ITA Member Story - Bartson Fabrics

Bartson Fabrics: On Leading Edge of Sustainability with Debut of 100% Recycled Polyester Chenille Collection

SHOWROOM: 410 W. English Rd, Ste A221 High Point

CONTACT: 901.493.4628 www.bartsonfabrics.com

Bartson Fabrics, a 104-year-old importer of fine Indian textiles, is on the leading edge of sustainability this season with its new 100% recycled polyester chenille fabric collections.

“While others are selling a ‘recycled’ story that only requires the fabric to contain 35% of the warp yarn to be considered recycled, we have chosen to pursue a bold sustainability story using only 100% warp and weft recycled yarns,” says Kyle Klawetter, vice president of sales and marketing for Bartson.

Klawetter adds that the fourth-generation family-run company that distributes upholstery and multipurpose fabrics, prints and embroideries throughout the US and Canada to manufacturers, residential and contract jobbers and retailers “has already placed the 100% recycled fabric with several major, national customers.”

“We are excited about the new opportunities this presents with our industry and the members of the Home Furnishings Sustainability Council who share our concerns about the planet,” Klawetter says. “We believe in the sustainability story and the impact it can potentially have on the environment and removing the plastic bottles from landfills and our beautiful oceans.”

While beginning its 100% recycled line with upholstery-weight chenille, the next launch will include multicolored textures and multipurpose drapery-weight goods.

The look and feel of the recycled performance fabrics is not sacrificed for the sustainability story, Klawetter says. “These 100% recycled products are beautiful, have an amazingly soft hand and can have an added C-Zero performance soil and stain repellent as well. You don’t sacrifice look or hand at all to support the sustainability story!”

Founded in 1917 by Albert J. Bartson, Bartson Fabrics is based in Midland Park, New Jersey near New York City and maintains a High Point showroom at 410 W. English Rd, Suite A221, where the new recycled line and other performance fabrics will be on display at Showtime.

This season, look for:

A full range of recycled fabrics including a new line of 100% recycled polyester upholstery-weight chenille products, along with other types of performance fabrics.

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