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INNOVATION &Passion

The Textile Company is passionate about introducing Australian and New Zealand design and decorating professionals to our portfolio of innovative fabric and wallcovering brands.

Our company was founded in 2012 by Peter Fitzgibbon, a true pioneer of the contemporary textile industry in Australia and New Zealand. Peter has over forty years of textiles experience. He launched his career in the late 70s at JP Keys, Auckland, before making the move to Australia in 1984 with wholesaler Keys Fabrics.

In 1997, Peter launched the Australian subsidiary of the iconic Crowson Fabrics, before expanding to New Zealand in 2000. He saw the inherent need to evolve the offering by introducing brands such as Phillip Jeffries and Camengo to the stable. These remain an integral part of our portfolio of brands today.

In 2012, Crowson Australia and New Zealand was rebranded and The Textile Company was born. It is a business built on great brands, longstanding relationships and a highly skilled team of industry specialists. We partner with the world’s best brands and mills to bring the latest textile trends to Australia and New Zealand.

...one thing has remained the same – a commitment to innovative design, quality product and exceptional customer service.

We are proud of our brand portfolio and we are also growing our private label collection, which offers a contemporary design aesthetic from world’s leading mills and available from stock.

At the Textile Company, our vision is to collaborate with industry professionals to create beautiful spaces in both the residential and contract areas. Since founding the business, we’ve evolved to meet the needs of a rapidly changing market. However, one thing has remained the same – a commitment to innovative design, quality product and exceptional customer service.

THE FACES BEHINDour brand

PETER
FITZGIBBON

Director and Sales &
Business Development Manager

JESSICA
FITZGIBBON

Marketing Manager

PETER
FITZGIBBON

Director and Sales &
Business Development Manager
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BRIAN
MCKINSTRY

Board Adviser

Tom Fitzgibbon- Contract Account Manager

TOM
FITZGIBBON

Contract Account Manager​

LOUISE
KEMP

NSW Account Manager

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ISLA
LAVEN

Brand & Product Coordinator

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MICHELLE
MARAS

Sydney Showroom Manager

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KAREN
FOWLER

Sydney Showroom Consultant

DEIRDRE
DOUGLAS-LEIJTEN

Melbourne Showroom Manager

AMANDA
HENDERSON-MARKS

VIC Account Manager

SUSIE
SHERRATT

Melbourne Showroom Consultant

Claire Phillips-Brisbane Showroom Manager

CLAIRE
PHILLIPS

Brisbane Showroom Manager

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KATHRYN
LYONS

Brisbane Showroom Consultant

SARAH
ANNAND

Canberra Account Manager

TINA
DUNCAN

Auckland Showroom Manager

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JULIE
HURD

Perth Showroom Manager

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ALISON
WATSON

Operations & Customer Service Manager

EMILY
DAVIS

Purchasing Administrator

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BARRY
ALLEN

Warehouse Operator

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TINNY
WIRJO

Sampling Administrator

ADWENA
SHEMON

Customer Service Specialist

WHAT OUR customers ARE SAYING

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CHRISTIAN LYON DESIGN

Peter I would like to thank you for all your hard work and your professional and personalised service. Dealing with your representative Linda is always a great pleasure, information and updates are always readily available – nothing is too much trouble and we always feel like a highly valued client.

Working as we do at the high end of the market it is imperative that we can rely on our suppliers and I thank you and the Textile Company for your support.
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CAMERON KIMBER DESIGN

Here at Cameron Kimber Design, our experience with The Textile Company has always been first rate. The range of fabrics and wallpapers together with impeccable service has made our jobs easier in every way. It will be great having this new website service so we can continue our work using The Textile Companies quality product.
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THOMAS HAMEL

I have enjoyed welcoming The Textile Company to the Australian interior design community and watching it grow into such an important supplier for us all. Well done to the team who are always ready to assist us. You have assembled wonderful suppliers from all over the globe and we adore specifying all of your products. Keep up your brilliant vision!
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DAMIEN INTERIORS

As all people in business know, great relationships make for great results. For this reason, our company – Damien Interiors has been dealing directly with Peter Fitzgibbon for over 35 years. Over this time, I have grown to consider Peter a friend. His service and the service of his team is unparalleled by any other textile supplier. The product offered including wall coverings, upholstery and drapery is stunning and covers a broad range of styles assisting us with any project.

