Textiles in the News
This Bill Aims to Change the “Fabric of the American Garment Manufacturing Industry”
garment workers, while also making historic investments in domestic garment manufacturing so we can not only make American, but buy American
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Hits New Milestone
: U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, J. Crew Group Talk Cotton Transparency How U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Is Advancing Sustainably Grown Cotton
Cone Adds Wellness, Mental Health to the Denim Conversation
White Oak facility is one of two North Carolina facilities, which produce 50 percent of the company’s denim. WWD Staff Cone Denim ’s
Precision Textiles Acquires New 100,000-Square-Foot Warehouse in NC
’ needs,” said Scott Tesser, CEO of Precision Textiles. Precision opened the 160,000-square-foot facility in Troy – its first domestic
IFAI Selects Advanced Textiles Association As New Name
exciting time for our great association,” said IFAI Chairman Amy Bircher. “President and CEO Steve Schiffman and his staff have worked hard
Kellogg's, Sustana, Sonoco Partner to Prove Recyclability of Paper Containers
. By partnering with Sustana, the leading manufacture of sustainably produced premium recycled fiber and paper, Sonoco validated the idea
Teijin Automotive Technologies begins Huntington, Indiana facility expansion
needs,” Steve Rooney, Teijin Automotive Technologies CEO, and general manager of Teijin’s Composites Business Unit, notes. “This site near
Subjects for discussion at Techtextil
with partner companies. Fibre pulp recycling is also being explored. Fibrous material in nonwovens, and particularly used clothing, can be
US Sen. Gillibrand introduces FABRIC Act to support garment workers
and ensuring equitable compensation for garment workers, while also making historic investments in domestic garment manufacturing so we can
TSG Finishing Starts Modernization Project
TSG Finishing LLC ihas begun phase one of its project to modernize all of its primary textile finishing equipment. TSG currently relies on
Milliken & Co. CEO joins NAM board
& Co., once a textile company, is a global manufacturing enterprise with a wide range of capabilities across the textile, flooring, chemical
Why the USDA certification matters to Precision Textiles’ FR solutions
more natural, environmentally sensitive products,” said Scott Tesser, CEO of Precision Textiles. “This certification is yet another step in
Gen Z Designs Stretch Denim for Gen Z Based on Fibers by LYCRA
cotton-like aesthetic but with no elastane at all so you can mechanically recycle that garment and get the polyester back out and the cotton
HanesBrands reports progress on 2030 climate goals
Winston-Salem-based HanesBrands Inc. is making progress on sustainability goals the company hopes to reach by the end of the decade, but
Teijin Automotive Technologies Breaks Ground For Huntington, Indiana, Facility Expansion
from the State of Indiana, Huntington County, and the Huntington community.” Teijin Automotive Technologies and its parent company Teijin
Huntsman Textile Effects Revolutionizes Trichromatic Dyeing With Patented Blue Dye
, long-lasting textile products,” said Dhirendra Gautam, Senior Director, Global Market Strategy and Innovation, Huntsman Textile Effects.
Indorama Ventures Achieves A Record First Quarter 2022 Performance As The Global Economy Continues To Recover
to 3.80 MMT. All three of IVL’s business segments grew as the company’s leading global position benefited overall in an environment of
Honour for Standard Textile
Standard Textile, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been selected as a 2022 US Best Managed Company, in a programme sponsored by
NCTO Annual Meeting: State Of The U.S. Textile Industry Address
of shipments for U.S. textiles and apparel was $64.4 billion in 2020. U.S. exports of fiber, textiles and apparel were $25.4 billion in
Bolger & O’Hearn Introduces New Dual Action Repel-&-Release DWR, Plus Will Speak, At Techtextil NA 2022
19 at the Georgia World Conference Center in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Visitors are welcome to stop by our booth on the show floor (
Standard Textile Recognized As A U.S. Best Managed Company
in communities. In 2021, the company met its goal of supporting 80,000 showers by year end through Standard Textile Cares , its national
TSG Finishing Begins Phase One Of Its Modernization Initiative
— TSG Finishing LLC is pleased to announce it has begun phase 1 of its project to modernize all of its primary textile finishing equipment.
