Fiber-Shield Industries Inc., a leading supplier of specialty maintenance products and related materials, has announced the global availability of its two latest super-hydrophobic treatments, for both viscose and sisal carpets and rugs–KARPETCRYL® Soil and Stain Repellents. Created for the needs of industry professionals, these PFAAS-free products are engineered to bond with each strand of fiber, unlike other products which slide off. The result is powerful protection against common stains such as wine, coffee, pet accidents and more for this fast-growing market segment.

The High Point Market and several furnishings exhibitors play a starring role in the second season of EarthxTV sustainability design show Chez Laurence, newly released for streaming on the EarthxTV app, AppleTV, Google TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire.

In the eight-episode series, creator, executive producer and host Laurence Carr spotlights companies and organizations in the home furnishings and related sectors that are committed to improving their environmental impact and creating a more sustainable future.

Register to attend COVER Connect New York 2022 before August 10, 2022 to be entered into a prize draw for 2 free hotel nights at Dream Downtown during the show. The boutique show for leading high-end rug brands—hosted by COVER magazine—returns to Manhattan from September 11 - 13 with a larger and more ambitious format than the inaugural 2021 show. If the prize winner has already booked a room at Dream Downtown, they will receive a refund for their stay!

People’s Choice Voting Open Through July 11 

Atlanta Market has named 40 products as finalists in the Summer 2022 Market Snapshot, International Market Centers’ (IMC) showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home and gift markets. Online voting for “People’s Choice” awards is open now at AtlantaMarket.com, with winners to be announced on the opening day of Atlanta Market, July 12-18, 2022, at AmericasMart Atlanta.