Textiles in the News
Glen Raven promotes eight local executives
the soil reinforcement industry. About Glen Raven, Inc. Founded in 1880 in Alamance County, North Carolina, Glen Raven, Inc...
Teijin Frontier develops heat insulating structure for outerwear
Teijin Frontier, the fibres and products converting company of Teijin Group, has developed a new heat insulating structure for ...
Teijin Ltd. Tenax carbon fiber qualified for Airbus A320neo
Tenax dry reinforcements non-crimp fabrics and braided fibers will form the skins and stiffeners via automated RTM.
Sustainable fabrics changing the fashion industry
in the same bracket as TENCEL. LENZING™ EcoVero™ is a viscose fabric manufacturer that creates sustainable ...
Milliken & Company publishes sustainability report
Milliken & Company has published its second annual corporate sustainability report. The report gives insight into Milliken’s ...
Geosynthetics Conference 2021 short course lineup announced
of wind farm access roads with geosynthetics Expansion of the Annacis wastewater treatment facility Los ...
ICYMI: Texworld’s sustainability webinar discusses best practices, developments, predictions
senior business development home and interior, North America, Lenzing Fibers Inc.; Celeste Lilore, director of industry engagement...
Texworld USA and Apparel Sourcing USA Develop Efficient Virtual Trade-Show Formula
USA, Fashiondex’s Local Loft provides attendees with fabric and apparel manufacturers who can provide nearshore-...
Medical industry warns of continued PPE shortages, counterfeit PPE flooding facilities
care told Congress that fake and unsafe personal protective equipment (PPE) is flooding health care facilities and posing...
Senator Sherrod Brown introduces legislation to address PPE shortage
workers. A lot of them are re-using their disposable gowns and face masks," said Kim Glas, CEO of National Council of Textile ...
IFAI Expo going virtual for 2020
we believe this is the right decision,” said Steve Schiffman, IFAI President/CEO. “We look forward to hosting the ...
Senate GOP Mounts Push For Biz Tax Credits In Virus Talks
the AFL-CIO, Service Employees International Union, National Council of Textile Organizations and U.S. Footwear Manufacturers ...
More Than 180 Human Rights Groups Call On Major Apparel Brands To End The Use Of Forced Uighur Labor, An Accusation They Deny
. The Daily Caller reached out to several of the listed global apparel companies, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas...
Bipartisan Bill Would Mandate Federally Purchased PPE Be Made in the USA
current applications, implementation of the Berry Amendment to federal purchasing of PPE would be waived if Made in USA ...
Congressman McHenry Introduces Bipartisan American PPE Supply Chain Integrity Act
of critical medical textiles,” said National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas...
Bolger & O’Hearn Donates Hand Sanitizer To Help Reopen The Life Skills Day Program At Community Connections, Inc.
of innovative, highly-effective chemical products. A bluesign system partner, B&O is also known for developing chemical ...
Senate drafts first pieces of possible second COVID-19 relief package
insurance." New operational expenses brought on by the virus, such as buying personal protective equipment or increased ...
Senate hearing highlights need to shift pandemic-related supply chains away from China
because Donald Trump refuses to exercise leadership,” Wyden said. Berry Amendment a statutory mandate for return Sen. Rob Portman...
Standard Textile Welcomes New Resources Focused on Government Service
" said Tom Main, Group Vice President, Standard Textile. About Standard Textile Founded in 1940, Standard Textile
Conitex Sonoco Launches New Barrier Bag Product Line
barrier bag." explains David Monteith, VP Flexible Products Division at Conitex Sonoco. "When there is no compromise for quality, ...
Cobot Deployment Shines in COVID-19 Pandemic
masks UR cobots for end-of-line packing and palletizing enabled HomTex to add the production of disposable facemasks to its lineup...
Graham announces legislation to incentivize American-made PPE, says it would help American textile industry
he said. It's a move that could also help rejuvenate the American textile industry. "It also means investment and also means new...
Alston & Bird Healthcare Week in Review - July 2020 #4
United Steelworkers; Ms. Kim Glas, President and CEO, National Council of Textile Organizations; and Dr. Thomas Duesterberg, ...
Milliken steps up call for reusable PPE amid COVID-19 pandemic
McAllister stated. Since March, the company has distributed more than 10 million yards of reusable medical fabrics in ...
