Andrew Dailey, the new general manager of Jones Sustainable Packaging. Image: Jones Family of Companies Jones Family of Companies, Charlotte, N.C., announced the promotion of Andrew Dailey to general manager of Jones Sustainable Packaging. Dailey has been [...]

The European Union (EU) has paused its countermeasures on U.S. trade tariffs for 90 days to allow time for EU and U.S. negotiations.  The pause was first announced by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen April 9, and [...]

The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Board of Directors is seeking volunteer applicants to fill three open positions. The ATA Board of Directors represents ATA's members and works with the ATA leadership staff, providing guidance on association decisions [...]

The 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 78th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, [...]

Image: Circulose Circulose has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber to commercialize and scale the production of ReVisco™ fibers, made with CIRCULOSE® pulp. "We are thrilled to establish a strong strategic partnership with [...]

Image: SK Capital Funds advised by SK Capital Partners LP, a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, ingredients and life sciences sectors, completed the acquisition of Physical Properties Testers (PTT) Group from Battery Ventures. PPT Group, headquartered [...]

David Bentley, Durst Group's new segment manager for its North American software division. Image: Durst Group Durst Group AG, Rochester, N.Y., announced the appointment of David Bentley as its new segment manager for its North American software [...]

(From left) Lorenza Sartorelli, Ph.D., Christian Rink, Ph.D., and Eva Baumann, the new CHT Group management board. Image: CHT Group The CHT Group, a specialty chemicals provider based in Tübingen, Germany, has announced the appointment of Lorenza [...]

Image: CCC The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for lightweight, molded overboots manufactured by Airboss Defense Group (ADG). The specialized footwear [...]

Image: Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), in partnership with International Filtration News magazine, has announced the finalists for the inaugural FiltXPO™ Awards. The awards recognize achievements across the [...]

Image: The Mitchell Group The Mitchell Group, Niles, Ill., announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility for its Sta-Kleen Silicone line. The new facility is near an electric power plant, and the facility's primary energy source [...]

Image: Trivantage® Trivantage® has launched a traveling seminar with a focus on marine fabrication called Performance on Deck. Performance on Deck includes presentations from suppliers on emerging trends, product applications and what it takes to run a [...]

Image: U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the agency’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative to support and empower small manufacturers. “The great American comeback starts with restoring American industry,” says Kelly Loeffler, an SBA [...]

President Donald Trump has announced further changes to the April 2 executive order imposing multiple country-specific tariffs. The president has suspended most tariffs for 90 days, with country-specific tariffs (detailed in Annex I) now effective July 9, [...]

Image: World Expo 2025 As part of its engagement with the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan will host a group tour of the event May 16. Participants will visit key pavilions, [...]

Image: Hohenstein Hohenstein, a global testing and research provider, released its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report covers the existing sustainability measures at the German headquarters and the company's goals for 2025 and beyond. Additionally, the direct and [...]

Country-specific tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in an April 2 executive order are now in effect. The president declared a national emergency in the executive order as a result of "large and persistent annual U.S. goods [...]

Image: Universal Fiber Systems Universal Fiber Systems announced that the company has acquired Fiber Innovation Technology (FTI), based in Johnson City, Tenn. "We're thrilled to add FIT to Universal Fiber Systems. I've long admired FIT and am [...]

Image: T2T Alliance Textile-to-textile (T2T) recyclers Circ, Circulose, RE&UP and Syre have collaborated to form the T2T Alliance. The alliance will unite stakeholders and advocate for the textile sector within European Union (EU) policy and beyond. The [...]

Image: Acme Mills Acme Mills, a textile manufacturer based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has announced a partnership with producers in Vietnam to expand its nonwoven textile offerings. This move addresses evolving global trade challenges, such as ongoing [...]

President Donald Trump signed an executive order March 27 imposing a 25% tariff on automobile imports to the U.S., beginning April 3. Currently, the tariff will only apply to automobiles, but a process for including automobile parts [...]

Image: The Mitchell Group The Mitchell Group, Niles, Ill., has announced that its Sta-Kleen Polyurethane and Sta-Kleen Polycarbonate fabrics now hold the highest hydrolysis ratings for polyurethane fabrics. Recent hydrolysis tests for the fabrics have returned novel results, setting [...]

Abhi Agrawal. Image: QTI Fibers QTI Fibers, Greensboro, N.C., announced the appointment of Abhi Agrawal as its new CEO. The QTI Fibers' company portfolio includes Quantum Materials, Twitchell Technical Products and Infinity Woven Products. Agrawal will oversee [...]

On March 26, the Conference Board released the March 2025 Consumer Confidence Index. The index fell 7.2 points to 92.9—the lowest it has been since January 2021. This dip was largely driven by sentiments among consumers 55 and [...]

Image: Avantex Avantex, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled software solutions provider for the fashion, apparel and textile industries, announced the appointment of Carlos Botero as its new president for Latin America. Botero brings more than two decades of [...]

The European Commission has announced a two-week delay in reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods, which are now set to go into effect in mid-April. The commission announced these tariffs in response to the 25% tariffs on steel [...]

Christel Fenge, Ph.D. Image: Cellevate Cellevate AB, a Lund, Sweden-based biotechnology company, announced the appointment of Christel Fenge, Ph.D., as chief technology officer (CTO) and member of the management team. Fenge has served as a strategic advisor [...]

Image: KARL MAYER KARL MAYER announced the company has won a trademark dispute against competitors in Turkey. The company has registered trademarks for many of its products, including PROWARP® for its sectional warping machine in 2015, KARL [...]

Image: AATCC Presentation topics are now being accepted for the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Inkspired: Innovations in Textile Printing Conference, set to be in fall 2025 in Raleigh, N.C. AATCC invites presentation submissions [...]

Image: BCC Research According to the latest study from BCC Research, "Technical Textiles: Global Markets," the technical textiles market is expected to grow from $213.8 billion in 2024 to $284 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate [...]

Image: Circulose Circulose announced the appointment of Sara Diez Jauregui and Kalyan Madabhushi to its board of directors, following the recent appointment of Helena Helmersson as the new chair. Jauregui offers experience with leading fashion and apparel [...]

Image: Circ® Circ® announced it has closed a $25 million investment round led by Taranis through its Carbon Ventures fund, with continued support from existing investors, including Inditex and Avery Dennison. Circ is based in Danville, Va. This latest funding builds [...]

Image: American Textile Company American Textile Company (ATC) announced it has been named the 2025 American Image Awards Company of the Year by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA). The company will be presented with the [...]

Image: Coalition to Close the De Minimis Loophole The Coalition to Close the De Minimis Loophole, representing a broad range of American voices and organizations—including the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)—sent a letter to President Donald [...]

Image: Culp Inc. Culp Inc., a mattress and upholstery fabrics producer for residential and commercial furniture, announced the election of William L. Tyson to its board of directors. Tyson has over 30 years of experience across investment [...]

Twenty-five percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. began March 12. In response, Canada has imposed reciprocal tariffs on various U.S. products, including a 25% tariff on steel imports. The country has also increased [...]

Image: Everra Stein Fibers, Charlotte, N.C., has announced its rebranding and name change to Everra. This new name represents a shift for the company and reflects its ongoing commitment to sustainability, innovation and leadership in the global PET [...]

Image: Hohenstein Testing laboratory Hohenstein and DuPont™, a fabrics, fibers and nonwovens manufacturer, have collaborated to develop three comfort and mobility test methods for soft ballistic inserts for law enforcement and military body armor. An interdisciplinary and [...]

The click-TRAK® Magnetic zipper. Image: YKK Corporation YKK Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, announced that the company won the Orange Innovation Award 2024 for its zippers designed for those with dementia, the click-TRAK® Magnetic zipper. The award [...]

Kristen Schoenfield, Crypton's new customer service experience director. Image: Crypton Crypton, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has announced the addition of two new roles in its organization. Kristen Schoenfield has been named the company's new customer experience director and [...]

President Donald Trump announced March 6 that he would pause the 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) until April 2. The president initially announced a delay in [...]

Image: nova-Institute Lars Börger, Ph.D., has been appointed the new co-CEO of nova-Institute. Börger will serve as co-CEO alongside nova-Institute's current CEO, Michael Carus. He officially started his role on March 1. nova-Institute has been driving the [...]

Imports from Canada and Mexico to U.S. automakers were given a one-month exemption to new tariffs on goods from these two countries, which began March 4. This decision by President Donald Trump comes after a March 5 [...]

Image: Herculite Herculite Products Inc., Emigsville, Pa., announced that Jennie Hermans has been hired as an assistant controller within the company's accounting group. Hermans will oversee key financial functions in this role, including budgeting, financial reporting, audit [...]

Image: MycoWorks MycoWorks, a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, Calif., has released the latest performance data for its mycelium-based biomaterial, Reishi™. The material has also launched commercially on its e-commerce site HERE. Through a collaborative effort between [...]

Consumer spending in the U.S. dropped 0.2% in January—the first monthly decline since March 2023. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis measures spending through the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, and it decreased $30.7 billion. The bureau [...]

Image: Precision Textiles Precision Textiles, Fairfield, N.J., announced the company has partnered with Culp Home Fashions, Stokesdale, N.C., to launch the patented IQ Flame Resistant (FR) Inlay yarn for the bedding and mattress industry. The yarn allows [...]

Image: TVF Three of TVF Inc.’s longest-serving senior sales consultants are retiring, including Shelly Hirschinger, James Durant and Jim Prestipino. “James, Jim and Shelly exemplify the highest standards of excellence in sales,” says Tad Calahan, president of TVF. [...]

Image: AMI Plastics The first speakers have been announced for the first-ever Textiles Recycling Expo that will be in Belgium June 4–5, 2025. The new, free-to-attend exhibition and conference will bring together professionals from across the textiles, fashion, [...]

Image: CiCLO® Technology BOKSER Textiles, a hospitality textiles provider based in Minneapolis, Minn., announced the company has partnered with Intrinsic Advanced Materials, the creator of CiCLO® Technology, to launch a line of biodegradable top sheets for the [...]

Image: Carnegie Carnegie Fabrics announced that Xorel Cruise, its collection of high-performance wallcoverings designed specifically for high-traffic marine-grade applications, has earned the IMO-MED WheelMark certification. Carnegie Fabrics is a sustainable textile and acoustical management solutions provider based [...]

Image: Seaman Corp. Seaman Corporation, Wooster, Ohio, announced that its FiberTite® single-ply roof membranes have received a 40-year reference service life (RSL) through a cradle-to-grave environmental product declaration (EPD). An EPD is an independently verified document that provides quantifiable [...]

Image: Cotopaxi Cotopaxi, a B-Corp lifestyle brand, announced the appointment of two leadership positions: Craig Rowley as chief marketing officer and Sara Westbrook as senior vice president of product and merchandising. Rowley will be responsible for steering [...]

Image: International Textile Manufacturers Federation The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) announced the survey results of the 30th Global Textile Industry Survey. The survey was conducted in January 2025 and reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook amid ongoing [...]

Image: Reju Reju™ and Cibutex announced they have partnered to establish a circular textile ecosystem among Cibutex member companies. Cibutex is a cooperative of companies dedicated to developing a more sustainable textile supply chain and Reju is [...]

Image: Tex-Tech Industries Tex-Tech Industries Inc., a provider of high-temperature and high-performance specialty materials and coatings based in Kernersville, N.C., has completed the acquisition of Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) based in Biddeford, Maine, and Woonsocket, R.I., from [...]

Image: Gerbing Heated Clothing Gerbing Heated Clothing, a manufacturer of advanced heated apparel, announced a distribution partnership with Lemans Corp., the parent company of Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties. The partnership enables Gerbing to expand its reach and availability to power [...]

Image: Navis TubTex Fibroline, the France-based company that developed dry powder impregnation solutions, and Navis TubeTex, a U.S.-based machinery manufacturer, celebrated the grand opening of the companies' innovation lab. The Fibroline USA Innovation Lab is inside the [...]

William Kimbrell, Cotton Incorporated's new CEO and president. Image: Cotton Incorporated Cotton Incorporated, a Cary, N.C.-based research and promotion company for U.S. cotton growers and importers, announced the appointment of William Kimbrell as its new CEO and [...]

Image: Leigh Fibers Leigh Fibers, a recycled fiber products producer based in Wellford, S.C., announced that the company's facility in Brownsville, Texas, has recycled more than half a billion pounds of post-consumer textile waste since the facility's [...]

Image: CGS The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) and CGS’s BlueCherry® announced a partnership to help accelerate the digital transformation of the Canadian apparel sector. CAF is the national association of the Canadian apparel industry, providing members with [...]

