheese & crackers Favorite project or collaboration: High Point Showroom
Favorite books (business or pleasure): David Hicks Garden, Jansen Architecture & Design
Favorite vacation destination: Ojai, California
Favorite things to do when you’re not working: Garden, swim and exercise Favorite app or website: A Beautiful Mess Favorite city: San Francisco & Paris Favorite vice or indulgence: My daughter’s Dumplings & Chicken Stew
Favorite restaurant: 1 Pico at Shutters Santa Monica
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Tobi Fairley Favorite sources of inspiration: I find inspiration through fashion, travel, and art. When she launched Tobi Fairley and Associates, a full-service consulting and design company, Tobi Fairley was redesigning her brand and her life. Her degrees in interior design and accounting, as well as an MBA, positioned Tobi to be an award-winning designer, educator and mentor. Her mission is to help others develop their strengths so that they, too, can create exciting solutions for design, business and life. For Tobi, 2010 was a breakout year in that she introduced her DIY design service, InBox Interiors, and launched design and mentoring programs, which have risen in popularity ever since. Her award-winning designs for celebrity clients have been featured on television and in exclusive shelter publications worldwide. Traditional Home magazine has predicted that “Tobi will be like Cher or Oprah, one of those women for whom one name says it all.”
Favorite colors or color combinations: I do love Kelly green, and I’m crazy about anything in the blue family.
Favorite room in your home: The kitchen – no contest. I love to cook and bake, especially with my daughter, and we made this room a chef’s dream!
Favorite quote/words of wisdom: I am all about dreaming big, so one of my favorites is: “If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.”
Favorite snack: Watermelon! Favorite project or collaboration: I love working with my licensing partners: Duralee, CR Laine, Woodbridge and Soicher Marin.
Favorite books (business or pleasure): My favorites include Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, Start with Why by Simon Sinek and The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone.
Favorite vacation destination: Every year we vacation in Seaside, Florida. It re-energizes me and fills me with peace!
Favorite things to do when you’re not working: Definitely cooking and baking with my daughter, reading, and playing tennis.
Favorite app or website: I’m still having a blast on Instagram. Favorite city: New York! Favorite vice or indulgence: My favorite bed linens are definitely an indulgence!
Favorite restaurant: One of my very favorites is Nobu in New York!
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Color’s immediacy makes it pivotal to great design and today’s color direction is firmly focused on pastels. An inspired option for homewares of all types, this on-trend palette celebrates a softer side of familiar hues. From shades of pink and blue to the purest whites, color experts attribute the popularity of these easygoing shades to consumers’ quest for calm. Offering a breath of fresh air in interior design, these delicate tints are prized for their ability to positively influence and counterbalance demanding lifestyles.
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Pantone® advanced this momentum with its selection of Rose Quartz (13-1520) and Serenity (15-3919) for its 2016 co-colors of the year. Rose Quartz, a warm, gentle rose tone conveys compassion and a sense of composure while Serenity, a cool and tranquil blue, provides a calming effect. The pair were selected by Pantone as ambassadors to represent today’s collective mindset and to provide a much-needed sense of tranquility and inner peace. Transcending both soft and hard surfaces, Rose Quartz and Serenity bring a sense of calm and relaxation. Appealing in all finishes—matte, metallic and glossy—the engaging combo joins easily with other mid-tones including greens and purples, rich browns, and all shades of yellow and pink. For more splash and sparkle, combine them with silver or bright hues.
Challenging traditional perceptions of color association, the combination of these shades is groundbreaking. “Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.
New Product Appeal
Increasing in popularity across all areas of design, pastel hues complement trending design influences such as nature, nostalgia and geometrics. These candy-colored palettes offer new possibilities as they are mixed and merged with timely patterns and design-forward shapes and silhouettes. Designers in textiles, consumer products and interiors have an expansive palette of soft shades to draw upon as they combine it with elements of texture, function and luxury to create new looks with fresh appeal.
Whites Come on Strong
It comes as no surprise that major paint manufacturers chose shades of white to represent them in 2016. According to Benjamin Moore, white frames and flatters and offers a guide that directs the eye to multiple color encounters. Its 2016 Color of the Year, Simply White (OC-117), encourages an interplay of whites and light and creates nuance and subtle beauty. When paired with black, white conveys intent and celebrates form as fearless, high chroma colors punctuate the black and white landscape. Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year, Alabaster (SW 7008), is a true neutral symbolic of new beginnings. In a frenzied world of overstimulation, Alabaster offers a sense of personal solace and revival to weary minds. “Alabaster represents Alabas a straightforward and necessary SW 70 ter 08 shift to mindfulness,” says Jackie Jordan, Sherwin-Williams director of color marketing. “It provides an oasis of calmness, spirituality and ‘less is more’ visual relief. Alabaster is neither stark nor overly warm, but rather an understated and alluring white.” Whites can be used to set a tone for healing, rest and mediation in both residential and commercial spaces, offers Sherwin-Williams. They create a yin and yang harmony when paired with contrasting dark colors and can bridge transitional and traditional styles when used with light blushes or grays. Shades of white provide a neutral aesthetic, making it a versatile foundation for many design sensibilities.
The Power of Pinks Old Rose 17-1518
Blooming Dahlia 15-1520
Rose Quartz 13-1520
Representing the lighter, gentler side of the red family, pink conveys a sense of innocence and romance. A welcoming shade, its optimism has long been noted in references such as “rosy cheeks” and “rose-colored glasses.”
PHOTO CREDIT: Benjamin Moore
Influential Pastels
2017 Home Color Palettes Color and design are at a crossroads, according to Pantone’s Eiseman. “We’re all familiar with consumers’ constant desire to see something new, yet they still want, in many cases, to have somewhat of a familiar comfort level,” said Eiseman. “We have to assess our customers’ aspirations by using credible forecasts as a guide to invigorated color design palettes that will inform and encourage new color directions. The question is:
ACQUIRED TASTE – Characterized by a mix of colors and textures not commonly seen together, the shades in Acquired Taste combine for a palette that is refined yet luxurious. It boasts Orange Chiffon, Mulberry, Brandied Melon, Pale Gold, a dove gray and a muted pink.