Milliken expands domestic production of medical fabric
Milliken has distributed more than 10 million yards of reusable fabrics used to manufacture medical gowns and has ...
Milliken & Company increases inventory of reusable protective medical fabrics ideal for PPE
available immediately across the country. About Milliken & Company Materials science expert Milliken & Company knows that...
Senator Lindsey Graham to visit Gaffney yarn plant making face masks
Graham plans to visit a plant in Gaffney of NC-based yarn manufacturing company Parkdale Mills Monday. ...
Video: Who made your face mask?
Last week reports surfaced about several Chinese companies using Uighur labor through a government program aimed at producing ...
NCTO to Congress: PPE Production Requires Policy and Federal Support
Kim Glas, president and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), testifying at the House Ways & Means...
No. 6 Private: Ascend Performance Materials’ early push to diversify stands out in pandemic
down in January. Most scrambled to get out of China, but Ascend Performance Materials, a Houston chemical maker, acquired a ...
Protective equipment lifeline for some N.C. manufacturers
manufacturing industry has been hit hard before, especially the textile sector. The state was once a leader in ...
Made in Vidalia
Cone Denim's White Oak facility closed after over a century of American textile manufacturing, Dan Feibus purchased forty six rare...
NCTO’s New Chairman: David Roberts
communities where textile facilities are located. TW : As the leader of an innovative textile business, how do...
Under Armour names new senior director of sales in EMEA
in the EMEA region.” The Baltimore-based company is known for its high performance apparel, footwear and accessories ...
NCTO President & CEO Kim Glas Testifies At House Ways And Means Trade Subcommittee Hearing On COVID -19 Crisis
, DC — July 23, 2020 — National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas is testifying...
Health center hands out 40,000 masks to local groups
Agency, the U.S. Postal Service, and the National Council of Textile Organizations. The health center plans to provide 1,000 face ...
US coalition sends proposal for PPE purchases
medical supplies. Signatories to the proposal included National Council of Textile Organizations, the Alliance for American ...
Under Armour Reveals New Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Armour's July Outlet Sale Offers Major Discounts On Top Apparel & Footwear Also, the company stated it is committing to ...
Graham introduces bill aimed at investing in domestic PPE production
. A joint statement from the senators notes the bill is modeled after the Berry Amendment. Some of the items defined as PPE that ...
US textile coalition outlines policy for reshoring PPE manufacturing
. The coalition–including such organizations as the National Council of Textile Organizations, National Cotton Council and SEAMS–...
Revised AATCC test methods and procedures available
AATCC research committees work year-round to develop and update standards. The results are published twice per year—in the ...
#MaskAround campaign encourages Americans to wear facemasks
the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Business Wire). Hanes, America’s leading basic apparel brand, is underscoring the ...
PPE made in China and exported to countries like the US were made from oppressed Uighur Muslims, report says
that Uighur work was in the supply chain of companies like Nike, BMW, and Amazon. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ...
Texworld USA, Apparel Sourcing USA Summer Virtual Sourcing Event Opens Today
to get a list of recommended textile suppliers, set up video meetings and chat to cultivate stronger business ...
Domestic Textile Coalition Calls on Feds to Shore Up PPE Production
. The coalition–including such organizations as the National Council of Textile Organizations, National Cotton Council and SEAMS–...
NCC Joins Industry Coalition Endorsing Domestic PPE Production
for a Prosperous America Georgia Association of Manufacturers Hand Tools Institute INDA: Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics ...
U.S. Adds 11 Companies to Economic Blacklist Over China's Treatment of Uighurs
Uighurs and other Muslim minority groups. They include numerous textile companies and two firms the government said were ...
Lenzing achieves EcoVadis gold status for third year in a row
Stefan Doboczky, CEO of the Lenzing Group. Lenzing’s ambitious climate target represents an important component of the ...
Industry Coalition Releases Statement On PPE Policy
Narrow Fabrics Institute National Cotton Council National Council of Textile Organizations Parachute Industry Association ...
Survey: How sustainability programs at brands and retailers have changed post pandemic
survey by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol shows that 54% of sustainability leaders at apparel and textile brands ...
CDC calls for universal face mask use in US, says it's one of the 'most powerful weapons' to fight coronavirus
homemade face coverings made from household fabrics may be inferior compared with commercially manufactured products. ...
