“The Zeftron ColorMatch app showcases our commitment to simplifying the process of viewing and obtaining our premium nylon, while helping customers envision what beautiful carpets made with Zeftron nylon can look like,” said Sherrel Hooie, Business director, Fiber & Resin Sales. “This brings each of our 125 colors within reach, complete with technical specifications and downloadable resources, so that our customers have everything they need for their projects, all at their fingertips.”

Key features of the app include:

• Expansive Color Library: Explore the full spectrum of Zeftron’s product line through a user-friendly interface. Search for colors by name or number, color family (i.e. greens, blues) or browse the full Zeftron color library.
• Project-Perfect Matching: Using your smartphone, take a photo of the color you’d like to match and see the closest matching Zeftron colors in real time.
• Instant Sample Requests: Easily request Zeftron yarn samples directly from the app.
• Comprehensive Technical Specifications: Stay informed with up-to-date technical information on Zeftron nylon specification details.
• Downloadable Resources: Access color swatch palettes and ASE files instantly to simplify and expedite the design process.
• Direct Contact Options: Easily connect with Zeftron’s expert support team for personalized assistance and guidance.

More information about Zeftron nylon is available at www.zeftronnylon.com.

Posted: October 21, 2024

Source: Zeftron® Nylon

Connected by textiles: under this motto, Heimtextil will unite the global textile industry at the exhibition grounds in Frankfurt from 14 to 17 January. The world’s largest and most international trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design provides a bundled market overview on 16 hall levels: from fibers and yarns, to unassembled materials, to the finished end product.

“Despite the challenging market situation, Heimtextil is a strong and reliable platform for the global sector and offers retailers, industry and the contract business solutions for sustainable business success,” said Olaf Schmidt, vice president, Textiles & Textile Technologies. “For 2025, we expand our product range for specific target groups, create important synergies and look forward to welcoming numerous new exhibitors and returnees. We also launch two partnerships: for the first time, the Milan-based design platform Alcova will curate the Heimtextil Trends 25/26, and star designer and architect Patricia Urquiola will create a unique installation. Heimtextil 2025 makes textile interior design more visible than ever before.”

Back to the future: the Heimtextil Trends 25/26

They are the most important source of inspiration and the must-see of the trade fair: The Heimtextil Trends 25/26. At the upcoming event, the design platform Alcova from Milan will curate the Trend Arena in Hall 3.0 for the first time. Under the motto ‘Future Continuous’, they put textiles in a different light and combine past trends with forward-looking influences – unusual, original, innovative. The platform for independent design rethinks the past and uses this as inspiration for the future. The Heimtextil Trends 25/26 provide an overview of sustainable, visionary and progressive developments. This makes them a decisive signpost for the industry and retail to keep their finger on the pulse of the times and strengthen their business success.

Design hotspot with Patricia Urquiola

Textile design redefined: Patricia Urquiola, the renowned designer and architect from Milan, creates a sustainable, textile design experience for Heimtextil 2025. The installation ‘among-us’ will combine interior design with hospitality, placing people and the immersive experience at the centre of attention. ‘among-us’ is embedded in the high-quality presentations of Bed, Bath & Living in Hall 12.0. Here as well as in Hall 12.1, well-known brands and private label suppliers will showcase exclusive bed linen and bathroom textiles, decorative cushions and bedspreads as well as home accessories. Exhibitors such as Beddinghouse (Netherlands), Lameirinho (Portugal), Marzotto Lab (Italy), Veritas (Turkey), Hellatex Textil (Austria) and Klaus Herding (Germany) as well as returnees such as Hermann Biederlack (Germany) and Formesse (Germany) will be there. Hall 12 thus is the hotspot for top international buyers and textile design.