Evans Tindal (right), plant manager at Glen Raven and Southern Textile Association (STA) president, presents Randy Blackston, vice president of operations at Glen Raven and former STA president, with the STA David Clark Award. Image: STA Randy [...]

The Northeast Canvas Products Association (NECPA) announced the start of the term for its newly appointed leadership team, which became effective at the association’s last board meeting. John Tavano has assumed the role of president, following his [...]

PureCycle Technologies Inc. announced the initial sale of nearly 500,000 pounds of resin to Drake Extrusion Inc. to produce continuous filament yarns, which could be used to make items such as rugs, upholstery and apparel. PureCycle is a technology company [...]

Archroma, a specialty chemicals producer focused on sustainable solutions based in Pratteln, Switzerland, announced it has joined the BioCircular Materials Alliance to help accelerate the fashion industry’s transition to sustainable circular business models. Founded by biomaterials pioneer [...]

Image: © Hohenstein Building on a 2023 rapid test for detecting microfibers in sample water, sporting goods brand Under Armour®, testing laboratory Hohenstein, and testing device maker PPT Group have published a standardized test method for determining [...]

President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days following conversations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The president initially signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on the two [...]

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) and SEAMS announced the organizations have partnered to host a joint event, the Fabricating the Future 2025 Annual Conference. The inaugural event will take place Oct. 5–7 at [...]

As part of its expanding denim initiative, bluesign®,a global sustainability solutions provider for the textile industry, announced Everest Textile Technologies as its newest system partner. "Everest [Textile Technologies] has always been at the forefront of environmentally sustainable [...]

Ambercycle, a circular materials producer based in Los Angeles, Calif., and Benma, a low-carbon life and sustainable development solutions headquartered in Huangshan City, China, have announced a partnership to scale circularity in textiles through the production of [...]

President Donald Trump signed executive orders imposing tariffs on imports to the United States from Canada, Mexico and China beginning Tuesday, Feb. 4. Tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will be set at 25% while Chinese [...]

Filson, the Seattle, Wash.-based outdoor clothing and accessories brand and a Bedrock Manufacturing Company (BMC), has appointed Tim Bantle as president. In this role, Bantle will lead the next phase of growth and global expansion for the brand. Bantle [...]

Noel Kinder, a new member of UNCAGED Innovations' Board of Directors. Image: UNCAGED Innovations UNCAGED Innovations, a biomaterial company creating sustainable leather from grains based in New York, N.Y., has announced the appointment of Noel Kinder to [...]

Green Theme Technologies (GTT), creator of the water-free and PFAS-free EMPEL® textile finishing platform based in Albuquerque, N.M., announced the appointment of Courtney Harold as head of marketing. Harold has over 25 years of experience in the [...]

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a spider silk-based fibers producer in Ann Arbor, Mich., has announced the creation of a new transgenic, inspired by Darwin's bark spider (Caerostris darwini). Darwin's bark spider silk has been documented by some [...]

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced the individuals elected as 2025–26 president and interest group board of directors representatives. Election results were announced at the AATCC annual meeting Nov. 13, 2024. All officers [...]

PurFi Global, a textile rejuvenation technology company, and its joint venture partner, Arvind Ltd., an India-based textile manufacturer, announced plans to open a textile circularity facility in Gujarat, India. The facility will launch operations with 3,500 metric [...]

The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, N.C., announced it will provide M1 programming training for Stoll flatbed knitting machines Feb. 3–7 to individuals interested in learning about flatbed knitting or improving [...]

The OEKO-TEX® Association has released the updated testing criteria, limit values and certification guidelines, based on the latest scientific research and legal developments. Key changes include enhanced organic cotton certification through OEKO-TEX ORGANIC COTTON, with inclusion in [...]

Myant Corp., a provider of chronic disease prevention through precision medicine, announced the acquisition of mmHg Inc., a digital health company specializing in remote blood pressure monitoring, cardiovascular risk reduction and chronic disease management. This acquisition expands [...]

Creative Commons United States Capitol by William Warby is licensed under CC BY 2.0 President Donald Trump announced Jan. 20 that his administration plans to impose a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada. This tariff would take [...]

Ekoten Textile, a knitting manufacturer in Turkey, announced that the company is investing in Germany-based KARL MAYER to expand its warp knitting technology. Ekoten Textile is headquartered in İzmir, Turkey, and operates 245 circular knitting machines with a [...]

Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), with support from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the H&M Foundation, has launched the Upstream Circularity Playbook, now available in six languages. The comprehensive resource draws on case studies across multiple countries to provide [...]

Image: Dreamstime.com/© Dzmitry Auramchik U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Jan. 17 a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at tightening the de minimis duty exemption for certain low-value shipments entering the U.S. The proposed changes [...]

eVent® Fabrics, a waterproof and breathable fabric technologies producer based in Kansas City, Mo., announced that the company is strengthening its commitment to providing high-performance weather protection by introducing a new company tagline—“defy the elements." Intended to [...]

Faircraft, a Paris, France-based technology start-up that specializes in creating lab-grown leather, has announced a $15.8 million fundraising round. The round was backed by investment funds, including Kindred Ventures in the U.S.; Cap Horn in France; BPI in France; Sake Bosch in [...]

Ross Stores Inc., a retailer headquartered in Dublin, Calif, announced Jan. 13 that the company has pledged $850,000 of donations to local and national organizations, including the American Red Cross, United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the Los Angeles [...]

RTCM Holdings Inc. (dba Reclaimed Cleaning Textiles, dba World Wear Project), a family of textile recycling and distribution companies, announced the purchase of United-Southern Waste Material Company (USW), a Dallas, Texas-based textile recycling and repurposing company. The [...]

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) announced that applications are now open for the 2025 ITMF Awards. There are three categories that companies/organizations can apply for: ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award 2025 ITMF International Cooperation Award 2025 [...]

Ambercycle and Shenghong employees at the partnership signing ceremony. From left to right on the top row: Gerry Xue, country manager of China at Ambercycle; Shay Sethi, CEO of Ambercycle; Jason Tang, general manager of Shenghong and [...]

Eastman, based in Kingsport, Tenn., announced that its Naia™ cellulosic fibers have earned the dark green shirt designation in the 2024 Canopy Hot Button Ranking and Report for the company's commitment to protecting endangered forests while driving [...]

Culp Inc., based in High Point, N.C., and its consolidated subsidiaries reported financial and operating results for the second quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2025. FY25 second quarter financial highlights Consolidated net sales of $55.7 million Mattress [...]

Antitrust authorities in Germany, Austria and Poland have approved the acquisition of the core business of Heytex by Freudenberg Performance Materials, the parent company of Mehler Texnologies. Three Heytex production locations in Germany and China and all [...]

World Textile Information Network (WTiN) has announced the shortlisted companies for the Innovate Textile Awards 2024, a virtual event recognizing excellence and leadership in innovation across the textile and apparel industry. The Innovate Textile Awards showcase outstanding [...]

Recover™, a global producer of recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends headquartered in Madrid, Spain, announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam. Opening this facility is part of the company’s global expansion plan, [...]

Universal Fibers®, a synthetic solution-dyed fiber manufacturer based in Bristol, Va., has announced its continued investments in solution-dyed nylon and nylon 6,6 yarn offerings in response to Ascend exiting the BCF fiber business. These investments in solution-dyed [...]

Milliken & Company, a global flooring, textiles, chemicals and health care products manufacturer based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including [...]

Cocona Labs, creator of 37.5® Technology, announced that it has established a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in Gurugram, India, expanding its presence in the country's market. 37.5 Technology is based in Boulder, Colo., and makes sustainable temperature-regulating [...]

An example of a 3D mood board created with Camira's design toolkit inspired by Mocha Mousse. Image: Camira Camira, an international textile manufacturer based in the U.K., has launched a suite of digital design tools to assist [...]

FirstSpear, a Berry-compliant tactical and military gear manufacturer in Fenton, Mo., and Ocean State Innovations (OSI), a high-performance textiles supplier, announced they have partnered to expand the availability and access to FirstSpear’s patented Tubes® fasteners. About FirstSpear Tubes [...]

Teijin Ltd., a chemical, pharmaceutical and information technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, announced that it will invest in Circularise B.V., a company based in The Hague, Netherlands, which develops product traceability management systems using blockchain technology. Teijin will [...]

Tukatech, a fashion technology company based in Los Angeles, Calif., announced the appointment of Suresh Dureja as managing director of Tukatech's Canada division. Dureja has an extensive background in apparel manufacturing. A graduate mechanical engineer with a postgraduate degree [...]

As part of its growing denim initiative, bluesign®, a global sustainability solutions provider for the textile industry, announced LIM Group as its first laundry system partner in Italy. The partnership will enable bluesign to be a one-stop [...]

Franz Effenberger, Ph.D., the former head of the Institute for Textile Chemistry and Chemical Fibers at the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF), passed away on Dec. 11, 2024, at 94. Image: DITF Franz [...]

The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has launched its 2024/2025 International Design Competition, inviting students from around the world to tackle this year’s theme, "Color For Good – Creativity in Adversity." The annual competition provides a global platform [...]

Prabhat Mishra, director of sustainability at Nonwovenn, receiving the Green Apple Environment Awards certificate of achievement. Image: Nonwovenn Nonwovenn, a fabric products manufacturer based in the U.K., announced its goal of achieving net zero by 2035. The [...]

Clothing 2.0, a biotechnology company based in Conover, N.C., and The Marena Group LLC, a provider of medical-grade post-surgical compression garments based in Lawrenceville, Ga., announced they have partnered to produce garments to assist patients undergoing invasive [...]

Soft N Dry Diapers Corp.™ and Soft N Dry de México, a global tree-free disposable baby diapers manufacturer, announced the appointment of Julia Turley as head of mass channel/channel sales for the U.S. and Mexico. Turley will lead the company's Retail Consumer Connection Program, which is [...]

MMI Textiles Inc., a global supplier of industrial and custom fabrics and textile components with military, tactical, medical, commercial, and apparel expertise, has acquired Jason Mills LLC, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of knit textiles. Effective Jan. 2, [...]

Milliken & Company, a global flooring, textiles, chemicals and health care products manufacturer based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced that it earned a gold rating on its 2024 EcoVadis assessment. EcoVadis provides sustainability ratings for more than 130,000 [...]

 A new report, the Circularity Gap Report (CGR) Textiles, authored by Circle Economy and funded by the H&M Foundation, provides an in-depth view of the current circularity in clothing and textiles. The CGR Textiles urges immediate action to reduce [...]

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the European Disposables And Nonwovens Association (EDANA) announced the release of the Global Nonwoven Markets Report: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook, 2023–2028. It is now available for purchase [...]

Advanced Textiles Association invites industry leaders, innovators and experts to present at Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025 and Emerging Technologies Conference (ETC). Advanced Textiles Expo and the ETC allow textile industry participants to showcase their knowledge and innovations, [...]

Chris Rojas, the new assistant plant manager of Apex Mills' Aridyne facility in Graham, N.C. Image: Apex Mills Apex Mills Corporation Inc., a technical textiles manufacturer based in Inwood, N.Y., has named Chris Rojas as assistant plant [...]

Milliken & Company, a global flooring, textiles, chemicals and health care products manufacturer based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced its investment and partnership with Tidal Vision. Tidal Vision is a global biomolecular technologies company. The partnership will introduce biodegradable chemistries [...]

Jonatan Janmark (left), Circulose's new CEO, and Helena Helmersson, the company's new chairman of the board. Image: Circulose Circulose, a Swedish sustainable technology company, has appointed Helena Helmersson as the new chairman of the board, along with [...]

Jones Family of Companies Inc., headquartered in Humboldt, Tenn., and ECO Fiber Inc., based in Charlotte, N.C., announced the formation of a joint venture to establish a new company, ECO Fiber Packaging. ECO Fiber Packaging will provide [...]

Techmer PM, a materials design company in Clinton, Tenn., announced the publication of its 2024 Sustainability Report. Key highlights of the 2024 Sustainability Report: Integration of ACT and establishment of Fiber Center: Techmer PM successfully integrated ACT [...]

Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics based in Emigsville, Penn., announced the company has reached two consecutive years with zero loss-time incidents (LTI) as a result of various safety initiatives. “Our associate-driven culture [...]

AB Svenskt Konstsilke (SKS), a single-end cords producer for tires and MRG reinforcement in Gothenburg, Sweden, announced the acquisition of the assets from Mehler EP’s 153,500-square-foot Martinsville plant. The equipment will enhance SKS’s production capacity at its [...]

