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Retail Detail

With curtain retail performing well thanks to ongoing interest in soft window furnishings, suppliers share their insights on what’s selling at retail and the products catching the market’s eye.
Silent GlissSimon Meyer - Managing Director of Silent Gliss by Peter Meyer tells WFA the... READ MORE

Decor smarts

WFA talks to key window furnishings suppliers about the interior decor potential of their product offerings.
Suppliers in the window furnishings sector are wise to the importance of a holistic approach... READ MORE

Going with the flow

Curtains and drapes remain a strong seller, with key suppliers adapting to changing demand that encompasses sheers, outdoor fabrics, sustainable options and specialised acoustic properties.
Wilson Fabrics Peta Fitzgibbon, General Manager of Wilson Fabrics, tells WFA the company’s wide width... READ MORE

GLOBAL TRENDS: Textiles Matter...

The international textile industry is facing a great challenge to meet the diverse expectations of users while obtaining raw materials from various sources and using numerous processes to manufacture a wide range of products. However, this presents a huge potential for the sustainable development of the textile industry in the future. Heimtextil Trends 23/24 show ways in which this potential can be utilized and sustainable developments promoted.
According to Marta Giralt Dunjó of FranklinTill, “Considering the state of environmental emergency we are... READ MORE

Brave new world

WFA looks at the emergence of AI and what it means for the window furnishings industry.
The Australian window furnishings industry is one of the most competitive markets in the country.... READ MORE

Externals updated

Eco-friendly fabric construction and robust options to withstand weather extremes are among the new advances in the external blinds category.
Ricky Richards Ricky Richards’ external blinds from its Sun Control division encompass Outlook mesh, Docril,... READ MORE

Powering up

Innovations in motorisation and solar control continue to drive the category’s growth, with advances in battery platforms and digital technology among the key drivers.
Rollease Acmeda Rollease Acmeda General Manager  Sales & Marketing Tim Way tells WFA the company’s... READ MORE

Working with designers –...

It has never been a more exciting time for the interior design industry, with big and small brands alike choosing to collaborate with artists to create stunning original and diverse products that stand out from the crowd, writes Cass Deller, Surface Pattern Designer.
When it comes to selecting homewares and window treatments, it’s not surprising consumers are avoiding... READ MORE

The limits of the law

People often talk about trademarking, copyrighting or even patenting their “light-bulb moments” but there is a lot of “fan-fiction” about intellectual property law. Read on as legal expert Sharon Givoni sets the record straight, and provides key pointers.
One of the biggest misconceptions we see amongst clients and the general public is the... READ MORE

Shutter retail focus: Norman�...

As part of Norman Australia’s ethos of seeing its retailers as partners rather than dealers or distributors, Scott Rancie - Marketing Manager, tells WFA the company’s approach to preparing its Retail Partners for success is with hands-on, practical learning.
“That’s why Norman’s Training Academy leads the industry in retailer certification and training. Beginning with... READ MORE
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