What can we do to tweak our color palettes to make consumers stop and take notice?”
FOREST BATHING – A stress-reducing collection of shades, these looks are inspired by the Japanese practice of forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku). Relating the calming and mood-elevating properties of a walk in the woods, this palette features several shades of green and blue-green contrasted with Grape Kiss and refreshing Acid Lime.
Eiseman unveiled the 2017 Pantone® View Home + Interiors color palettes at the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. Designed for everdivergent tastes and styling influences, these nine distinctive groupings are: DAY DREAMING – A continuation of the Color of the Year pastel theme, this palette features colors that evoke and encourage thoughts that are light and weightless—in contrast and response to the heaviness and stresses of everyday life. This group expands on Rose Quartz and Serenity with colors such as Yellow Iris and Nile Green.
AT EASE – A step from Day Dreaming, At Ease offers a more sophisticated feel with shades that are grayed down and subdued. A selection of timeless neutrals, both warm and cool, are effortlessly blended with muted tones in an appealing new way. NATIVE INSTINCTS – Following style forecasts that point to a mix of design and color, Native Instincts offers true homogenization. It’s a palette where a piece of Native American pottery complements a Turkish kilim carpet or a pre-Columbian artifact, and it combines bold colors like a smoky orchid and a Carmine red along with softer Earth tones. FLORABUNDANT – Inspired by the sumptuous beauty of rich floral hues, Florabundant is infused with the colors of nature. It delivers drama from Pink Yarrow, Chrysanthemum, Red Dahlia and Baton Rouge and includes numerous shades of green.
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REMINISCENCE – Reminiscent of a walk down memory lane, this color group conveys a sense of nostalgia and stability with traditional shades like Maritime Blue, Sepia Tint and Rattan. A mix of new colors such as Bird’s Egg Green and murky Martini Olive keep the palette feeling fresh. RAW MATERIALS – The re-use and re-purposing of materials from nature and the health and wellness movement are the foundation of this palette. Its many natural tones are highlighted by the unexpected pop of color provided by Zephyr Pink. GRAPHIC IMPRINTS – Described by Eiseman as “great fun,” this palette begins with a base of black and white and is punctuated with a series of strong, vibrant colors with names that tell a story, such as: Dazzling Blue, Fandango Pink, Orange Popsicle, Blazing Yellow, Opaline Green, and Prism Pink.
Timeless Color Choices While color offers many advantages, its emotional impact is profound. Color intelligence crosses all areas of design and is a critical component of creative expression. In every home and interior design application, pastel shades offer a myriad of possibilities while conveying a sense of order and peace. h
Showtime® Trends Global. Bright. Striped. Serene. Welcome to the textile directions shaping the future of home furnishings. Designers are exploring color and pattern in ways never seen before and these trend-setting themes illustrate a fusion of old and new, historic and exotic, cool and classic. These are the looks destined to define and elevate tomorrow’s interior design.
stripe savvy presented by Al Fresco
veranda presented by American Silk Mills
modern bohemian presented by DwellStudio for Robert Allen at Home
denimology presented by Se7en
stone & sky presented by Keystone Weaving
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The classic stripe is back in a big way and boasting a unique edge. Think bold, vibrant, technicolor hues packed in a neat linear presentation. Influenced by a world of art and urban design, these re-mastered versatile stripes fit right in. They pack a playful punch of color and are totally in sync with today’s fashion and design directions.
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veranda
Classic yet sophisticated, Veranda is where pretty meets playful. Its stylized look is timeless and personified with crisp artwork, preppy influences and iconic patterns such as dotted swiss, madras plaids, flame stitch, and gingham. Its colors are saturated yet brightened with white and defined by black. Lovely yet livable, this is the look of everyday elegance.
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Well-traveled and time-worn, Modern Bohemian reflects today’s multicultural design influences. Rooted in global elements, it blends modern gypsy flair and Russian folklore with the restraint of midcentury modern motifs. Its patterns are inspired from archival documents, resulting in a well-edited curated look. Fashion-forward geometrics, colorful toiles and a return to shine characterize this intriguing style direction.
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denimology
As timeless as beauty itself, denim is one of the few looks capable of anchoring an outfit or room setting. These beautiful blues are coming on strong this season in home furnishings and apparel. Look for denims in every shade and finish, from distressed acid washed to over-dyed dark indigo. Pattern influences transcend design categories and encompass them all, from vintage to global to modern.
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The epitome of serene, Stone & Sky captures the awe and reverence of the earth’s quiet beauty. Its picturesque palette of dusty, natural hues evokes a vision of expansive landscapes and great bodies of water. Introspective and minimal, these blues and greys mix and meld with soft neutrals and pair beautifully with wood and metal details.
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sitting pretty A quick chat about the role of textiles in upholstered furnishings By Trisha McBride Ferguson Who better to ask about the influence of textiles than a style leader in upholstered home furnishings? We talked with Holly Blalock, vice president of merchandising and marketing for CR Laine, about all things fabric and how they impact this design-driven manufacturer.
How important are textiles to your products? Well, CR Laine’s mantra is “Style. Comfort. Color.”—so they are essential to our business. Color is a big part of who we are, and it’s the fabrics that bring the color to our furnishings. And for me personally, textiles are my first love.
Why do you believe fabrics are important in upholstered furnishings? Textiles are the emotional part of the purchase—it’s the first thing that your eye is drawn to. If you walk into a room and you see a chair that has a fantastic pattern on it, when you go to tell your friends about it you’ll probably describe it as ‘the red floral chair’—not ‘the wing chair.’ Of course then you’re going to sit in the chair and decide if it’s the right size and softness, but I think the fabric definitely characterizes the emotion of the purchase.