Argyle Capital Partners, a wealth management firm in Los Angeles, Calif., announced it has invested in International Custom Products Inc. (ICP). The transaction closed in September 2024. Based in Scarborough, Ont., Canada, International Custom Products Inc. has been a [...]

Yang Zhang, an assistant professor at North Carolina State University's (NC State) Wilson College of Textiles, has received a five-year, $1.8 million research award from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a sector of the National [...]

SDL Atlas, a textile testing instruments and services provider with operations in the U.S. and China, announced the acquisition of Mullen® Testers, the manufacturer of the Mullen Burst Tester, a benchmark for measuring the burst strength of [...]

Brian Foley, Eastex Products LLC new national marine, outdoor and RV sales manager. Image: Eastex Products Eastex Products LLC, a textile producer based in South Bend, Ind., announced it has named Brian Foley as its new national [...]

Martha Miller Hopkins has joined Apex Mills' business development team. Image: Apex Mills Apex Mills, a custom and specialty textiles producer headquartered in Inwood, N.Y., announced that Martha Miller Hopkins has been appointed to its business development [...]

North Carolina State University (NC State) Wilson College of Textiles announced its first-ever Wells Fargo Entrepreneur Pitch Event, a competition sponsored by Wells Fargo. Registration is open until Wednesday, Nov. 20. The competition is open to all [...]

Christina Rapa, the president-elect of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), who will serve as president from Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2026. Image: AATCC The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists [...]

The Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress is inviting researchers, experts, manufacturers and practitioners to submit papers for the 64th edition, taking place in September 2025 in Dornbirn, Austria. This congress offers a platform to present research and innovations [...]

Elissa Decker, Moss Inc.'s new vice president of global procurement and textile development. Image: Moss Inc. Moss Inc., a graphics and tension fabric structures provider headquartered in Franklin Park, Ill., announced the promotion of Elissa Decker to [...]

ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (IIP), Afreximbank and Rieter announced they have partnered to revitalize Africa's textile sector under the Africa Textile Renaissance Plan. ARISE IIP is an African industrial developer with operations in Togo, Gabin and Benin; [...]

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced the launch of the 2025 Concept 2 Consumer (C2C) Design & Merchandising Student Competition. The new competition combines the association's design and merchandising competitions to allow students [...]

Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., a professor in the Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory at Texas Tech University in Labbock, Texas, and Jayalakshmi Textiles were awarded the Intexcon award at the 2024 Intexcon in Ahmedabad, India. The award was [...]

Paradise Textiles, the material science hub of Alpine Group based in Taiwan, announced it has partnered with Kintra Fibers, a bio-based fiber producer based in New York, N.Y., to create the first garment using Kintra’s proprietary bio-synthetic [...]

Cathy Shao, eVent®️ Fabric's new innovation director. Image: eVent Fabrics eVent®️ Fabrics, a global supplier of waterproof and breathable fabric technologies based in Kansas City, Mo., announced the hiring of textile engineer and R&D expert Cathy Shao [...]

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Inc. (AFFOA) announced the addition of Eric D. Evans, Ph.D., to its board of directors. The newest member of the board brings a vast knowledge of technology transfer and strategy, as well as [...]

The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) hosted its 2024 Executive Conference in early October in Montréal, Que., Canada. The event was hosted at Le Mount Stephen Hotel and brought together leaders in sewn [...]

Decathlon Pulse, the investment arm and start-up studio of Decathlon Group, a Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France-based retail company, and unspun, a fashion technology company in Oakland, Calif., announced a partnership to deploy unspun’s 3D weaving technology, Vega™, across Europe. [...]

Standard Textile Co. Inc., a global leader in health care and hospitality textiles based in Cincinnati, Ohio, announced the company won four awards at the 2024 Nightingale Awards at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo in Indianapolis, Ind., on Oct. [...]

The Woolmark Company announced the launch of Woolmark Teach, the first email newsletter created for American educators. Published and distributed three times per year, the newsletter will provide educators with the latest wool news, including industry updates, [...]

From left to right: WK Kim, chairman of Global Sae-A, Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves, and Keun Seok Jeon, South Korean ambassador to Costa Rica at the opening ceremony of Sae-A Spinning’s third spinning mill. Image: Global [...]

Honeywell has announced a plan to spin off its Advanced Materials business into an independent, U.S. publicly traded company, which is targeted to be completed by the end of 2025 or early 2026. Honeywell expects to execute this [...]

Heberlein Technology, a provider of air interlacing and air texturing jets for synthetic continuous filament yarns based in Wattwil, Switzerland, announced the company has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. “ITMF is [...]

Marcio Manique, Milliken and Company's new senior vice president of protective fabrics for its textile business. Image: Milliken and Company Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced the appointment of Marcio Manique as [...]

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) released the 2025 schedule of short courses. The training courses cover the full spectrum of the nonwoven value chain, from raw materials to processes [...]

Vidalia Mills, a sustainable cotton manufacturer based in Vidalia, La., announced a rebrand and the launch of a strategic capital raise. The aim is to secure the company's long-term financial health and support future growth. Vidalia undertook [...]

COLOURizd™, a textile coloration technology company, and Re-Matters Textile Recycling Solutions, a startup dedicated to promoting circular processes in the textile industry, announced the companies have partnered to combine their sustainability efforts.   The collaboration aims to [...]

Busana Apparel Group, based in Indonesia, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. Busana Apparel Group was established in 1975 and the company's product range includes woven dresses and sport shirts, women’s [...]

Advanced Textiles Expo® 2024, the largest event of Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), concluded with resounding success on Sept. 24–26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Once again held in conjunction with Sun Shading Expo North [...]

GALY CO., a climate tech company that makes sustainable cellular agriculture products based in Boston, Mass., announced the closing of an oversubscribed $33 million Series B financing led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) with additional participation from [...]

Techmer PM LLC, a global leader in polymer materials design based in Clinton, Tenn., announced the acquisition of OptiColor Inc., a custom color compounding manufacturer based in Huntington, Calif. that specializes in color concentrates and masterbatches for [...]

The Lenzing Group, a supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries based in Lenzing, Austria, announced the acquisition of a minority share in TreeToTextile AB, joining the existing shareholders H&M Group, Inter IKEA [...]

XFS Global LLC, a manufacturer of semi-permanent engineered fabric shelters and support equipment technologies headquartered in Natural Bridge, Va., has announced the company has acquired HeyTex USA Inc. HeyTex USA is the manufacturer of Bondcote® engineered fabrics. HeyTex USA Inc., [...]

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced registration is now open for its upcoming committee meetings for all interested professionals. These volunteer-led committees create the test methods, measurements, specifications, and educational resources that enable [...]

Reju™, a textile-to-textile regeneration company based in Paris, France, announced it has opened its first operating unit, Regeneration Hub Zero, in Frankfurt, Germany. This is Reju's first major milestone after being incorporated just 12 months ago in Paris, France. The [...]

UniFirst's new 65,000-square-foot facility replaces the previous smaller structure on the same site, completing a three-year transition. The facility, located in Liverpool, N.Y., offers a comprehensive range of services, including uniform rental and facility services, hygienic laundering, [...]

TrusTrace, a global SaaS company with a platform for product traceability and supply chain compliance in fashion and retail headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has announced a strategic collaboration with platform engineering firm Xoriant and environmental impact data [...]

Element Event Solutions launched on Sept. 12, 2024, bringing together Chair-man Mills Corp.'s entire portfolio of companies. The company will be led by CEO Allison Freeman, CEO (right), and her team, including Harvey Rey, pictured on the [...]

The Woolmark Company, owners of Woolmark, a wool industry certification mark used on pure wool products that meet quality standards, announced the launch of Woolmark+, a plan designed to unite wool growers, supply chains and brands in [...]

Electronics For Imaging Inc. (EFI) reported its subsidiary, EFI Cretaprint S.L.U., headquartered in Londonderry, N.H., has licensed its building m materials digital printing business to its current global strategic partner, DPI, a technology company with a network of dealers [...]

eVent®️ Fabrics, a waterproof and breathable laminates producer based in Kansas City, Mo., announced the company has hired three team members to assist with growing demand for the brand’s expanding line of performance laminates and recent expansion [...]

Universal Fibers, a synthetic solution-dyed fiber manufacturer based in Bristol, Va., has released its latest Sustainability Snapshot, illustrating the company's continued commitments to reducing environmental impact and advancing its social responsibility. Since its latest published CSR report, the [...]

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world and showcase the innovation and [...]

Jonathan Horton, the new western regional manager for Herculite® Product Inc.'s direct sales team. Image: Herculite Herculite® Products Inc., a laminated and coated textile producer based in Emigsville, Pa., announced it has hired Jonathan Horton as the [...]

Hailide America, a supplier of industrial polyester yarns, tire cords and more based in Alpharetta, Ga., announced it has hired Josh McArthur as technical director and other organizational changes. McArthur brings over a decade of experience in the technical [...]

Accelerating Circularity, a New York, N.Y.-based nonprofit dedicated to creating business models and supply chains for manufacturing more sustainable fabrics, announced its commitment to action at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2024 Annual Meeting. This commitment, titled [...]

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer based in Bangkok, Thailand, announced it has received International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC+) certification for three of its fiber manufacturing sites. Across its entire business, [...]

TESTEX, an official representative and founding member of OEKO-TEX®, announced it has joined the Zurich, Switzerland-based International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. TESTEX is a globally operating and independent Swiss testing and certification institute. [...]

Gosport Manufacturing in Gosport, Ind. Image: Gosport Manufacturing Philadelphia, Penn.-based D.C. Humphrys announced the company has acquired tarps and industrial textiles producer, Gosport Manufacturing. The acquisition will keep Gosport Manufacturing's employees in place, with no changes to [...]

James Wyner, CEO of Shawmut. Image: Shawmut Shawmut LLC, a subsidiary of Shawmut Corporation, a global textile solutions provider based in West Bridgwater, Mass., announced the acquisition of warp-knitting supplier, Fairystone Fabrics, by its newly formed affiliate, [...]

Spiber Inc., a biotech company based in Yamagata, Japan, known for its Brewed Protein™ fiber, announced the continuation of its partnership with Consinee Group Co. Ltd., a textile manufacturer for luxury knitwear and woven garments based in [...]

Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer of flooring, textiles, chemicals and health care solutions based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced that Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro, its high-performance waterproof fabric, has been named a winner of the 2024 R&D 100 Awards. [...]

Precision Textiles, a nonwoven and laminated solutions supplier for the automotive, health care and bedding industries based in Fairfield, N.J., announced the company will celebrate a sustainability milestone at the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) Sustainability Conference [...]

The start date for businesses to report PFAS data, previously Nov. 12, 2024, may be pushed back until July 11, 2025. This proposal went up for public comment in early September. Affected businesses who wish to submit [...]

Microban International, an antimicrobial solutions provider for the health care industry based in Huntersville, S.C., and CiCLO® Technology, a patented textile technology that reduces microfiber pollution caused by synthetic materials, announced that the companies have formed a [...]

Cansew Inc., an industrial sewing threads, dyeing, elastic and accessories producer based in Montreal, Canada, announced its celebration of 100 years of business. The company makes high-performance polyester, nylon and technical threads that are sewn into furniture, geotextiles [...]

Allen Jacoby, Milliken & Company's new executive vice president and president of its textile business. Image: Milliken & Company Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer of flooring, textiles, chemicals and health care solutions based in Spartanburg, S.C., [...]

A collaboration of associations representing the global sewn products, textile, apparel and nonwovens textiles industries — known collectively as the Alphabet Soup Collective in a nod to their various and plentiful acronyms — officially launched in Raleigh, [...]

Elizabeth K. Ren, the new head of corporate development and strategy at Elevate Textiles. Image: Elevate Textiles Elevate Textiles, a global provider of textile solutions based in Charlotte, N.C., announced that Elizabeth "Liz" K. Ren has joined the company [...]

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention, an international textile and fashion event, announced its business program for this year’s event. The 2024 ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention [...]

Dan Bugaj, ACW's new head of business development. Image: ACW American Cord & Webbing Co. Inc. (ACW), a manufacturer and supplier of industrial webbing, plastic buckles, and sewn straps and cords with expertise in military, aerospace, flotation [...]

Chairman Eric Wu of Shinkong (left) and Shay Sethi, CEO of Ambercycle, at a signing ceremony in Taiwan. Image: Ambercycle Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corp., a polyester producer based in Taipei City, Taiwan, announced it has invested $10 million in [...]

Lenzing Group Inc., a supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries based in Enzing, Austria, announced it has been awarded platinum status in the EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating. The rating covers [...]

