David Alewine, Founder of The Linen Napkin

We had the pleasure of meeting David Alewine at our Fall 2012 show in Seattle. This was David’s first time at our event, and he sat in on several of our seminars and panel discussions in addition to sourcing for his new company The Linen Napkin. Inspired by traditional artisan techniques and the cultures of the world, The Linen Napkin was established to embody modern design elements from the finest fabrics around the globe. Each napkin, coaster, and placement goes through a 13 step process from start to finish.

Not only did David source fabrics from Shannon Fabrics, Robert Kaufman and Alexander Henry for his Signature Collection. David also hired media relations speaker Jessica Victoria Piha of JVP Media to handle is Public Relations. With more than 20 patterns to choose from, The Signature Collection is comprised of linen napkins, cotton napkins, cocktail napkins, solid colored napkins, patterned napkins and placemats and coasters.

The online retailer serves U.S. and Canadian customers, and offers FREE shipping on all orders through the U.S. Postal Service. We’re very proud that we could play a small roll in David achieving his dream of small business ownership, and we look forward to watching his business grow. Thank you David for choosing Seattle International Textile Expo for your sourcing needs.

Dan and Ron Rimmon

Dan Rimmon, of Rimmon Imported Fabrics will be in Seattle for one day only showing their exclusive lines of finer European and designer fabrics and leather. Rimmon’s complete collection is available to you with low minimum yardage requirements. Dan will be showing their new jobber fabrics from Monique Lhuillier, Michelle Mason and many others, plus representing:

Liberty Art Fabrics (formerly Liberty of London) the Classics & Spring  2013

Pickering International organics and sustainable fabrics

Introducing Rimmon’s new lines:

• Eusebio Sanchez high end Spanish laces and bridal fabrics.
• Ten14 Textiles organic cotton prints
• Monaluna organic cotton prints
• Blue Star Silks high end line of European and other imported silks.
• Pineapple Silk sustainable, handmade from pineapple fibers and natural dyes.

Wednesday July 18, 2012 from 5:00-6:30 PM at:

We are your “Secret Source” for small to medium size pieces of imported designer dress fabrics for independent designers, manufactures and retail fabric stores.

Jeanne C. May established Stylemakers in 1992 to serve manufacturers in the apparel and textile industries.  Stylemakers only represents mills that provide superior service and products, and appreciate ALL leveles of business.  Stylemakers has long standing relationships with clients such as Nike, Lulu Lemon, Go-Lite, Imperial Headwear, just to name a few.

Jeanne also understands the value of working with the brand new designer or manufacture and nurturing them through the process of growing their business.  Many of Stylemaker’s lines, such as KenDor Textiles, offer low or no minimums.  Other lines represented by Stylermakers include JJ Accessories, Zabin Industries, Brilliant Label, Superior Bias, and many more.  Be sure to stop by the KenDor booth to say hi to Jeanne and KenDor’s President Paul King.

Seattle International Textile Expo is pleased to announce that Northwest Textile Sales has doubled the size of their booth space for our March show.  Northwest Textile Sales, Inc. is owned by Melissa McGill, and is located at 10317  Stone Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133.  Melissa and her team represent Shannon Fabrics, Alexander Henry Fabrics, and Robert Kaufman Company, Inc.  They have been serving the wholesale trade in the Northwest since the early 90′s, and we are proud that their manufacturers have stepped up to increase their presence at our event.

With the generous support of her manufacturers Melissa will have FOUR, 10′ x 10′ booth spaces at the March show.  Shannon Fabrics has even invested in becoming a Bronze Sponsor of the spring event.  So if you’re looking for the latest in cotton patterned prints, polyester plush micro fibers, faux furs, poly blends, organic textiles, rayons and linens from these industry leaders to augment your inventory, or create a fabulous new apparel line be sure to stop by and introduce yourself to Melissa and her manufacturers.

We look forward to seeing you at the show.  Register Today!