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Postponed Heimtextil 2021 now cancelled
as well as a frequently used channel through which they can promote business with retailers and traders. Additional digital information and
Techtextil and Texprocess postponed until 2022
Trade show organiser Messe Frankfurt has postponed its three physical trade textile fairs, Heimtextil, Techtextil and Texprocess, which were
Messe Frankfurt to postpone physical shows until 2022
order cycles in the entertainment, technology, consumer goods and textile industries, which means postponing these events until the second
AATCC Foundation Promotes Scholarships with Early Application Deadlines
available, go to the AATCC Foundation website at www.aatcc.org/foundation/ AATCC Foundation Inc. is the charitable arm of AATCC. A large
Nonwovens Institute will host spunbond and meltblown virtual course
and launched by INDA, the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. The virtual course is designed to help manufacturers meet the demand for
Gov. Kemp highlights pandemic response in State of the State address
year for Georgia businesses that make personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks and gowns to manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and
U.S. commission says China possibly committed 'genocide' against Xinjiang Muslims
to think hard about allowing companies to do business with Xinjiang, a leading global supplier of cotton. It would also raise pressure for
Glen Raven Expands On Industry-Leading Warranty For Sunbrella® Fabrics
with fabrics designed for countless applications,” said Dave Swers, president of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics. “Our proven expertise and
National Cotton Council of America : U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes First Members in Latin America
, Cotswold Industries Inc., Frontier Yarns, Hamrick Mills, Inman Mills, Parkdale Inc. and Swisstex Direct. The Trust
Teijin introduces carbon pricing system for capital investments
to its long-term goals for CO2 emissions reduction and to prepare the company for expected future rises in global carbon prices. Under its
The LYCRA Company Announces Gold Level Material Health Certificates for 25 of its LYCRA® Fiber Products
/ImdAFA9iS9gAbout The LYCRA CompanyThe LYCRA Company innovates and produces fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care
Cleveland Clinic and Standard Textile Develop Masks
Director of Cleveland Clinic Innovations. “Teaming up with Standard Textile on this creative project supports social distancing and mask-
Slaves in China may have made your sneakers, smartphone
to work to supply the world’s largest fashion companies. Cranston said: “One-fifth of all cotton production can be presumed to be linked to
2020 Milliken honors recipients champion company values
of a product, service or process that yielded significant business results. Textile Division’s Medical Fabrics R&D team: JD Alvarez, Debra
Biden Stimulus Plans Face Uphill Congressional Battle
industry, including incentives for tourism and for manufacturers of personal protective equipment and other items important for national
Gerber Technology Joins Forces to Donate 5,000 Gowns to Organizations in Need
for the partnerships with the manufacturers who have done their part to produce personal protective equipment during this very difficult
Lycra Co achieves gold C2C certification for fibre products
types and applications," says Jean Hegedus, sustainable business development director for The Lycra Company. "For each product type, we had
USTR still slow-walking Biden transition
and equipment industries, and 182,700 jobs from textiles, apparel and leather manufacturing. And those workers are also overrepresented in
Sports companies amongst most sustainable brands
brands are featuring among the most sustainable companies, according to new data, with sporting goods company Puma appearing in the top
Cleveland Clinic, Standard Textile Collaborate to Develop Reusable Face Masks
CINCINNATI and CLEVELAND — Standard Textile, a global manufacturer of healthcare, hospitality and consumer products, and Cleveland Clinic
How Trump's trade wars could thwart Biden's foreign policy
EU hates it, because it would bar their companies from securing federal contracts. “The Buy American stuff is really what contributed to the
Jones Family of Companies hires HR director
Most recently, He was the human resources manager at Serta Simmons, a bedding manufacturer. “Anthony is a well-rounded and talented human
