Textiles in the News
Gildan Named To The Wall Street Journal’s List Of The World’s Most Sustainably Managed Companies
the world in the business model/innovation sub-ranking. Gildan was second among only three apparel companies included in the top 100 ranking
Gerber Technology and Alvanon Announce 3D Collaboration to Achieve Unsurpassed Fit and eCommerce Success
has a global team of passionate experts to support companies in apparel and accessories, personal protective equipment, home and leisure,
YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. launches Solutions Group
the launch of its new Solutions Group ahead of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo. The Solutions Group aims to
NEW Face Masks Designed with Revolutionary Acteev™ Technology, Combating the Spread of COVID-19
healthy choices and helping others. About Ascend Performance Materials: Ascend Performance Materials makes high-performance materials for
In the C-Suite: W. L. Gore & Associates CEO Bret Snyder
.” Bret Snyder, CEO and Chairman of W. L. Gore & Associates | PHOTO COURTESY OF W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES A lifelong Delawarean, Snyder got
Elevate Textiles Releases 2020 Sustainability Report
Report. Elevate Textiles offers distinguished global textile brands including American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and
Teijin supports oil spill recovery efforts
Indian Ocean. Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the group’s fibers and products converting company, will donate 500kg of its high-performance oil
Under Armour Becomes Official Outfitter of Morgan State as Part of Five-year Deal
athletic department and teams, the university announced today. The athletic apparel company reached a five-year deal with Morgan State to
Manufacturing Unveiled: Yarn-Spinning at Gildan
socks, and other essential garments produced at Gildan. Unlike many other apparel companies, the vast majority of yarn spinning is done at
Lycra Anti-Slip Fibre on show at at Kingpins24-Amsterdam
at the company’s four state-of-the-art R&D labs are dedicated to developing innovative fibre, fabric and garment solutions for the apparel
Gerber redefines mass production with Atria next-gen cutting room
toughest materials. The company has been able to cut 30% more material since implementing the Atria into its workflow. Apparel manufacturer,
Hanesbrands takes next PPE step with more breathable surgical mask
Agency to hospitals and temporary treatment facilities. The long-sleeve gowns are made from fabric designed to be splash resistant and can
Glen Raven donating former Sunbury Textile Mill to DRIVE for economic development
textile mill weill be donated to a regional economic development group. Glen Raven, Inc. owner of Sunbury Textile Mills, announced in a news
AATCC and Runway of Dreams Foundation Announce the 2021 “Fashion for All” Student Design Competition
to win cash and recognition by participating in the international 2021 AATCC and Runway of Dreams Foundation Fashion For All Student Design
LYCRA® Anti-Slip Fiber Takes Center Stage at Kingpins24-Amsterdam
more. About The LYCRA Company The LYCRA Company innovates and produces fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care
Gerber Technology Empowers AFM Distribution to Expand Workwear Business
has a global team of passionate experts to support companies in apparel and accessories, personal protective equipment, home and leisure,
COPING WITH COVID Textile companies, suppliers forge ahead while dealing with pandemic
many businesses, 2020 has been very tough on USA textiles companies that were heavily focused on apparel and/or home furnishings,” he said.
Gerber Technology Redefines Mass Production with Launch of Revolutionary, Next-Generation Cutting Room
has a global team of passionate experts to support companies in apparel and accessories, personal protective equipment, home and leisure,
Lt. Gov. Duncan visits three area industries
engineered products.” These three companies cover a wide variety of manufactured goods, including textiles, home appliances and flooring.
How one Houston company helped mask UH football from COVID-19
had a unique vantage point as the CEO of Houston-based Ascend Performance Materials, a manufacturer of technology-forward textiles and
Textile circularity looks to scale in the U.S.
U.S. cotton production for complete transparency accelerate sustainability benchmarks and amplify U.S. availability of BCI cotton. Panelists
Lenzing awarded for innovation in sustainable nonwovens technology
for particularly innovative achievements in Austria, a statement from the company said today. The novel process combines fibre and
New Breathe by Milliken fabrics feature in Rowe furniture
,” said Chad McAllister, executive vice president of Milliken & Company and president of the Textile Division. Rowe’s latest product launch
Eloise.Fashion partners with Gerber, OnPoint on digital fashion marketplace
garments on-demand with no minimum order requirement. With proper digital files, a garment can be produced in three to five business days.