How do your customers react to the textile aspect of your products? When retailers and designers are looking at our line, they tell us they are attracted to both our fabrics and silhouettes—and like consumers, it is often the textiles that catch their attention first.
What colors are you excited about right now? We have two color directions: we love our strong, bold colors and we’re also really embracing whispers of color. So you’ll see two color directions coming from us. You’ll see very light, icy blues—a palette we’re calling ‘Glacier.’ It includes leathers, sophisticated linens, and a polished cotton that has some surface sheen, yet no pattern—so it’s a modern solid. Also in this palette is a soft lilac, a blush and mint. In counterpoint to that, we’ve got our second color direction of richly saturated hues including cobalt and fuchsia. Additionally, we’ve got an exciting look using yellow ochre. It’s a saffron-like tone that pairs brilliantly with our deeper hues.
Can you describe some of the patterns you are using that inspire you? I’m very excited about this fantastic cobalt and fuchsia agate pattern (Little Rock) from our upholstery collaborator Tobi Fairley’s signature collection with Duralee. Another favorite is a sophisticated watercolor-type tropical pattern (Oasis Midnight), a floral without a flower, in shades of blue—it’s designed by Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke of Madcap Cottage for Robert Allen. One of my top picks is a little irregular ‘X’ that almost looks sewn, like a cross-stitch, but it’s printed. And there’s a Venetian over-scaled damask pattern that appears stonewashed and weathered with a vintage patina, that also looks amazing. h
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ITMA New Member Introductions Aydin Tekstil, located in Istanbul, Turkey, uses the most advanced technology to produce quality home textiles, while at the same time, preserving and carrying forward its traditional culture and heritage. It’s the biggest upholstery, drapery and fabric company in Turkey and Europe, making fabrics for comfortable, inviting homes and providing a competitive advantage to their customers worldwide. SMS 1-1022 BS Trading is a leading provider of Brazilian Hair-On cowhide, Tibetan Fur Plates and many other hair-on products. Customers can select their hides and get the pieces that best fit their project. For almost 40 years, BS Trading has been committed to providing quality, hair-on leather at affordable prices. SMS 1-900
Green Hides Leather Studio offers high-quality, environmentally conscious Italian leathers. More than 400 leathers are in stock and ready for immediate delivery. They offer a wide range of fashionable leathers for residential use, as well as a large selection for the hospitality, aviation and contract industry. SMS 1-402
Master Fabrics is returning to Showtime® after a 10-year absence with its grand return showing including a new jacquard collection, created by a top US designer. This range of products is aimed to appeal to every market segment they target; their focus on flexibility and meeting customer needs enhances their position in the market. SMS 1-437
Radiate Textiles is a newcomer to the market, believing that the time is now to bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the home textiles industry. They are working to earn the right to become a unique, reliable supplier and remain focused on driving innovation with energy and excitement. MSTT 9th Floor
STOF has arrived in the US market, bringing its European style to America. Ready to share its European collection with American customers, it’s presenting two collections with 200 designs in each. One of its biggest sellers in Europe is its coated fabrics – and it’s introducing a new collection of digital prints. SMS 1-1010
Viuda De Rafael Gandia, with a presence in more than 45 countries, is breaking into the American market for the first time. They offer a range of products and have just launched their January Collection worldwide. Although they are a global company, Viuda De Rafael Gandia believes in serving each client’s individual needs. SMS 1-617
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ITMA News ITMA Announces New Members
ITMA welcomes the following new and returning members in June 2016: Aydin Tekstil.......................... SMS 1-1022 Bella Home....................HFRC 1st Floor Bryant Industries.................. SMS 1-747 BS Trading..............................SMS 1-900
ITMA Reps Join IHFRA
As part of ongoing partnership with the International Home Furnishings Representative Association (IHFRA), textile sales representatives are encouraged to join the ITMA chapter of IHFRA. For a list of benefits or more information please visit their website at www.ihfra.org or contact IHFRA Communications Director Jennifer Sova at jsova@ihfra.org.
Green Hides........................... SMS 1-402 Master Fabrics...................... SMS 1-437 Michael Jon Designs..... RC 3rd Floor Radiate Textiles......... MSTT 9th Floor STOF........................................ SMS 1-1010 Tactus Leather...................... SMS 1-633 Viuda de Rafael Gandia......SMS 1-617
Make Plans to Attend the ITMA Gala & Awards Event
Back by popular demand, the ITMA will again host a Gala during December 2016 Showtime. Make plans to join members and buyers alike for cocktails, dinner, live music and more! For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the ITMA office at 336-885-6842 or via email at info@itmashowtime.com. Don’t miss this event!
Universal Leather Makes Donation to Pink Cares Piedmont
During the December Showtime Market, Universal Leather made a $1,000 donation to Pink Cares Piedmont as a memorial to Pictured: High Point firefighter Chris McGee; those they’ve lost to Donna Haven, Universal Leather account cancer and to honor manager; High Point Fire Chief Tommy Reid; Trina Patterson, Universal Leather Vice survivors. According President of Operations; Ken Kochekian, President Universal Leather; Jeff Shears, to Ken Kochekian, Universal Leather Sales Manager. president of Universal Furniture, the company has decided to provide ongoing support to Pink Cares Piedmont in recognition of family, friends, and employees whose lives have been affected by cancer. Pink Cares Piedmont is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that was created to assist with the medical costs of people struggling financially. The program is run by the High Point Fire Department. Look for the Pink Cares Piedmont signature fire truck on display outside of the Suites at Market Square during June Showtime.
