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.

Global rug and textile furnishings company Jaipur Living hosts designer Barclay Butera for the signing of his book The New Traditional. The interior designer ventures to the Jaipur Living Studio on July 14 at 2:30 p.m. for an afternoon of décor-filled revelry, hors d’oeuvres, and inspiring conversation.

The New Traditional showcases Barclay’s iconic style, — artful heritage pieces alongside distinctive home accessories, patterned fabrics, and bold textures. Lovers of architecture, craftsmanship, and luxurious furnishings are invited to a discussion about accessible, luxe home design and can go home with a complimentary copy of Barclay’s book. Guests can RSVP here.

Award-winning manufacturer Feizy Rugs is well-known for creating on-trend groupings that span style and price spectrums. Over the past 49 years, a discerning clientele has come to expect nothing less than the most innovative designs from the company, which has grown to become one of the country’s largest rug manufacturers.

Feizy has launched its new 2022-2023 catalog, which incorporates both Fine and Lifestyles Collections. With over 600 pages, each collection is exceptionally detailed with stunning photography, comprehensive product information, and key features. The catalog offers a wealth of design possibilities and is neatly organized by machine-made, tufted, handmade, and hand-knotted constructions.

The list of esteemed exhibitors for the fall edition of The Rug Show USA 2022 at the Meadowlands, Secaucus, NJ has expanded to an impressive 27 brands. The 2022 show will be held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ from Wednesday, September 14 through Friday, September 16, 2022. Show officials announced the following companies are scheduled to participate*:

AFGHAN BAZAR RUGS INC — ALPINE RUGS — AMER RUGS — ANDKHUY — ANWAR RUGS — ART RESOURCES — CARAVAN RUGS — FARSCHI INC. — GLOBAL CRAFT RUGS — HRI - HAROUNIAN RUGS INTERNATIONAL  — JAIPUR LIVING — KEHKASHAN RUGS — KIRKIT RUGS — LOTFY & SONS  — NEMAN INTERNATIONAL — PALAZZO CARPETS — RUG ICON — RUG & KILIM — SALIM TRADING — SAM SHAMOUILIAN — S&H RUGS — SHALOM BROTHERS — TEPP TEAM — TIBET RUG COMPANY — TURKISH RUG CO. — TURKISH CARPET INC — WOOL & SILK

After a prolonged battle with cancer, Ahmed Salama passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 4, 2022. He was 62 years old.
Salama was born in Cairo, Egypt, where he also attended Helwan University. Shortly after his graduation, he began his career at Oriental Weavers in a sales role for the local Egyptian market. At this time, Oriental Weavers was still in its infancy as a company that had only opened four years prior. However, the company's founder, Mohamed Farid Khamis, immediately recognized Salama's potential as a central part of Oriental Weavers' future growth and success.

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) releases its biannual Style Report, meticulously refreshed to introduce a storytelling component into the product overviews contained within. Comprised of 20 Style Stories, this report is a compilation of some of the unique and intriguing product insights found at the recent Spring High Point Market.

The 43-page Style Report, sponsored by Crypton Home Fabric and Studio Designer, was produced by HPMA’s talented 2022 Style Spotters team, who perused an abundance of new product introductions and dove into numerous brand backstories to curate this collection of stories.