Mega trend healthy sleep

In addition, the latest trends, developments and products relating to sleep await visitors in the immediate vicinity in Hall 11.0. The Smart Bedding area is the central platform for innovative sleep systems, bedding and duvets, pillows, mattresses and machines for textile processing. Returning exhibitors such as Billerbeck (Switzerland), KBT Bettwaren (Germany), Setex Textil (Germany) and Grasim Industries – Aditya Birla (India) as well as exhibitors such as Hefel Textil (Austria), John Cotton Europe (Poland), Lenzing AG (Austria), OBB (Germany), Standard Fiber (USA) and Traumina (Germany) will present their wide range of products here.

DecoTeam with exklusive Design Lounge

Centre for international textile design: In the design environment of Wall Decoration and Textile Design in Hall 3.0, visitors can discover creative design studios as well as a wide range of wallcoverings and wallpapers, paints, digital prints and CAD/CAM systems. Participating companies include Artcottage (UK), Decoprint (Belgium), Marburger Tapetenfabrik (Germany), Masureel (Belgium), Verbeek Design (Netherlands), Wallfashion House (Belgium) and York Wallcovering (USA). At Window & Interior Decoration, exhibitors such as Aerolux (Germany), Forest Group (Netherlands), Hohmann (Germany) and Lindner (France) will showcase products for sun protection. The DecoTeam and its members will provide fresh inspiration and surprising colour combinations for textile interiors in Hall 3.1, where exhibitor Englisch Dekor (Austria) and German companies Alfred Apelt, Erfal, Höpke Möbelstoff-Handels, Indes Fuggerhaus, Infloor Girloon, Kaiser Karl F. Buchheister, MHZ Hachtel, Paulig Teppichweberei and Unland will show modern concepts for interior decorators, interior designers and the contract business. The focus is on curtains, deodorant and upholstery fabrics and sun protection. In the adjacent Design Lounge powered by DecoTeam, companies such as Fine Textilverlag, Kadeco, Golze 1873, Haro Teppiche and Theko will come together for an inspiring joint presentation

Home for the global carpet industry: Carpets & Rugs

Place-to-be in Frankfurt: Heimtextil brings together all global market leaders from the international carpet industry. Carpets & Rugs already has twice as many exhibitors as last year and grows by additional hall levels. In Hall 5.0, hand-woven carpets, designer and unique pieces as well as international country pavilions can be discovered. Hall 5.1 is home to the growing range of machine-woven carpets, fibres & yarns and technologies for the carpet industry. In addition, Carpets & Rugs occupies the hall level 3.0, complementing the product groups Wall Decoration and Textile Design as well as the Heimtextil Trends 25/26 in the adjacent Trend Arena. Floor mats, clean-off systems, textiles for outdoor and contract furnishings round off the unique range.

New exhibitors such as ABC Italia (Italy), Bhadohi Carpets (India), Balta Home (Belgium) and Javi Home (India) as well as strong returnees such as Heritage Overseas (India), Kaleen Lifestyle (India), Lalee OHG (Germany), Merinos Group with Özerdem (Turkey), Oriental Weavers Group (Oriental Weavers Carpets, EFCO, MAC Carpet, Egypt), Jaipur Rugs (India), Ragolle Rugs (Belgium) and The Rug Republic (India) are registered. Members of the associations Fedustria (Belgium), Office National de L’Artisanat (Tunisia) and Unifam (Spain) will also take part. Together with Fedustria and the exhibitor Ragolle Rugs, a new area will be created: At ‘Belgium Textiles’, around 15 well-known Belgian carpet companies will stage a unique joint presentation. Other carpet suppliers will be located in Halls 3.1 within the DecoTeam and the Design Lounge powered by DecoTeam as well as in Halls 6.0 and 6.1 as part of the exhibitors’ overall collections.

Extended range of Fibres & Yarns

Heimtextil offers an extended range of fibres, yarns, woven and knitted fabrics, finishes and equipment. The suppliers and producers are positioned in the various product segments, in line with their respective areas of application. The extensive Fibres & Yarns area thus creates valuable synergies between the product ranges on the fairgrounds and an important added value for numerous target groups such as weavers, manufacturers and product designers. Big names such as Interima (UK), Georg & Otto Friedrich (Germany), Korteks (Turkey), Sasa Polyester (Turkey) and Trevira (Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany) will be there.

