Showtime Magazine | Fall & Winter 2017

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What’s selling and what’s emerging in textile colors and patterns

Digital Revolution

What can digital printing technology help you achieve in your business?

Stylish Skins

Explore the latest looks in leather

Trim Talk

What’s hot in trimmings

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Most Showrooms are “By Appointment Only.” If you don’t have an appointment with a showroom you like, ask to make an appointment while you’re here—they’ll most likely try to accommodate you. Just try.

Another way to get the most out of Showtime is by taking advantage of the many informative presentations and our trend area—both are put together with a lot of sweat and love by ITA Staff and designers of contributing ITA members. These exceptional vision and trend insights are created by some of the most talented designers in the industry who have gathered inspiration from around the world.

I hope you enjoy this season’s show and all that it has to offer. We work tirelessly throughout the year to put on the best possible event while serving our members and more than 800 buying companies. Check our new and improved website at www.Showtime-Market.com and download our mobile app at Google Play and AppStore for easy show navigation. I look forward to seeing you in High Point.

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Inspiring Selections of On-trend Colors & Styles This season, trend meets tradition in an array of inspiring looks at De Leo textiles, a leading provider of luxury imported textiles. From furniture manufacturers to jobbers and retailers, the company supplies a wide selection of chenilles, textures, velvets, and prints—all at great values.

Focused on staying ahead of trends, the company is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs of the market. It works with vendors and partners in Turkey— partnering with some of the best textile producers in the world. “Our unique concept capitalizes on the incredible capabilities of Turkish mills paired with the best direction from our American textile design team,” says Craig De Leo, CEO. De Leo’s High Point design team creates and colors original products specifically for the U.S. market. “We love sharing our inspiration with our customers and giving them a sneak peek into the minds of our design team,” says Katie Atwater Williams, Creative Director.

“This season, De Leo is all about color, color, color! So, be sure to come by our newly renovated showroom to check out our exciting new color stories.”

In addition to debuting new colorways this season, De Leo is also expanding its Carousel Collection by Todd Bowles to include exclusive luxury Belgian velvets and other glamorous cut-pile qualities. Also new this market is an innovative new color program for the company.

“We are excited to introduce our new De Leo Color Select Program, which is composed of our most popular luxury chenilles, textures, and velvets in an extensive range of colors,” says Williams. “It’s the perfect solution for our customers with specific color needs.”

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

An industry leader for more than 50 years, De Leo prides itself on providing the best in quality, customer service, and on-time delivery. In response to its continued growth and expansion, the company recently renovated its High Point showroom to better accommodate its growing customer base. It will debut its updated space at its semi-annual cocktail party on Sunday, December 3 at 5 p.m. in its showroom at MSTT, 2nd Floor.

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Performance in Full Color This season, look for beautiful new patterns, dynamic color stories and exciting looks in performance fabrics debuting from Richloom. One of the largest suppliers of home furnishings textiles in the United States, Richloom is a leader in fashion-driven fabrics, including: performance, upholstery, decorative retail, hospitality, R.V., and outdoor fabrics.

Richloom offers a family of performance fabrics brands designed for both indoor and outdoor applications. Engineered for performance, its innovative Fortress® brand provides superior cleanability and stain-resistance. The ultimate in indoor/outdoor performance fabric, Fortress Acrylic is a 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic that offers rich colors and an exceptionally soft hand while maintaining its durability and fade-resistance. Easy to maintain and bleach-cleanable, Fortress Acrylic’s performance characteristics give the fabric water and stain resistant properties and boasts the best abrasion-resistance in the industry. It also comes with a five-year warranty.

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Fortress Home is Richloom’s upholstery performance brand and features fabrics specifically engineered to meet the growing demand for performance products from furniture manufacturers. Fortress Home provides superior cleanability, stain-resistance and durability while meeting or exceeding traditional industry specifications. And, Fortress Home offers a well-coordinated line of body cloths and dramatic accent patterns in a variety of on-trend colors.

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At the same time, its production and logistics teams work closely with customers and suppliers to ensure a professional, seamless and enjoyable experience. Since 1957, Richloom has been known as a premier resource for distinctive product lines offered at an exceptional value and backed by superior customer service.

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Design & Performance Start Here As today’s consumers demand more from their home furnishings, the value of Sunbrella’s performance fabrics is undeniable. Consumers are discovering they don’t have to compromise high-end design to get great-performing fabrics, nor sacrifice high-performance for sophisticated design. Sunbrella upholstery fabrics offer proven durability, stain resistance, unmatched cleanability, and a soft touch.

While neutrals used to dominate—and still play a major role in design—consumers are now more open to colors and patterns. As for trends, we’re seeing an interest in mixing opposing forces—bright with muted and shiny with matte—for a curated look.

Our solution-dyed process is what makes Sunbrella fade-proof, easy-care and bleachcleanable. Sunbrella is not dyed in the conventional sense—in fact, we do not use dyes at all.

Instead, we mix highly UV-resistant pigments in before the fibers are constructed. The fibers are then cut, baled, blended, spun into yarn and woven into fabric.

The color in Sunbrella fabrics is embedded deep inside each and every fiber, which is why you can safely use bleach on stubborn stains. Most fabrics are like a radish, with color only on the outside. Sunbrella’s color is embedded in the fabric, so more like a carrot, the color runs all the way through.

Since 1961, Sunbrella has built a reputation based on quality. As a family-owned, 136-yearold company, Glen Raven is focused on our customers’ product and service needs. No one is more willing to support the retailer and furniture manufacturer to get the message to consumers at retail—driving sales and growing everyone’s business. At Glen Raven, we think long-term by delivering premium products backed by a relentless pursuit of quality and comprehensive service.

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An antique gold finish adds a vintage vibe to the soho cascade chandelier designed by Barclay Butera for Bradburn Home and is a definitive example of today’s on-trend warm metallics.

DESIGN of the TIMES Industry insiders share what’s selling and what’s emerging in textile colors and patterns An abstract chinoiserie in blues and greens brings bonsai trees and pagodas to life in the Myers chair from Taylor King. It’s upholstered in “Canton Marrakech” from the Madcap Cottage for Robert Allen @Home collection.

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As the fashion element in interiors, home textiles play a vital role in today’s home décor. They imbue a space with personality and help set the tone and style. As the industry responds to consumers’ ever-changing preferences, offering just the right colors, patterns and textures is more important than ever. Here’s a look at what’s in demand now and what’s on its way.

COLOR STORY Variable by nature, trends in color and pattern move in cycles. The challenge to designers, manufacturers and suppliers is to stay abreast of the influences and directions as they evolve.

