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KnollTextiles partners with Toray
 KnollTextiles recently announced that it is now the exclusive U.S. contract distributor for Ultrasuede fabrics for corporate, hospitality and health care applications. Toray, a global corporation based in Japan, manufactures Ultrasuede.

According to Dorothy Cosonas, creative director, KnollTextiles' decision to add Ultrasuede to the line reflects their commitment to classic luxury and quality. "Ultrasuede is the original microfiber with a color range and performance story that is unparalleled."

Using a proprietary manufacturing process since 1970, Ultrasuede is a soft, sensuous fabric that is stain resistant, very durable, breathable and washable. KnollTextiles offers a standard range of 22 Ultrasuede colors, including 10 that are new and exclusive. A separate range of 133 colors is available with a five-yard minimum.

For more information, call 866/565-5858 or visit www.knolltextiles.com.

Register now for IWF 2006
 Buyers and attendees can now register for IWF 2006 online at the IWF Web site, www.iwf2006.com. By registering in advance, buyers/attendees can save $15 over the on-site registration fee of $25, as well as receive their badge through the mail in advance of the show.

IWF is offering additional savings to companies that send three or more people to the fair. Three or more employees working for the same company at the same locale can register in advance for just $5 per person by visiting the Web site and clicking on buyer information/team registration. Discounted hotel, airline travel and car rental information also can be found on the site.

IWF 2006 will be held Wednesday to Saturday, Aug. 23 to 26, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. More than 1,300 exhibitors will display the newest technology in machinery, supplies and services.

For more information, visit www.iwf2006.com, send an e-mail to iwf@iwfatlanta.com, a fax to 404/693-8350, or call 404/693-8333.

Buying intentions slip again
 After dropping six points in February, the Furniture Buying Index slipped another three points to 75 in March. The reading is 14 points below March 2005 and the lowest since January 2002.

"At the present time, consumers aren't interested in big-ticket purchases," said Britt Beemer, chairman of America's Research Group, which conducts the survey. "Therefore, furniture buying has been impacted by the unsettled consumer."