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol invites brands and retailers to join sustainability effort
of the cotton we use is critical to our business and important to our customers. We are deeply committed to sourcing ...
US bans surgical glove imports from top maker over forced labor concerns
imports from top maker over forced labor concerns U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) placed the ban on the ...
18 Sustainability efforts of the fashion industry in June 2020
to help itself and other companies become net zero carbon by 2040. The Climate Pledge Fund will invest in companies ...
Sen. Lindsey Graham calls to stop China’s ‘domination’ of PPE market Lindsey Graham on Thursday renewed his call for the US to buy...
Lindsey Graham on Thursday renewed his call for the US to buy Personal Protective Equipment from companies in the US to reduce America’s reliance on China for supplies of crucial protective gear such as masks and gloves. The South Carolina Republican sent a letter to White House Chief of Staff Mark
Sonia Wedell-Castellano answers key questions on Domotex 2021
15 to 18, 2021, and is designed to give a further boost to business and offer the industry the best chances for a successful ...
Call for Women in Textiles Summit speakers
education, networking and dialogue about important issues affecting women in business and how women positively impact the success ...
Senators urge cotton, textiles assistance under COVID-19 relief
(R-SC) and Roger Wicker (R-MS). The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) shared the full text of the letter, ...
Ocean State Innovations Announces Appointment of Vice President of Finance
("B&O") as a supplier of garment linings, the company celebrates a rich history in the textile industry. In ...
Promoting Gender Equality in Bangladesh: Gildan's Partnership with Room to Read to Improve Girls' Education and Literacy
. https://bit.ly/2AVXsiT KEYWORDS: Gildan, Gildan Activewear, Gildan activewear inc., Education, youth empowerment, women, Girls' ...
Bipartisan effort seeks cotton and textile COVID-19 relief
is being felt across the U.S. cotton industry from textile manufacturers to merchandisers to cotton ...
Council Post: There’s More Than One Reason To Wear A Mask: How Brands Can Pivot During The Pandemic And For The Long Haul
must – in some capacity – become a wellness company. Some brands, like athletic apparel manufacturers, already ...
Federal stockpile is thin amid coronavirus surge, documents show
particular, nursing homes and long-term care facilities say there is a major personal protective equipment shortage. "...
How Will COVID-19 Impact the Growth of Sustainable Materials?
positive change? Here, Florian Heubrandner, vice president global business management, Textiles, Lenzing AG, talks to WWD...
Chroma, Ascend set the pace for first-half materials deals
deals in the first half of 2020. Chroma Color Corp. and Ascend Performance Materials each wrapped up a pair of deals in the first ...
Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas 2020 Postponed Until Next Editions
Americas is co-produced by SPESA. For the latest event updates, subscribe to the shows’ e-mail lists at www.techtexitlna.com and ...
A tornado, COVID-19, tariffs, low prices, don't deter Chairman Posey
Board, including challenges and successes and ways the board, Cotton Incorporated and the National Cotton Council are working on ...
Fabrics Manufacturer Helps Supply U.S. Healthcare System with 5 Million Medical Gowns
for the bedding, automotive, healthcare and home furnishings industries pivoted its operations to manufacturing ...
Domestic bedding comeback gaining momentum, producers say
U.S. companies on the ascent, the producers say. “We are seeing a movement toward American-made products,” said Nick Bates, ...
Archroma Starts Production Of Hand Sanitizers To Help Fight COVID-19
this sector by providing technical know-how and support. The company is supporting producers of packaging & paper who are facing ...
Precision Textiles Sells Record 10 Million Yards of Medical Grade Fabric
-19 pandemic. In early April, the company pivoted its operations to manufacturing medical grade fabrics
Precision Textiles hits 10-million-yard milestone on medical gown fabric line
. “Over the past few months, this segment of our business has grown rapidly,” said Scott Tesser, CEO of Precision ...
Milliken and Company publishes sustainability report
team to analyze its performance and progress through the lens of where the company is heading next. Their efforts shape this ...
Hanes Manufactures More Than 450 Million Face Masks for Federal Government
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., has reportedly completed its planned production and distribution of more than 450 million ...
Polartec And Myles Collaborate On “The World’s Most Comfortable Workout Tee”
knit which provides mechanical wicking action and high breathability for fast-drying performance that lasts the lifetime of the <...