Doug McBurney, MMI Textile's new global procurement executive. Image: MMI Textiles MMI Textiles, based in Brooklyn, Ohio, announced that Doug McBurney has joined its team as its new global procurement executive. McBurney has a degree in textile [...]

The American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists’ (AATCC) announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the AATCC Journal of Research (AJOR) will be a freely accessible as an open access journal, providing information about various aspects of [...]

Registration is now open for the fall edition of the Functional Fabric Fair, sponsored by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, scheduled to take place from November 19–21 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. The event begins with the [...]

Gold Long John, a global fabric supplier for the footwear industry, announced it has begun applying Green Theme Technologies’ (GTT) EMPEL® Nø-Wick™ waterless and PFAS-free finishing product at its Vietnam mill. "Our Oeko Tex-certified EMPEL platform is [...]

Better Cotton, an international cotton initiative, has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to the Better Cotton Council.   “I’m excited to welcome our new co-chairs and members to the Better Cotton [...]

Trivantage, a fabrics, hardware and accessories provider based in Burlington, N.C., announced new benefits to Trivantage Plus™, its customer membership program. Members will now be able to order complimentary memo samples with free shipping, shop more products [...]

Evans Tindal makes remarks after being announced as new STA president. Image: Devin Steele The Southern Textile Association (STA) announced that Evans Tindal, plant manager at Glen Raven in Anderson, S.C., was elected the organization's new president. [...]

Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC (ORCO), based in Lincoln, R.I., announced the acquisition of the assets of Bolger & O’Hearn Inc., located in Fall River, Mass., effective July 31. “We are excited to welcome Bolger & O’Hearn [...]

From left: Heidi Tien, president of National Treasury Employees Union, Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold A. Pretel, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Michael Stumo, CEO of the Coalition for a Prosperous America and Amy Bircher, CEO of MMI Textiles, at MMI [...]

S&P Global Inc., a market intelligence provider headquartered in New York City, N.Y., announced it has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. “ITMF is very pleased to welcome S&P Global Inc. as [...]

Culp Inc., based in High Point, N.C., announced that its board of directors has named Mary Beth Hunsberger as president of Culp Upholstery Fabrics, the company's upholstery fabrics division, following the planned succession of retiring division president, [...]

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced that Diane Wyman is resigning after five years as executive vice president (EVP), effective August 9. Wyman leaves AATCC to join Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), a silver [...]

The China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA) announced that the 2024 EurAsia Geosynthetics Symposium (EAGS) will be held in Tai’an, Shandong, China on November 22. Co-organized by CNITA and EDANA, the EurAsia Geosynthetics Symposium is a [...]

North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and The Nonwovens Institute (NWI) in Raleigh, N.C., announced the appointment of Raoul Farer, Ph.D., to the roles of professor in the Wilson College of Textiles and executive deputy [...]

Nonwovenn, a nonwovens manufacturer based in the U.K., announced it has named Silke Brand-Kirsch as its commercial director. Brand-Kirsch joins Nonwovenn with several years of experience leading multiple businesses within the nonwovens industry. She most recently was [...]

Better Cotton™, a worldwide cotton sustainability initiative and investment firm launched in 2023, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop and launch a fund for smallholder farmers in the cotton industry with FS [...]

Miller Weldmaster, an industrial fabric solutions provider headquartered in Navarre, Ohio, announced the promotion of Jason Damis to North American sales manager. In this role, Damis will oversee sales operations across the U.S. and Canada. Jason stepped into the role [...]

Thomas Fischer, the new head of the DITF Center of Management Research. Image: DITF The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) announced that Thomas V. Fischer, Ph.D., will be the new head of its [...]

Alchemie Technology, a digital textile dyeing company headquartered in England, has announced the opening of a new Taiwan office. This expansion allows Alchemie to better serve its customer base in Taiwan by providing local support for servicing [...]

QiuMing Yang, president and CEO. Image: Auria Auria, a supplier of engineered systems for automotive acoustics, textiles and cargo management for gas and electric vehicles based in Southfield, Mich., announced the appointment of QiuMing Yang as the company's [...]

The Association for Linen Management (ALM), based in Richmond, Ky., announced the promotion of Christina Horsley to the position of vice president of operations. Horsley has been a member of the ALM team since 2012, previously serving [...]

Miller Weldmaster, an industrial fabric solutions provider headquartered in Navarre, Ohio, announced the appointment of Andrew Phillips and Nate Falkenstein as new sales representatives in the central and eastern North American territories. Phillips has over 14 years [...]

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Foundation announced the textile chemistry scholarship recipients for the 2024–2025 academic year. In addition to direct funding for tuition, Foundation scholars receive free registration for the AATCC Textile [...]

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) announced a collaboration agreement to provide continuing education to the nonwovens industry. This agreement expands upon the ongoing partnership between INDA and NWI, whereby [...]

Coloreel Group AB, a Swedish technology company, announced that it has filed for bankruptcy. The decision comes after the company's inability to develop its business volume quickly enough and, related to this, secure the necessary financing. Coloreel [...]

The FabricLink Network announced the launch of The Textile Gateway, an online platform that connects the textile industry to students of all ages, including elementary school and undergraduate students. “The mission of The Textile Gateway is to [...]

Trelleborg, an engineering group focused on polymer technology, with headquarters in Trelleborg, Sweden, has announced a development for its engineered coated fabrics operations in Gateway West Commerce Park in Rutherford County, N.C. The site is part of [...]

Vera Bradley is one of 15 brands currently using TrusTrace for product traceability and supply chain compliance. Image: TrusTrace TrusTrace, a global SaaS platform for product traceability and supply chain compliance in fashion and retail headquartered in [...]

A new event was announced, the Textiles Recycling Expo, and it is set for June 4–5 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. It is supported by EuRIC, Fedustria, ReHubs, the Textiles Recycling Association and Plastics Recycling World, and organizd [...]

The Better Cotton Conference 2024 concluded on June 27 in Istanbul, Turkey, where over 400 attendees from around the globe joined virtually and in person. "This year's Better Cotton Conference has highlighted the crucial need for collective [...]

Indorama Ventures, a chemical producer based in Bangkok, Thailand, announced it secured a seven-year loan totaling $200 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to help fund the continued growth of the company’s strategic sustainability programs in [...]

Paradise Textiles, the material science hub of Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Alpine Group, announced it has signed a deal with biotechnology company, Nanollose for the exclusive supply of its Nullarbor™ fibers. Under the non-binding term sheet for [...]

Better Cotton™, a worldwide cotton sustainability initiative launched in 2023, announced the recipients of its 2024 Member Awards.  The 2024 Member Awards were presented by Alan McClay, CEO of Better Cotton, and Eva Benavidez Clayton, senior director [...]

The American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) announced it has joined the Brazilian Cotton Shippers Association and the Australian Cotton Shippers Association by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement focuses on addressing matters of efficiency in [...]

Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), a North American supplier of automation engineering based in Orion, Mich., specializing in advanced material handling, end-of-line solutions, on-demand engineering services and autonomous mobile robots for warehousing and logistics, has announced the joint [...]

Active Apparel Group (AAG), an activewear and swimwear manufacturer based in Culver City, Calif., announced the company has committed to a structured approach to reducing its environmental impact across its global operations through an Environmental Management System [...]

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), announced that absorbent hygiene professionals can register, sponsor or reserve a tabletop exhibit for the 2024 Hygienix™. The event will be held at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, [...]

Portland, Ore.-based Pendleton Woolen Mills announced it is celebrating 100 years of business, or a Century of Shirtmaking. The brand is kicking off the milestone with a limited-edition collection of shirts featuring plaids inspired by one of [...]

Wilkie Technical Textiles, a technical textile provider based in Lowell, Mass., announced the company has partnered with Ocean State Innovations (OSI). OSI will now serve as the primary liaison for a variety of Wilkie America products manufactured [...]

Panda Biotech, an industrial hemp manufacturer based in Texas, along with Panda Hemp Gin equity partner, The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, celebrated the grand opening of its industrial hemp facility in Wichita Falls, Texas, on June 12. [...]

Archroma®, a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, announced the launch of Color Management+, a color design and development solution that helps textile and fashion brands and mills work together for improved sustainability. Archroma Color Management+ [...]

GALE Pacific™, a technical fabric solutions provider based in Malborne, Australia, announced that Ecobanner has won the sustainability award at the World Out of Home Organization (WOO) Awards. The award was accepted by WOO’s partner oOh!media. The [...]

FibreTrace®, a real-time fiber traceability technology, has announced a partnership with Target Corp. and Cargill. FibreTrace integrates luminescent pigments into raw cotton during the initial stage of processing, creating a unique signature that enables the pigments to [...]

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environments Safety (WIPPES) Act (H.R. 2964) on June 12. The WIPPES Act, which creates national standards [...]

Torbjörn Bäck (left), Coloreel CEO, and Masanori Awasaki (right), president and CEO Juki America. Image: Juki America/Coloreel Juki America, an industrial and domestic sewing machine manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan, and Coloreel, a technology company based in [...]

Roslyn Muney, The Mitchell Group's new director of brand strategies. Image: The Mitchell Group The Mitchell Group, a coated textile provider based in Chicago, Ill., announced that Roslyn Muney has joined the textile manufacturer as its new [...]

The Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) announced the opening of early bird registration for the 2024 Executive Conference set for Oct. 8–10 at Le Mount Stephen in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Early bird registration [...]

The Advanced Textiles Association Japan (ATA Japan) announced its 30th anniversary. To celebrate, ATA Japan will host a 30th Anniversary Celebration and Networking Event on July 18, 2024, at Hotel Hankyu International in Osaka, Japan. This milestone [...]

The 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC) and the 4th Innovation Days will take place from Sept. 11-13, 2024 at the Kulturhaus Dornbirn in Dornbirn, Austria. In addition to advances in the topics of fiber innovations, circular [...]

The Association of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced the publication of the 11th edition of the annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report. Based on extensive research, producer surveys and interviews with industry leaders, the report provides a [...]

Marc Shellshear, Value Vinyls Inc. new president. Image: Value Vinyls Inc. Value Vinyls Inc., a specialty textiles and fabrics provider based in Grand Prairie, Texas, announced the promotion of Marc Shellshear to president. Shellshear brings over 30 [...]

Joseph Davis, the new president of Glen Raven Material Solutions Group. Image: Glen Raven Inc. Glen Raven Inc., a performance fabric manufacturer serving multiple markets, including shade, marine and furniture, announced that Joseph Davis, an executive with [...]

EURATEX, a European textile member association based in Brussels, Belgium, and industriAll Europe, a trade union representing workers in the mining, chemical, energy and textile industries, announced the launch of a joint project supported by the European [...]

UNIFI Inc., a producer of recycled and synthetic yarns headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., announced the 2024 REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability Award recipients. These annual awards celebrate the industry members who have recycled over 40 billion plastic bottles [...]

Paul Dudley, AW Hainsworth's new head of engineering and sustainability. Image: AW Hainsworth AW Hainsworth, a Pudsey, U.K.-based fabric manufacturer and vertical woolen mill, has announced the appointment of Paul Dudley as its new head of engineering [...]

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced the three finalists for the World of Wipes Innovation Award® (WOW). The WOW Innovation Award will be presented at the annual WOW International Conference, June 17–20, at the [...]

Renegade Plastics®, a sustainable coated fabrics manufacturer based in Green Bay, Wis., announced the closing of a pre-seed investment led by Schneider Resources Holding (SRH). The investment will help expand Renegade's team into new markets that are seeking [...]

Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced that it has been included on the Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity 2024. The annual listing, comprised of 500 U.S.-based companies, recognizes employers across [...]

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced that the 2024 Textile Discovery Summit will be held October 6–8 in the historic district of Savannah, Ga. This year's theme is A Path Forward Through Innovation. [...]

Precision Textiles, a nonwovens and laminate solutions provider for the bedding, home furnishings, health care and automotive industries based in Fairfield, N.J., announced it has appointed Bill Learn as director of quality control. Learn is a former [...]

Orbus Visual Communications®, based in Woodridge, Ill., announced its acquisition of CRĒO Industrial Arts in Seattle, Wash. Orbus Visual Communications is a group of brands in North America that specializes in the manufacture of visual communications solutions [...]

KM Fabrics, a manufacturer of woven velvets for drapery, upholstery, wrapped panels and specialty applications based in West Greenville, S.C., announced that the company is relocating. KM will relocate by late 2025 a few miles from its [...]

More than 75 textile leaders gathered at this year’s Outlook® Conference to hear updates on the economy and the top issues facing the industry. The Outlook conference is organized by the U.S. Industrial & Narrow Fabric Institute [...]

