ABOUT RJR

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RJR Fabrics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-
quality fabric designed exclusively for the crafting of quilts and home sewing. RJR specializes in the production of 100% cotton fabrics, brushed flannels, cotton sateens, and specialty fabrics, including PFD (prepared for dyeing) silk and micro-polyester fleece.

Headquartered in Torrance, California, RJR was formed in 1978 by Robert Cohan and his two sons, James and Richard. RJR was the result of a long-lived dream of Robert's to create a textile company
to preserve a third-generation tradition in textiles traced back to
1908 with the family's woolen mills in Portland, Oregon.

The company name, RJR, is derived from the first initials of the three founders, Robert, James and Richard. Richard (Rick) Cohan has served as President and CEO since 1986. After James Cohan's retirement in 1991, John Durnell purchased his share of the business and became the Vice President.

Demetria Hayward joined RJR in 1994 as Director of Marketing and has worked to strengthen and build the company's brand identity worldwide.  In September of 2003, Demetria was promoted to Vice President of Product Development where she directs the creative process for designer and RJR collections, and works closely with Beatriz Ordonez in the marketing department.

New to the RJR family is Yuko Hasegawa. Yuko was hired in January 2009 as RJR's new Creative Director where she is in charge of directing RJR's artwork production and developing her own unique fabric collections.

Chief Financial Officer and Vice President in charge of Operations is Bobby Ramos, who makes every effort to ensure that all aspects of the firm integrate and run smoothly. Other key personnel who are instrumental  in the company's operations are Dulce Colin, Warehouse Manager; and Ana Munoz, Director of Customer Service,
who continually strive to offer RJR customers the very best service and on-time delivery.

The company licenses a team of renowned designers including Jinny Beyer, Lynette Jensen of Thimbleberries, Robyn Pandolph, Susan Branch, Laura Heine, Debbie Beaves, Sue Marsh, Pat Nickols and many others in an effort to create fabrics that complement quiltmaking for every lifestyle. During a calendar year, RJR produces over 1600 new fabric designs in a variety of colorways. Collections are available on a limited reorder basis due to consumer demands for a continual supply of new fabric designs. RJR's basic lines, The Jinny Beyer Palette, Handspray, Quilter's  Sateen Solids, Cotton Supreme Solids, Bare Essentials, Crazy for Dots & Stripes,  and Confetti Basics are continually updated and stocked year round to offer quilters, home sewers and crafters the blenders, backgrounds and coordinates they need.