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Gildan Named To 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Index For Ninth Consecutive Year
the 95th percentile of all companies in the textiles, apparel and luxury goods industry, and also the only apparel manufacturer on the North
China Using Forced Uyghur Labor, Exploiting Complex Supply Chain
found that 52% of China's exported cotton, yarn, and fabric is shipped to 53 intermediary manufacturers in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam,
Polartec Infuses Fabric With Peppermint Oil to Combat Body Odor
Polartec, maker of technical fabrics used by outdoor gear brands around the world, has just announced that it is replacing conventional anti
Unifi exceeds target of recycling over 30bn plastic bottles into fibres
REPREVE fibre sales are approaching 40% of Unifi’s total sales with that number expected to continue to grow in the coming year. The company
Precision Textiles to open new factory in Arizona
plants to three, including the company’s New Jersey headquarters. The facility will produce all of the company’s bedding product lines,
Inkjet printing of e-textiles shows promise
The two main processing strategies to make e-textiles are using conductive fibers or putting a conductive coating on a fabric. Prof. Jesse S
Building better alliances
about the importance of collaboration in advancing textile manufacturing. Rhode Island’s textile industry provided the success story example
Understanding the U.S. trade agenda
amount of information from the U.S. government about business practices and the business climate online. “Use those resources, too,” he adds
The expanding sustainability story
fits in the recycling process. The sustainable fiber manufacturer and maker of REPREVE® polyester believes it has a responsibility to reduce
Unifi Reaches Key Sustainability Milestone Ahead of Schedule
and one of the world's leading innovators in manufacturing synthetic and recycled performance fibers. Through REPREVE®, one of Unifi's
Supply chain woes trigger shortages of critical medical devices
. Demand for personal protective equipment and respirators skyrocketed globally at the same time that overseas manufacturers temporarily
Leather Working Group to conduct leather supply chain project
is a critical part of the solution and it will take collective action from companies up and down the value chain to achieve this goal,”
Lyocell weaves the fabric of a truly sustainable fashion future
, known in the textile industry as Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF), can help fashion forge its sustainable future. Global textile and MMCF
FibreTrace to create traceable cotton supply chain in Africa
. FibreTrace CEO Shannon Mercer says the partnership marks the first step in making African-grown cotton more visible to the global textile
Fashion can become 80% circular with textile recycling investment
Fashion can become 80% circular with textile recycling investment
Canada intercepts alleged forced labour clothing shipment from China
passed legislation to ban the import of all products, including cotton and apparel fabrics from China’s Xinjiang region due to forced labour
DuPont Partners with BOA to Help Sporting Goods Industry Boost Performance
in footwear and medical bracing. The Denver-based company selected DuPont’s Zytel nylon resins for its dial platforms and other components.
Sustainability, supply chain solutions reign at Showtime
is sustainability,” said Jill Harrill, sales and marketing communications, Valdese Weavers. “We’re really proud of what we’re doing now and
Sonoco Expands Focus on Sustainable Packaging, Adding Recyclable Molded Fiber Packaging for Frozen and Refrigerated Meals
, a dual-ovenable package made with upcycled sugarcane fiber and other U.S. grown plant fibers features a highly engineered surface that
Buy American waiver process to incentivise domestic production: NCTO
submissions for waivers under the Buy American law. National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has hailed the decision and expects it
Throwdown: Dreamiest Sheets Edition
fiber made from wood pulp, and TENCEL™ is one of the most trusted companies for lyocell innovation (especially for its sustainability -- the
In memoriam: Raymond Ross
and Glen Raven for more than 30 years as a regional sales manager for Glen Raven’s Custom Fabrics Division representing the Sunbrella®
USCTP and Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. Work Together for Continuous Improvement
. Both Samil and Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. can provide an incredible list of yarn products and services. Buhler Quality Yarns Corp. is
Sustainable Cotton Is Industry's Future
, vice president and head of U.S. cotton sales at Allenberg Cotton Company in Memphis, Tennessee, expects the bulk of cotton will eventually
Precision Textiles to open new factory in Phoenix
to three, including the company’s New Jersey headquarters. The Phoenix facility will produce all of the company’s bedding product lines,
National Council Of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Welcomes Biden Administration’s New And Transparent Buy American Waiver Process
to benefit U.S. textile companies, who can use the information to better understand potential business opportunities and work to provide
Gildan Included on the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the Ninth Consecutive Year