Milliken & Company announced it is working to design and manufacture flame-resistant (FR) undergarment fabric for NASA’s Artemis missions. Artemis III will be the first U.S.-crewed moon mission in over 50 years, planned for launch no earlier [...]

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the American Filtration & Separations Society (AFS) announced they are partnering to create the FiltXPO™ 2025 International Filtration Conference & Exhibition. The conference will co-locate with IDEA®25 from [...]

Carolina Nonwovens LLC, a subsidiary of National Spinning Co. Inc., announced plans to open a new manufacturing plant in Fostoria, Ohio. Currently, equipment is being installed into the facility. The plant is expected to begin operation by [...]

Patrick Clysdale. Image: Herculite Products Inc. Herculite Products Inc. announced that Patrick Clysdale has been hired as the southeastern regional manager for the direct sales team. Clysdale comes to Herculite with nearly 10 years of experience in [...]

From left to right: Gabriela Cobb, Paul Tucker and Emily Timm. Image: Camira Group Inc. Camira Group Inc., an international fabric manufacturer has announced three new hires within the contract and hospitality segment. Camira Group has appointed [...]

Kimberly Peoples, Ultrafabrics' new sales director for the residential market. Image: Ultrafabrics Ultrafabrics, a high-performance fabric manufacturer based in Tarrytown, N.Y., announced the welcoming of two new members to the sales leadership team. Kimberly Peoples has joined [...]

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), has announced the results of its officer elections for fiscal year 2024. NCTO has elected Charles Heilig, president of Parkdale Mills, as chairman; and Chuck Hall, president and CEO of [...]

The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, N.C., announced that it will provide M1 programming training for Stoll Flatbed Knitting machines May 20–24 to individuals interested in learning about flatbed knitting or [...]

MycoWorks, a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, Calif., has announced the appointment of Ginevra Boralevi as director of communications. A Paris-based expert with 20 years of experience in luxury communications, Boralevi is joining MycoWorks from Eric Bompard, having led marketing [...]

Standard Textile, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, announced that it was selected as a 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company Gold Standard winner. Now in its fifth year, the award, sponsored by Deloitte* Private and The Wall Street Journal, recognizes [...]

Every year, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) student chapters name a graduating senior to be recognized for academic achievement and contribution to the chapter, school and society. This year AATCC presented the 11 [...]

Meijer announced a $250,000 donation to the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), a Detroit-based national nonprofit organization. ISAIC focuses on training the next generation of textile and apparel manufacturing industry talent through a curriculum that combines technical skills, soft [...]

Archroma, a global specialty chemicals company based in Prattein, Switzerland, and Cotton Incorporated, a non-profit cotton research and marketing company in Cary, N.C., announced the renewal of an eight-year collaboration to accelerate the shift to a more [...]

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced three recipients of the INDA Lifetime Service Award and Lifetime Technical Achievement Awards. David Powling, Paul Latten and Arnold Wilkie are being recognized for their key contributions to [...]

Jeffrey P. Pritchett, Elevate Textiles' new CEO. Image: Elevate Textiles The Board of Directors of Elevate Textiles, a textile manufacturer based in Charlotte, N.C., announced that Jeffrey P. Pritchett will join the company as CEO and a member of [...]

The winners of the 2024 Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards have been announced. A total of 15 winners in eight categories received awards for their research, new products, processes or technologies in sectors such as aviation, automotive, [...]

Green Theme Technologies (GTT), suppliers of the  EMPEL® water-free and PFAS-free textile finishing platform, announced a partnership with Korean-based Hwasung International, global textile provider. Hwasung International is the first Korean mill to offer EMPEL technology. "Traditionally, the [...]

Gabe Hill, who spent 60 years in the textile industry–including 43 at SP Associates in Charlotte, N.C.–died April 13, 2024 in Abbeville, S.C. He was 89. Hill was owner and general manager of SP Associates, a well-known [...]

The Jones Family of Companies, headquartered in Humboldt, Tenn.,  announced several new company developments. Ralph Jones III, CEO and chairman of the company’s board—and the third generation of family leadership of the company—has reinvested in the company [...]

The FabricLink Network (FLN), a textile education resource consisting of the websites FabricLink and The Technical Center, announced it is working with leaders in the textile industry to create The Textile Gateway, an online platform to introduce [...]

The Straw Flexi-Dress created by the German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research Denkendorf (DITF)and VRETENA, winner of the Cellulose Innovation of the Year 2024 Award. It is designed as a versatile knitted garment that can be [...]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is outlining an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the American textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is [...]

Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics with brands such as Coastline Plus and Patio 500, announced that Anthony Pappalardo has been hired as regional sales manager covering the Midwest and Southeast. In [...]

Global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced that it was named to the America's Most Innovative Companies list, an annual honor published by Fortune and Statista Inc., which recognizes U.S. organizations at the forefront of innovation. This is [...]

Eastman announced that its second U.S. molecular recycling project has been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) to begin award negotiations for up to $375 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funding as [...]

Traube Awning, an awnings and shade provider based in Hartford, Ill., announced its return to family ownership after a 10-year hiatus with Steve Traube, a third-generation descendant of the founding family acquiring the company. Traube announced the [...]

Paige Seadler, Culp Inc.'s new director of product marketing for Culp Home Fashions, the company's mattress fabrics division. Image: Culp Inc. Culp Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries, announced that it has hired Paige Seadler as the [...]

Leigh Fibers, headquartered in Wellford, S.C., announced that it has purchased the operating assets of Martex Fiber and rebranded the business as Revive Fiber. Leigh Fibers and Revive Fiber will operate as separate but related sister companies [...]

Glen Raven hosted U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai at its headquarters in Burlington, N.C. on March 22. Ambassador Tai’s visit coincided with USTR’s Federal Register notice for public input to inform the administration’s development of trade and [...]

Dan Russian, Sage Automotive's new president and CEO. Image: Sage Automotive Sage Automotive Interiors, an automotive interior materials manufacturer headquartered in Greenville, S.C., announced the appointment of Dan Russian as its new president and CEO. Russian succeeds [...]

Fashion for Good has announced the selection of 10 new innovators for its 2024 Innovation Program. The cohort is focused on novel footwear material and recycling technologies, manmade cellulosic and nylon recycling. The 2024 Innovation Program provides [...]

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to garner significant attention in textile manufacturing, given their prevalent usage in enhancing durable water repellency and stain resistance along with growing health and environmental concerns. As the discourse evolves, open [...]

TextileGenesis™, a Lectra Group company, announced the launch of version 2.0 of its SaaS platform which allows brands and manufacturers to digitally map their textiles, from fiber to consumer, to ensure the authenticity and traceability of all [...]

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced a call for presentation abstracts for its IDEA®25 show, set for April 29 through May 1, 2025, at Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla. The theme for [...]

Dietz-motoren GmbH, based in Dettingen unter Teck, Germany, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. “ITMF welcomes Dietz-motoren as a new corporate member of ITMF. This shows that ITMF is not only [...]

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced the renewal of its board of directors’ leadership and the addition of 15 new and re-elected board members. The following individuals were confirmed as AAFA’s Board of Directors leadership [...]

H&M Group and Vargas Holding, both based in Stockholm, Sweden, announced the founding of Syre, a new venture to scale textile-to-textile recycled polyester (rPET). The co-founded venture, also backed by TPG Rise Climate, aims to rapidly scale [...]

Michelin Inflatable Solutions, a Michelin company based in Trappes, France, and ALUULA Composites Inc., a composite materials developer headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada announced a collaboration on a joint research and development project. “We are thrilled [...]

The new Orbus Visual Communications® manufacturing facility in Huntersville, N.C. Image: Orbus Visual Communications Orbus Visual Communications® announced the relocation and grand opening of a new manufacturing facility for its SEG Systems® and Fabric Images® brands in [...]

Walmart announced a pilot project with unspun, an Oakland, Calif.-based fashion tech company using the world’s first 3D weaving technology. Through the collaboration, the companies aim to reduce the environmental impact of garment production and offer a [...]

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has launched the ATA Leadership Academy, an initiative set to reshape leadership excellence within the textile industry. This comprehensive leadership development program is designed to offer advanced training to professionals across all levels, [...]

Workplace expert Jeff Butler has been named as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Advanced Textiles Expo. Butler will focus on managing and working with various generations in “Building an Effective Multigenerational Workforce.” The Advanced Textiles Expo, [...]

Former Industrial Fabrics Association International (now ATA) Chairman Kevin Yonce passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 29, 2023. Yonce was born January 24, 1970, in Urbana, Ill. He was a lifelong resident [...]

The deadline is coming quick to submit a proposal to speak at the 2023 Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo. Do you have textile knowledge you want to share with the industry? The Advanced Textiles [...]

“There is no doubt the world is warming,” says Mar Ricketts, principal and founder of GuildWorks in Portland, Ore., which specializes in permanent tension fabric structures. Ricketts considers climate change a market opportunity for people in the [...]

CONNECT by ATA will be hosting an Ask Me Anything on Supply Chain Challenges event with Bill Rooney of Kuehne + Nagel Inc. on August 30! Get the answers to your supply chain questions from an expert [...]

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), recently launched their new logo. ATA became the official new name of the association formerly known as Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), on June 1 and have now released their new look. The [...]

The U.S. Department of Labor will provide a funding opportunity for $11.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support the delivery of training and education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards. [...]

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) will become the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) effective June 1. The name change was approved in April with 85.6 percent of association members casting their votes to do so. Association bylaws [...]

Close to 100 attendees gathered at the Omni Homestead Resort (circa 1766) in Hot Springs, VA to engage, learn and connect with colleagues in the industry. A day and a half of informative business sessions, intermingled with [...]

Winner of the 2021 IAA Award of Excellence in the Tensile Structures < 600 square meters category, the PFEIFER Structures-designed Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal in Alameda, Calif. features a spectacular canopy. Photograph courtesy of PFEIFFER Structures For more [...]

Pantone, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, has introduced a new blue shade, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri, a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying [...]

Colorado Yurt Company has hired Joe Winkelmann as Director of Operations. He will lead the production, manufacturing and shipping teams as the company focuses on strategic growth opportunities and customer connections to the outdoors. Winkelmann has more [...]

Photograph courtesy of FlexJobs.com The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) will host the webinar “The Key to Lowering your Turnover” on Dec. 15, 2021, at 1–2 p.m. EST. The webinar is free to IFAI members (including Geosynthetic [...]

Mahaffey USA, a leader of temporary and semi-permanent structures, has been acquired by Sunbelt Rentals. Terms of the deal were not released.  For nearly 100 years, Mahaffey has been providing large-scale temporary fabric structures for businesses across the [...]

Messe Stuttgart is postponing R+T, a leading trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun shading systems, which was scheduled to take place in February 2022. "R+T is the most international event in Stuttgart. Three quarters of [...]

The winner in the Geosynthetics category is from ACE Geosynthetics Inc.: Segmental block reinforced structure applied for the highway interchange project. Photograph courtesy of ACE Geosynthetics Inc. The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced the winners of [...]

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) wrapped up IFAI Expo 2021, North America’s largest specialty, industrial and advanced textiles event, on Nov. 4 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. IFAI Expo 2021 included 218 exhibiting [...]

On Nov. 2, 2021, at IFAI Expo in Nashville, Tenn., Timothy Akes, representative for the Americas, MPanel Software Solutions, and Andrew Askwith, senior software developer, MPanel Software Solutions, presented the education session “Shade Sail Engineering—It’s Not Just [...]

According to the report "Global Textile Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Raw Material (Wool, Chemical, Silk), by Product (Natural Fibers, Polyester), by Application (Household, Technical), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the [...]

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement following President Biden’s remarks on the global supply chain crisis and stressed the importance of investing onshoring and nearshoring. NCTO President and [...]

Dimension-Polyant, a leading sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac® waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has developed a multi-tiered sustainability initiative. With the goal of minimizing negative impact on the environment, Dimension-Polyant’s sustainability program is built [...]

Rainier Industries has announced the promotion of Chris Inverso to CEO. Scott Campbell, Rainier’s long-time CEO, will continue as an owner and board member. Inverso, who started with Rainier in 2014, was promoted to general manager earlier [...]

According to a press release from Archroma, the company will increase the prices of its products by up to 0.25 USD per kg beginning October 1, 2021. The adjustments will apply to all Archroma products globally and [...]

IFAI has announced a new benefit for IFAI members in the United States: the IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance program. IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance The IFAI Health and Benefit Insurance program gives all IFAI members access to a dedicated [...]

