Research and Markets has announced the addition of Textiles Intelligence's new report "Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 4th Quarter 2009" to their offering.

“Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 4th Quarter 2009”

In fabrics, Klopman International has introduced a new version of its Luminex C50 high visibility fabric, Velcro USA has developed a new moisture wicking and antimicrobial textile called Velcro brand Evaptex fabric, and Quick-Med Technologies has developed a new antimicrobial fabric treatment called Stay Fresh. Meanwhile, Kraton Polymers has introduced a range of Nexar moisture management polymers for use in high performance membranes for fabrics.

At Apparel Search we cater to the fashion industry.  However, we also receive correspondence from people that are not actually in the industry but are very interested in the craft of sewing clothing.  The people are some times referenced as home sewers. 

Polartec, LLC and Unifi, Inc. announce a new partnership introducing performance fabrics made with REPREVE 100. REPREVE 100 is made from 100 percent post-consumer waste (clear plastic water bottles).

Polartec and Unifi have been industry leaders in the development of high performance recycled content yarns and fabrics. Collaborative efforts
have grown Polartec's recycled product line from less than one percent of total production to over 30 percent in the past four years - dramatically
reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption. The introduction of REPREVE 100 will enable Polartec to shift much more production to recycled content by 2011. Every pound of REPREVE 100 yarn contains approximately 27 water bottles.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Textiles Intelligence's new report "Profile of Carvico: A Global Leader in Warp Knitted Stretch Fabrics" to their offering.

Italy-based Carvico is a global leader in the production of warp knitted stretch fabrics for swimwear, sportswear and outerwear. Since its foundation in the 1960s, the company has earned a strong reputation for its production of highly functional fabrics, and this has attracted demand from high profile customers in the clothing industry.

Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CFI) today reported financial and operating results for the second quarter ended November 1, 2009.

Highlights for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 include the following:

• Net sales were $49.7 million, down five percent from the second quarter last year, with mattress fabrics segment sales up one percent from a year ago and upholstery fabric segment sales down eleven percent. The five percent change is the smallest year over year decline since the third quarter of fiscal 2008.
• Net income was $2.9 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $40.9 million, or $3.23 per share in the prior year period. The net loss for last year’s second quarter included $31.2 million in charges for the establishment of a valuation allowance against substantially all of the company’s net deferred tax assets and $11.8 million in restructuring and related charges.
• The mattress fabrics business achieved higher profitability on comparable sales from the prior year, in spite of continued weak consumer demand in the bedding industry.
• The upholstery fabrics business showed a significant profit turnaround for the second quarter, reversing an operating loss in the second quarter of the prior year. This performance was in the face of continued challenging furniture industry conditions.
• Cash flow from operations was $6.1 million for the second quarter and $10.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 2010. This performance is due to consistent profitability in mattress fabrics, the profit turnaround in upholstery fabrics and continued outstanding working capital management in both segments.
• The company’s financial position continued to strengthen significantly during the second quarter, with an ending cash balance of $19.6 million and total debt, which includes current maturities of long-term debt plus long-term debt, of $16.4 million. Cash and cash equivalents have grown by almost $8 million since the end of fiscal 2009, while debt has remained the same. This is the first time in over 30 years where the company’s cash position exceeded total debt.
• The projection for third quarter fiscal 2010 is for overall sales to increase approximately five percent over the prior year period, with both business segments expecting similar sales gains. This would be the company’s first overall sales gain in two years, and the first sales gain in upholstery fabrics in three years. Pre-tax income for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 is expected to be in the range of $2.1 to $2.9 million.

Milliken & Company, one of the world’s largest privately-held textile and chemical manufacturers, today announced the launch of a new lightweight flame resistant (FR) fabric, as part of its Amplitude® line of workwear fabrics. Amplitude is the company’s line of patent-pending premium, high-performance FR fabrics for industrial workwear.

HydroPoint Data Systems Inc., provider of the WeatherTRAK® Smart Water Management solution, today announced the next webcast in its Educational Series. The 360° Approach to Sustainability webcast presents a case study in achieving long-term sustainable growth. The program will shed light on how companies can fully assess their real-world sustainability performance and follow a roadmap to simultaneously deliver on “green” objectives while they reduce costs and achieve operational efficiencies. The live webcast event, hosted by HydroPoint and featuring MindClick SGM and Valley Forge Fabrics, takes place Friday, October 16 at 11:00 a.m. PT.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Broadwoven Fabric Mills Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade Q3 2009 Edition" to their offering.

NatureWorks announced today at the 2009 International Nonwovens Technical Conference (INTC) being held in Denver that two grades of its low-carbon footprint Ingeo^™ bioresin are now commercially available for the production of meltblown nonwovens, fabrics widely used in such products as wipes and filters.

Batik fabric manufacturer SewBatik announces its new double border 108" fabric, the first double border wide batik fabric on the market.