HanesBrands : Leader Gerald Evans Recognized as 2020 Most Admired CEO | MarketScreener
distributed to hospitals and healthcare facilities. HanesBrands is now manufacturing reusable fabric non-medical...
‘SNEAK PREVIEW’ — Trump To Sign Executive Orders On China, American Manufacturing, Immigration And Prescription Drug Prices
throughout the coronavirus pandemic to sign a “Buy American” executive order that incentivizes companies, especially ...
State Department: Chinese Suppliers Using Forced Labor
they’re kept under surveillance and made to produce “garments, electronics, and automobiles.” Manufacturing grew in June...
SynZenBe launches digitally conscious textile trade show
—The Power of the Apparel Industry ● Moderator: Tricia Carey (Lenzing, Director of Global Business Development ...
Hanesbrands completes federal government contracts for face mask, medical gowns
a cooperative consortium of other major apparel manufacturers, led by Parkdale Mills America, that dedicated ...
HanesBrands Introduces Consumer Face Masks And Completes Production Of Cloth Face Coverings For U.S. Government
, in leading retail stores, and in company outlet stores. The company’s business-to-business operations...
Dominican Republic Eyes Opportunities as U.S. Firms Adjust Supply Chains
and close proximity to the United States. Many companies in the Dominican Republic, including apparel makers, have ...
Why ‘Made in USA’ Could Really Become More of a Reality
Additional relevant information can be found at CottonLifestyleMonitor.com. Cotton Incorporated is a global resource for all ...
Gore Presents A Sustainability Framework For Its Fabrics Division
Goals For Its GORE-TEX Brand Putzbrunn, Germany — Today, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced a new sustainability framework ...
Special format Fabric Days replaces cancelled Munich Fabric Start
a business focused format which is reduced to the essentials and designed to stabilise and support the industry in the return to <...
Teijin develops high-stretch sustainable eco-hybrid fibre
Teijin Frontier, the fibres and products converting company of Teijin Group, has developed a new high-stretch eco-hybrid fibre ...
Experts Say Pandemic Could Bring Denim Production Much Closer to Market
over the last 17 years that for our production facility, we do our best work when producing Zace apparel. It takes a very...
Teijin Receives Marketing Approval for Merz’s Xeomin® Botulinum Toxin Type A in Japan
a unique enterprise encompassing three core business domains: high-performance materials including aramid, carbon fibers ...
Sunbrella Debuts Eco-Friendly, Fluorine-Free Fabric
applications. Introduced in 1961, Sunbrella fabrics are manufactured and marketed by Glen Raven, Inc., a 138-year-old family-...
US apparel makers may continue PPE production post-COVID-19 as demand stays on
As Coronavirus spread across the US, textile and apparel makers quickly diverted their production lines to manufacturing ...
Courtney Congratulates American Woolen on $2 Million Contract Award to Produce U.S. Army Fabrics in Stafford Springs, CT
, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) congratulated American Woolen Company and its founder, Jacob Harrison Long, on the ...
Teijin Increases Capacity of Carbon Short Fiber
is further strengthening the development of its carbon fiber product portfolio and aims to be a company that supports the...
How Lycra and Advance Denim Collaboration Drives ‘First-to-Market’ Innovation
fibers used in its mill be “green fibers.” Ratskoff said the two companies have “an exciting new fiber launch ...
Milliken & Company Publishes Second Annual Corporate Sustainability Report
, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company highlights its journey towards a more sustainable ...
SC Manufacturers Alliance congratulates Bill McCrary for 50 years with William Barnet & Son, LLC
roles as Chairman of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), Chairman of the American Fiber ...
US Agency Puts Resources into Reshoring Medical Manufacturing
shortages of critical medical gear and personal protective equipment (PPE), much of which is manufactured in China and ...
Connecticut wool mill wins $2 million Pentagon contract to make Army dress uniforms
to back the defense workforce in shipbuilding, aircraft manufacturing and clothing and textiles and restore jobs lost as ...
Cargill Welcomes Hank Gray To Global Cotton Business
Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA), Texas Cotton Association (TCA), Western Cotton Shippers Association (WCSA) ...
Under Armour debuts masks to wear while working out
on the mask. During the process of manufacturing face masks and distributing personal protective equipment to health care...