Edgar Fabrics has New Website
Edgar Fabrics is proud to announce their new website: www.EdgarFabrics.com
Pictured Top: Founding Board Members: Pete Thompson, Tommy Muzekari, Lee Kabat, Tom Forrester Not Pictured: Terry Baxter & Fran Luedtke Pictured Middle: Mike Shelton, Valdese Weavers and Art Reilly, former ITMA President Pictured Bottom: Libby Landon – designer, author, makeover TV personality and daughter of ITMA founding member Fran Luedtke
Webinars
The ITMA board of directors is continually looking for ways to add value to the ITMA membership. As part of this ongoing goal, the membership committee is planning to begin offering webinars to benefit our members and their customers. The webinars will be offered via the www.Showtime-Market.com website and will cover continuing education topics such as technology, trends, and industry regulations. ITMA Showtime® Market • June 5–8, 2016
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Textile 101 for Reps
In collaboration with the Young Textile Professionals (YTP), the ITMA is exploring a continuing education program open to member company employees, as well as seasoned sales reps of all ages. Employees, as well as new and seasoned sales reps, could benefit greatly from a look at the industry from a different perspective. The tour will include a classroom component as well as an upholstery plant tour. More details coming soon!
Home Secrets Hires Nunnally
Home Secrets Textiles is proud to announce the hiring of Jack Nunnally as our USA, VP of sales and marketing. Jack brings 25 years of home decor industry experience to the Home Secrets Textile team. Immediate and future goals are to position Home Secrets exclusive single- and double-width exquisite fabric designs into every segment of the home decor market. Please visit us at SMS 1-728.
ITMA Educational Foundation Industry Tours
For three days in February, a packed tour bus shuttled among fabric mills, furniture plants and showrooms in North Carolina on an educational tour that brought eager textile students face-to-face with companies interested in meeting the next generation of talent. A group of 36 students, from schools across the United States, took part in the twentieth annual “Fabric: From Concept to Consumer” educational tour sponsored by the International Textile Market Association. Participating companies included: Altizer & Co., Bennettsville Printing, Burlington Manufacturing Services, De Leo Textiles, Keystone Weaving, Se7en, and Wesley Hall. Thank you!
Textile Technology Center– Training Initiative
The Textile Technology Center at Gaston College has received $150,000 in additional funding from the NC state legislature. This recurring money is targeted to help develop and train a skilled workforce for the textile industry, which has seen a dramatic resurgence in the past two years. In 2014, the textile industry in NC saw $523 million in new investment and the creation of 1,020 new jobs. As textile expansions are continuing, the need exists to train a new textile labor pool, as much of the available industry expertise and skill set has declined in recent years. The NC State legislature, in response to this growing need, has selected the Textile Technology Center to develop a textile training program in response to customer input and identified needs. A multi-faceted program, focusing on hands-on operator training and technical education/skills, has been established and numerous training opportunities have been made available this year for NC textile industry personnel. In addition to technical training by equipment vendors, textile educational seminars and training are also being offered to help educate new industry personnel on a variety of subjects (yarn data interpretation, fabric testing, and Textile 101 classes). High school outreach programs are also underway to educate students about the rebound in the textile industry and the new career opportunities available, with the aim to create a wider labor pool. The Textile Technology Center and its program participants are encouraged by the confidence and support displayed by the state legislature for this market segment and will continue to seek and respond to new training requests and needs. For more information about this initiative and the training options available, please contact Suzette McHugh at the Textile Technology Center (suzette.mchugh@gmail.com).
Pictured: Tour participants from College for Creative Studies, Philadelphia University, Eastern Michigan University, Kent State University, Arizona State University, University of Kansas, Savannah College of Art and Design and East Carolina University visiting Wesley Hall on February 4, 2016.
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Street Fest Outside Main Entrance to the Suites at Market Square
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Join us in the street as we gather with friends new and old. STREET FOOD • CRAFT BEER • MUSIC • ENTERTAINERS And yes, corn hole, the competition continues! www.Showtime-Market.com
ITMA Educational Foundation Education First A key part of ITMA’s mission is the growth and development of future industry leaders. Our member companies recognize the need to attract fresh talent and promote the growth and development of students studying textiles around the world. From internships to mixers, our initiatives create opportunities for the long-term advancement of the industry through education and recruitment.
Showtime Cover Competition
2015 DECEMBER WINNER
2016 JUNE WINNER
Marissa Carey
Michelle Dunbar
Savannah College of Art and Design
Rhode Island School of Design
This pattern developed out of an interest in my environment, specifically the variety of visual information found on the exteriors of houses in Savannah, Georgia. Each home with an individual set of colors, quirks, and textures collaborate to convey an independent personality. When viewed as a community of homes, however, they nestle seamlessly together.
Inspired by a handmade paper yarn, Japanese Shifu Kimono, I noticed writing from the original paper was visible on the surface of the cloth. Thinking about this idea of hidden stories woven into fabric, I created a series that explored the transition of time and storytelling through hand-dyed color gradations and complex, layered surfaces. In this sample, I cut long orange yarn floats and used these tails to stuff the triangular pockets. Although parts of the story have been hidden within the fabric, evidence of their existence is visible through the orange edges on the triangles.
My focus was to capture these qualities by pulling elements from a mixture of the house exteriors and reimagine their interaction through a repeat pattern. These characteristics were then overlapped to evoke a similar experience of walking through the neighborhood streets of Savannah, Georgia.
For more information on the Educational Foundation, visit showtime-market.com/educational-foundation If you are interested in becoming involved with the future of the Educational Foundation, please call the ITMA office at 336-885-6842 or send an email to info@itmashowtime.com.
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ITMA Member Products STI Home Fashions Resource Center, 3rd Floor STI is a domestic producer of woven upholstery fabrics. The company is in the process of a major expansion to accommodate the tremendous growth of the Revolution performance fabric line of products which will expand from a wide selection of plain cloths to include decorative jacquard patterns.
Clarendon is a classically-inspired tapestry look paired with patterns Ritz, Allspice and Opal.
Spectral is a contemporary jacquard with a prismatic effect. It accompanies patterns Barnstormer, Dancer and Stipple.
JBS Couros Home Fashions Resource Center, 3rd Floor JBS Courous is offering an extremely versatile leather collection that combines elegance and informality as well as sophistication and practicality. The “From Raw to Refined” line has a unique texture and a wide range of deep, rich colors. This line seals the partnership with STI and JBS’s sales team in the USA.