The world’s largest platform for upholstery fabrics

Decorative & Furniture Fabrics present the world’s largest range of upholstery fabrics on three compact levels in Hall 4. The wide selection of products from manufacturers and wholesalers ranges from decorative, upholstery and contract fabrics, artificial and furniture leather to outdoor fabrics. With over 200 suppliers, the largest concentration of high-quality weavers, especially from Europe, can be found here. Hall 4 is the ideal meeting point for the entire textile and upholstery industry, interior decorators, (interior) architects and interior designers. Participating companies include Atenzza Outdoor (Spain), Elastron (Portugal), Francisco Jover (Spain), Gebrüder Munzert (Germany), Libeco (Belgium), Manuel Revert (Spain), Martinelli Ginetto (Italy), Parà (Italy), Rohleder (Germany) and Vanelli (Turkey).

Future-orientated concepts: Interior.Architecture.Hospitality

Whether abrasion-resistant, antimicrobial or fire-resistant – Heimtextil covers the global range of functional contract textiles and brings manufacturers and suppliers together with (interior) architects, planners and interior designers. This is where the international hospitality industry finds exactly what it needs for contract furnishing: Inspiration, information and valuable dialogue. The wide range of products and services covers the entire exhibition centre. All exhibitors with offers for the contract business are labelled online and at the trade fair stand with a special signet and can be found quickly by visitors. The Interiour.Architecture.Hospitality LIBRARY in Hall 4.0, curated by an external jury of experts, will present an exciting selection of functional textiles.

Order volumes in every size: Global Home Excellence & Global Home Select

Heimtextil is Europe’s largest platform for international, high-quality suppliers with order volumes of all sizes. Halls 6.0, 6.2, 8.0 and 9.1 are the new home of the renamed Global Home Excellence product area. Buyers can expect a diverse selection of home and household textiles as well as individual presentations from international producers such as Atlas Export Enterprises (India), D’Decor Export (India), Gohar Textile Mills (Pakistan), Kanodia Global (India), Mittal International (India), Towellers Limited (Pakistan) and Union Fabrics (Pakistan). Numerous country pavilions invite visitors to experience traditional craftsmanship and techniques from all over the world. In Halls 6.1 and 9.0, the Global Home Select area will feature juried manufacturers with top-quality home and household textile products, including exhibitors such as Al-Karam Textile Mills (Pakistan), Bismillah Textiles Private Company (India), Gul Ahmed Textile Mills (Pakistan), Indo Count Industries (India), Trident Limited (India) and Yunus Textile Mills (Pakistan).

Knowledge transfer on two stages

Heimtextil is the right place to go for all trade visitors who want to constantly expand their knowledge of textiles. As a networking and knowledge platform, it helps companies to develop further and prepare for the future. To this end, the Texpertise Stage (Hall 4.0) addresses current topics, developments and challenges affecting the global textile industry – from flexible hospitality concepts and legislation to sustainable solutions. As a valuable source of business-boosting expertise, the Retail Stage in Hall 12.1 opens up a tailor-made content programme specifically for the retail sector. With interactive presentations, panel discussions and guided tours, Heimtextil provides space for knowledge exchange and personal contacts.

Econogy – for a more sustainable textile industry

The title Econogy includes all sustainability activities of the more than 50 textile trade fairs in Messe Frankfurt’s worldwide Texpertise Network. The term links sustainability directly with economic success. Exhibitors can have themselves audited according to ESG/SDG-compliant standards and qualify for a special signet on their stand and online. The curated companies are listed in the Econogy FINDER: The tool offers visitors orientation and guides them to relevant exhibitors. In addition, interactive Econogy Talks and Tours provide knowledge transfer and innovative best practices. The Econogy Hub is a meeting point for seal providers and certifiers.