Mayville, ND August 29, 2009 – Direct marketer, SewBatik.com, has announced the debut of the 108”-Wide Hyde Park Group.  108” Hyde Park is SewBatik’s newest offering that combines stripe, packed texture, loose texture and hand dyed elements in the same fabric.  There are no other 108” double border batiks in the market and further extends our leadership in the 108” batik quilting backing area. There are no other 108” double border batiks in the market; the introduction of Hyde Park further extends SewBatik's leadership in the 108” batik quilting backing area. Hyde Park does the work of four different fabrics without worries about color coordination.  This will save money and time for consumers.  Suggested applications for 108” Hyde Park are: curtains, table linens, bedding and apparel.    The current range of Hyde Park color combinations is available for viewing at: http://www.sewbatik.com/SearchResult.aspx. The 108” Hyde Park group further supplements the SewBatik line of 108” batik fabrics, 42” batik flannel, Nuance™ Gradation Batik, coordinating 45” batiks and hand-dyed fabrics.

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Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFI) announced yesterday that it will host a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on Thursday, August 27, 2009 to discuss fiscal 2009 second quarter results. To participate in the conference call, please call 866-804-6927 or 857-350-1673 (Int’l) and provide the operator with pass code #53278963. If you are unable to attend the live call, a replay will be available by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 (Int’l) and entering pin #16598386. The replay will be available by phone or on the Company’s website at approximately 1:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, August 27, 2009 and will remain available through Thursday, September 10, 2009.

A simultaneous webcast of the conference call may be accessed at www.hancockfabrics.com on the “Investors” tab.” To listen to the live call via webcast, please go to the Company’s website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. An archive of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the conference call ends.

Hancock Fabrics, Inc. is committed to being the inspirational authority in fabric and sewing, serving creative enthusiasts with a complete selection of fashion and home decorating textiles, sewing accessories, needlecraft supplies and sewing machines. The Company currently operates 264 retail stores in 37 states and an Internet store at www.hancockfabrics.com.
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Fabric.com, the world’s leading online fabric store, has increased conversions and average order size by implementing a highly successful lifecycle email marketing program through Silverpop®, the world’s only provider of both email marketing and marketing automation solutions specifically tailored to the unique needs of B2C and B2B marketers.

Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFI) announced today that it will host a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, on Thursday, June 4, 2009 to discuss first quarter 2009 results. To participate in the conference call, please call 888-679-8037 or 617-213-4849 (Int’l) and provide the operator with passcode #46488100. You may pre-register for the call at the following website https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PFCPNDA6T. If you are unable to attend the live call, a replay will be available, please dial 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 (Int’l) and enter pin #42058696. The replay will be available by phone or on the Company’s website at approximately 1:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, June 4, 2009 and will remain available through Thursday, June 18, 2009.

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Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFI) recently filed its 2008 Form 10-K and reported sales and earnings for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 (fiscal 2008).

Financial highlights for the year include:

• Net sales for fiscal 2008 were $276.4 million compared with $276.3 million in fiscal 2007, and comparable sales increased 2.1% compared with a 0.5% increase in the previous year.
• Operating income increased to $3.1 million, an increase of $7.1 million from fiscal 2007.
• Net loss narrowed to $12.4 million, or $0.65 per share, in 2008 from $33.3 million, or $1.76 per share in 2007. The $12.4 million loss for the year included $8.2 million of reorganization expenses and $2.2 million of interest expense related to bankruptcy claims.
• EBITDA for the year was $9.7 million, a $6.6 million increase over the 2007 result of $3.1 million.
• Inventories reduced by over $10.1 million, the majority of this reduction occurring in continuing stores.
• Cash totaling $24.4 million was generated from operations before reorganization activities including an $8.1 million federal tax refund from previous operating losses.
• Since emergence from bankruptcy through fiscal year end, the Company has reduced gross debt including bankruptcy liabilities by approximately $25.8 million.
• At fiscal year end, the Company had outstanding borrowings under its Revolver of $32.6 million and outstanding letters of credit of $6.5 million. The Note balance was $20.9 million and the warrant discount on the Notes was $10.5 million. Additional amounts available to borrow at that time were $35.0 million and this borrowing capacity has been maintained into fiscal 2009.

Americhem Inc., a global provider of custom color and additive solutions for synthetic fibers and polymer-based products, recently introduced a full line of antimicrobial masterbatches for synthetic fiber applications. This will allow customers to achieve increased efficiencies and produce superior end products.

Rand McNally today announced the winners of its photo and video contest for the fabMAP®, the company’s popular microfiber fabric map. Frannie Murillo of Milwaukee received a $500 Visa Gift Card for her first-place photo, Map Purse, which shows a fabMAP® sewn into a purse and wallet. Dan Whalen of San Francisco received a Buddy Scooter for his first-place video, FabMAPSF Map to Your Heart, the tale of two people brought together by a fabMAP®. The winners and other entries are on display at Rand McNally’s iNeverGetLost community. The fabMAP® contest ran from October 31, 2008 through December 31, 2008.