Articles express different stylistic messages to fully satisfy the interior design market.
Altizer & Co.
MSTT 3rd Floor Think funky, fresh, functional. Think Al Fresco Functional Fabrics! All fabrics are bleachcleanable, antimicrobial, and UV resistant. Made in the USA.
The collection favours metropolitan shades, fresh and dusty, in line with trends.
Bella-Dura For the first time ever, Bella-Dura is introducing chenilles to its evergrowing By the Yard Collection. Available in seven colorways, these soft performance chenilles are among more than 33 new SKUs debuting this spring.
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Belle Maison
SMS 1-643 Our new print collection features TAOS, printed on multipurpose 100% cotton fabric and available in three updated colorways.
Brentwood Textiles
MSTT 2nd Floor All sisal rugs by Due Process are designed by Wesley Mancini, and are sustainable and earth-friendly. Our carpets and broadlooms are made with the finest quality fiber available.
Edgar Fabrics
HFRC 3rd Floor Intriguing textures, rug fabrics and jacquards are a small part of the product mix that Brentwood Textiles offers in a range of prices and constructions.
MSTT 6th Floor Edgar’s Coleman, Newport and Conlan, in 100% cotton, range from classic to modern. Available in assorted colors, with a unique hand, excellent appearance and wearability.
Carroll Leather
Europatex, Inc.
Covington Fabric & Design
Fabricut
110 South Elm Street Epic, by Carroll Leather, is a semi-aniline leather highlighted by a remarkable tipping effect. The latest color options will make this a Showtime stunner!
MSTT 7th Floor Sharada, Covington’s new, 100% polyester turnable design is inspired by carpet medallions. Available in five colorways, from vibrant, multi-color combinations to cool, sophisticated neutrals.
David Rothschild Co.
MSTT 7th Floor The David Rothschild Company will introduce their new Haberdashery Collection, inspired by classic menswear designs. The collection features intriguing textures in plaids and houndstooth.
De Leo Textiles
MSTT 2nd Floor Kilimanjaro - ethnic quasi zebra skin pattern rendered in bold colors... using shaped binders for dimensional effect with a layer of our softened viscose chenille... part of our Carousel Collection by Todd Bowles.
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SMS 1-902 Europatex will be introducing its first outdoor trim collection. The collection will include: cords, brushed fringes, & tassel fringes; all in 40 colors.
SMS 1-647 Trend and Jaclyn Smith introduce their fourth collection for designers, decorators and manufacturers. This collection features fresh colorways in best-selling patterns and 22 new colors.
Green Hides
SMS 1-402 Green Hides introduces Venus, leather that embodies classic elegance as well as contemporary sophistication. It has a rich, transparent finish and a smooth, silky hand.
Gum Tree Fabrics
RC 4th Floor Color, texture and pattern converge in distinctive new introductions from Gum Tree. Prym1 is a 100% polyester knit velvet in an organic camouflage pattern, and is available in other stunning designer colors.
Moore & Giles
South Pacific Textile
SMS 1-302 Moore & Giles is excited to expand the Burnham line of leathers with the introduction of Burnham Cadet Blue and Federal Sunglow.
SMS 1-940 South Pacific Textile features Lupita Indigo, an abstract pattern with animal skin influences, 100% polyester. Shown paired with textures Aran Indigo and Limerick Silver.
Noveltex
Sunbrella
Phifer Incorporated
Ulster Linens
MSTT 3rd Floor Noveltex introduces rich blues in their new collection that coordinates with their solid colors. The crisp multi-purpose fabrics are all dyed, printed and finished in the USA.
SMS 1-638 GeoBella Indoor/Outdoor fabrics from Phifer are designed with comfortable and long-lasting fibers. Eclectic patterns and vibrant color create endless possibilities.
Radiate Textiles
MSTT 9th Floor The Positano Collection by Radiate Textiles features vibrant colors juxtaposed by intricate weave detail, inspired by colorful upscale Italian knits, giving their fabrics a truly distinctive look.
Richloom Fabrics Group
MSTT 9th Floor Inspired by beautiful global textiles, Richloom presents their new collection of intricately woven, eclectic designs in a variety of textures, yarns and colors.
Se7en
MSTT 8th Floor This unconventional floral jacquard By Se7en is rich and whimsical, conveying an eclectic appeal. Vibrant colors and intricate weaving highlight the evocative design.
336 South Wrenn St. The Shift Collection by Sunbrella brings contemporary styling in high-performance fabrics. Experience this eclectic mix of color, pattern and texture at sunbrella.com/shift.
SMS 1-607 Ulster Linens provides the largest range of high quality linen in both weight and color, stocked in the US. Same day shipping and sidemarks available.
Valdese Weavers
MSTT 6th Floor The pattern Great Escape by Valdese Weavers is influenced by a global vision and artisan crafts. The vibrant, shaped stripes evoke an energetic fiesta.
GO AHEAD. SHOW IT OFF. THROUGH SHOWTIME® PUBLICATIONS
Learn about promotional opportunities offered through Showtime Publications by visiting:
www.showtime-magazine.com O R B Y C O N TA C T I N G :
Crystal Staley, Publisher crystal@showtime-magazine.com / 336-814-7718 Emily Thiel, Sales Director sales@showtime-magazine.com / 336-689-0802
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Experience Matters... Fine Textiles Since 1917
240 Glen Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432 • p: 201.652.1150 f: 201.652.3144 • information@bartsonfabrics.com
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Textile Tower
Duralee, Techstyle and Suburban Fabrics
Kravet
The Market Square Textile Tower
features more than 40 textile manufacturers on 10 floors within this landmark building in downtown High Point. Since its launch in July 1990, the Showtime ® Market has called Market Square its home. When the Suites at Market Square section of the building opened in 2000, it was the natural location for the temporary exhibits for the biannual Showtime events.