College Students Reflect on Their Sustainability Journey in Final Episode of HanesBrands’ “Crop to Campus” Minidocumentary
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American & Efird agrees to buy Charles Craft Performance Yarns
-critical textile solutions, announced that its American & Efird (A&E) division has agreed to purchase the high-performance yarn business of
GORE Jolts Emerging Electric Aviation Market with New High Performance Aerospace Wires
NEWARK, DE USA (OCTOBER 13, 2020) — W. L. Gore & Associates announced today a new solution that meets higher voltages as the trend
Kentwool Introduces Limited-Edition Fall/Winter Collection
or to purchase a pair of Kentwool’s limited-edition Fall/Winter Collection please visit Kentwool.com or a Kentwool retailer near you.
Aderholt tours Fayette PPE manufacturer continuing 'to reduce our dependency on Chinese made medical products' - Yellowhammer News
priorities. He also recently helped facilitate a deal for HomTex, a textile manufacturer in Cullman, to serve as the ...
Maine fabrics manufacturer accuses Belarus of ‘dumping’ in U.S. market
impact of the coronavirus pandemic. It also comes just after Auburn Manufacturing successfully fought off dumping of the same ...
College Students Explore the Final Steps of Making a T-shirt Responsibly in Episode 6 of "Crop to Campus" Minidocumentary
“Crop to Campus” episodes, the students visited cotton fields and yarn spinning operations in the United States ...
Gildan's Innovation Centre in Action During COVID-19
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Fallon and Shawmut Team Up to Create New N95 Mask Production Facility in Massachusetts to Meet Sustained Demand for PPE
been molding the future through advanced materials, textile manufacturing, and process innovation across the ...
Gerber Technology empowers AFM to expand workwear biz
to successfully expand their company and ensure they are offering the best quality and price for each of the 60,000 garments
How family businesses should adapt and revive their strategy during the pandemic, according to a Kellogg School professor
have reinvented themselves multiple times over. Take industrial manufacturer Milliken & Company with its long history of ...
Milliken, Rowe Furniture launch new partnership at market
100% cotton slub fabric will be shown on Rowe’s Robin Bruce Boden sofa. Soho, a cotton-linen blend, and Loft, another 100...
STA Virtual Fall Meeting NCTO’s Glas talks U.S.-made PPE, raises caution flag on other issues
Steele (DSteele@eTextileCommunications.com) While the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and its members ...
ADM Names Milliken as a 2020 Supplier Award Winner
Nature, Enrich Life.’” About Milliken Materials science expert Milliken & Company knows that a single molecule has the potential...
Teijin Frontier unveils fast-drying, absorbent fabric for casualwear
– Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group's fibers and products converting company, announced an all-new high-...
ITMA Live: Forging Ahead Amidst A Pandemic – Interview with Tsuranori Nomura, Operating Officer, Textile Machinery Division, Murata Machinery
, the world’s leading textile machinery event, which is owned by Zürich headquartered CEMATEX (The European Committee of...
YKK commits to achieving climate neutrality by 2050
pursuing the creation of a sustainable society through our business,” said Hiroaki Otani, president, YKK Corporation. “At...
Can antimicrobial fashion protect you from the coronavirus?
claims that Viroblock, which is added to the fabric during the final stage of the textile manufacturing process...
Valdese Weavers pairs with Seaqual to create textiles from upcycled marine plastic
upcycled yarn is being woven into both residential and contract grade fabrics at Valdese Weavers’ facility in Burke ...
American & Efird invests in U.S. platform
in the company’s extensive U.S. manufacturing platform. A&E operates as part of Elevate Textiles, a portfolio of leading ...
Milliken Donates more than 23,000 Reusable Gowns to Local School Districts
PPE inventory lifetimes. To learn more about Milliken’s pivot in textile manufacturing, visit medicalfabrics.milliken.com...
Fiber-Level Authentication Puts Fashion Companies Ahead of the Curve
up their transparency. In a 2019 study from McKinsey & Company, apparel sourcing executives named traceability and ...