TVF Inc. has launched its TVF Resource Center, a source for accurate information and education for all things fabric. The resource center, found at resourcecenter.tvfinc.com, contains fabric knowledge, textile tips, instructional guides and other helpful content designed [...]

According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the ceramic fiber market is projected to reach USD 3.3 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 9.9 percent from USD 2.1 billion in 2021. The growth of the ceramic fiber [...]

The Steve Lukos Memorial Education Scholarship, to honor the career of Steve Lukos in the industrial textiles industry, has been extended to Monday, October 4.  Steve Lukos was known as a hardworking, intelligent—a bit on the stubborn [...]

MUTOH America recently added procurement specialist Ronald Zuniga to its Phoenix, Ariz., team. Zuniga will be responsible for numerous tasks, including purchasing, inventory control, assisting with order processing, and receiving supplies and parts into the MUTOH system. [...]

Glen Raven Inc., a global textile company based near Burlington, N.C., recently donated $250,000 to the NC State Wilson College of Textiles to support the college’s Textile Pioneer Scholarship Program as well as the Dean’s Textile Innovation Fund. The [...]

IFAI Talking Textiles The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) recently launched IFAI Talking Textiles, a podcast hosted by the IFAI Canada and the Advanced Textiles Products divisions.   One episode will be available each month featuring interviews [...]

Precision Textiles, a supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive and health care industries, has launched a new website unifying the manufacturer’s products with its diverse manufacturing capabilities. The revamped site, precisiontextiles-usa.com, positions [...]

B.I.G. YARNS has announced the attainment of a FM Global “Highly Protected Risk” Achievement Award (HPR Award) for its yarn production facility in Komen, Belgium. The HPR Award is assigned by insurer FM Global, Beaulieu International Group’s [...]

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. (TAF) and Bulliontex Co. Ltd. have joined with Australia-based company Ferntex Solutions to distribute outdoor fabrics under Bulliontex’s Sol-Out® brand made with TAF’s Durashine™ fiber in Australasia. Sol-Out fabrics will be available [...]

The HUESKER Group, a manufacturer of technical high-performance textiles for civil engineering, agriculture, industry and lightweight construction, along with ABB, a pioneer in robotics and automation, have developed a high-performance robot used for handling and palletizing heavy [...]

Simon Cosh, an inkjet specialist with more than 30 years of experience in the print and graphic communications industry, has been appointed UK and Ireland Label Business Development Manager by Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and [...]

The Biden Administration has awarded a contract for $6.5 million to U.S. Cotton LLC, the largest manufacturer of cotton swabs in the United States, to increase domestic production capability for polyester tipped swabs for home testing kits [...]

The Pennsylvania Fabric Discovery Center (PA FDC) at Drexel University is recruiting for focus groups with e-textile professionals from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences and challenges in developing and integrating e-textile applications. Researchers will be conducting [...]

Orion Engineered Carbons has begun constructing its second plant in China for specialty and high-performance carbon black, expanding the chemical company’s production capacity in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Carbon black, available as powder or beads, [...]

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry has announced “On-Demand” video access to presentations recorded from the 2021 World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference held July 12-15 in Atlanta, Ga. The high-quality program content includes sessions [...]

According to The Insight Partners’ research study on “Hemp Derivatives Market to 2028–Global Analysis and Forecast–by Type and Application,” the hemp derivative market is projected to reach US$ 20,977.94 million by 2028 from US$ 4,585.43 million in [...]

Sattler Outdura, a division of The Sattler Group, Austria, has announced the addition of Chris Caldwell as product manager for Outdura casual furniture and Sattler shade fabrics. Caldwell will be responsible for the development, analysis and management [...]

According to the report “Textile Recycling Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026,” the global textile recycling market reached a value of around US$ 5 billion in 2020. The global textile recycling market [...]

According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the market for textile coatings is expected to grow at a CAGR of less than 4% during the forecast period of 2021 to 2026. Major factors driving the market studied are [...]

Wayne M. Yonce, 77, of Champaign, Ill., died on August 16, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease with dementia.  Yonce owned and operated Twin City Tent and Awning for more than 50 years [...]

Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd. (IVL), a global chemicals producer, has agreed to acquire Brazil-based Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio, a subsidiary of Ultrapar Participações S.A. The acquisition gives IVL a unique portfolio in high-value surfactants and [...]

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. (TAF), a part of Aditya Birla Group, has launched a digital traceability platform to trace its flagship fiber brand, Radianza. The digital platform, backed by Blockchain technology, will ensure complete transparency and [...]

Culp Inc., a textile company with roots in High Point, N.C.’s furniture industry, is leading a community-wide “Hands in for Haiti” donation drive to help the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. Culp has production facilities [...]

According to the report "Textile Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global textile market is expected to grow from $594.61 billion in 2020 to $654.57 billion in 2021 at a compound annual [...]

Precision Textiles has signed a lease for a new 160,000-square-foot, 25-acre campus in Troy, North Carolina. The new plant is expected to be operational by Sept. 1, 2021, and will employ 100 people from the local area. [...]

Piedmont Plastics, a wholesale distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube and film, has announced that it will be open a new branch location in Chattanooga, Tenn., this fall. The new location will mark Piedmont’s 51st branch in [...]

Paul M. Nowak has joined Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC) S.A. as sales manager. He is responsible for leading OEC Specialty Carbon Black sales in the northeast, developing and implementing new regional sales strategies and leading selected global [...]

Hohenstein has developed a new quantification method specifically for genetically modified cotton. One of the first labs with this ability, Hohenstein uses DNA analysis to identify known genetic modifications and calculate their percentage in organic cotton. Stakeholders [...]

Graniteville Specialty Fabrics, a producer of specialty coatings and coated fabrics, has announced the upgrade of one of its solvent processing lines to meet growing customer demand for advanced engineered products. The new equipment will also provide [...]

Michael Lüthi has assumed the role of CEO of the SANITIZED company group. He takes over the position from Urs Stalder who has joined the administrative board after working for the company for over 30 years. Lüthi [...]

According to an ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm’s market intelligence report, knitted fabric sales will rise at a CARG of nearly 5 percent from 2021 to 2031, reaching nearly $40 billion in revenue. The rising importance [...]

Christian Carmona, plant manager, and Chelsea Bennett, sales director, in the new Focus Sales & Marketing Group facility.  Focus Sales & Marketing Group LLC (FSMG), a Wellford, S.C.-based fabric supply company, has expanded into the converting industry. [...]

Monster Silk® from Kraig Biocraft is spun by lines of transgenic silkworms and composed of a unique combination of spider silk protein and silkworm silk protein. These genetically engineered spider silks are significantly stronger and more flexible [...]

Global Imaging, a distributor of grand format digital printing equipment, has announced that it will begin distributing PrinterEvolution products under the original manufacturer name “ATPColor” to simplify branding initiatives and streamline internal operations. PrinterEvolution has been one [...]

Custom exhibit display provider Moss Inc. of Franklin Park, Ill., is partnering with the SEAQAUL INITIATIVE to add an innovative ocean plastic-based fabric solution to its sustainable product portfolio. The SEAQUAL INITIATIVE works with ocean clean-up programs [...]

Bostik, a global adhesive specialist for industrial, construction and consumer industries, has announced the opening of its new, multilayer, film blown line in Petersburg, Va., for durable goods markets following its recent acquisition of Prochimir, a technical [...]

Owens Corning has acquired vliepa GmbH, a company that specializes in the coating, printing and finishing of nonwovens, paper and film for the building materials industry. The acquisition broadens Owens Corning’s global nonwovens portfolio to better serve [...]

Heytex and Royal Ten Cate are announcing the acquisition of TenCate Outdoor Fabrics by Heytex Bramsche located in Osnabruck, Germany. By combining the technological capabilities and market presence in technical textiles, Heytex will broaden its footprint in [...]

Noble Biomaterials, a creator of advanced antimicrobial systems, has announced that Ionic+™ fabric treatment is now the sole antimicrobial for Flylow Gear, the independent, homegrown and mountain-raised creators of outerwear and apparel. Ionic+ is uniquely positioned in [...]

According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global antiviral fabric market is expected to grow at a significant rate in various end-use applications with a total addressable market size of $226.92 billion. Face masks are the leading [...]

Glen Raven Inc., a provider of innovative performance textiles, will create 205 new jobs as it expands its Custom Fabrics operations in Warren County, N.C. Once the projects’ new jobs are in place, the local region will [...]

According to a report by ResearchandMarkets.com, the global synthetic fibers market is expected to reach $85.07 billion in 2025, progressing at a CAGR of 7.39 percent between 2021–2025.   The fastest-growing regional market is Asia Pacific due [...]

Fil Doux Textiles, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based textile company, has hired Robin Love as senior vice president of sales. Love will harness the company’s continued momentum to further propel Fil Doux Textiles’ position as a trailblazer in the [...]

According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global carbon fiber market is projected to grow from $3.7 billion in 2020 to $8.9 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 8.6% between 2020 and 2031. Carbon fibers are [...]

Colorado Yurt Company, Montrose, Colo., celebrated the official groundbreaking at its new company headquarters in Colorado Outdoors. The event drew more than 200 people and included Colorado Yurt Company employees and their families, local and state officials [...]

Long regarded as a global leader in recycled fiber, REPREVE, made by Unifi Inc., has received its Higg Materials Sustainability Index (Higg MSI) scores. The Higg MSI (version 3.2) is the most comprehensive tool for sustainability analysts, [...]

Shawmut Corporation has unveiled new renovations at its Park Avenue Technical Center, one of the largest and most technologically advanced fabric finishing operations in the U.S., located in Burlington, N.C. The updates offer Shawmut customers easier access [...]

Spradling International Inc. has announced the asset acquisition of CMI Enterprises. The transaction presents increased opportunities for the business and its employees to leverage and enhance the company’s portfolio providing an unparalleled array of products, services and [...]

Beaver Paper Group, Atlanta, Ga., a manufacturer of sublimation media and sewn paper products, announced a general price increase on Wednesday, July 21, of 8-12% across its global portfolio of products. The price increase will be effective Sept. [...]

Glen Raven Inc. has announced its next round of significant investments in facilities and infrastructure. The investments represent phase two of a multi-phase expansion plan and are specifically focused on growing Glen Raven’s U.S. capacity. They will include [...]

The 2021 State of the Industry report from Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is now available for sale at IFAI’s e-store. IFAI members may purchase the report for $79, a $300 discount off the non-member price. Read [...]

Textile technology innovation leaders, The LYCRA Company and HeiQ, have entered into a broad-based collaboration across multiple technology and brand platforms that promises to bring more innovative, quality-enhancing and sustainable textile technologies to consumers around the world. [...]

Lenzing Group, a producer of wood-based specialty fibers, is partnering with Orange Fiber, an Italian company which has patented the pulp production process for citrus by-products, to produce the first ever TENCEL™ branded lyocell fiber made of [...]

According to Textile Exchange’s 2021 Organic Cotton Market Report, 2019-2020 was a record-setting year, with the largest volume of organic cotton fiber harvested globally to-date. In total, 229,280 farmers grew 249,153 metric tons of organic cotton fiber [...]

James Heal has developed a new microsite, performance.james-heal.co.uk, to showcase its range of performance testing instruments as well as useful resources including articles, videos and guides. The microsite was developed separately to the main company website and [...]

Eastman Machine Company celebrated a commitment to its global growth, the future of its employees and its close hometown ties on July 13, 2021, by breaking ground on its expansion. The 7,500-square-foot expansion of the facility will [...]

Beaver Paper Group, a manufacturer of sublimation media and sewn paper products, has announced the appointment of Johannes Diener as EMEA Sales Director. Diener will play an essential role in generating new sales and market opportunities while [...]

The second IFAI Virtual Market Showcase, set for Tuesday, Aug. 10., from 1 to 4 p.m., will feature medical textiles, showcasing the latest materials and manufacturing solutions for medical products. The event will offer attendees the opportunity [...]

Milliken & Company has hired Moira Murray as its residential sales and market director for the specialty interiors business within the Textile Division. Joining the company from UltraFabrics, Murray will work closely across departments to assist in [...]

According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global technical textile market is expected to grow at CAGR of 8.0% within the forecast period of 2021 to 2029. The demand for textiles is increasing and consumers are expecting [...]

DIC Corp. has closed on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE). The acquisition brings together the technologies, products, manufacturing assets, supply chain and customer service of the two companies [...]

Ascend Performance Materials has received the General Motors (GM) 2020 Supplier Quality Excellence Award for its Pensacola, Fla., polyamide 66 plant. The award recognizes GM suppliers who meet or exceed the company’s rigorous quality performance criteria and [...]