Heimtextil 2025 takes place from January 14 to 17, 2025.

Posted: October 9, 2024

Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

Thrive matter is the lowest carbon footprint yarn in the industry, made from 100-percent solution-dyed nylon 6 with 90-percent recycled content. This innovative yarn, paired with Forbo’s lean production processes, results in carpet tiles with more than 75-percent recycled content and a very low embodied carbon (less than 1.5kg CO2 per square meter). The collection is manufactured in facilities using 100-percent renewable energy, including both electricity and biogas, reinforcing Forbo’s commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Donna Hannaway, head of Marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems, said: “As a manufacturer, sustainability is extremely important to us at Forbo. Our core values are Renewability, Transparency and Circularity, and as such we’re always looking for ways to adapt and evolve our product portfolios in line with this, as well as to meet modern sustainability requirements. This means we are constantly developing new ways for architects and specifiers to incorporate environmentally friendly finishes into their projects, as with this new collection.”

In addition to its environmental benefits, Tessera Topology offers a sophisticated, contemporary aesthetic. The collection features a geometric pattern that balances linear angles with organic textures, creating a unique and versatile design that brings warmth and character to any interior space. Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom, Tessera Topology is available ex stock, making it ideal for office refurbishments and other fast-track projects. The collection also meets stringent indoor air quality standards, such as Indoor Air Comfort Gold and GUT certification, ensuring a healthier environment for end users.

Available in collection of beautiful neutral tones and muted accent, such as the subtle beige of Pebble Tangent and the earthy green of Willow Inverse, Tessera Topology provides an ideal solution for a wide range of projects. The tiles come in a standard 50x50cm format, so can be easily integrated with other products from Forbo’s existing Tessera range, offering endless design possibilities.

Forbo’s Tessera carpet tiles can be installed adhesive free using IOBAC MagTabs, allowing them to be easily removed and reused or recycled, supporting a circular economy. Forbo is also proud to have recently entered into partnership with the Salvation Army Trading Company, supporting it’s Take Back scheme and furniture shops with donations of reusable carpet tiles.

Universal Fibers are delighted that Tessera Topology marks a significant step forward in Forbo’s sustainability journey and is the first in the company’s Evolve+ series, a product line dedicated to enhanced sustainability and innovation in carpet tile manufacturing.

Phil Harmon, president of Universal Fibers, shared his thoughts on the collaboration: “Our work with Forbo has enabled the creation of an industry-leading product that aligns perfectly with the evolving demands of sustainability in the carpet tile industry. We are thrilled to see Thrive matter, our most sustainable fiber yet, contribute to Forbo’s sustainable vision.”

Posted: October 7, 2024

Source: Universal Fibers Inc. — A Bussiness Unit of Universal Fiber Systems LLC

WAREGEM, Belgium — September 11, 2024 — Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces the appointment of its new CEO Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck. This important step marks a new era of leadership and stability for the company.

De Ruyck has a solid background in senior leadership roles and international finance. He is moving over from AbrisoJiffy where he successfully transformed the company from a local business to a pan-European leader in protective packaging and insulation. He has a strong track record in profitability improvement, growth and building highly effective teams. Prior to that, he was CEO of food packaging company Omniform. Previously he led a start-up in Latin America. He started his career in Investment Banking in London where he spent more than six years executing M&A and financing transactions across Europe. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Brussels, a Masters in Finance from Vlerick Business School and completed several Leadership courses at INSEAD.

His appointment as external and non-family CEO highlights B.I.G.’s commitment to professional and independent leadership and provides a fresh perspective on the company’s growth strategies.

“We are delighted to welcome Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck as our new CEO,” says Dominiek De Clerck, chairman of the B.I.G. Board of Directors “His experience and fresh perspectives will be essential to identify and capitalize on new opportunities in our industry. With this appointment, we intend to enter a new phase of growth and stability and to continue to implement B.I.G.’s outlined sustainable growth strategy.”