USDA to pay $50 million to wool and cotton manufacturers impacted by pandemic
to manufacturing personal protective equipment. Others, like Oregon-based Pendleton Woolen Mills, focused on selling products that were in
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Wins Awards for Operations Excellence and Social Responsibility
in a row, Aurora Specialty Textiles Group has won awards for outstanding business and manufacturing practices from the Valley Industrial
NCTO President & CEO Kim Glas Issues Statement On USTR 301 Tariff Review
to hit rock bottom regardless of the Section 301 tariffs.” Posted: May 4, 2022 Source: National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)
HanesBrands Reflects on First Year's Progress Toward 2030 Sustainability Goals
reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the future. For HanesBrands Inc., however, April is that time. That’s because this
Pendleton Woolen Mills to open new Salem store Wednesday
The new Pendleton Woolen Mills store opens Wednesday at the Willamette Heritage Center in southeast Salem. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter)
DuPont™ Kevlar®, Nomex® And Tyvek® To Run On Renewable Energy
are now doing even more to protect the planet” said Leland Weaver, President, DuPont Water & Protection. “Procuring renewable energy credits
TRB Lightweight Structures Announces New Partnership with Kordsa
sarahk@kdm-communications.com EINPresswire.com TRB Lightweight Structures Kordsa https://trbls.com www.kordsa.com/en/ Sarah Khan
Chuck Hall elected chair of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance has elected Chuck Hall, president and CEO of Barnet, as the next chair of the organization’s board
Shein's chic clothing exploits the environment
are working toward 100% sustainably-sourced cotton and 100% renewable energy in owned and operated facilities by 2025. Levi’s has saved 4.2
Milliken & Company Makes Forbes Best Employers for Diversity List
Milliken, visit careers.milliken.com. About Milliken Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science
Milliken & Company Updates Progress on Sustainability Goals
make us uniquely Milliken,” shares Halsey Cook, president and CEO of Milliken & Company, in a statement . “We embrace not only our ability
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S.C. -- Milliken & Company Tracks Progress on Sustainability Initiatives in Fourth Annual Sustainability Report Source: Milliken & Company
Elevate Textiles Releases 2022 Sustainability Report
Sustainability Report. Elevate Textiles and its distinguished brands including American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann,
Sustainable fashions: NCSU experts are stitching together a cleaner future with nanotech
, researchers from the College of Natural Resources and the Wilson College of Textiles have developed a process that could someday solve
World’s Most Ethical Companies Deep Dive | Milliken & Company
Milliken & Company is a global company whose expertise in research, design, and manufacturing is seen in some 18,000 different products
Hanesbrands Reports Sustainability Progress With Cotton, Energy and More
areas defined by the company as “People, Planet and Product.” Hanesbrands Inc., which makes everyday apparel under brands such as Hanes,
MMI Textiles Inc. relocates to new headquarters and distribution center in Brooklyn
, tactical, medical, commercial and apparel expertise, MMI Textiles Inc. expanded its operations to accommodate growth and future endeavors.
YKK Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation Network
creating a circular economy,” said Asako Yoshioka, vice president of sustainability at YKK Corp. “Sustainability has been part of YKK’s DNA
HanesBrands impacts 1.4 million lives via philanthropic initiatives in 2021
American apparel company HanesBrands Inc. released on Monday its 2021 Sustainability Summary Report outlining progress and plans towards
The Lenzing Group Debuts Veocel Brand of Fibers in US
certified carbon neutral lyocell fiber in the world. What makes it more sustainable? [TC]: Plain and simple, it is “Lenzing know how."
Hanesbrands Announces Progress Toward 2030 Global Sustainability Goals Impacting People, Planet And Product
a commitment to building a more sustainable business, as well as investment in the company’s associates. HanesBrands continues to monitor
Kordsa expands to European market with new composite technologies investment
Alemdar, president of Sabancı Holding Industry Group and chairman of the board of directors at Kordsa. He highlights the company’s progress.
