Despite his family’s 84-year history designing and
manufacturing some of the world’s best-made
linens, George Matouk Jr. is not content to rest
on the countless laurels earned by Matouk, the
company now in his hands.
In 1929, John Matouk brought what he learned
about fine linens from Italy to New York, and
focused on meeting a demand for exquisite fabrics
and intricate hand work. Fast forward to 2013, and
Matouk is blending those upscale touches into
beautiful products people can use in their daily lives.
Behind its newest designs are Annie Graham,
product development and design manager, and Lulu de Kwiatkowski, a talented artist who
takes inspiration from her world travels and childhood memories. “Lulu renders amazing
organic and graphic motifs that we feel really work with the core Matouk aesthetic, and
resonate with our customer,” notes Matouk.
Three generations of Matouk leadership have seen more than design evolution. In 1985,
Geroge Matouk Sr. moved the company from Manhattan to Fall River, Massachusetts, drawn
by its tradition of American textile production, and a community of skilled craftspeople. The
current headquarters are located in a state-of-the-art solar energy building that produces
over 35% of the electricity required for operations.
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A Mediterranean Mood
Among the new Matouk products debuting
at NY NOW™ in February: a new “Lulu DK
for Matouk” bedding collection inspired by
the Mediterranean. Lulu, who spends her
summers in Porto Ercole, Italy, has captured
the idea of a garden with a feeling of the
European seaside.
Bursting at the Seams
When Matouk moved into its current Fall
River facility in 2005, George didn’t realize
that less than a decade later, it would grow
beyond the 47,000-square foot space. A
major expansion has begun to double the
facility’s size. The plan also calls for adding
45 new jobs, on top of the existing staff of 90.
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