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Discover more while you’re here! • Fresh, new resources and design • 150 exhibiting companies • Trend displays, seminars, social events • International Pavilions featuring over 20 companies
Restock, Relax, Refuel HOTELS JH ADAMS INN 1108 North Main Street, High Point 336.882.3267 jhadamsinn.com
ENTERTAINMENT & SPIRITS
PREMIER DINING
BLUE BOURBON JACKS 1310 North Main Street, High Point 336.882.BLUE (2583)
HAMPTON’S AT JH ADAMS INN Four Star, Fine Dining 1108 North Main Street, High Point 336.882.2002
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 1000 Mall Loop Road, High Point 336.882.3600
BREWER’S KETTLE 2505 North Main Street, High Point 336.885.0099
BLUE WATER GRILLE 126 State Avenue East, High Point 336.886.1010
EMBASSY SUITES 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro 336.668.4535
BROWN TRUCK BREWING CO. 1234 North Main Street, High Point 336.886.1234
HAMPTON INN 7803 National Service Road, Greensboro 336.605.5500
GREEN VALLY GRILLE (at the O. Henry Hotel) 622 Green Valley Road, Greensboro 336.854.2015
JH ADAMS INN 1108 North Main Street, High Point 336.882.3267
MARRIOTT AIRPORT One Marriott Drive, Greensboro 336.852.6450 O. HENRY HOTEL 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro 336.854.2000 ohenryhotel.com PROXIMITY HOTEL 704 Green Valley Road, Greensboro 336.379.8200 proximityhotel.com
PHARMACY/DRUG STORE CVS / HIGH POINT 124 Montlieu Avenue 336.881.1050 1119 Eastchester Avenue 336.881.1040 HARRIS TEETER / HIGH POINT 265 Eastchester Drive, #121 336.869.6317 RITE AID / HIGH POINT 2012 North Main Street 336.882.0039 WALMART / HIGH POINT 2628 South Main Street 336.869.9644 TARGET / HIGH POINT 1050 Mall Loop Road 336.884.1260 WALGREENS / HIGH POINT 904 North Main Street 336.887.1036 2019 North Main Street 336.885.7766
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REAL CREATIONS 136 West Lexington Avenue, High Point 336.882.2299 HOOTERS® 274 Eastchester Drive, High Point 336.882.4668 THE VINO SHOPPE 3800 Tinsley Drive, Suite 103, High Point 336.885.0081
COFFEE BARS DE BEAN ESPRESSO 709 West Lexington Avenue, High Point 336.889.2107 STARBUCKS 2101 North Main Street, High Point 336.889.8987 I DON’T KNOW… COFFEE??? 10233 North Main Street, Archdale 336.858.5716
BREAKFAST/LUNCH
ALEX’S HOUSE RESTAURANT 1223 North Main Street, High Point 336.885.4161 BLUE ZUCHINI & COMPANY 1506 North Main Street, High Point 336.883.2583
LULU & BLUE 2140 North Main Street, High Point (336) 886-1077
AMERICAN BLUE ROCK PIZZA & TAP 1529 North Main Street, High Point 336.889.2583 CHOP HOUSE GRILLE AT MENDENHALL 4001 Meeting Way, High Point 336.841.7156 LIBERTY STEAKHOUSE & BREWERY 914 Mall Loop Road, High Point 336.882.4677 SAMMY G’S TAVERN 3800 Tinsley Drive, High Point 336.884.3474 SOUTHERN ROOTS 119 East Main Street, Jamestown 336.882.5570 STEAK STREET 3915 Sedgebrook Street, High Point 336.841.0222
CHINESE FULL KEE RESTAURANT 3793 Samet Drive, High Point 336.841.1895
JAPANESE/SUSHI
EMERYWOOD FINE FOODS 130 West Lexington Avenue, High Point 336.882.6971
SAKE 2207 North Centennial Street, High Point 336.882.1450
PENNY PATH CAFÉ AND CREPE SHOP 104 East Kivett Drive, High Point 336.821.2925
FIRE & STICKS 3917 Sedgebrook Street, High Point 336.887.3473
THE BISCUIT FACTORY 2013 Kirkwood Street, High Point 336.869.7217
THAI 98 ASIAN BISTRO 1800 North Main Street, Suite 106, High Point 336.887.3388 THAI BANGKOK 3935 Brian Jordan Place, High Point 336.841.8424
The “Other” Market in High Point
Ask anyone in the furniture industry about “Market,” and High Point Market is likely top of mind for most individuals. But insiders are quick to give equal time to the vital importance of Showtime— High Point’s “other” market.
furniture segment. “A strong symbiotic relationship between High Point Market and Showtime is good for both events and the entire industry,” explains Tom Conley, President and CEO of High Point Market Authority. “We are always looking for ways to help all the players understand trends, source raw materials, and locate service providers.”
“Those of us in High Point are always eager to welcome Showtime,” remarks Tim Mabe, President and CEO of the High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau. “In fact, the economic impact of ITMA exceeds $1.6 million each and every time exhibitors and buyers honor us with their presence.”
Jerry Epperson, Founder and Managing Director of investment banking and research firm Mann, Armistead & Epperson, Ltd., echoes Conley’s sentiments. “I cannot imagine being an upholstery manufacturer in any segment and not going to the most important market to see the upcoming trends in pattern, colors, and textures,” he states.
Beyond the economic impact, however, High Point Market insiders agree that a vital interdependent relationship exists between the United States’ largest dedicated textile, leather, and trim show and the
SUITES AT MARKET SQUARE or “the suites”
“SMS”
The Suites house more than 90 well-established suppliers in addition to smaller suppliers and new vendors. It is also the location for educational seminars, special exhibits, snacks, food, and social events featuring food and drink.
Mabe sums it up this way: “We view fabric selection as part of the design process. You can’t have one without the other.”
RESOURCE CENTER & HOME FASHIONS “RC” RESOURCE CENTER “HFRC” or “the resource centers” These outlying buildings are located just a few blocks away on Wrenn and Hamilton Streets, and house another 15+ suppliers. A free shuttle ride takes you to the buildings, and then it’s easy to walk between the HFRC (formerly the Fabric Center) – shown above –, RC, and surrounding venues.
