We have been sourcing, designing, manufacturing, and innovating textile products for over 80 years. Today the family legacy continues, four generations on, to provide discerning clients with outstanding interior furnishings and customer service to match. We design and develop our products from our hometown in Pukekohe, New Zealand.
Our great grandfather Arnold Heath trains as a fur skin buyer, starting his career in Dunedin. Arnold regularly travels the world sourcing high quality furs and hides.
Arnold meets his wife Bess in New York while travelling abroad to the fur auctions. A year later their eldest son, John, is born.
Arnold starts his own company, Arnold.M.Heath Ltd, with headquarters at 48 Shortland Street, Auckland.
Arnold’s long-time friend and furrier Jim Suckling joins him in the business.
Demand for fur and hides is high in the 1930’s and 40’s, with fur being used for luxury coats and other items. Arnold.M.Heath Limited becomes the preferred supplier to New Zealand’s fur product manufacturers.
The second generation enters the business as Arnold’s son, John Heath takes the reins, renaming it ‘Heath Furs & Textiles Ltd’. Imitation faux fur fabrics are introduced.
David Heath joins the business in 1981. Younger brother Ben joins him as a co-director in 1996.
Anti-fur campaigns in the 90’s encourage the company to concentrate on faux fur, velour and imitation suede textiles.
The company moves into their purpose-built offices, showroom, and warehouse at 28 Tobin Street, Pukekohe.
Furtex begins creating a luxury, premium range of natural furs, hides and woollen products for home interiors. In-house design and manufacture are set up.
Furtex progresses with the curation and distribution of a home textiles collection for the New Zealand market.
The fourth generation enters the business - Louis, Josh and Sam.
Furtex’s flagship interior furnishings brand, Mulberi is launched into the NZ market. Accessible home furnishings brand Limon is launched shortly after.
Furtex opens ‘Evoque’ Trade showroom in Newmarket. In 2017 the showroom moves to larger premises in Kingsland, Auckland.
New purpose-built offices, showroom and warehouse opens in Pukekohe.
Furtex launches into the Australian market. A dedicated warehouse is established in 2021.
Furtex celebrates its 80th year.
In a constantly changing market, we decide to redefine our Mulberi and Limon brands with clearer focus, design direction and product offerings. Say hello to Baya and Ollo.
Each of our brands has a distinct aesthetic and product range, but all are equally passionate about bringing inspired interior style to living spaces.