Milliken Publishes Fourth Sustainability Report
Spartanburg, SC, April 25, 2022 - Milliken & Company has published its fourth annual Sustainability Report, a key reporting component in
Archroma and Stony Creek Colors to enter strategic partnership to produce Indigold™
the new dyestuff at scale. Archroma emerged as the ideal partner as the company is well known for its expertise in indigo manufacturing and
Archroma to produce IndiGold at scale
, from seed breeding and production to biomass harvest and extraction. The company has been selling its US grown indigo to denim mills since
Milliken & Company Tracks Progress on Sustainability Initiatives in Fourth Annual Sustainability Report
and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of
Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC and Home Textiles Sourcing Return to In-Person Shows
textiles such as organic cotton blends and Tencel; Earth-Sense, which features earthy tones and natural fibers such as cotton and hemp:
The Force Behind the Mask: How American Ingenuity is Saving the U.S. from a PPE Disaster
by leading a nationwide enterprise for advanced fiber and fabric manufacturing innovation, enabling revolutionary new system capabilities
Propel LLC Featured on Cover of March/April Textile World
for the US Navy, under the direction of the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, Natick MA, is the feature story on the cover of the
Strong Report Card for Cotton Research and Promotion Program
generated by the Program,” he adds. The Cotton Board contracted with Forecasting & Business Analytics, LLC – a firm with significant
Southwest Flooring Market moves to Globe Life Field
place Jan. 12-13, 2023. The company said it is pleased to welcome back Mohawk Carpet Distribution and Daltile who will be joined alongside
Nilit Launches Sensil ByNature Bio-Based Nylon for Apparel Fabrics
Sensil ByNature Nilit , a global manufacturer of premium nylon 6.6 , has introduced Sensil ByNature, which it said significantly
Apparel supply chains hit by perfect storm
severe congestion. To add to the apparel industry’s woes, companies importing apparel and other textile products into the US market which
Manufacturing at its lowest growth rate since 2020
saw growth – with furniture among them. “Business continues to be strong, with incoming sales higher but still combating labor and material
Gildan Activewear : Participates in Fashion Revolution's 2022 Transparency Campaign
®. Attachments Original Link Original Document Permalink Disclaimer Gildan Activewear Inc. published this content on 15 April 2022
BASF collaborates with UN on sustainable cotton
of a better way to create sustainable cotton clothing. We can trace our cotton from farm to finished product. Cotton farmers can deliver on
Workforce, supply chain and manufacturing
businesses,” Hinks believes, and can offer “tremendous opportunity for startup companies both domestic and for international businesses to
Centennial College receives smart fabrics funding
$2.8 Million awarded for manufacturing innovation initiative New momentum for smart textiles Smart Fabrics Summit convenes in late March
Archer and Hexcel Partner: Ramping Up eVTOL Manufacturing
details a proposed relationship between the two companies that would see Hexcel supply Archer with carbon fiber and resin systems known as
Uster Automatic Fabric Inspection: Data-Based Yield Improvement
— April 11, 2022 — Today’s textile markets are highly competitive, throughout the entire value chain from fiber to fabric. Customers expect
Teijin Frontier Develops CO2 Emissions Calculator For Polyester Fiber
filaments and staple fibers production, and gradually will expand the scope to include weaved and dyed textiles products. The company also
Teijin Frontier eco-friendly polyester staple nanofiber reinforces rubber automotive tires, hoses and belts
Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, has developed an eco-friendly staple polyester nanofiber that offers
WaveOn Partners With YKK to Join Touchlink Fastener Network
an important component for enabling new circular business models,” said Terry Tsukumo, vice president of YKK Corporation’s Global Marketing
Archroma partners with UNCG
the launch of a collaboration with the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) and its Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (CARS)
Techtextil North America & Texprocess Americas to Reunite in Atlanta this May
Technology • Fabrics/Materials • Manufacturers • Fusing, Setting and Manufacturing Preparation • Textile Machinery • Textile Finishing
Archer Aviation Plans To Work With Hexcel To Advance Production Capabilities
Adam Goldstein, Archer co-founder and co-CEO. Hexcel is a leading supplier of carbon fiber, honeycomb, and other composite materials for
Lenzing Group uncovers its 2021 sustainability report
of wood-based specialty fibers has released its sustainability report 2021 . The report emphasizes the company’s focus on carefully
Ascend Performance Materials plans to use $80M for improvement project
?1649286968016 1900w, "> ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Ascend Performance Materials plans to host a community meeting Thursday to speak about a