Welcomed by all, color is back in a big way. “People are tired of beige and gray and neutrals,” says Jason Oliver Nixon, co-founder of Madcap Cottage.

“Putting a floral on the sofa is OK.” Blue continues to be the go-to color for consumers. “Blue is always there, what changes is the personality and we sort of go back and forth between warm and cool blues,” says Michelle Lamb, editorial director of The Trend Curve. “What we’re seeing is a lot of yellow casts, so think about shades that look watery or ocean-like—turquoise, spa blue, and sea breeze.”

Warmer blues are also taking shape in darker values as well, explains Lamb.

“We’ll see peacock, petrol and teals.” Peacock is trending as both a color and a motif, she says.

Blues with depth and character are in demand at Love Home Fabrics, says brand manager Gregory Tack. “Before, blues were very soft, now they are deep, not flashy.”

While greens drift in and out of the top tier of popularity, yellow-based greens are holding steady. “Greens have been a factor now for over a year and I believe that we’ll see more of them,” says Lamb.

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“We’re still passionate about green and yellow, and our third collection with Robert Allen includes new colorways like cherry,” says Nixon.

“Green is very in this year, it’s a darker almost jewel green, rich and mossy,” says Tack. “We saw a lot of green when we went to Salone del Mobile Milan in May, and we look to Europe for the trends.”

With gray firmly entrenched at retail, browns are the next statement-makers, says Lamb. “One of the reasons I feel there is such significance in warmth— we’ve seen it in warm blues, warm purples, and greens on the warm side—is because of the resurgence of brown,” she explains.

Warm metallic finishes such as gold and bronze are also responsible for this yellow-cast on the color wheel. “The warmth of gold metallic really has an influence, it’s become significant in the last year. This is at least year two for gold, and next year will be year three. As for what will come after it, my prediction is bronze because of the rising popularity of browns.

We’ve had some really significant warming influences on the palette.”

Straight from the fashion runway, purple is another emerging shade in home fashion, says Lamb. “I’m really bullish on purple, I like purple on the warm side (influenced by more red than blue) and I see that on the apparel side.”

“Color in textiles can make or break a product,” says textile and apparel stylist Cathy Valent of CeCe Design Group, whose work looks at the connection between fabric, color and human behavior. “Successful textile producers are researchers of the sociological influences affecting today’s consumers.”

Warm metallic finishes and the return of brown signals a warming of today’s textile color palette, as seen here in the monterey sled lounge chair from Badgley Mischka Home.

A vibrant collection of colors and patterns from the Madcap Cottage for Robert Allen @Home collection.

PATTERN PLAY While color reigns, pattern provides the visual interest to today’s textiles. From tropical patterns and oversized leaf motifs to watercolor blossoms, flora is firmly in fashion. Geometrics and graphic prints also continue to perform well.

“Prints and patterns are essential for us,” says Nixon of Madcap Cottage, where mixing pattern and scale is an art form. “We’re offering a fresh take on chintz and florals. We are very big on looking to the past to move the needle forward.”

Painterly and watercolor-inspired techniques have given new life to traditional floral patterns.

“Currently, we are selling a lot of paisleys and watercolor effects in traditional layouts such as Jacobean, medallion and tiles,” says Shreenie Vasan, partner and associate art director at Tana Bana design studio.

“We’ve seen a lot of reasons for florals to come back, one of them was the introduction of watercolor

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techniques in surface design; they’re not new, but they make florals look fabulous,” says Lamb. She also credits digital printing for the growing popularity of florals. “The detail and color is remarkable, almost as though you could fall right into those floral patterns.”

Looking to 2018, crochet and lace patterns and blackand-white rendered drawings will be increasingly popular, says Vasan. “With the unusual global climatic conditions, I see that patterns that are less seasonal-oriented and have more of a global look and reach are becoming a requirement.”

Wearing an on-trend shade of blue, Taylor King’s Allen settee features an Otomi tribal art pattern called “Piñata Batik” from Valdese Weavers.

Geometrics will continue to have a role, but with a twist that makes them softer, easier to live with, and more suitable for mainstream, predicts Lamb. “In the past, geometrics have been so bold and graphic.

Going forward, I believe in geometrics that are perhaps more forgiving—a plaid might look fluid, a chevron pattern might be partially worn away, we may see more splotches than perfect dots.”

TARGETED INSPIRATION Variable by nature, trends in color and pattern move in cycles. The challenge to designers, manufacturers and suppliers is to stay abreast of the influences and directions as they evolve. “The hard part is interpreting what will be a trend and what will be a flop,” says Tack.

“Overall, it’s important for the manufacturer to know their customer, their likes and dislikes,” says Valent. “This way the designer will be able to interpret a trend into a meaningful design for their consumer. This will help create the right product at the right time.”

While travel, across the U.S. and abroad, inspires the MadCap Cottage aesthetic, staying on-trend isn’t the primary objective, says Nixon. “We don’t believe in trends.

We want to give consumers the tools to bring their vision to life and create a home that feels special and doesn’t look exactly like a catalog. If we can deliver that surprise, delight and magic, then mission accomplished.”

“Color, design and fashion is what sells overall,” says Tack. “We look to fashion to be ahead of the trend. If you want to be an innovator, you have to look outside our industry, look broader—which helps guide the industry’s direction.”

BLUE NOTES “Research has shown that blue is North America’s favorite color family,” says Michelle Lamb, editorial director of The Trend Curve. A perennial bestseller, the blue family remains relevant with a focus in the near future on warmer blues. Blue hues with a warm cast (yellow-based) are on the rise, while cooler blues (red-based) are declining.

Here are the shades to look for according to Lamb: NAVY In the coming two years, most classic blue-andwhite color stories will feature navy. It also remains a core color for outdoor assortments.

INDIGO The moodier cousin to navy blue, indigo will continue its rise through next year, and is the better dark-blue choice for trend assortments in 2018.

TEAL A prime example of a warm blue, teal is wellpositioned for continued growth.

PEACOCK Closely related to teal, but with less green in it, peacock is enjoying a boost from returning peacock bird motifs in home goods. It fits well with the warming trend for blues and is on the trend radar for this year and next.

AQUAMARINE A mid-tone blue with a slight tinge of yellow, aqua acts as a bridge between teal and even warmer blues.

AEGEAN Yellow’s influence will continue to grow over the coming year, and trend assortments will reflect colors like Aegean that represent the warmer side of blue.

Ocean-inspired colors, like the one shown here in the Bel Air lamp from Bradburn Home, continue to be popular.

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Sources of inspiration: Travel primarily. I also love Instagram for seeing what creative people all over the world are doing in all types of mediums, it is a great sharing platform.