MARKET SQUARE TEXTILE TOWER or “the tower”
“MSTT”
An easy walk from the Suites through Market Square takes you to the elevators for the tower, home to more than 40 of the larger mills and suppliers of leather and trim. Showtime appointments are common, but “walk-ins” can sometimes be accommodated.
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Showtime® Exhibitors During Showtime, you are encouraged to take note of our member companies, thank them for their support, and show them some love through your patronage of their showrooms. 14 Karat Home Inc....................................................... SMS 1-936 Abercrombie Textiles............................333 South Wrenn St. Adesal Jacquards.........................................................SMS 1-736 Advantage International Fabrics................................ MS 290 Algemene, USA, LLC......................................MSTT 2nd Floor Altizer & Co. Decorative Textiles................MSTT 3rd Floor Amalgamated Textiles Inc....................................... SMS 1-445 American Decorative Fabrics.................... HFRC 2nd Floor American Silk Mills................................................. RC 4th Floor Anthem Leather.......................................... 512 Townsend Ave. Art Cottage..................................................................... SMS 1-748 AYDIN.................................*NEW*.................SMS 1-1022 BS Trading.........................*NEW*..................SMS 1-900 Barbarossa Leather.................................................... SMS 1-436 Bartson Fabrics, Inc.........................................MSTT 6th Floor Belagio Enterprises, Inc............................................ SMS 1-848 Bella Home.........................Returning..... HFRC 1st Floor Belle Maison Textiles, Inc......................................... SMS 1-643 Benartex........................................................................... SMS 1-810 Boyteks Tekstil San Tic A.S..................................... SMS 1-803 Braemore Textiles.............................................MSTT 7th Floor Brentwood Textiles.......................................... HFRC 3rd Floor Bryant Industries...............*NEW*.................. SMS 1-747 Carroll Leather..................................................110 S. Elm Street Catania...............................................................................SMS 1-616 CeCe Design Group.....................................................SMS 1-851 Chase Ryan.....................................................................SMS 1-1122 Claridge Textiles................................................... SMS 1-416/517 Classical Elements LLC..............................................SMS 1-635 Comersan Fabrics Corp............................................SMS 1-427 Conceria Montebello..................................................SMS 1-400 Covington Fabric & Design, LLC................MSTT 7th Floor Crest Leather................................................................ SMS 1-439 Crestmont Fabrics...................................................... SMS 1-838 Crypton Fabric..................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Culp, Inc...................................................... 1823 Eastchester Dr. David Rothschild Co., Inc...............................MSTT 7th Floor
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De Leo Textiles..................................................MSTT 2nd Floor De Poortere USA, LLC...................................MSTT 2nd Floor Direct Textiles................................................................SMS 1-432 Diversitex, Inc....................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Dorell Fabrics Co................................................ MSTT 1st Floor Due Process Stable Trading Company...............MS 211-216 Duralee Fabrics, LTD, Suburban Home Division...............................MSTT 6th Floor Edgar Fabrics, Inc.............................................MSTT 6th Floor Edinburgh Weavers.................................................... SMS 1-603 Elite Textiles, Inc............................................................SMS 1-817 Eroica Enterprises, Inc.............................................. SMS 1-646 E-TEX-LA.........................................................................SMS 1-720 Euroleather, Inc..............................................................SMS 1-218 Europatex, Inc............................................................... SMS 1-902 EZ Fabrics....................................................................... SMS 1-724 Fabricut............................................................................SMS 1-647 Golding Fabrics, Inc........................................MSTT 3rd Floor Green Hides.......................Returning............. SMS 1-402 GTA - Global Textile Alliance........................................ MS 246 Gum Tree Fabrics, Inc.......................................... RC 4th Floor Haining Good Time Textile Co., Ltd........................ .......................................SMS 1-729 Hamilton Fabric Sales, Inc....................................... SMS 1-442 Harper Home.................................................................SMS 1-928 Heico Fasteners Inc..................................................... SMS 1-410 High Point Museum.....................................................SMS 1-947 Home Accent Fabrics................................................ SMS 1-606 Home Secrets Textile.................................................. SMS 1-728 J. Allen Fabric................................................................ SMS 1-610 J.B. Martin Co., Inc............................................MSTT 7th Floor JBS Leather........................................................ HFRC 3rd Floor JLA Home Fabrics............................................MSTT 9th Floor Kara Group SRL.............................................................SMS 1-314 KasLen Textiles...............................................................SMS 1-618 Keystone Weaving Mills, Inc.........................MSTT 8th Floor King Textiles, LLC............................................ HFRC 2nd Floor Klein Karoo......................................................................SMS 1-750 L.A. Fred’s Fabric........................................................ SMS 1-946 Lacefield.......................................................................... SMS 1-830 Laura & Kiran..................................................................SMS 1-628 Lee’s Decorative Showcase.....................................SMS 1-522 Libas Ltd......................................................................... SMS 1-700 Libeco....................................................................MSTT 3rd Floor Light Tex Fabric Intl....................................................SMS 1-824 LTM Textile Resources, LLC..........................MSTT 3rd Floor Magitex Décor.............................................................. SMS 1-939 Marcovaldo.................................................................... SMS 1-446 Marlatex Corporation......................................MSTT 7th Floor Master Fabrics...................*NEW*.................. SMS 1-437 Merrimac Textile................................................MSTT 9th Floor Michael Jon Designs.........Returning......... RC 3rd Floor Millennium Textile, Inc............................................... SMS 1-438 Moore & Giles, Inc....................................................... SMS 1-302 Morgan Fabrics....................................................... RC 3rd Floor