Gaston College develops a new workforce
used in textile manufacturing plants. Laboratory curriculum content relies heavily on the Manufacturing and Textile Innovation Network (MTIN
Teijin To Donate Additional Humanitarian Aid To Ukraine
40 million as humanitarian assistance from the Teijin Group in support of the many people suffering in Ukraine in addition to JPY 10 million
Self-adjusting fabric
Teijin has developed an adaptive knitted fabric that responds to perspiration by changing its structure three-dimensionally, which increases
Propel LLC: Intent On Solving Technical Problems
small business-oriented classes that provided the basic skills needed to start her first business — a children’s outdoor clothing company
U.S. Textile Investment Roundup
for Gildan’s textile capacity expansion plans in Central America and the Caribbean. Charlotte, N.C.-based clothing and apparel company
Accelerating Circularity updates USA trial status
newly recycled fibers. These new recycled fibers will then be spun or extruded into cotton, polyester, poly/cotton, and Refibra™ blended
Now is the time to drive investment and nearshore production to the US and Central America
El Salvador with new capital expenditures. Gildan, an apparel company with 10 yarn spinning facilities in the U.S. employing 2,300 workers,
Hexcel introduces G-Vent technology into marine market
according to the company. To evaluate G-Vent, Hexcel completed a test program with Q.I. Composites Srl (Piverone, Italy), a company that
The proposed New York Fashion Sustainability Act – A game changer for fashion chains? | JD Supra
to report? The Fashion Act would apply to all those global apparel/footwear manufacturers and retail sellers that ( i ) “do business in
Lenzing demonstrates the art of the possible
, Refibra content includes upcycled cotton scraps from garment production along with sustainably produced Tencel lyocell fibers. Toward a
Polartec President Steve Layton on Lessons Learned from the Pandemic’s ‘Perfect Storm’
& Company brand and the premium creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions. As a now vertically integrated global manufacturer,
Ascend Performance provides Escambia Westgate School students with new wheels
cars, modified for special needs drivers. Workers at Ascend Performance Materials in Pensacola did the work. Westgate Principal Jobenna
Monique Buch Appointed As Lenzing’s Vice President Of Global Nonwovens Business
the transformation of the nonwovens business into a truly global portfolio that contributes greatly to Lenzing’s overall business growth.
‘People are our most important asset:’ Darlington Co. company to offer competitive wages
started reshoring in early 2020, but the pandemic slowed down things. Fiber Industries factory is bringing back good-paying jobs to the area
Ascend Performance Materials acquires Formulated Polymers Ltd.
Ascend Performance Materials (Houston) has reached an agreement to acquire Formulated Polymers Ltd., a leading engineered materials
US textile & apparel executives discuss trade policy at roundtable
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HanesBrands Earns Place On The 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies List
HanesBrands Inc. has been recognized as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the second year in a row by Ethisphere, an
Ascend to acquire Formulated Polymers Ltd.
of the agreement were not disclosed. About Ascend Performance Materials Ascend Performance Materials makes high-performance materials for
Five years of Refibra
used as a blending partner to recycled cotton to enhance garment’s circular story and provide added textile strength. Lenzing has continued
Huntsman Helps Joe Nimble Create High Performance Running Shoe
”, “Forward” or “Go beyond”, which all summarize Joe Nimble’s positioning perfectly. Posted: March 18, 2022 Source: Huntsman Corporation
Fabrics take the stage at ISPA Expo 2022
company says more than 80 billion clothing items are produced each year generating more than 16 million tons of textile waste. The company
HanesBrands Partners With Villanova University
as well as Hanes and Alternative Apparel, will focus on designing and manufacturing Villanova apparel and expanding the retail footprint in
NCTO And Regional Associations Host Under Secretary Of State Jose Fernandez At Industry Roundtable In Honduras
WASHINGTON — March 17, 2022 — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), in conjunction with regional textile industry
Archroma rolling out sustainable Earth Soft
Brand & Performance Textile Specialties. “This new breakthrough innovation by Archroma helps us and our partners in the textile and fashion
Expansion begins at Hexcel engineered core operations plant in Morocco
confidence in our ability to meet that demand,” Thierry Merlot, Hexcel president, aerospace for Europe, MEA/AP & Industrial said at the
AATCC Announces New Interest Group: Rising Professionals
similar aspects of a career in textiles. The Rising Professionals Interest Group desires to be the AATCC “home” for individuals new to the