De Ruyck: “I am honored to join B.I.G. at such a pivotal time. I’m very positive about the future and the opportunities ahead of us. I know periods of change can be unsettling but I’m going to focus my energy on the positive projects and those where I believe there is a huge potential to grow and to improve. Building on strong foundations but looking forward rather than backward. I would like to thank the family and the board for their trust and I look forward to coming on board and leading B.I.G. to the next chapter of success.”

De Ruyck takes over the torch from Pol Deturck who left the company at the end of June 2024. His official start date is still to be mutually agreed upon, but in the coming months De Ruyck will gradually settle in at Beaulieu International Group.

Posted: September 13, 2024

Source: Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.)

Thrive matter stands alone as the most environmentally conscious solution-dyed, high-performance nylon fibers in the World. This, combined with Burmatex’s unique BioBase recycled backing, makes snowfall a carbon-neutral product, setting a new standard for interiors.

Snowfall offers an expansive and versatile color palette with 16 shades, ranging from neutrals and contemporary greens to luminous peaches and icy blues. Each shade is carefully curated to reflect the natural beauty of winter landscapes, making it ideal for contemporary, trend-led workspaces that require both style and functionality.

The versatile random-pattern-match design and beautiful color palette makes it ideal for zoning different areas within an office, offering a practical solution for open-plan environments. Whether used to define collaborative spaces, quiet zones, or meeting areas, the snowfall tiles can seamlessly adapt to various design needs.

Burmatex Designer, Holly, shares her insights on the snowfall creative design process: “Snowfall was born out of a desire to capture the understated elegance of snow patterns and the shadows they create. We wanted to develop a range that not only stands out visually but also provides versatility for various interior applications.”

Vivien, Burmatex head of Design, emphasized the importance of collaboration in the product’s development, “The more we work with Thrive matter yarn from Universal Fibers, the more we discover its incredible potential. Our collaboration with Universal Fibers has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the development of sustainable flooring options.”

Anna Plumb, vice president of European Sales and Marketing at Universal Fibers, highlights the joint effort, “Snowfall is a perfect example of what can be achieved when companies work closely together. By combining our yarn expertise with Burmatex’s design vision, together we have created a sustainable product that not only meets our commitment to lowering embodied carbon but also delivers exceptional design and performance.”

Snowfall is supported by Burmatex’s comprehensive recovery take-back service — by partnering with local organizations, they find new homes for used carpet tiles, ensuring that they continue to serve a purpose within the community. By using the recovery take back service, you can ensure none of your used carpet tiles end up in landfill.

Posted September 10, 2024

Source: Universal Fibers

This new bio-circular product* brings the same high performance as the rest of the ENGAGE POE portfolio while helping customers meet their sustainability goals. ENGAGE REN POEs offer a viable alternative to virgin petrochemical products by utilizing alternative feedstocks produced from residues of biological origin and responsibly sourced waste, such as used cooking oil, and converting them into bio-circular products* with a lower carbon impact. Dow’s resins from bio-circular feedstocks are ISCC PLUS-certified under a mass balance approach for chain of custody, allowing customers to account for these materials in their supply chains.

“This innovation represents a crucial step toward expanding our circularity offerings into new markets,” said Joanna Giovanoli, senior marketing manager for Dow’s Packaging and Specialty Plastics business. “By supporting our flooring customers with bio-circular feedstock options that maintain high performance, we can give waste a new life, potentially reducing carbon footprints and reliance on fossil feedstocks. This is how we are moving Dow and our customers closer to shared sustainability goals.”

Bio-circular materials are a key pillar within Dow’s vision for a lower-carbon plastics ecosystem. Dow’s “Transform the Waste” target aims to commercialize 3 million metric tons of circular and renewable solutions by 2030, which involves using plastic waste and alternative feedstocks, including bio-circular. These raw materials, made from waste residues or by-products from an alternative production process, support a circular economy by enabling material reuse.