MPress...........................................................................................TBA MTL....................................................................................SMS 1-523 Nassimi, LLC.......................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Nice Link Home Furnishing........................MSTT 10th Floor Novatex............................................................................ SMS 1-1110 Noveltex, Inc........................................................MSTT 3rd Floor Number One Textiles, Ltd.........................................SMS 1-623 Optima Leathers.......................................................... SMS 1-802 Outdura............................................................................ SMS 1-749 P. Kaufmann Fabrics........................................MSTT 7th Floor Pali Sales......................................................................... SMS 1-836 PARA’...................................................................................SMS 1-611 Paragon Global, LLC............................................ RC 2nd Floor Penelope USA LLC..........................................MSTT 2nd Floor Phifer Incorporated.................................................... SMS 1-638 Phoenix of Anderson................................................. SMS 1-502 PK Lifestyles........................................................MSTT 8th Floor Plastex International, Inc........................................ SMS 1-1000 PMT Fabrics, Inc.......................................................................TBA Portfolio Textiles................................................MSTT 3rd Floor Premier Prints, Inc...................................................... SMS 1-1053 Radiate Textiles................*NEW*......... MSTT 9th Floor Ramtex, Inc..................................................................... SMS 1-910 Regal Fabrics, Inc.............................................MSTT 2nd Floor Richloom Fabrics Group................................MSTT 9th Floor Robert Allen........................................................MSTT 7th Floor Rose Lace & Braid, Inc...............................................SMS 1-622 roth & tompkins textiles.................................MSTT 8th Floor S & D Fine Upholstery Leather SRL.....................SMS 1-828 Sandown & Bourne.................................................... SMS 1-639 Se7en, LLC...........................................................MSTT 8th Floor SEAiCLE Fabrics & Designs....................................SMS 1-739 Sheldon and Barnett Fine Textiles.........................SMS 1-431 Silk Crafts, Inc....................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Softline Home Fashions...........................................SMS 1-460 SOUTH PACIFIC TEXTILE ......................................SMS 1-940 Standard Embossing Plate Mfg. Co.................... SMS 1-450 STI........................................................................... HFRC 3rd Floor STOF...................................*NEW*................. SMS 1-1010 Sunbrella....................................................336 South Wrenn St. Sunbury Textile Mills, Inc................................MSTT 7th Floor Swavelle Mill Creek Fabric.............................MSTT 8th Floor Tactus Leather...................*NEW*.................. SMS 1-633 Tana Bana Design Services LLC............................ SMS 1-732 Tempo Fabrics....................................................MSTT 3rd Floor Textile Fabric Associates, LLC.....................MSTT 3rd Floor Textile Technology Center....................................... SMS 1-642 TNT Sales..........................................................................SMS 1-619 Trapo......................................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Trimland Janaj Int...........................................................SMS 1-811 True North Fabrics............................................MSTT 7th Floor Ulster Linen.................................................................... SMS 1-607 Unique Fine Fabrics Import ....................................SMS 1-551 Unique Quality Fabrics, Inc..................................... SMS 1-742 Universal Leather........................................................ SMS 1-428
UTP America................................................................. SMS 1-629 Valdese Weavers, Inc.......................................MSTT 6th Floor Valiant Fabrics............................................................... SMS 1-723 Vilber USA LLC.................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Vision Fabrics.....................................................MSTT 9th Floor Viuda de Rafael Gandia....*NEW*................... SMS 1-617 Westwood Weavers.........................................MSTT 8th Floor WIPELLI Inc. USA........................................................SMS 1-404 World Wide Fabric, Inc..............................................SMS 1-853 Z - Wovens............................................................ HFRC 1st Floor
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*** ATTENTION MEMBERS *** Join us Sunday, June 5 at 9 a.m. for our bi-annual Membership Meeting. Learn how to make the most of your ITMA Membership, we don’t want you to miss out on any of it!
ITMA Showtime® Market • June 5–8, 2016
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June 5-8, 2016 Sunday, June 5 10am - 6pm
SUNDAY
TIME
Monday, June 6 8am - 6pm
Tuesday, June 7 8am - 6pm
Wednesday, June 8 8am - 12pm
EVENT 9:00 AM Bi-annual ITMA Membership Meeting – ITMA Members Only
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM OFFICIAL OPENING, All Exhibitors Open to Buyers
NOTE NEW OPENING TIME
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour in the Suites, compliments of IMC/Market Square 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM All Exhibitors Open to Buyers
MONDAY
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
2:00 PM
Market Watch: What’s New in Furniture, Fabric and the Fusion of Fashion into the Home Sponsored by Furniture/Today & Home Textiles Today presented by Cindy Hodnett, Upholstery & Fabrics Editor
Fabric Forward: A Renewed Odyssey of US Home Furnishings Fabrics into Global Markets
Cindy Hodnett, Furniture/Today
Sponsored by Office of Textiles & Apparel US Department of Commerce presented by Mary Lynn Landgraf
Market Watch: What’s New in Furniture, Fabric and the Fusion of Fashion into the Home Sponsored by Furniture/Today & Home Textiles Today presented by Cindy Hodnett, Upholstery & Fabrics Editor
6:00 PM S H O W T I M E S T R E E T F E S T
TUESDAY
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM All Exhibitors Open to Buyers 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
The Art of Dying & Printing presented by Suzette McHugh, Textile Technology Center at Gaston College
The Art of Weaving presented by Suzette McHugh, Textile Technology Center at Gaston College
WED.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Happy Hour in the Suites, compliments of IMC/Market Square 8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON All Exhibitors Open to Buyers NOTE NEW CLOSING TIME
PRESENTATIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE SUITES AT MARKET SQUARE PRESENTATION AREA. For more information, download the “Showtime Market” mobile app!
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SHOWTIME, DECEMBER 4-7, 2016 Showtime®, the United States’ largest semi-annual fabric market, is produced by and for the members of the International Textile Market Association (ITMA). Twice a year, ITMA brings all segments of the home furnishings industry together, in one place, at one time, for Showtime. During the months of June and December, this internationally acclaimed market offers the most thorough fabric, leather and trimming presentations in the United States. Please support our members investment in Showtime by only shopping ITMA members during their show.
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