Jones Family of Companies promotes staffer to sales VP
manufacturer as senior director of sales. He has led sales at six major textile companies since 1989. “As we move forward, our team is
Starting 2021 with Bulls, Bears and High Cotton Prices
has allowed mills to reopen and move to full 100% operation. Yarn demand exceeds production, and other Asian and subcontinent countries have
U.S. trade policies have disproportionately harmed Black and Latino workers, not just the White working class Trump courted, researchers find
jobs in electrical equipment and appliances manufacturing as well as in textiles, apparel and leather manufacturing. Both groups are also
Ascend announces alliance with The S Group
and direct-to-consumer apparel industry. The S Group offers complete supply chain management for apparel brands, including product
Ascend Cares Grant Buys Thermal Imaging Cameras For Bratt, Brent, West Pensacola Fire Stations
Langfeldt is a volunteer firefighter with ECFR and works for Ascend Performance Materials. He has been instrumental in obtaining several
IFAI Expo 2021 issues call for presentations
Advanced Textiles Shade and Weather Protection Specialty Fabrics General Business Submission Timeline Registration open for DFI Middle
Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics
disclosed the cost of the purchase. About Ascend Performance Materials Ascend Performance Materials makes high-performance materials for
Domotex 2021 becomes Domotex Digital Day
business platform. As part of the conference, exhibitors will be able to present their products and innovations, embrace business and
MMI Textiles Announces Strategic Expansion of its Leadership Team with One New Executive Hire and Four Promotions (01/04/21)
of Business Development and Joshua Slack to Supply Chain Manager. MMI Textiles is at the forefront of customer service and innovation in the
Meet the Newly Elected and Re-elected 2021 IFAI Board of Directors
Schaefer, IFM, Chairman Glawe Awnings and Tents Company Amy Bircher, 1st Vice Chairman MMI Textiles Inc. Roy Chism, 2nd Vice Chairman The
Heddels
goods for national defense. And as explained by the National Council of Textile Organizations, defense contracts are a huge boon to American
Cotton Incorporated’s Major Milestone of Fiber Innovation
, Supply Chain Marketing at Cotton Incorporated. Cotton’s evolution stems largely from the active role Cotton Incorporated plays in the
Messe Frankfurt reschedules 2021 edition of Heimtextil
will take place concurrently with Techtextil and Texprocess. Roughly 1,600 companies have expressed interest in exhibiting at the next
Ascend Performance Materials CEO on producing microbe resistant fabric
Ascend Performance Materials CEO Phil McDivitt joined Jim Cramer on "Mad Money" to discuss the privately held specialty chemical maker's
Jones Family of Companies strengthens teams
During a year that has been challenging for all businesses, Jones Family of Companies has continued to thrive and progress. Along with the
Glen Raven purchases production facility in France
Sunbrella fabrics and other Glen Raven textile products in the company’s U.S. and Asia facilities. The company said this equipment has begun
Ascend announces medical advisory board for Acteev™ technology
Ascend Performance Materials has appointed a medical advisory board to provide counsel on its Acteev™ technology platform. Comprising
Glen Raven Custom Fabrics Executes Multi-Phase Expansion Plan
customers and brands, Glen Raven Custom Fabrics announces the latest milestones in a multi-phase global expansion plan. The first phase,
MMI Textiles to open 30,000 sq ft facility in North Carolina
are better aligned with the MMI Textile brand promise of unmatched service and innovation. All sales and customer service transactions will
Hexcel : HexPly XF Surface Technology Revolutionizes The Blade Surface Finishing Process | MarketScreener
cold storage requirements and helps to reduce scrap. About Hexcel Hexcel Corporation is a leading advanced composites company. It develops,
Report: China’s forced labor in Xinjiang cotton is sizable
cotton and 20% of the world’s cotton. “These findings have much wider implications, affecting all supply chains that involve Xinjiang cotton
YKK’s Zippers Now Boast Virus-Fighting Technology
with ViralOff, a technology created by Swedish company Polygiene that eliminates 99 percent of viruses on textiles in a span of two hours.