Collaborative robot optimization with AI, for safer manufacturing during COVID-19
. Labor content on each order decreased by half by using collaborative robots. Homtex, a home textile manufacturer, decided in ...
International Textile Alliance promotes members open for High Point Market
sales contact information and showroom locations. It also identifies which companies sell to retailers and/or ...
YKK Eyes Climate Neutrality by 2050
by 2050—benefits that it will pass onto the thousands of apparel manufacturers that use the company’s fasteners. The ...
Teijin carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics qualified for aerospace applications
Teijin carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics qualified for aerospace applications
American & Efird Invests in US Platform
and manufacturing capabilities. The Hamer plant will operate as part of the American & Efird US manufacturing platform. “We honor...
Valdese Weavers Partners with Seaqual on Marine Plastic Upcycled Textiles
20 years, Valdese Weavers has been recycling plastics into timeless textiles and the company is evolving its commitment ...
YKK commits to cut emissions across operations
YKK has set out its new sustainability vision, which will serve as a roadmap to the company achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Esteemed Founder & Chairman Of Fi-Tech, Inc., Lee Bassett, Dies At Age 82
to our business,” stated Jeffrey and Todd Bassett, Managing Directors, Fi-Tech. Lee brought his three children into the...
Alabama company wins contract to mask U.S. Capitol
HomTex, a textile manufacturer in Cullman, Ala., has won a contract to supply members of the U.S. House and Senate, their staffs ...
New Era X Pendleton – Collection Capsule De Casquettes Navajo – Essential Homme
Followers Followers Subscribers Followers La filature américaine Pendleton Woolen Mills s’est dernièrement associée...
Kornit Digital to join 2020 Innovate Textile & Apparel Virtual Trade Show
, a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology, will join the 2020 Innovate Textile & Apparel
ITM 2021 to introduce latest innovations in textile machinery
biggest gatherings of the machinery industry of the world textile after the pandemic period, will crown this success.
From Hemp to Recycled Poly, Fiber Makers Press on With Material Innovation
, all with similar goals related to sustainability and transparency. Saya Nan Ya Plastics, one of the largest manufacturer of ...
Softwear Automation Sewbots: The Future of Apparel Manufacturing?
In this interview, Palaniswamy "Raj" Rajan, Chairman & CEO, Softwear Automation, talks about how sewbots, and in particular the ...
USA-made PPE Rep. McHenry, Parkdale partner to promote U.S. textiles’ potency
said. “The industry put out the call and said, ‘we're ready and able.’ That's a real testament to American textile ingenuity and ...
AATCC organizing three-part ‘Sustainability in Textiles’ series
is Sustainability? Renee Lamb, Virginia Commonwealth University November 19 Fate of Textile Microfibers Released ...
(L-R) Kelly Murphy, Shawn Honeycutt, Shaun O'Hearn Sr., Massachusetts House Representative Alan Silvia and Jim O'Hearn
and ongoing actions supporting the region and the U.S. textile industry, the company has been named 2020 Manufacturer of ...
Multiple associations respond to NYT report on DLA contracts
, D.C. – The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), Warrior Protection & Readiness Coalition (WPRC), American ...
Customs and Border Patrol agents say they've seized nearly $2.5 million worth of counterfeit COVID-19 masks
products as legitimate COVID-19 personal protective equipment,” said Casey Durst, Director of Field Operations for CBP’s ...
Sustainable Furnishings Council sets High Point Market agenda
companies based on their sustainability, will be announced online. During the presentation, attendees will have the chance to meet...
COTTON USA Celebrates World Cotton Day With Virtual Events Focused On A Greener World
— In celebration of the second-annual World Cotton Day on October 7, COTTON USA™ is putting the natural fiber ...
NCTO supports House resolution opposing GSP program expansion
between the United States and our trading partners,” said NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “In designing the GSP ...
NCTO welcomes investigation into Vietnam’s currency practices
as those of our Western Hemisphere trade partners utilizing U.S. textile inputs,” said NCTO President and CEO ...
Senator Doug Jones Applauds Passage of Bill to Provide International Trade Opportunities for Alabama Businesses
until 2030. Under the agreement, Caribbean businesses are incentivized to use American textiles – many of which are made in ...