Fave colors or color combinations:

Creative Director for Eastern Accents, Louise Traficanti finds inspiration everywhere she looks, even in the most unlikely of places. Today, she guides the creative vision for a trend-setter in soft home fashions.

Born in Ireland, Traficanti went to the National College of Art and Design and later emigrated to the U.S. She’s a long-time resident of Chicago, and she really loves Midwesterners—the proof being she married one!

Traficanti has been with Eastern Accents for the last 18 years, and was a key part of the recent renovation of Pandora’s Manor—a sprawling Colonial Revival in High Point, N.C. turned boutique hotel. “I feel so lucky to work with such a talented team that strives to make homes as beautiful as they can be,” she says.

“It has been an unbelievable creative, educational and inspirational journey.”

My favorite has to be navy—clean, classic and the perfect complement to so many other colors. I also love orange, chartreuse and pink; a little pop of those colors goes a long way.

Favorite quote or words of wisdom: “Don’t waste time waiting for inspiration. Begin and inspiration will find you.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Vacation destination: Anywhere with mountains: I love the scale, the wildlife, clear air and vegetation. Mountains are humbling. I tend to select vacations where we can stay and hike in the mountains. My favorite vacation ever has to be South Africa.

Enjoy concerts, plays or movies: I love plays. Just like with reading books, getting pulled into another world temporarily is pretty cool.

Dream project or collaboration: I am so fortunate to say that working at Eastern Accents has allowed me to work on the most amazing projects, so I have already fulfilled many of those dream projects. Working on Pandora’s Manor and with Barclay Butera, Thom Filicia and Celerie Kemble is so cool—I mean really, what else could top that?

Favorite coffee table/design book: I love all of Tricia Guild’s design books. They are so inspiring and her color is so saturated, I love to sit and just look through them. Her newest one, Paintbox, is out so I just ordered that.

Vice or indulgence: Sitting on our back deck amidst beautiful towering trees and reading. Perfection!

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I love to spend time with my family, we have 2 kids and our dog. Spending time together makes me really happy. Then time for hobbies is next, painting, embroidery, cooking— whatever I can fit into 24 hours.

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Sources of inspiration: Travel. I spend much of my time visiting our dealers and designers across the country. I live in awe of the creativity added to our classic-made-current silhouettes by our visionary customers.

A native of North Carolina and graduate of Wake Forest University, Zack Taylor’s home furnishings roots run deep.

The President of Wesley Hall since 2013, Taylor spent 21 years at Valdese Weavers, lastly serving as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “I have a genuine love for this industry and the amazing relationships I have forged through my many years in it,” he says.

Always in search of inspiration, Taylor finds it all around. “I always take time to study the ‘Madison Avenue’ of whatever city I awaken in. Boutiques are very leading-edge in display and coloration.”

He also credits his team with providing inspiration. “Wesley Hall’s creative gurus, Amy Huff and Darrell Fulbright, inspire me each and every day. They lend amazing freshness, history and perspective to our journey.”

When it comes to great design, Taylor enjoys pushing the limits. “I love seeing a product, space, process, or experience reimagined. Digging in deep to ascertain what works and is worthy of celebration versus what needs to be relegated to the past is a genuine passion. Whether in my career or in my extra-curricular involvements, I often find myself asking those questions and making plans from them.”

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Quote or words of wisdom: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” – Henry Ford. Even though there are lingering questions about the accuracy of this quote, I find it inspiring for those of us trying to live ahead of the curve.

Vacation destination: No question: the mountains of North Carolina.

Book or kindle: Being an English Lit major, I am a book guy. They do such a better job of collecting dust on my bedside table. Plus, you can scribble middle-of-the-night to-dos on them. Anything electronic feels like work to me.

Enjoy concerts, plays or movies: Any and all, but I prefer long dinners with family and/or friends. I am a people junkie. I don’t gravitate towards anything that stops me from talking, listening or moving.

Fave app: Waze, OpenTable and Uber. One ensures that I can find a spot, one sets the stage for whatever needs to happen, and the last gets me home after making the most of it!

Favorite coffee table/design book: It is always changing. There is always one sitting on the ottoman in my study in front of my favorite chair; the current one is “YOUNG BRIDES, OLD TREASURES, MACEDONIAN EMBROIDERED DRESS.” It is a textile junkie’s dream. The deck of cards atop the book is a constant.

Vice or indulgence: Fever Tree club soda with a splash of Titos. Admittedly, it might be the other way around.

Favorite pastime: Making plans. I am always on the move and anxious to make the most of what’s next.

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Jennifer’s Sources of inspiration: I’m inspired by Showtime! Seeing so much product in a condensed period of time really brings what is happening in the marketplace to life. Also, shelter magazines and nature. I love organic shapes and color combinations.

As Head Fabric Buyer for Calico, Jennifer Mayer knows a little something about fabric. Since 2016, she has been leading the fabric merchandising department of Calico, taking them to new heights with additions such as exclusive designer collections and a major expansion into performance fabrics. She has been with Calico—the nation’s largest specialty retailer of decorative fabrics—since 2004.

“I want to help our customers and sales associates design the whole room. I make my fabric selections with that in mind,” says Mayer. “I’m always thinking about how the fabric will ultimately be used in the home.”

After working at the store level, Mayer has a unique perspective.

“People trust us with projects that will be in their homes. Those relationships are so important. And it all starts with the fabrics—finding the customer’s inspiration, then helping them choose the right fabric for the project and understand how the finished product will look.”

Fave colors or color combinations: If I have to pick favorites, I would say blues in all shades from aqua to indigo. I also love when they’re combined with warmer colors like red, terracotta or coral.

Favorite quote or words of wisdom: “Trust your gut.” – My parents.

Vacation destination: Northern Michigan’s Great Lakes and Santa Fe.

Enjoy concerts, plays or movies: I am a total movie buff and I quote them frequently.

But I love all three.

Dream project or collaboration: My dream project would be to do an entire Calico Showhouse.

Favorite app: Texture. I always have my favorite shelter magazines with me wherever I go.

Go-to paint colors: I like my walls to be white or a very soft gray so I can show off the artwork and pictures I have collected or taken on my travels.

Favorite coffee table/design book: Manus x Machina: Fashion in An Age of Technology

Vice or indulgence: Netflix

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REVOLUTION Consumer demand for customized products and faster delivery has digital textile printing poised for continued growth

By Trisha McBride Ferguson

As digital textile printing technology advances, the potential for designers, buyers and manufacturers is virtually unlimited. Once considered too slow and too expensive, today’s digital printing equipment now rivals that of traditional screen printing, with upper-end equipment capable of printing 50 yards per minute.