Messe Stuttgart announced that its new U.S.-based show Sun Shading Expo North America will not be held in 2021 as a separate trade show but will instead contribute its expertise in internal and external sun shading systems at IFAI Expo [...]

Enduratex has hired Jim McKeon as Territory Sale Manager, a newly created position in the company. He will manage the Enduratex contract business in the Northeast, Eastern Canada and strategic accounts in the Midwest and along the [...]

Tidal Vision has announced a new partnership with Leigh Fibers and the opening of a new production facility in Wellford, S.C. These steps will help to ensure the textile industry has access to sustainable bio-based tex​tile treatments [...]

Pulcra Chemicals, a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Geretsried, Germany, has acquired Devan. Known for its antimicrobial range BI-OME, Devan recently introduced a wide range of bio-based textile finishes and has a long standing in thermoregulation and [...]

Beaver Paper Group, a manufacturer of sublimation media and cut and sew papers, has added one of the largest, state-of-the-art robotic arm and precision perforator to its newly remodeled production division. The Dalmec Robotic Arm Manipulator will [...]

Standard Textile Co. Inc. and Küçükçalık have entered into a joint venture agreement. The agreement brings together the specialized expertise and knowledge of two leading textile manufacturing companies to expand their product portfolio and accelerate growth in [...]

Champion Thread Company (CTC), a producer and marketer of industrial sewing threads, engineered yarns and other textile and sewn products accessories, has hired John Saunders as its manufacturing manager. Leveraging decades of industry experience and knowledge, Saunders, [...]

Polartec®, a creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, has announced the launch of its innovation timeline as part of Polartec’s Peaking Since ‘91 campaign. The timeline begins with the 1981 invention of PolarFleece, highlights the 1991 [...]

Starting this month, fabritecstructures.com officially becomes pfeifer-structures.com, the new website for the global PFEIFER Structures brand. The change of website is an important milestone of FabriTec’s incorporation into PFEIFER Structures, the global partner for innovative lightweight structures. [...]

Bostik, a global adhesive leader in the construction, consumer and industrial markets, is aiming to increase its share of the global thermobonding and durable goods market following the expansion of its specialty hot meltsproduct offering. Following the [...]

John Marcaccio has joined Fil-Tec Inc. as Director of Business Development for the company’s Berry Compliant Program.Marcaccio has a broad range of management experience in product development and design, manufacturing, operations, and sales and marketing. With more [...]

U.K.-based CNH Industrial N.V. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the capital stock of Raven Industries Inc., a U.S.-based leader in precision agriculture technology for $58 per share, representing a 33.6% [...]

Designed by Samuel Wilkinson, manufactured by Zero, and delicately encased in a fabric mesh by Camira Knit, the Haze light is truly a work of art. Photo: Camira Knit. Global textile manufacturer Camira has launched a new [...]

Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has launched CONNECT by IFAI, an online community that will facilitate valuable networking among industry peers and support industry-wide conversations. “One of many things the last year has taught us is the importance [...]

Beaver Paper Group of Atlanta, Ga., a manufacturer of sublimation media and TexSewn® cut and sew papers has promoted Allen Wheeler to the new position of TexSewn product manager. Wheeler will be responsible for generating new sales [...]

Archroma has launched its new Color Atlas by Archroma® Polyester Library, with 1,440 colors for sportswear, athleisure, swimwear, children’s clothing, shoes, fashion and home textiles. In 2016, Archroma launched the Color Atlas by Archroma, a unique tool [...]

Presentation topics are now being accepted for the December 2021 Digital Textile Printing Conference co-sponsored by AATCC and PRINTING United Alliance. Now in its sixth consecutive year, the conference delivers relevant, cutting edge content. The 2021 conference [...]

According to a report published by an ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm, the bioplastic textiles market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of around 12% over the next ten years. Ensuring long term investments in [...]

Attracting top level speakers and highly qualified professionals from across the nonwovens and related industries, the International Nonwovens Symposium is the leading European event to learn about industry developments. The 2-day online event will take place June [...]

According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global market for digital textile printing is projected to reach a revised US$3 billion by the year 2027 after a US$ 230 million erosion in market value in the year [...]

Sattler AG has named Alexander Tessmar-Pfohl as its chair of the managing board. He takes over from Herbert Pfeilstecher, who was a member of the managing board since 2001 and the chair since 2007. From left, Lisbeth [...]

Lectra has finalized its acquisition of all outstanding shares of Gerber Technology on a cash-free debt-free basis, for 175 million euros, financed through a 140 million euro loan and the group's available cash, plus 5 million newly [...]

Sammy Dobbs has joined Glen Raven Technical Fabrics (GRTF) as Director of New Business Development for the company’s GlenGuard® brand of flame-resistant and arc-resistant fabrics, which are used to make protective apparel.   Dobbs joins GRTF with [...]

Lenzing Group, a provider of sustainably produced specialty fibers for the global textile and nonwoven industries, is continuing to make strides toward achieving carbon neutrality. The successful completion and commissioning of an air purification and sulfur recovery [...]

Indo Rama Synthetics (India) Ltd., a subsidiary of global petrochemical producer Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd., will spend up to US $82 million upgrading equipment and adding capacity at its manufacturing site in Nagpur, India. The capital [...]

Alchemie Technology, a leader in waterless, smart dyeing technology, has announced its partnership with HeiQ, a leader in textile innovation, as it prepares the production rollout of its NOVARATM digital multifunction finishing solution to the global textile [...]

MMI Textiles, Westlake, Ohio, has hired Joey Smith as director of business development. Smith is a senior-level professional with extensive knowledge of and experience in the textile industry. He has been an employee of Highland Industries Inc. [...]

Professionals in nonwovens and engineered materials will now have the latest nonwoven material options at their fingertips with the launch of INDA’s Nonwoven Material Sampler & Guide, a unique educational and technical resource with 124 material samples [...]

According to Fact.MR, the global textile coatings market is slated to surpass US$ 5 billion, expanding at a steady CAGR of around 4% across the forecast period of 2021 to 2031. Demand is majorly underpinned by extensive [...]

AATCC will host a two-day Flammability in Textiles and Polymers virtual event June 16-17, 2021. The event will feature industry leaders and academic experts discussing a variety of topics including innovation, research, technology, and challenges in the [...]

The "Industrial Fabric Market—Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021-2026)" report by ResarchAndMarkets.com forecasts the market for industrial fabric to grow at a CAGR of over 3% during the forecast period. Industrial fabrics are specially designed and engineered products [...]

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has released its Sustainability Report for fiscal year 2020. Prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, the report outlines the company’s progress on its [...]

Schoeller Textil AG, a global textile solutions brand dedicated to innovating technical fabrics and smart textile finishing technologies, has announced that Megan Fulton and Jack McPheron have joined its North America team as sales directors, covering the [...]

By Devin Steele HICKORY, N.C. – Brian Rosenstein, CEO of TSG Finishing and fifth-generation owner to run the 120-year-old company, called his father Jack last week to ask if he remembers a time during his 50-plus-year career with the [...]

This month sees communities across the globe raising vital awareness of mental health and campaigning to fight the stigma that often prevents individuals from seeking help. Having worked closely with mental health professionals in both the UK [...]

After a year away, the International Achievement Awards (IAA) return for the 75th anniversary of recognizing the best projects across the specialty fabrics industry. The awards are an opportunity for you to showcase your technical skills and [...]

For the second year in a row, Cornwall, Ontario, Canada-based Morbern, a manufacturer of upholstery vinyls for marine, healthcare, commercial interiors, RV and automotive applications, has been recognized as one of Canada’s best managed companies. Established in [...]

TenCate Protective Fabrics has announced the appointment of Maria Gallahue-Worl as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Gallahue-Worl has served in a wide spectrum of roles such as engineering, manufacturing, market development, business management, and joins TenCate Protective Fabrics after a [...]

Registration is open for IFAI Expo 2021. IFAI Expo celebrates the 100th anniversary of the show this November, and you won't want to miss it! After a long hiatus of in-person events, this year’s show is the perfect [...]

The fabric-wrapped ThyssenKrupp test tower in Rottweil, Germany, is used to test and certify high-speed elevators, reducing development time of skyscrapers. The exterior wrap of the tower contributes to the overall structural performance and improves the durability [...]

According to a report by MarketsandMarkets.com, the technical textile market is estimated at USD 164.6 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 222.4 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.2%. Factors contributing to growth [...]

For the second year in a row, Aurora Specialty Textiles Group has won awards for outstanding business and manufacturing practices from the Valley Industrial Association (VIA), which represents the manufacturing industry in the Fox Valley region of [...]

The Leadership Development Committee of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is looking for individuals with strong leadership skills to fill the following positions: 1st Vice Chairman–2 year term (the individual elected to this position will be [...]

Cone Denim, a global leader in denim authenticity and sustainable innovation, announced that it is on track to produce nearly 3 million pounds of certified OCS cotton in the production of Cone’s organic denim collection by the [...]

German textile testing, certification and research company Hohenstein will host the 9th European Conference on Protective Clothing (ECPC) May 10-12, 2021, in Stuttgart, Germany. The conference may also be live-streamed.  The ECPC conference is a platform to exchange and [...]

Herculite Products Inc., an innovator and manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics, has hired Pamela Funk as manager of human resources. Funk brings a wealth of human resource management experience to Herculite. Most recently she served [...]

According to the report “Smart Textile Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis” by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the smart textile market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 33% from 2019 to 2024. The study includes the smart [...]

Flat knitting solutions provider Shima Seiki Mfg. Ltd. has announced the opening of a special page featuring new and recommended products for Spring/Summer 2022 by yarn manufacturers participating in the digital yarn sourcing web service yarnbank™. The [...]

TVF, a leading supplier of high-quality fabric, has announced that long time industry veteran Michael Sanders will be leaving the company. On July 1, 2021, Sanders will be moving on from TVF to pursue personal interests and [...]

A new virtual offering from IFAI will kick off May 27, 2021, with a focus on New Materials & Developments in Shade. Through presentations, roundtables and live Q&A, attendees will have a chance to learn about the [...]

IFAI Honored Life Member Ken C. Prine passed away Feb. 22, 2021. Ken was born in 1936 in St. Augustine, Fla., to Pete and Marjorie Prine. He attended Ketterlingus High and graduated from Georgia Tech. Ken is [...]

In Glen Raven's first ever corporate sustainability report, the company has committed to increase diversity in leadership by 20 percent and the number of women among first-line supervisors by 25 percent by 2025. Photo: Glen Raven Inc. [...]

According to the report "North America Textile Chemicals Market 2020-2026" by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the North American textile chemicals market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period. High apparel demand, increasing environmental concerns and favorable [...]

CTT Group, a Canadian technology transfer leader specializing in research, development and analyses of technical textiles and advanced materials, is postponing the International Conference on Intelligent Textiles and Mass Customization (ITMC) to 2022, due to the pandemic. [...]

Bunzl Distribution, a supplier of packaging, disposable supplies and cleaning and safety products, has signed on as the distributor in Mexico for Acteev Protect™ masks, made in the United States by polyamide manufacturer Ascend Performance Materials. A [...]

The Lenzing Group’s flagship textile brand, TENCEL™, unveiled TENCEL™ eShop, the first ever e-commerce channel created by a sustainable fiber producer. The eShop bridges the divide between manufacturers and the end-consumer by curating a diverse mix of [...]

Zipper and fastening products manufacturer YKK has launched a digital showroom as a means to better engage with customers, virtually, regardless of time or location. The concept behind the online showroom is “connection,” a play on YKK’s [...]

Amy Bircher (center), Beth Shorrock (left) and Darrell Donahue cut the ribbon on the new Amy A. Bircher Textiles Laboratory at West Virginia University. Photo: Brian Persinger/WVU Photography. A gift to the West Virginia University Davis College [...]

Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group fibers and products converting company, announced that it has developed technology to mass produce a new version of its Nanofront® ultra-fine polyester, which the company believes is the world’s first [...]

Raven Industries, a Sioux Falls, S.D.-based manufacturer of precision agriculture products, high-altitude balloons, plastic film and sheeting, and radar systems, was recently featured in an HBO documentary. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan, the HBO [...]

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of spider silk, has announced that the company, together with M the Movement, Kings Golden Harvest Pte Ltd (“Kings Group”), has established Spydasilk Enterprises [...]

According to the report “Smart Fabrics in Fashion and Entertainment Market—Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021-2026)” by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the smart fabrics market is estimated to record a CAGR of 31.29% over the forecast period. The smart [...]