I always go to The Textile Company ranges first for my selections. Sampling services are excellent assisting us in the presentation of projects to our customers. The Team at The Textile Company have always handled our requests with a kindly and generous attitude. We are extremely grateful for the relationship we share.
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LANE KELLYS

As a major window furnishing retailer Lane Kellys (Now known by our friends) LK on Yarra! We are delighted to work hand in hand with The Textile Company and their affiliated brands that are most outstanding in everything with window furnishing, interior design and soft furnishing offering an unconventional creative approach for our customers. Fantastic support with a can do attitude when it comes to challenges thus making LK projects achievable from showroom to homes! Thank you to Peter Amanda, Deidre & TC TEAM… it’s always a pleasure working with you!
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COSMO STYLE

Cosmostyle has been working with The Textile Company and Peter for the past 12 years. We always find the perfect solution in their ranges for our custom curtain and roman blind projects, even for our choosiest customers. It is a pleasure working with The Textile Company, as we can always rely on them for prompt delivery and their customer service team are always happy and willing to help.
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PETER FITZGIBBON

Director and Sales & Business Development Manager

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BRIAN MCKINSTRY

Brian spent the first ten years of his career with KPMG before moving into CFO positions for regional groups in the services sector. From 2002 to 2013 Brian was Group CFO of a major global trust and corporate services group headquartered in Hong Kong, under founder and private equity ownership, including seven years by the Carlyle Group. Brian's experience includes a strong background in the buy-and-sell arm of mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, valuation, integration planning, project management and corporate structuring. Brian joined Foulger Underwood in 2014 to establish the Hong Kong office and strengthen the group’s overall capabilities in Asia.

Tom Fitzgibbon- Contract Account Manager

TOM FITZGIBBON

Tom transitioned from a decade long career as a carpenter in high-end residential building, to join the family business as a Contract Account Manager. His trade background amplifies his expertise in contract specifications, presenting modern wallcoverings, wood veneers and textile design trends. Committed to delivering exceptional results, he surpasses expectations with personalised solutions tailored to each project.

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LOUISE KEMP

Louise brings over 25 years of experience in the soft furnishings industry, starting with Wilson Fabrics in the 80s, 17 years at Radford’s and is now happily settled at TTC. Her expertise evolved through hands-on experience, representing top brands like Designers Guild, Ralph Lauren and Cole & Son. Outside work, she leads an active lifestyle and is passionate about Mid Century aesthetics, travel and sustainability.

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ISLA LAVEN

Isla’s journey began with a Creative Direction & Styling Bachelor Degree at The Whitehouse Institute of Design, setting the stage for her career. She honed her skills in the interiors sector at Coco Republic before diving into the high-stakes world of luxury event production for iconic brands like Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Dior. Joining TTC as our passionate Brand & Product Coordinator, Isla enjoys connecting customers to the incredible stories and creative process behind our brands through compelling social media content and captivating events.

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MICHELLE MARAS

Michelle has over 25 years of experience in the design industry, working with top brands such as Designer Rugs, Domestic Textile Corporation, Whitecliffe Imports and Boyac. After starting her career as an Architectural Draftsperson, she pursued further studies in Interior Decorating and Colour Design. Michelle is passionate about helping Designers and Architects select the perfect textiles, wallpapers and flooring, with a keen eye for colour and pattern. Outside of work she loves cooking, entertaining, travelling, and volunteers as a Tour Guide with the Australian Architecture Association.

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KAREN FOWLER

Karen has over 10 years of experience working in high-end residential interiors, furniture, editorial styling, homewares and textiles. She is passionate about foreign lands, architecture, history, art and nature all of which inform her design aesthetic. Her ability to blend client needs with artistic vision makes her an incredible asset to the Sydney showroom team.

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DEIRDRE DOUGLAS-LEIJTEN

Deirdre is a self confessed textile nerd, with over 25 years of studying and working in interior design in Melbourne and the Netherlands. Dee loves working with talented people to bring their project to fruition with TTC’s amazing range of fabrics and wallcoverings. When Dee’s not busy sourcing the perfect textile selection for Netflix productions, you can find her by the beach with her husband John and their chocolate labradoodle, Ted.