The U.S. digital textile market is the fifth largest worldwide, with more than 51 million square meters of fabric produced annually (about 5.4 percent of world production capacity), according to WTiN, Messe Frankfurt’s market intelligence partner.

“The U.S. has been slower to adapt than other parts of the world,” says Mark Sawchak, founder and CEO of Expand Systems. “But, we’re seeing more movement in the last few months.”

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At the Design2Print division of Design Works International, creative projects run the gamut from the fashion runway to major motion pictures such as Spiderman II. Working with designers in the apparel and home industries, the company has digitally printed fabrics for applications ranging from Elvis’ Graceland to Rihanna’s costumes to scenery for Cirque du Soleil’s “O” show. The company’s full-service design studio caters to artistry. “We understand the process, and artistically we hold their hand,” says Fire. “Our studio is staffed with talented people doing extraordinary things.”

SMART SAMPLING Digital printing is proving its worth as designers across industries create samples, experiment with colorways and produce prototypes of their designs before going into full-scale production. “The cost of producing one yard is the same as producing 10,000 yards,” says Sawchak. “It used to be the breakpoint [for traditional vs. digital printing] was about 200 yards, and now it’s closer to 2,000.”

Low minimums keep costs down, helping designers bring their visions to life. “We see students, entrepreneurs, apparel designers, interior designers, and fabric designers getting the opportunity to create things they couldn’t have before,” says Fire. “We’ve worked on every kind of soft product–just when we think we’ve seen it all, there’s something new.”

Most fabrics can be printed on digitally. The fabric type determines the ink technology Pigments

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HUMAN NATURE

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Roots & Race Tracing our genealogy has become a popular hobby. We want to learn about our early ancestors to better understand who we are. a

Ecotourism Environmentally conscious breakthroughs, as well as how we as a people treat and react to the ecosystem, will ultimately determine our level of global sustainability and the future of human nature.

Off the Grid As humans explore sustainability on a global scale, they are looking to the preserve cultures and the ecosystem with technology.

ORIGINS In Origins, the call of our elders beckons us to look to the past and examine the ancient rites and rituals of our ancestors. The internet has allowed consumers to seek discovery past the traditional boundaries and desire to know the orgins and roots behind their purchases. As the secrets of isolated places become revealed to us we gain renewed reverence for the indigenous tribes of the Amazon and Australia. Through the examination of their cultural traditions, we continue to gain new insights on living closer with nature and respecting the diversity of life that our earth offers. We look to shamans and medicine women who know how to use the offerings of the jungle to enhance spiritual discovery. Through globalization, outside cultures have begun to explore these practices of Diesel Black Gold

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These non-conformists are leading disruptive innovation across all markets, changing the nature of how we work, shop, travel, eat, and more.

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New Creatives are challenging the traditional job role, focusing on collaboration, hyper-culture, and entrepreneurship.

SILICON SOCIETY Silicon Society represents the rise of refined neo-nerd culture. Known as the hub for tech start-ups, science and sustainability innovation, and a distinct entrepreneurial spirit, the creators of Silicon Valley inspire a fresh take on modern minimalism. Foregoing the cold slick aesthetic of the early aughts, this trend approaches streamlined design with a warmer, more laid-back and humane approach. Impeccable materials and thoughtful design considerations become essential as demonstrated by key influencers like the industrial designer Yves Behar. His aesthetic blends intuitive shape with understated surfaces and a distinctly effortless usability.

Sustainability and a certain ethical code underscore Silicon Society as millennials and progressive thinkers strive to create Diesel Black Gold

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Women continue to challenge the system on wage-gaps, leadership, and feminism.

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Self growth, spiritual practices, and personal exploration of self become a priority as we focus on mindfulness and our emotional journey.

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The flirt chair by Hancock & Moore is upholstered in an embossed tiger-print leather.

Stylish Distressed leathers, like the one shown here from Palliser, are at the top of consumers’ wish lists.

Leather’s latest looks are colorful, distinctive and anything but boring

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The smoky taupe pearl suede seat of Caracole’s It’s All Greek To Me Chair features a heat-transferred metallic pattern inspired by fizzing champagne bubbles.

Leather has always been a classic design choice. From chesterfield sofas to motion recliners, it’s one of America’s favorite cover choices. And now, with fashion-forward leathers available in exciting new colors, patterns and finishes, it’s an option that transcends the traditional.

“We’re seeing experimentation with color, texture, and sheen in leather,” says Melissa Hlushko, category manager of stationary furniture at Palliser. “This trend lends itself towards updated, on-trend, contemporary colors, including pastels, jewel tones, grays, and various tones of blue.”

Pebbled leather in a combination of spa blue and champagne distinguishes the Adler chair by Hancock & Moore.

Palliser is launching a series of on-trend leather colors later this year, says Hlushko. “Leathers in bold-colored jewel tones as well as soft pastels … we’re also bringing ‘Millennial Pink’ to leather, a color we’ve seen have a great influence on interior design and fashion trends, and a color that is predicted to be strong for the next few years as well.”

Joe Franck, vice president of Carroll Leather, says blues have been gaining momentum for the last six months.

“Browns and grays are still the hot colors,” he adds.

PHOTO CREDIT: Grays are among the best-sellers at Anthem Leather Palliser. “Consumer sales trends flow back and forth from warm to cool tones,” says Hlushko. “Both warm and cool grays have become a staple in our leather lines, as they have the flexibility to appear contemporary or casual, and sell well on both stationary and motion products.”

The velvety seat of Caracole’s Finesse chair adds shimmer to a room with its watermarked, champagne-gold metallic, laser-cut leather.

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“I believe the popularity of gray tones are a result of the younger generations,” says Franck. “It’s a cool color and you see it widely used in upscale, nontraditional furniture stores that these buyers shop at. I think this merchandising helps drive sales in the gray tones.”

In addition to grays, pastels are also growing in popularity among younger buyers. “Younger age groups tend to be more open with color choices, as they begin to create a space that represents and expresses who they are,” says Hlushko. “Soft pastels are being used as neutrals, as consumers become less afraid of an overall color on their sofa.”

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It isn’t just color that’s driving renewed interest in leather. Textures are evolving, too. Franck says his company has a large selection of distressed leathers.

“Wax crackle and hand-worked leathers are the most popular today,” he says. “Distressed ‘performance’ leathers are also a rising category for us. The distressed leather category is a very important part of our business.”

Palliser’s Hlushko sees these leathers selling in rustic and natural colors.

“Tan, copper, and camel look great on distressed leathers PHOTO CREDIT: with an aged character made JBS Couros possible through hand-buffing, waxes, and oils,” she says. “Leather is a timeless look, and mineral or earth tones in leather upholstery prove to be a great base for several design tastes.”