“We are committed to developing innovative products that meet the sustainability needs of our customers and help drive toward a circular economy,” said Rosalyn Kent, associate TS&D scientist for Dow’s Packaging and Specialty Plastics business. “To do this, we continue to explore alternative feedstock options that reduce the impacts of production and invest in new partnerships that progress bio-circular raw materials to produce high-quality resins.”

*bio-circular attributed under mass balance chain of custody approach

Posted: September 5, 2024

Source: Dow

Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions offers complete solutions for the manmade fiber industry. They range from extrusion and polycondensation plants to texturized yarn, and are accompanied by automation and digital solutions. The supply of all process steps from a single source ensures a harmonized technology that guarantees high quality of the yarns produced.

Based in Neumuenster, Germany, Oerlikon Neumag, a branch of Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG and a brand of the Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions Division, has been an established and broadly positioned international supplier with proven expertise in the field of BCF for decades. The division’s sister company Oerlikon Barmag from Remscheid, Germany, contributes its expertise in the field of IDY systems.

“Our range of customer services and spare parts for existing BCF and IDY systems from Truetzschler fits perfectly into our existing Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions business model,” explained Georg Stausberg, CEO of the Division.

From the point of view of the Truetzschler Group, Oerlikon Neumag is the best partner to offer its former clients customer services and spare parts for the Truetzschler BCF and IDY systems installed in the market in the future.

Posted: August 22, 2024

Source: Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions Division

The new suite of offices will live on the second floor near The Hungry Peach café and will include a plethora of natural light, shared conference rooms, unisex bathrooms, a break room with a kitchenette, and a common area to utilize. The estimated completion date for the Design Studios at ADAC is the first quarter of 2025.

“We are beyond thrilled to expand and add an additional suite of studios to our campus. The decision was easy, given the amount of demand for a studio and the interest of many designers in expanding their thumbprint,” said Katie Miner, ADAC general manager. “This expansion is not just about providing an enhanced space, but also about enriching creativity, fostering collaboration, innovation, and sculpting the future of our environment here at ADAC.”

Previously home to 14 Design Studios that opened over time and throughout the center, ADAC welcomed a suite of 12 more dedicated Design Studios on the 5th Floor in 2015, making 26 campus wide. ADAC, and ADAC West has nearly doubled its available office space to offer designers and architects a highly convenient location in proximity to over 1,400 product lines across its 65 showrooms, common space including ADAC’s Designer’s Lounge and Presentation Room as well as two restaurants on-site, The Hungry Peach and KR Steakbar. With an office at ADAC, designers can live in a built-in ecosystem of product lines, showrooms, restaurants, event space, and more, creating a more convenient environment to source products, host clients, and work on day-to-day projects. Also, tenants have access to about 100 annual events, marketing communications across the Southeast and country, and media partnerships, collaborations, and publicity opportunities.

“The whole Tish Mills Interiors team is thrilled to relocate to the new Design Studios on the 2nd Floor. I love the convenience, inspiration, and overall support that our Studio at ADAC has provided us for more than 18 years,” added Tish Mills Kirk, proprietor of Tish Mills Interiors. “This new chapter and location will continue to allow my team to see the latest in design in our own backyard, allowing the whole building to feel like an extension of our office and team. Can’t wait to get moved in and settled.”

In addition to the new suite of design offices, some current tenants are expanding their space to showcase their work further and accommodate more clients and projects, and some new additions have been added.

Below are details on the latest ADAC design studio updates and expansions:  

Kit Castaldo Deisgn | Suite 503B

Established in 2012, Kit Castaldo Design is a full-service interior design studio that recently moved into a new ADAC location of over 730 square feet. “Having our design office at ADAC allows us to find the perfect resources and opens the door to originality and the highest level of quality for each of our projects,” said Castaldo. More information at www.kitcastaldo.com.