Cotton Industry Groups Team Up to Promote Sustainability Growth in the Mid-South
months in advance of the 2021 harvest season. Truterra and Cotton Incorporated will look to expand the project to include additional acres
Jones Family Of Companies Strengthens Operations And Human Resources Teams
in several notable textile publications. In May of 2020, Vora earned his M.S. in Textile Engineering from North Carolina State University in
DuPont Announces 2020 North America Kevlar Innovation Award Winners
the standards for performance and comfort in personal protective equipment (PPE). "The level of innovation that we see from licensees in
YKK launches ViralOff zippers at Lineapelle
treatment of garments which, applied in the finishing phase, eliminates 99 percent of viruses on fabrics in about two hours. The chemical
US commerce department to investigate USITC claims
US market below fair market value and was causing harm to their businesses. The petition listed 36 US importers of polyester textured yarn
ShanghaiTex 2021to be held in November 2021
The 20th International Exhibition on Textile Industry, ShanghaiTex 2021, will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Center, Pudong,
Showtime fabric fair may rethink 2021 dates
community about its own dates. In an email, show organization International Textile Alliance (ITA) reached out to members and buyers about
First Ten U.S. Mills Join the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Ten U.S. cotton textile manufacturers have joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol as members. Buhler Quality Yarns, Cap Yarns, CCW,
Sasse Slams U.S. Companies’ Dependence on Xinjiang ‘Blood Cotton’
Sasse Slams U.S. Companies’ Dependence on Xinjiang ‘Blood Cotton’
NCTO welcomes House passage of NDAA
of thousands of jobs in the U.S. textile industry and other manufacturing sectors,” says NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas. “We also extend
Cotton Incorporated Shares Fashion Trends Ahead Of The New Year
For the complete video, please click here Credit: Cotton Incorporated About Cotton Incorporated Cotton Incorporated, funded by U.S. growers
PPE Manufacturing must continue in America | Opinion
months ago we transitioned a portion of our manufacturing from non-woven fabric for the automotive and bedding industries to a line of PPE
Kentwool Golf Socks
attempted to dethrone Kentwool, but none have in 10 years making Kentwool my golf product of the decade. So what makes Kentwool socks so
First 10 American Mills Sign Up for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol welcomed its first 10 U.S. cotton textile manufacturers on Monday. Buhler Quality Yarns, Cap Yarns, CCW,
AL: HomTex Plans Selma PPE Factory, Creating 300 Jobs
and India. When the pandemic began, the company began producing cotton face masks at its Cullman facility. Demand was so great that in
FIRST TEN U.S. Mills sign up to the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
, Contempora Fabrics, Cotswold Industries Inc., Frontier Yarns, Hamrick Mills, Inman Mills, Parkdale Inc., Swisstex Direct as members. U.S.
Gerald Vogt becomes new CEO of the Stäubli Group
Carolina, focused on fluid connectors, robotics and textile machinery, and a 5,000-square-foot training facility and service center in Novi,
Propel LLC Of Pawtucket: The Groundbreaking Company Helping Protect The U.S. Military And Now General Public
days. The company is now producing masks in multiple U.S. factories, sourcing U.S.-made textiles and components from its home state of Rhode
The National Cotton Council Of America (NCC) Welcomes Vilsack And Tai Nominations
for the cotton industry to expand exports of cotton fiber, yarn and fabrics. As the central organization for the U.S. cotton industry, the
NCTO expected to nominate Tai as next USTR
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement welcoming the reported selection of the
Gerber Technology and Burlington Medical Form Long-Term Partnership to Support Burlington Medical’s Digital Transformation Initiative
them into AccuMark. This new workflow will allow the company to create production-ready radiation protection garments that fit perfectly.
Names to Know: Vogt named CEO of Stäubli Group
. 1. With its North American headquarters in Duncan, S.C., Stäubli manufactures products for the connectors, textile and robotics sectors.