Embossed, metallic, and specialty leathers are other fresh options that add interest to furniture and accessories, and help dress a room. “At Caracole, we

PHOTO CREDIT: Carroll Leather

create furnishings that are considered to be ‘jewelry for the home,’ so specialty leathers are a great fit for us,” says Tim O’Hare, vice president of creative merchandising. “As we develop our products, we look for materials that add a bit of sparkle to a room while complementing our luxurious finishes. We incorporate innovative leathers with unique patterns, textures, and metallics to add glamour and elegance to our distinctive furnishings.”

THE SUSTAINABLE STORY While durability has long been one of the most important selling points for leather, sustainability is a close second. A byproduct of the beef industry, hides used for upholstery and other furniture products would otherwise be burned or destroyed. The upcycled material narrative appeals to consumers, particularly Millennials, as does the idea of buying furnishings that will outlast fabric models.

“The desire for leather furnishings transcends demographics — consumers are looking for a natural, long-lasting, quality material that is easy to clean and maintain,” says Melissa Hlushko, of Palliser. “Among all demographics, it’s proven that leather is still a high-interest when shopping for upholstered furniture and is even ranked in the top requests that consumers have when interested in buying new furniture.” Yellow’s influence will continue to grow over the coming year, and trend assortments will reflect colors like Aegean that represent the warmer side of blue.

PHOTO CREDIT: Caracole

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trim

The future looks bright for fashionable, colorful embellishments

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From embroidered denim jackets to outfits embellished with fringe, feathers and fur, trimmings are on-trend in today’s fashion. As global influences bring bold hues, multi-color patterns, and dimensional texture to trim design, industry insiders are optimistic the dynamic looks will gain momentum in home décor.

JEWELRY TO A ROOM “I love using trims, they personalize a space,” says Eddie Ross, style director for themine.com. “I use them on everything—pillows, upholstery, tablecloths, and bed hangings.” A fan of layering trims, Ross recently created a statement look for a bedroom in the Traditional Home Hampton Showhouse by combining grosgrain ribbon with nailhead trim to define the leading edge of the drapery panels.

“A room without trim is like wearing a black dress without jewelry,” he adds. “Without trim, a space never looks finished, it lacks personality.”

NEUTRAL TAPES RULE While exciting shapes, textures and colors are what inspire designers and consumers, it’s the basics that are retailing successfully. “Decorative tapes and cords are driving sales, but it’s mostly tapes,” says Susan Distel, director of fabric, accessory and trimmings for Calico Corners. Neutral color palettes are the perennial best-sellers, she adds.

“Tapes are still very important,” says Sharon Cash, director of trimmings for Fabricut. “And neutrals, grays, blues, and aqua/mineral colors continue to dominate.”

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“I definitely think neutral trims are the most popular, they are the safe thing to do,” says Ross.

“Even with neutrals, you can layer trims. But for me, color is key.”

PHOTO CREDIT: Classical Elements

TRIM TALK

New looks in tapes are emerging, says Leyla Gans, creative director and co-owner of Classical Elements.

“In the past, they have been constructed with an architectural look, the new fashion direction we’re seeing is more deconstructed, chunky, and textural.”

INSPIRING DIRECTIONS “We are beginning to see demand for wider tapes and some beaded and embroidered looks,” says Cash.

Artisan-inspired styles are growing in popularity, she adds. “I think people are beginning to tire of what we’ve been seeing. So, it’s exciting to see multicolor trims again. There are some beautiful two-color trims and artisanal looks that make a statement and go so well with solid fabrics.”

According to Distel, new shapes and styles are on the horizon. “We’re seeing a trend for bouillon and rope trim. Tassels, fringe and pom-poms haven’t gone mainstream though.”

“A room without trim is like wearing a black dress without jewelry ... it lacks personality.”

“While we hadn’t been seeing much interest in brush and bouillon, we’re starting to get more interest and requests for older items because of what’s happening with trimmings and fashion,” says Cash.

“Bouillon fringe is coming back,” agrees Ross.

“Traditional-style trims are being used in a more relaxed way. It doesn’t have to be an old-fashioned, Miss Scarlett look—it can be chic and stylish and casually elegant.”

PHOTO CREDIT: Eddie Ross (left, middle and right)

PHOTO CREDIT: Fabricut

For color directions, look for shades straight off the runway, says Cash. “Pops of color from fashion—like lemon yellow and soft blush.”

Also making their way from fashion to home furnishings are velvety textures. “Our Florence line has a modern Baroque feel with flocked velvet,” says Gans. “I’m excited because I love color and texture.”

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ITA INTRODUCTIONS

CHT Leather is a supplier of full hide, vegetal tanned leathers.

Based in Mexico, the company specializes in providing eco-friendly products and is dedicated to offering high-quality materials. This market, CHT Leather is introducing a high-quality, vegetal tanned, eco-friendly leather. SMS 1-TBD

C.S. Osborne & Co. has been manufacturing the finest, professional upholstery tools since 1826. We offer the broadest range of upholstery buttons, wire eyes, prongs, etc – not to mention decorative nails, nail head trim and all the attachment tools needed to perfect the finishing touches on your upholstery project. SMS 1-TBD Intrenze is a state-of-the-art tannery producing natural leather upholstery. Based in South India, it has been serving clients for the past two decades. All its products are natural, full-grain leathers and include buffalo, hand-wiped, hand-antiqued, vintage, oiled, and waxed looks. Its target market includes designers and upholstery manufacturers. Showing in June

Since 1865, Milliken has created textiles that enhance people’s lives. Its sustainable performance collection, Breathe by Milliken™, is an extension of that philosophy. Milliken offers a wide range of beautiful upholstery products for both the home and commercial markets. MSTT 4th Floor TSG Finishing has been an industry leader in upholstery fabric finishing since 1901. Working with all sectors, including residential, contract, outdoor and casual, it services the supply chain from the mill through the jobber and the end user. Its DEFEND® technology offers protective treatments designed for a wide variety of fabric constructions and yarn types. SMS 1-TBD

An American company with production facilities in the U.S. and Mexico, Utopia Leathers provides conventional leathers, as well as innovative, environmentally friendly leathers that are also super soft.

Debuting this market are new full veg leathers, as well as its new concept of custom hand-finished leathers that can be custom-tailored to customer’s color specifications. SMS 1-TBD

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International Textile Alliance Textile Design Collaborative Studio As part of its ongoing vision to support the growth of the textile industry through education, ITA Educational Foundation has donated $100,000 to Jefferson University. The textile design studio was named the ITA Textile Design Collaborative Studio and recognized by the university at a naming celebration on October 5th during ITA’s two-day Design Symposium. ITA’s Design Symposium included educational presentations by ITA members and a panel discussion with the ITA Board of Directors and staff that occured in tandem with the city-wide Design Philadelphia celebration.

