Personal identity remains at the core of the major design trends for the 2020/21 trend season according to the Heimtextil Trend Council, writes James Boston.
For the official Heimtextil Trend Presentation, Stijlinstituut Amsterdam director Anne Marie Commandeur introduced five diverse... READ MORE
Wide widths continue to drive product design in the curtain fabrics category, while natural looks or touches of shine and luxury cater to diverse quarters of the market WFA reports.
Charles Parsons Interiors Marketing Manager Yvonne Ling comments that demand for wide widths is one... READ MORE
The market is benefiting from increased price accessibility in this dynamic sector, which in turn continues to bring new technical developments on stream to meet changing end-user needs. Belinda Smart reports
LOUVOLITE Louvolite Marketing Manager Jamie Marsden describes the last couple of years as “something of... READ MORE
Venetian blinds are both universal and timeless; but far from being overlooked, the category continues to quietly innovate and evolve, with aluminium and timber options across a range of slat widths and colour options continuing to attract steady demand. WFA reports.
NORFOLK BLINDS Norfolk Blinds is one of the few remaining manufacturers of both aluminium and... READ MORE
The start of a new year typically has marketing pundits releasing a barrage of predictions on the key coming trends. However the year 2020 has special significance given the looming threat of recession. WFA provides a snapshot of key global marketing insights and commentary from local industry players.
Regardless of the softening economy, the wheels continue to turn in terms of what’s new... READ MORE
Competing with low cost imports has long been a scourge for local manufacturers; add to that a softening economy and the bar on ingenuity and staying power is raised another notch. Belinda Smart spoke to local blind and awning manufacturers on where they’re focusing their attention in the current tough market.
BLINDS BY BORONIA “When the going gets tough, the tough get going,” comments Blinds by... READ MORE
With designer and consumer trends leaning more and more towards natural, low key finishes, the subtle variations offered by the sheers market continue to unfold. Belinda Smart reports.
JAMES DUNLOP TEXTILES The Complexity collection from James Dunlop Textiles is inspired from the timeless... READ MORE
External blinds' popularity continues to grow, with suppliers utilising the latest technology to innovative functionality and ever wider widths. Meanwhile specialist sub categories such as PVC and Cafe Blinds are a growth area with a range of benefits, including that they’re a great way for businesses to market their brands. Belinda Smart reports.
PINZ Pinz Marketing Manager Kate Bessell describes PVC as "one of those products that continues... READ MORE