The Design Atelier, Inc. | Suite 426

After living in its previous space for eight years, The Design Atelier has since grown and expanded into a 2,400-square-foot office to fit its current needs. “Since starting my company 30 years ago, I have had several office locations throughout Atlanta including the Design Studios on the fifth floor of ADAC. After being there for eight years, we outgrew that space and the ADAC management team helped find space within the building that fit our needs…plenty of natural light, quiet location, and our own entrance that represents the firm well. We are now settled in our new office (amongst all of our favorite vendors) and are thrilled to have a new home within the best design center in the Southeast!” said Melanie Millner. More information at https://thedesignatelier.com.

Reiner Design Group | Suite 503F

Reiner Design Group’s move from its previous Midtown studio to a 370-square-foot space in ADAC represents a significant step for the company. New to ADAC, Reiner Design Group will have a devoted design space, allowing it to be immersed within the design community while enhancing visibility with potential clients and projects. The company is thrilled to engage with a broader network of professionals, have instant access to a wide array of resources, and to be included in ADAC’s ongoing design events and presentations.

Habachy Designs + Atelier | Suite 422

Five years after opening its original showroom and design office at ADAC, Habachy Designs + Atelier is thrilled to expand its offerings by doubling the size of its current space to over 3,500 square feet. The expansion accommodates more than 20 new brands to the Southeast region, including a new furniture and rug collection designed by Michael Habachy. “ADAC is a destination for some of the top showrooms in the country, and we are honored to be among them. Designers can find virtually every luxury brand here and don’t need to travel outside of Atlanta to source special pieces from around the world,” said Michael Habachy, Principal at Habachy Designs + Atelier. “A big benefit of being in ADAC is having all these amazing resources at our fingertips. ADAC also does a great job organizing fun and educational events for the trade throughout the year.”  More information at www.HabachyDesigns.com.

Posted: July 25, 2024

Source: ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Arts Center) 

Thrive matter — created by Universal Fibers® — is currently the lowest carbon footprint nylon yarn available worldwide, with a carbon reduction of 89-percent lower than some virgin nylon yarns. This is due to the use of 100-percent post-industrial recycled resin for a total of 90-percent recycled content (Recycled content GreenCircle® Certified).

Alison Kitchingman, director of Marketing and Design at Milliken – Carpet Division (EMEIA) commented: “At Milliken Floors we’re aware that one of the most critical issues to our customers is the potential impact their product choices could have on climate change. We’re constantly looking for ways to address this and reduce our products’ embodied carbon without compromising on design and performance benefits. That’s why we have introduced three of our collections with Thrive matter yarn.”

“We are delighted to strengthen our longstanding relationship with Milliken by supporting their latest product conversions to Thrive matter fiber”, says Anna Plumb, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Universal Fibers in Europe. “As Milliken expands its collection of sustainable, low-carbon products, we stand fully committed to our shared environmental goals and are excited about the positive impact our partnership will achieve.”

The first three Milliken collections to use Thrive matter yarn are bestsellers: Major Frequency (a striking plank collection), Northward Bound (high performance luxurious carpet tiles at an accessible price point) and Sculptured Forms (an elegant premium carpet tile collection).

More about Thrive® matter yarn

To create this innovative fiber, the process begins with 100-percent post-industrial recycled resin which results in a total of 90-percent recycled content. Then, more than 99.9 percent of the waste in production is captured and fed back into the manufacturing process. What results is the world’s lowest product to CO2 footprint in the industry at 1.2kg CO2 eq as compared to 9.6kg CO2 eq for virgin materials (based on nylon 6).

The carbon footprint of 1.2kg CO2e /kg of Thrive yarn is calculated and verified through a ISO14025/ISO14040 compliant LCA, verified by UL and published in third party EPD.