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AMANDA HENDERSON-MARKS

Amanda is a seasoned design professional, specialising in textiles and interior decoration for over 30 years. After studying textile and interior design, she began her career working in London as an Interior Design Consultant at Osborne & Little and at Liberty in the soft furnishing department. She went on to run her own interior decoration and styling business, alongside representing various textile companies. Her love for travel fuels her creativity, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures. She finds fulfilment in educating her clients to connect with their creativity through textiles and supporting them to realise their vision.

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SUSIE SHERRATT

Melbourne Showroom Consultant

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CLAIRE PHILLIPS

After completing her Diploma in Interior Design & Decoration at RMIT, Claire has worked in all facets of the textile industry, beginning her career as an Interior Design Assistant to Geraldine Cooper, before moving into residential and commercial interiors, decorating in Melbourne, Brisbane and Dubai, on a number of notable high end projects. Her love of travel has influenced her design aesthetic and understanding of local trends throughout interiors and textiles. Claire has now returned to what she loves most; collaborating with her fabulous clients to find the perfect textiles for their project.

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KATHRYN LYONS

Kathryn’s passion for fabrics and furniture began as a hobby before career transitioning out of nursing to complete her Cert 4 in Interior Design. She dove into the industry, gaining invaluable experience at a Brisbane furnishing manufacturer, before joining TTC where she uses her boundless creativity in helping clients source the right product for their project.

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SARAH ANNAND

Following completing a degree in Art History and Management, Sarah has more than 15 years experience working with both local and international wholesale textile designers and distributors. Sarah founded both OAT STUDIO + SA SUPPLY to be able to share her love for art, fabrics and wallpapers with the ACT design industry.

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TINA DUNCAN

Tina's career in interiors was a natural progression influenced by her creative upbringing in a family steeped in textiles, building and art. With a background at Barker & Pollock and SCE Stone & Design, collaborating on high end projects in Auckland and Wellington, she’s now joined TTC bringing her creativity, expertise and dedication to support clients with their projects.

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JULIE HURD

Julie brings a wealth of experience, transitioning from a career in Airline Management to Interior Design. With a background in working with builders and styling showrooms, she has a sharp eye for design and a passion for beautiful textiles. Outside of work, Julie loves to travel, entertain and renovate her home, always seeking new experiences and opportunities to explore.

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ALISON WATSON

Alison’s career began with a Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Management and a Master's in Business Administration. Joining TTC after a recent role as Operations Manager for a major audiobook publisher, Alison excels in optimising back-office processes to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Outside of work, she enjoys knitting and garment sewing, finding creativity and relaxation in crafting her own apparel.

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EMILY DAVIS

Originally from the UK, Emily studied textile design at university and worked in design, creating embroidered and printed fashion fabrics. Since moving to Australia, she’s worked as a buyer, sourcing fabrics for furniture retailers, building strong relationships with suppliers. Emily loves spending time with her two young kids, especially the sunny Aussie summer, swimming and eating ice cream!

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BARRY ALLEN

Before joining TTC as our Warehouse Manager, Barry’s passion for the culinary arts saw him working as a chef in Tokyo and Bangkok, before transitioning to the world of luxury retail, working for Louis Vuitton for over 30 years in various roles and locations. Barry has now found fulfilment stepping away from the front line and enjoying the new pace and challenges his role brings.

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TINNY WIRJO

Tinny thrives in the dynamic sampling department at TTC, managing the all important sample dispatch from our warehouse. With a passion for organisation and an innate eye for detail, Tinny adeptly manoeuvres through the realm of high-end brands, enjoying the intricate textures and vibrant colours that cross her desk.

Adwena - Contract Administration Manager

ADWENA SHEMON

Adwena is a seasoned multi-skilled professional with over a decade of experience in the Architecture and Design space. Having graduated with an Art History and English Literature degree from the University of Sydney, Adwena has calibrated a variety of skills during her career, not limited to the disciplines of art curatorship, project management, people management, and written communication. In her spare time, she loves to spend this most through expression - writing, painting, conjuring new plant-based food recipes and keeping connected with fitness training.

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