Students in the undergraduate and graduate programs work side-by-side in the Textile Design Collaborative Studio developing unique products in a range of categories utilizing woven, knitted, printed, and nonwoven platforms.

The Studio includes yarns in a range of fibers, hand and power looms, knitting machines, computers, desks and collaborative working and critique spaces. The Studio is a world-class facility that reflects the collaborative nature of the modern workplace and our industry-focused curriculum. All furniture, storage and some machinery is on wheels, able to be repositioned at any time to more easily facilitate executive workshops for textile industry professionals or industry-sponsored projects with our faculty and students.

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ITA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

WINNERS OF THE

VIRGINIA JACKSON DESIGN COMPETITION The mission of the Virginia Jackson Design Competition is simple and constant: to educate our future designers. A majority of textile design students have little or no interaction with our industry unless they are fortunate enough to participate in ITA industry tours or land an internship. They are taught to create without heed to any particular end use. In the VJDC, they are required to target their creative energies on furniture and learn what is needed when doing so.

“My goal has been to be an educator and creative force in color and design direction for our industry.

It is important to nurture, foster and introduce new ideas and talents to the American home fashions scene.” ~ VIRGINIA JACKSON

PRINT 1st Place QI ZHANG, Michigan State University 2nd Place JORDAN E. CARTER, University of Georgia Honorable Mention ISABEL INCHAUSTEGUI, Michigan State University

JACQUARD 1st Place LOUISE SANDSTROEM, Philadelphia University 2nd Place OLUWABUSOLA T. DUROSHOLA, Philadelphia University Honorable Mention CLAIRE HIDER, North Carolina State University

DOBBY 1st Place EMILY OLSEN, Philadelphia University 2nd Place ALIA DADARKAR, Savannah College of Art & Design Honorable Mention EMILY BLAIR, New Brunswick College of Craft

A key part of ITA Educational Foundation’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.

“The Educational Foundation is entering into a dynamic and exciting time. We have more communication, collaboration, and partnerships with the top universities and students than ever before. The steps we are taking now and with the help of the ITA member companies we will be able to expand our programs and partnerships to ensure a bright future for our industry for many years to come.”

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Industry Symposium: “Fabric: From Concept to Consumer” Deadline: Jan. 17th The annual three-day industry tour began in 1999, bringing students and faculty together from design schools throughout the US for a unique exchange between academia and industry. The upcoming tour will occur on February 7-9, 2018.

Virginia Jackson Design Competition: Deadline: April 9th Established in 1995 to honor students in the field of textile design; awards are given in both woven and print categories.

Internship Program: Ongoing A unique partnership with our ITA Member companies and students who are preparing for a career in the home furnishings textile industry.

For more information, visit InternationalTextileAlliance.org and click on Educational Foundation.

If you are interested in becoming involved with the future of the Educational Foundation, please call the ITA office at 336-885-6842 or send an email to info@InternationalTextileAlliance.org

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Advantage Fabrics

Al Fresco Functional Fabrics

Anthem Leather

Belle Maison USA

Brentwood Textiles

Classical Elements

Edgar Fabrics

Global Textile Alliance

MS 290 Your quality partner resource for performance fabrics, textures, prints, velvets, chenilles, leather looks, wools, furs. All stocked in the USA and available overseas.

SMS 1-643 Cape Cod, our new 100% cotton print, is available in four nautical colorways.

Brightens any room with its coastal vibe and hand-painted aesthetic.

Crest Leather

SMS 1-439 Genesis is a brand-new collection with a remarkable velvety finish and a gentle waxy touch that features an original two-tone effect.

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MSTT 4th Floor Introducing Hendrix, a luxurious, fresh, modern new stripe from the Wesley Mancini Outdoor Collection. Bohemian.

Playful. Vibrant. Bold.

HFRC 3rd Floor Lifestyle Revolution Fabrics. Relaxed and casual, these upholstery fabrics are easy to live with. Featuring looks ranging from contemporary to geometric to vines, they’re stylish and worry-free.

MSTT 6th Floor Fontana has a geometric design with a textural modern flair, printed on a soft velvet cloth. Available in three colorways.

SMS 1-922 Vista is a rich, full aniline, hand-rubbed traditional leather offered in a luxurious earth-tone palette, featuring a buttery, soft hand and drape.

MSTT 4th Floor An expansion of our Simplicity Metals Hardware Collection, these classic shapes take a modern feel with metals and glass.

Transitional, suitable for many decors.

MS 246 GTA represents two upholstery brands: Symphony and TerMolst. These collections fulfill all your interior needs with an array of stylish colors and diverse textures.

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Hamilton Fabric Sales, Inc.

MSTT 4th Floor Seeing Red—new cut-velvets, embroideries and jacquards offer a vibrant pop of color and texture to enhance solids. Complements any decor.

Home Accent

MSTT 4th Floor Boutique fabric converter specializing in multipurpose upholstery and drapery, woven, prints and embroideries.

JB Martin

MSTT 7th Floor Corsica, our new 100% solution-dyed acrylic performance velvet. Highly usable and versatile, ideal to enhance the fusion of indoor/outdoor spaces.

Home Fashions Resource Center, 2nd Floor Presenting our Authentic Collection, exploring nature as inspiration. A flexible, complete collection exploring a range of raw materials, with designs spanning contemporary, transitional and traditional styles, and emphasizing leather’s most natural features.

Produced in plants in South America, Italy and Asia.

Lacefield

MSTT 8th Floor Lacefield Designs’ textiles are designed by hand and made in the USA. Inspiration for its exquisitely detailed fabrics comes from everyday life.

Lee’s Decorative

SMS 1-522 Stop by booth 522 to see our 33 beautiful acrylic leg styles and the rest of our full product line of legs, nails and pillows.

Libeco

MSTT 3rd Floor Libeco will be launching a new Belgian Linen collection of true Indigo fabrics in various weaves and textures. Additional new intros will be shown.

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Master Fabrics

RC 3rd Floor We specialize in decorative fabrics for residential, hospitality and commercial use and proudly introduce our fall collection, a group of unique textures in a vast color selection.

South Pacific Textile

SMS 1-716 Top left: EVIE in Peacock; top right: LIAM in Peacock; bottom: BENSON in Azure.

100% polyester, passes CA117-2013.

Swavelle Mill Creek Fabric

MSTT 8th Floor Cut Outs—a modern take on Matisse with fun sophistication and simplicity. Adds intrigue with its recognizable motifs and geometric shapes. Soft hand contributes to its overall appeal.