Posted: July 22, 2024

Source: Milliken

Carpets & Rugs on course for growth: At Heimtextil 2025, the successfully established product segment grows in quality and quantity – and is already recording an enormous increase in exhibitors six months before the upcoming event: more than twice as many companies have already registered compared to the previous year. “We are very pleased about this signal from the market. It clearly reflects the industry’s need for a strong, international and central carpet platform. This is exactly what we offer with Heimtextil in Frankfurt: a comprehensive market overview and a bundled product range combined with the highest quality. We have listened to the market and taken on board the feedback. Now it’s a matter of expanding the range, organising it in a structured way and presenting it to visitors in a structured manner”, explains Bettina Bär, Director Heimtextil. In 2025, the segment grows by an entire hall level: the expanded range of high-quality hand-woven carpets and the international country pavilions are located in the additional Hall 5.0. Once again, Hall 5.1 is home to the growing segment of machine-woven carpets and also brings together the enlarged pre-production offer with fibres and yarns as well as technologies specifically for the carpet industry. Hand-knotted carpets and unique pieces, doormats and clean-off systems as well as textile solutions for outdoor areas and contract business round off the unique range. Another highlight: a new carpet area is being planned together with the exhibitor Ragolle Rugs and the Belgian association Fedustria. The association will be exhibiting together with well-known exhibitors from Belgium in a high-quality joint presentation.

Strong resonance from the industry: these exhibitors are taking part 

Numerous renowned companies have already confirmed their participation at Heimtextil 2025. Among them are big international names such as Bhadohi Carpets (India), Balta Home (Belgium) und Kaleen Lifestyle (India), who will exhibit for the first time at the upcoming Heimtextil. Renowned brands like Lalee OHG (Germany) and strong returnees like Heritage Overseas (India), Mittal International (India), Oriental Weavers Group (Oriental Weavers Carpets, EFCO, MAC Carpet, Egypt), Ragolle Rugs (Belgium), Rugs in Style (India), The Rug Republic (India), Tufko International (India), Universal XXI (Spain) and Vini Décor (India) have also signed up. Within the Decoteam, the carpet supplier Infloor-Girloon (Germany) and the manufactory Paulig (Germany) with unique hand-woven products will present themselves. In addition, the member companies of the Belgian association Fedustria and, for the first time, the Tunisian association Office National de L’Artisanat will show their high-quality carpets at Heimtextil.

The exhibitors confirm the successful establishment of the new product area and the role of Heimtextil as a global industry meeting point and showcase for new trends, collections and products: “Our first participation in this year’s Heimtextil was a success; Heimtextil represents a destination for textile innovations in the home textiles industry, trends, sustainable impulses, and a variety of unique opportunities for our business. We benefited from excellent introductions and numerous new international contacts. We look forward to participating again in 2025”, says Yasmine Khamis, Chairwoman Oriental Weavers Group.

Mittal International emphasises the joint industry presence in the Carpets & Rugs product segment as well as the Frankfurt location as a new anchor point for the carpet industry: “We really appreciate the initiative taken by Messe Frankfurt in launching the Carpets & Rugs segment at Heimtextil. The concept was convincing across the board and met the needs of the industry. We had a successful start, a good influx of customers and also received orders from the USA and Mexico. Carpets & Rugs as a new platform for the carpet industry is a great advantage for us, as we can focus on all segments at Heimtextil. We are even expanding our stand space in Frankfurt for 2025. We are looking forward to participating again in order to continue shaping the new product area for the future,” says Manmohan Sharma, Founding Partner Mittal International.

Current trends and customised content

The additional hall level not only offers an expanded range of exhibitor presentations and product innovations – an extensive content programme also awaits visitors on the two Heimtextil stages: With business-promoting specialist presentations on current industry topics, stimulating panel discussions and exciting guided tours, Heimtextil 2025 positions itself even stronger as a valuable knowledge platform for the carpet industry. The popular Carpet Lounge in the foyer of Halls 5.1/6.1, equipped with high-quality exhibitor products, will once again bring unusual designs and new carpet trends to life in 2025 – and invites visitors to linger and network.

Heimtextil 2025 takes place from January 14 to 17, 2025.

Posted: June 26, 2024

Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH