Benartex was founded in 1980 and originally sold specialty fabrics. After visiting quilt shows, Mr Selim Benardete, founder of Benartex, changed the Benartex focus to 100% cotton quilting fabrics. The Benartex range is today known as the "Fabric For Quilters. By Quilters". The Benartex range of designer prints is made for creative people worldwide for use in quilts.