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Morgan Fabrics

RC 3rd Floor Morgan Fabrics is the leading supplier in all types of velvet: woven, knitted or printed. Quality, Design, Delivery. Stocked in the USA.

STI

HFRC 3rd Floor A modern interpretation of the classic ikat design with correlates and Revolution pattern, Acapulco. Revolution Performance Fabrics are proudly made in the USA.

Symphony Mills

MS 246 Symphony Mills offers fashionable fabrics at competitive prices. This extensive line of interior textiles is stock supported in the USA, Belgium, India, and China.

Nassimi

MSTT 2nd Floor Performance has never been more stylish than in these stunning fabric introductions designed for today’s homes.

Sunbrella

336 S. Wrenn St. Visit Sunbrella to explore globally inspired designs, colors and textures.

Legendary performance fabrics, always soft to the touch, fade-proof, easy-care and bleach-cleanable.

Tana Bana

SMS 1-748 We represent a diverse group of artists, with studios around the world, producing original digital, embroidery and hand-painted patterns for the home textile industry.

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TerMolst International

MS 246 Founded in 1953, TerMolst International specializes in beautiful fashion-forward interior textiles, and maintains an inhouse production facility in Reidsville, North Carolina.

Trimland USA

SMS 1-811 Our lines include trimmings, tiebacks, tassels, braids, fringes, curtain tapes, cotton brushes, jute and jacquard products spanning traditional to contemporary.

Textile Fabric Associates

MSTT 3rd Floor Llama Drama, a woven jacquard with pom-poms and geometric ethnic blankets. Adding to its intrigue is hand-stitched knots and embroidery atop each stripe.

The Robert Allen Group

MSTT 7th Floor A Life Well Lived, designed by Madcap Cottage for Robert Allen @Home. A vibrant collection of prints and wovens.

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EXHIBIT LOCATIONS MARKET SQUARE TEXTILE TOWER or “the tower” 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.

SUITES AT MARKET SQUARE or “the suites” 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.

RESOURCE CENTER & HOME FASHIONS RESOURCE CENTER 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 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.

“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 ITA exceeds $1.6 million each and every time exhibitors and buyers honor us with their presence.”

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 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.”

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.

Mabe sums it up this way: “We view fabric selection as part of the design process. You can’t have one without the other.”

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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.............................................MSTT 3rd Floor Advantage International Fabrics................................ MS 290 Abercrombie Textiles, LLC......................... 333 S. Wrenn St. Adesal................................................................... MSTT 4th Floor Affiliated Imports, ltd................................................SMS 1-TBD Algemene, USA LLC.......................................MSTT 2nd Floor Al Fresco Functional Fabrics...................... MSTT 4th Floor Amalgamated............................................................... SMS 1-445 American Silk Mills................................................. RC 4th Floor Anthem Leather............................................................SMS 1-922 Aydin.................................................................................SMS 1-532 B.S. Trading....................................................................SMS 1-900 Bartson Fabrics, Inc.........................................MSTT 6th Floor Belagio............................................................................. SMS 1-848 Belle Maison USA..........................................................SMS 1-641 Benartex Home.................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Boxmark Leather........................................................ SMS 1-1028 Boyteks Texstil San. Tic. A.S................................... SMS 1-803 Braemore Textiles.............................................MSTT 7th Floor Brentwood Textiles.......................................... HFRC 3rd Floor Bryant Industries Corp..............................................SMS 1-822 C. S. Osborne & Co. **NEW**......................... SMS 1-TBD Carroll Leather......................................................... 110 S. Elm St. Catania Silks....................................................................SMS 1-616 Chesterfield Leather.....................................................SMS 1-411 CHT Leather **NEW**..................................... SMS 1-TBD Classic Elements............................................... MSTT 4th Floor Comersan Fabrics........................................................SMS 1-427 Conceria Kara...............................................................SMS 1-1322 Conceria Montebello SPA........................................SMS 1-400 Conneaut Leather........................................................ SMS 1-749 Covington Industries Inc................................MSTT 7th Floor Crest Leather................................................................ SMS 1-439 Crestmont Fabrics, Ltd............................................. SMS 1-838 Crypton Fabric.................................................. MSTT 4th Floor Culp, Inc...................................................... 1823 Eastchester Dr. Darnel Inc........................................................................SMS 1-928 De Leo...................................................................MSTT 2nd Floor De Poortere USA LLC....................................MSTT 2nd Floor

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Direct Textiles................................................................SMS 1-432 Diversitex, Inc....................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Dorell Fabrics....................................................... MSTT 1st Floor Due Process Stable Trading Company........ MS 2nd Floor Duralee Fabrics..................................................MSTT 6th Floor E Z Fabrics...................................................................... SMS 1-724 E-Tex-LA...........................................................................SMS 1-720 Edgar Fabrics, Inc.............................................MSTT 6th Floor Edinburgh Weavers.................................................... SMS 1-603 Elite Textiles, Inc...........................................................SMS 1-736 Eroica Enterprises, Inc.............................................. SMS 1-648 Euroleather Inc...............................................................SMS 1-421 Europatex, Inc.................................................... MSTT 4th Floor Expand Systems..........................................................SMS 1-604 Fabricut................................................................ MSTT 4th Floor Fabricut..........................................................................SMS 1-1049 Golding Fabrics, Inc.........................................MSTT 3rd Floor Green Hides................................................................... SMS 1-403 GTA - Global Textile Alliance........................................ MS 246 Gum Tree................................................................... RC 4th Floor Haining Good Time Textile Co., Ltd...................... SMS 1-733 Hamilton Fabrics Sales, Inc.......................... MSTT 4th Floor Harper Home............................................................. RC 1st Floor Heico Fasteners............................................................ SMS 1-410 Home Accent Fabrics..................................... MSTT 4th Floor Home Secrets.................................................... MSTT 4th Floor Home Secrets................................................................ SMS 1-728 Intrenze **NEW**............................................ SMS 1-TBD J Allen Fabric............................................................. RC 1st Floor J B Martin Co., Inc.............................................MSTT 7th Floor Jayakas............................................................................ SMS 1-607 JBS Couros......................................................... HFRC 3rd Floor JLA Home.............................................................MSTT 9th Floor Jordi International.......................................................SMS 1-823 KasLen Textiles...............................................................SMS 1-618 Keystone Weaving............................................MSTT 8th Floor King Textiles...................................................... HFRC 2nd Floor L A Fred...........................................................................SMS 1-730 Lacefield Designs..............................................MSTT 8th Floor Laura & Kiran..................................................................SMS 1-628 Leath Research Lab at Univ. of Cincinnati......... SMS TBD Lee’s Decorative Showcase.....................................SMS 1-522 LTM.................................................................................... SMS 1-830 Libas Ltd......................................................................... SMS 1-700 Libeco....................................................................MSTT 3rd Floor Light Tex Fabric International................................ SMS 1-836 Marlatex Corporation......................................MSTT 7th Floor Master Fabrics.............................................................. SMS 1-446 MTL....................................................................................SMS 1-523 Mayafab................................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Merrimac Textile.................... ............................MSTT 9th Floor Miami Drapery Hardware......................................... SMS 1-634 Michael Jon Designs............................................. RC 3rd Floor Millennium Textile, inc................................................SMS 1-647