Next Trade War? U.S. Fires Salvo at Vietnam
cost of U.S. imports,” said Kim Glas, president and ceo of the textile group. “The U.S.-Vietnam trading relationship suffers from ...
New ITMF Coronavirus Survey Indicates Improved Outlook for Textile Sector
up for the textiles sector? Survey says: yes. The fifth International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) “Corona-...
Join SEAMS, [TC]2, N.C. State, others for American fashion panel
Apparel and fashion companies must act quickly to secure business continuity, minimize downside for the latter ...
NCC sets virtual format for ’21 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
update on cotton leafroll dwarf virus and product updates from various agribusiness companies. The 11 BWCC cotton
Vietnam Could Be Next Target in U.S. Trade Fight. What Investors Need to Know.
the model of other successful Asian nations as it moves from manufacturing garments and tires to more complex items like ...
Sage Automotive Interiors Completes Acquisition of Adient’s Automotive Fabric Business
growth area for Sage Automotive Interiors. In addition, the technology and capabilities that will now be part of Sage ...
IFAI Expo 2020: Plan your virtual experience
Steve Schiffman, President and CEO, Industrial Fabrics Association International Kim Glas, President and ...
In search of the next generation of military textiles
of new molecules made by those same atoms as far as science will allow. W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., known for the invention of ...
How Gildan is Managing and Minimizing Supply Chain Disruption During COVID-19
, one of the largest apparel manufactures in the world, explains how the Company’s unique business model in the...
Industry Pushes For Enhanced PPE Production
caught short again.” To that end, the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) recently launched a paid social ...
Microplastics & The Textile Industry
the amount of fibers released from a garment or article, where both washers and dryers can result in shedding of ...
September/October 2020
of GORE-TEX® technology and chairman emeritus of the board of directors of W. L. Gore & Associates , Newark, Del., recently ...
Balancing Performance & Protection
S. Davis,Executive Editor W hen Houston-based Ascend Performance Materials introduced its patent-pending Acteev™ technology last...
College Students Visit HanesBrands' El Salvador Apparel Plants in Episode 4 of "Crop to Campus" Documentary
means to them and visited cotton fields and a yarn spinning plant to explore responsible manufacturing
U.S. moves could ban cotton products, other imports from China’s Xinjiang region
Autonomous Region, China. Apparel produced by Yili Zhuowan Garment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Baoding LYSZD Trade and <...
Virtual Format Set For 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
An update on cotton leafroll dwarf virus Product updates from various agribusiness companies. The 11 BWCC cotton
Hyosung And Lenzing Collaborate To Launch New Sustainable “Home Everywhere” Collection
teamed up to develop a Home Everywhere collection of performance fabrics that feature their renowned fibers and yarns...
Americans Say They Prefer Products Made In USA and Will Pay More For Them
about the perceived quality of products Made in USA. Over 46% of respondents believe that products manufactured in ...
Lenzing and Hof University open Nonwoven Development Center
nonwoven innovations on a small scale”, Jürgen Eizinger, Vice President Business Unit Nonwovens at Lenzing, explains. ...
Pandemic PPE evolution
Richard Stewart, Corporate Vice President, Product Innovation, Standard Textile . “We introduced the first reusable synthetic ...
AATCC Webinar Series Sheds Light on Textile-Related Testing for PPE
was the fourth in a series of PPE-related webinars conducted by AATCC. The first was recorded in late May and documented impact ...
American & Efird to acquire Charles Craft Performance Yarns
(A&E) division has struck a deal to acquire the high performance yarn business of Charles Craft Inc, a manufacturer and ...
American & Efird to buy Charles Craft, Inc’s yarn business
platform. Frank Buie, Vice President-Sales for Charles Craft, will join American & Efird as part of the sales ...
A&E Purchases Charles Craft Performance Yarns
Elevate Textiles Inc. said its American & Efird (A&E) division has agreed to purchase the high-performance yarn business of ...
Gerber Technology launches Fashion Transformation Initiative
, dress and buy clothes, highlighting the need for digitalization, eCommerce and flexible working conditions, requiring fashion <...
NCTO President & CEO Kim Glas Testifies At U.S. International Trade Commission Hearing On Challenges Related To U.S. PPE Production
related to the COVID-19 pandemic. National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President & CEO Kim Glas is ...