Trivantage®  has moved to a larger distribution facility in St. Louis, Mo., that will allow the company to better and more efficiently serve customers with increased capacity at more than 62,000 square feet, six loading docks for [...]

Culp Inc. partnered with North Carolina vaccine providers to offer on-site COVID-19 vaccination clinics to eligible company employees, their families and the public. The clinics were held March 25-27 at two of Culp’s facilities located in High [...]

Hexcel has announced that its role within the recently launched UK-based project called ASCEND (Aerospace and Automotive Supply Chain Enabled Development) will be to focus on developing high-rate manufacturing and processing technologies that will accelerate the development [...]

Fasnap has completed an expansion at its Elkhart, Ind., corporate facilities. The new manufacturing space is 5,370 square feet larger and office space has increased by 6,000 square feet. Warehousing for distribution is one third larger and stocked with [...]

Consumers around the world have adapted to social distancing measures and lockdowns over the last 12 months, with the way they dress, work and shop changing dramatically. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol recently surveyed sustainability decision-makers at [...]

According to the report “Non-woven Fabric Market—Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021-2026)” by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the nonwoven fabric market was valued at USD 43,883 million in 2020 and the market is expected to register a CAGR of [...]

Stein Fibers Ltd. has acquired J. E. Herndon Company, previously based in Kings Mountain, N.C. Established in 1928, J. E. Herndon specializes in the purchase and processing of textile mill fibers and by-products. Herndon’s finished blends are [...]

Fibertex Nonwovens Inc., a manufacturing company that specializes in spunlace products, has announced plans to expand operations in Laurens County, S.C. The more than $49.5 million investment will create 39 new jobs. Fibertex’s expansion will include a [...]

The Biden administration has awarded two contracts to National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) members Parkdale Mills and Ferrara Manufacturing Inc., following through on the president’s pledge to procure millions of U.S.-manufactured face masks for community health centers, food [...]

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. announced that it has secured $4 million dollars of expansion capital. The financing significantly strengthens the company’s balance sheet and supports its progress in the commercialization and sale of recombinant spider silk. “This [...]

Ultraflex Systems Inc. has hired Debbie Rex as its North Eastern Territory Sales manager. Rex has years of experience in the graphics and wide format industry selling both consumables and equipment. Her tenure in the wide format [...]

IFAI’s Outlook Conference 2021 has been rescheduled to take place Aug. 29–31, 2021, at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Hilton Head, S.C. The conference includes: Essential information, including driving factors and challenges that will define [...]

Fasnap Corp. has promoted Ryan Grady to national sales manager. Grady joined Fasnap in 2003 and has served key marine textile markets in the southeastern U.S. as well as domestic and international military and textile markets. Having [...]

Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, has established Teijin Frontier India Pvt. Ltd. in Gurugram, India, to conduct sales and trading activities that will further strengthen its global business. Teijin Frontier [...]

Stein Fibers Ltd. has acquired Charlotte, N.C.-based Consolidated Fibers. Since 1960, Consolidated Fibers has been a leader in the fiber business specializing in various products for the nonwoven industry. In addition to polyester and viscose fibers, Consolidated [...]

DiOX, a company based in Ireland that develops fabric finishing chemicals, announces successful testing of its new antiviral fabric chemical D4. Due to the pandemic, “an increased emphasis on cleanliness and sanitization will influence purchase decisions above price, [...]

Epson America Inc. will host an upcoming virtual event for direct-to-garment customers on Wednesday, April 7. The event, “Redefining High Production DTG Printing with the Epson SureColor® F3070,” will showcase how Epson’s newest DTG printer is redefining [...]

Inland Tarp & Liner LLC announced that its three sister companies, Inland Tarp & Cover Inc., ITC Services Inc. and Inland Tarp & Liner LLC, have been put into a holding company and sold 90% to an [...]

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), a division of Barry-Wehmiller and a supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries worldwide, has hired Stan Blakney as president of its global operations. In addition [...]

Culp Inc. is strengthening its commitment to environmental sustainability by joining the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC). The council is an independent, nonprofit coalition of furniture industry manufacturers, retailers and designers dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the [...]

Polartec will host the online panel discussion “The Science of Sustainable Fabric” on March 23, 2021. The conversation will cover circularity, recycled plastics, biodegradability and the testing and measurement of sustainability. The event will begin with a [...]

Herculite Products Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics, announced that Geoff Nichols has been hired as manager of business development. Nichols comes to Herculite with many years of successful sales, business [...]

A year into adapting to a global pandemic, an in-depth understanding the state of the industrial fabrics industry is more crucial than ever. IFAI’s State of the Industry survey is a valuable tool for gauging the successes [...]

According to a new market research report published by Global Market Estimates, the laminated fiber reinforced plastic market will grow with a high CAGR value during the forecast period of 2021–2026. Laminated fiber reinforced plastics are lightweight, [...]

Colorado Yurt Company has hired Chris Nance as Director of Product. He will lead product development, improvement and innovation as the company focuses on strategic growth opportunities and customer connections to the outdoors. Nance has extensive product [...]

Devan’s allergen control technology, known as Purissimo™, has been found effective against allergens from pollen. The technology had already been proven to significantly reduce the amount of allergens from house dust mites and pets. Purissimo is a [...]

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, announced that it has become a The BHive® partner to help foster chemical compliance and management across the textile supply chain. The BHive is an innovative digital [...]

Lumishore, a manufacturer of high-performance marine LED lighting systems, has appointed Adam Hurley as operations manager for its Sarasota, Fla.-based headquarters. He will be responsible for managing the overall operations in the U.S. as well as enhancing [...]

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced the membership election of seven industry leaders to serve on its board of directors for a three-year term. The professionals represent a cross-section of INDA membership and bring [...]

A military command center in Afghanistan. The Shelter-Rite® RF™ shielding material can be used to fabricate a variety of products, including military tents. Photo: Seaman Corp. Designed for the electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding market, Shelter-Rite® RF™ products [...]

Vanguard Durst Digital Printing, a manufacturer of wide format UV and dye-sublimation printers, has announced a national dealership agreement with Graphic Solutions Group (GSG) based in Dallas, Texas. Vanguard Durst Digital will include GSG's sales and service [...]

Milliken & Company has hired Alice Ballenger as director of strategy for its Textile Division. She will be responsible for supporting the division’s business growth and overall strategy.  With industry experience across multiple global markets, working both [...]

Milliken & Company has acquired Zebra-chem GmbH, a global chemicals company known for its peroxide and blowing agent masterbatches. With more brands and governments globally setting goals to increase their use of recycled materials, plastics manufacturers are [...]

On March 12, 2021, Coats will host the live panel discussion “Targeting Circularity” with members from its sustainability delivery team. Panelists will explore Coats’ sustainability agenda, industry challenges and the shift towards circularity, and innovations to enable [...]

A newly designed website for Specialty Fabrics Review magazine launched in February, providing a mobile-first experience with easier access to the latest news stories, more features, the popular “Swatches” section, and new products. The goal of this initiative [...]

YKK, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of zippers and fastening products, will present its spring/summer 2022 collection digitally, in response to the ongoing global pandemic. The format will include new features such as a 3D and [...]

Sciessent has expanded its global textile market sales team with the addition of David Rubin as vice president of global textile sales and Gary Nicholson as director of textile business development, Asia. Demand for the company’s antimicrobial, [...]

The Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network (RITIN) will sponsor a 30-minute webinar on March 3, 2021, that will explain its new state-sponsored program for training sewers.  Chairman of RITIN and CEO of Trans-Tex LLC, Michael Woody, will discuss an industrial sewing [...]

Milliken & Company has hired Benji Bagwell as its vice president of sales and marketing for the specialty interiors business within the Textile Division. Joining the company from UltraFabrics, Bagwell will be responsible for leading the specialty [...]

Michael Tharpe, national sales manager of Rainier Industries Ltd. and chairman of IFAI’s Tent Rental Division, discussed the effects of COVID-19 on the tent rental industry supply chain during his presentation at the IFAI Fabricators Conference & [...]

Bozeman, Mont.-based Texbase Inc., a cloud-based data management and collaboration platform for the textile and consumer products industries, announces its continued collaboration with brrr°. Brrr° patented yarns and specialized manufacturing techniques combine natural cooling minerals, active wicking [...]

Precision Textiles, a supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminations for the bedding, automotive and healthcare industries, is keeping ahead of a growing trend by states to tighten fire-retardant (FR) chemical regulations in consumer products. By constantly [...]

Livinguard has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the hygiene-technology company’s patented self-disinfecting textile (EPA Reg N. 95700-2). Livinguard’s new textile is effective against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria to the tune of 100,000 times in 10 [...]

Shawmut Corporation has announced the creation of a new health and safety business unit that will apply the company’s trademark advanced materials, textile manufacturing and process innovation techniques to producing high-quality, U.S.-made, health and safety products, including [...]

Jorge Zeledon has joined MMI Textiles as its director of quality. His specialties include quality assurance systems, sourcing of finished products globally and garment construction, including manufacturing, supply chain and distribution logistics. Throughout his career, Zeledon has [...]

Miller Weldmaster has hired Samantha Zimmerman as its financial controller and Nichole Simmons as its human resources manager. Zimmerman will oversee the finance department and ensure that the integrity of the financials is maintained, and data is [...]

Herculite Products Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics, has acquired the Laminated Fabrics Division of Burlan Manufacturing LLC. This acquisition strengthens Herculite’s position as a global leader in high performance reinforced [...]

Textile testing provider Hohenstein has been authorized by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to verify compliance for the Green Button, a German government certification for sustainable textiles. Now, in addition to certification for [...]

Eastman Machine Company, influenced by client and product line growth, has announced a building acquisition and anticipated expansion of its headquarters in Buffalo, N.Y. Eastman Machine recently closed on 707 Washington Street and will now occupy the [...]

Lectra has announced plans to acquire the entire capital and voting rights of U.S.-based Gerber Technology. A key Industry 4.0 player in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, Lectra designs smart industrial solutions (software, equipment, data and [...]

Jones Family of Companies, a manufacturer of technical and engineered nonwoven and floor care products, has hired Mike Jewell as senior vice president of operations. With more than 25 years of manufacturing, supply chain and business improvement [...]

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, announced that its DSM Engineering Materials business will launch mass-balanced bio-based Arnitel®, a thermoplastic elastomer, together with Sympatex Technologies. To address growing consumer and [...]

The Gaston County Board of Commissioners and Gaston College are working in partnership to transfer $5.3 million in funding for the addition of a new Fiber Innovation Center on the college’s Kimbrell Campus in Belmont, N.C.   [...]

MGR Foamtex Ltd., world-leader in the design, development and manufacture of advanced passenger upholstery systems for premium cabin seating, has announced that its advanced antimicrobial MGRSafeWall™ product protection system has been successfully tested against SARS-CoV-2, the virus [...]

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with technology innovator CleanKore, aiming to advance sustainable dyeing processes throughout the denim supply chain. The agreement will allow Archroma and CleanKore [...]

According to a press release, the AATCC Foundation Inc. is now accepting scholarship applications for undergraduate students in textile-related programs at colleges and universities across the country. Students can apply for multiple scholarships through a single online [...]

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Representative Kathy Manning (D-NC) wrote to President Biden calling on the Administration to prioritize purchasing fully made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), according to Textile World in a January 24 article.  [...]

 A broad coalition of industry organizations and labor unions, representing a broad spectrum of manufacturers and workers who stepped up to make essential PPE and other products throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, sent a letter today to President [...]

AATCC is now accepting nominations for recognition of excellence in the textile industry through March 31, 2021. Nomination forms for all awards are available online at www.aatcc.org/about/awards. Anyone may nominate a deserving colleague or themselves for the [...]

Canwil Textiles Inc. is expanding operations by adding additional warehouse and light manufacturing space in Auburn, Ga., to accommodate the demands of its customers. The new office, which includes a 20,000 square foot warehouse, will be the [...]

SEAMS, the national association and voice for the U.S. sewn products industry for over 50 years, announced the membership election of a new education director, eight manufacturer/contractor directors and a supplier director. ​The SEAMS 2021 Board of [...]

In September 2020, a decision was reached by Messe Frankfurt and the industries involved to forgo any physical events at its home base in the first quarter of 2021. Now, following close consultation with customers, the company [...]

In recognition of the changing work environment, Rose Brand has introduced its 2021 Theatrical & Event Production Catalog in electronic format only. The e-catalog provides access to over 15,000 SKUs of products and related services, including production [...]

The Cordura brand has launched its Cordura Fabric Finder, a digital fabric library that allows brands to navigate a user-friendly digital interface to view an assortment of more than 500 fabrics. The Fabric Finder will include images [...]