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True North Fabrics............................................MSTT 7th Floor TSG Finishing **NEW**.............................................. TBD Unidad Textil Puente.................................................. SMS 1-629 Unique Fine Fabrics Import......................................SMS 1-551 Unique Quality Fabrics, Inc..................................... SMS 1-742 Universal Leather........................................................ SMS 1-428 Utopia Leather **NEW**................................. SMS 1-TBD Valdese Weavers, Inc.......................................MSTT 6th Floor Valiant Fabrics...................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Velvets Unlimited **NEW**...................MSTT 2nd Floor Vision Fabrics.....................................................MSTT 9th Floor PK Lifestyles........................................................MSTT 8th Floor Westwood Weavers, inc.................................MSTT 7th Floor Wipelli Leather.............................................................SMS 1-404 World Wide Fabric, Inc..............................................SMS 1-739 Z - Wovens............................................................ HFRC 1st Floor

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Milliken **NEW**............................................. SMS 1-TBD Moore & Giles............................................................... SMS 1-1326 Morgan Fabrics Corp............................................ RC 3rd Floor MPRESS............................................................... HFRC 2nd Floor Nassimi Corporation.......................................MSTT 2nd Floor New Pel Company SRL............................................... SMS 1-521 Nice Link Home Fashions............................MSTT 10th Floor Noveltex, Inc........................................................MSTT 3rd Floor Number One Textiles, Ltd.........................................SMS 1-623 Optima Leathers.......................................................... SMS 1-802 P. Kauffman Fabrics.........................................MSTT 7th Floor PARA’...................................................................................SMS 1-611 Paragon Global, LLC............................................ RC 2nd Floor Penelope by De Leo........................................MSTT 2nd Floor Phoenix of Anderson................................................. SMS 1-502 Pieles Y Acabados Ramirez SA de CV............. SMS 1-1033 Plastex International................................................ SMS 1-1000 PMT Fabric Inc.............................................................. SMS 1-610 Portfolio Textiles................................................MSTT 3rd Floor Premier Prints.................................................... MSTT 4th Floor Prismatek International LLC................................... SMS 1-402 Rada....................................................................................SMS 1-416 Ramtex, Inc........................................................ 341 S. Wrenn St. Reflex Data **NEW**..........................................SMS TBD Regal Fabrics, Inc.............................................MSTT 2nd Floor Resource / Fabric Center........................312 S. Hamilton St. Richloom Fabrics Group................................MSTT 9th Floor Rioma S.A.U................................................................... SMS 1-646 Rose Lace and Braid, Inc..........................................SMS 1-622 David Rothschild, Inc.......................................MSTT 7th Floor S & D Fine Uph. Leather SRL...................... MSTT 4th Floor S & R Sales.......................................................................SMS 1-621 Sandown & Bourne......................................................SMS 1-617 Se7en......................................................................MSTT 8th Floor Sheldon and Barnett Fine Textiles.........................SMS 1-431 Silkcraft.................................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Softline.............................................................................SMS 1-460 South Pacific...................................................................SMS 1-716 Stadler Leather Inc..................................................... SMS 1-508 STI........................................................................... HFRC 3rd Floor STOF USA, INC...............................................................SMS 1-516 Sunbrella............................................................ 336 S. Wrenn St. Sunbury Textile Mills, Inc................................MSTT 7th Floor Swavelle Mill Creek Fabric.............................MSTT 8th Floor Symphony Mills.................................................................. MS 246 TANABANA.................................................................... SMS 1-748 Tempo....................................................................MSTT 3rd Floor TerMolst International..................................................... MS 246 Textile Fabric Associates...............................MSTT 3rd Floor Textiles Vilber.....................................................MSTT 2nd Floor The Robert Allen Group.................................MSTT 7th Floor TNT Sales.........................................................................SMS 1-729 Trapo......................................................................MSTT 2nd Floor Trimland Janaj.................................................................SMS 1-811

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Sunday, Dec. 3 10am - 6pm

Monday, Dec. 4 8am - 6pm

Tuesday, Dec. 5 8am - 6pm

Wednesday, Dec. 6 8am - 12pm

Join us Sunday,

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5

DECEMBER 3 AT 9AM

2017 Consumer Research: Prioritizing Environmental Safety......................... 10:00am

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Learn how to make the most of your ITA Membership! We don’t want you to miss out on any of it!

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COURTYARD

Presented by: Susan Inglis, Sustainable Furnishings Council

Though consumers are more concerned than ever about environmental issues and want to choose eco-friendly textiles and home furnishings, the terminology and emphasis you choose to market your products will make a big difference in how effectively you reach your target. Sustainable Furnishings Council’s Susan Inglis will review the findings of the latest SFC survey, conducted by RSI and sponsored

by Hohenstein Institute and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. The news confirms concerns about a range of environmental issues inside and clarifies priorities, noting the habits consumers have developed. Learn how to respond to get in on the action, building your business while helping to sustain a healthy future.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5

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Culture to Product Development, A Forward Look into Spring ‘19............................ 2:00pm

market square courtyard

Presented by: Jaye Anne Mize, Fashion Snoops

Join us Tuesday, DECEMBER 5 AT 6PM

in De Leo Showroom MSTT - 2nd Floor Enjoy cocktails, apps, music & games!

Fashion Snoops is a global trend forecasting agency that helps brands and companies harness future trends and act on the opportunities they bring. Their advisory focuses on connecting the dots between cultural influences and product development. They believe in the art and science of creativity, understanding that business leaders must be part innovator and part analyst in order to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.

Jaye Anna Mize will share their forward look into Spring 2019, as well as explore the evolution between key product trends. Thus exploring how the consumer behavior shifts of today validate the design and trends to buy into at market.

The largest tradeshow in the U.S. dedicated to textiles, leathers and trimmings, Showtime Market brings together the industry’s leading manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers. Produced bi-annually by and for the members of ITA, Showtime is the “can’t-miss” market for textile professionals.

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