Harrie Schoots: New AATCC President
campus at NC State, he said “go down the hall and there is a guy there that will talk to you about textile chemistry.” I got the sales pitch
AFL-CIO praises Biden trade pick Tai as 'worker-champion'
critical trade issues over the years,” said National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas. ADVERTISEMENT “She
ECTIHC ropes in Itema as weaving partner
Egyptian Cotton and Textile Industries Holding Company (ECTIHC) has roped in Itema to supply weaving machines for the first phase of the
HanesBrands Appoints Cheryl K. Beebe to Board of Directors
, Europe, Australia and Asia-Pacific. The company sells its products under some of the world’s strongest apparel brands, including , , , , ,
Ascend announces alliance with The S Group to commercialize Acteev Protect™ yarns and fabrics
to full-scale garment design, manufacturing and packaging Ascend Performance Materials has announced a commercial agreement with The S
United Way & Business Leaders Launch Effort To Get Masks To Under-Resourced Schools — HanesBrands First Company To Join The Challenge
important for America’s business community to support the Mask Challenge,” said Joshua Bolten, President & CEO of the Business Roundtable. “
Cone Denim Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Furthering Its Commitment To A More Sustainable And Transparent Cotton Supply
full transparency throughout the supply chain from cotton to finished product. U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol President Dr. Gary Adams added, “
The Recycling Partnership Announces First Grants to Improve Polypropylene Curbside Recycling for Millions of Americans
Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, Merlin Plastics, Milliken & Company, Nestlé, NextGen Consortium (Steering Committee member),
Brookwood Companies announces leadership change
Brookwood Companies Inc., an integrated textile company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Hallwood Group LLC, has announced that Chief
Stäubli — Innovation Driver And Long-Term Shaper Of The Swiss Machinery Landscape
standard yarns, filaments and effect yarns but also technical yarns such glass fibers for fine filter applications. In the Jacquard weaving
Browzwear Inks Partnership with Archroma, Providing More Than 4,000 Colors to Designers
.” With the colors available through Archroma’s Color Atlas, apparel companies can make more accurate decisions before purchasing,
HanesBrands : Recognized for Sustainability Leadership with First ‘A List' Score in CDP 2020 Climate Change Report | MarketScreener
operations for the last three years. (Photo: Business Wire) HanesBrands, one of four apparel manufacturers on the 270-member global CDP A
Lenzing secures place on CDP's ‘A List’ for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect forests
fibers made from the renewable raw material wood. As an innovation leader, Lenzing is a partner of global textile and nonwoven manufacturers
PPE on earth and beyond
how clothing helps to mitigate the human challenges in these extreme environments, and how better design can support improvements. Clothing
Under Armour-backed RePlay initiative gets new backing
Baltimore-based athletic apparel maker Under Armour, ESPN and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) announced Monday four new
FACING SHARP DECLINE IN DEMAND, TEXTILE SUPPLIERS CREATE NEW SUPPLY CHAINS
ports. The Washington, D.C.-based National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) recently announced that a coalition of American fashion
Gerber Technology Helps Gabel Basket Brigade Donate 1,000 Meals to Families in Need
has a global team of passionate experts to support companies in apparel and accessories, personal protective equipment, home and leisure,
Standard Textile Combats Homelessness with 80,000 Showers
Standard Textile is partnering with four organizations, like LavaMaeX (pictured) to provide mobile shower services. (Photo: Standard Textile
Under Armour TriBase Reign 2 review: workout shoes don't get much better than this
of the CrossFit games, the American company is also a proactive manufacturer of CrossFit related workout apparel and shoes. The Reebok Nano
NCTO suggests steps for next govt to bolster supply chain
Congress on advancing bipartisan priorities, the National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) has suggested four immediate steps to the
Westex and Polartec debut Polartec Flame Resistant Collection
Two Milliken & Company textile businesses — Westex®, a leader in dual-hazard protective textiles, and Polartec®, the premium provider of
NCTO Outlines Key Priorities for the Incoming Biden Administration and Congress to Strengthen the U.S. Supply Chain for Essential Products
. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON — National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement
U.S. bans cotton imports from China producer XPCC citing Xinjiang 'slave labor'
for comment. The China National Textile and Apparel Council declined to comment. The China Cotton Textile Association could not immediately
Evteks announces dates for 2021 home textiles expo
in the world as the largest manufacturer and exporter in home textile, the Turkish home textile industry has reached market volume of $13
Supply Chains in the New Normal: Why Procurement Must Take the Lead
avoided contracting COVID-19 in California had medical facilities not faced a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). So often