95 th percentile of all companies in the Textiles, Apparel, & Luxury Goods industry, and also the only apparel manufacturer on the North
Early Bird Registration Opens for Techtextil North America/Texprocess Americas 2022
makers from all the major industries that touch technical textiles, nonwovens, sewn products, equipment and technology together in one place
Cotswold Industries – Innovative Manufacturing Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
protection available. The U. S. Cotton Trust Protocol – the sustainable answer for the manufacturing industry In response to the growing
New Benchmark Analysis Proves High Performance of BASF's Battery Binders
in their development projects.” explains Dr. Thorsten Habeck, Business Director Fiber Bonding Europe, Middle East & Africa, BASF SE. BASF’s
Ascend Performance Materials Selects GEP AI-Driven Procurement Software For All Its Indirect And Direct Spend Globally
software platform, after a thorough selection process. Ascend Performance Materials, headquartered in Texas with 2,600 employees across nine
Ascend Performance Materials Selects GEP's AI-Driven Procurement Software For All Its Indirect And Direct Spend Globally
support costs to achieve maximum ROI. About Ascend Performance Materials Ascend Performance Materials makes high-performance materials for
Fiber Industries to Develop Industrial Park via Palmetto Sites Program
throughout the community. About Fiber Industries: https://www.fiberindustries.com/ Fiber Industries collaborates closely with our
IFAI Expo celebrates its 100th anniversary with a successful show in Nashville
IFAI Expo exceeded their expectations,” says Steve Schiffman, IFAI President and CEO. “Attendees had more time to spend at exhibit booths
Milliken & Company Announces Carbon-Neutral Flooring Portfolio
on oil,” according to Jim McCallum, president, Milliken’s Flooring Business and EVP of Milliken & Company. “Our WellBac™ carpet products are
Frontier Yarns: Leading the World in Sustainable Cotton Yarn Manufacturing
-the-art automated technology and innovation to every phase of the yarn manufacturing process. Its numerous facilities are equipped with the
Gildan Awarded 14th Consecutive FUNDAHRSE Seal for leading ESG practices in Honduras | MarketScreener
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Taheny named senior VP of sales for HomTex; Pearce to retire
Taheny senior vice president of sales. He succeeds Bob Pearce who is retiring later this year after working with the company since 2005.
Biden Administration announces initiatives to allay supply chain issues at U.S. ports
existing inland facilities into five pop-up container yards in Georgia and North Carolina. The effort is designed to free up more dock space
Glen Raven to spend $70,000,000.00 to expand into new space in Anderson South Carolina.
March 1, 2023. According to the company website The Glen Raven, Inc. organization is divided into three operating subsidiaries Glen Raven
Polartec Announces 2021 Apex Design Award Winners
over the coming weeks. About Polartec® Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand, is the premium provider of innovative and sustainable textile
State invests $17M in scholarships to address labor shortages
success, said Sara Hazzard, president and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. “The success of any manufacturer starts with
Current State of Textile Supply Challenges (Conclusion)
recent memory,” says Alex Heiman, healthcare business unit leader of Standard Textile in Cincinnati. “Even in the cotton crisis a decade ago
Shelton retires as CEO of Valdese Weavers
Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned ESOP company and a designer and manufacturer of decorative textiles in the United States for use in
Sonoco Announced Acquisition of D&W Paper Tubes
recycled paperboard convolute tubes, spiral tubes, yarn tubes and mailing and shipping tubes. The company expects to generate total sales of
International Achievement Awards showcased at IFAI Expo
Five universities team up to design futuristic materials Coal ash fiber company launches fundraising campaign New body armor offers female
DuPont buys Rogers, puts plastics to auction, reconsiders holdings
. The firm began commercial production of nylon 6/6 fiber in December 1939, at a newly built plant in Seaford, Del., about 90 miles from
Hamrick Mills: Where Sustainability, Quality, and Innovation Come First
is why they joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, to ensure the cotton used to manufacture their fabrics is grown following the highest
US NCTO commends House passage of infrastructure package
The US National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) has welcomed the passage of a bipartisan infrastructure bill by the House of
Sapona Plastics consolidates ownership for growth in Randolph County and will add jobs
a joint venture in 2004. Over the past few years, Sapona Manufacturing Co. Inc. has been divesting assets including its yarn manufacturing
Homegrown: Gov. Ivey tours Homtex, celebrates Alabama-grown business
by the Food and Drug Administration, said Vice President Jeremy Wootten. HomTex supplies all the masks for the United States Capitol complex
US announces plans to tackle global supply chain issues
plans to address both its global and domestic supply chain issues. The President held a Summit on Global Supply Chain Resilience with the EU
Why Polartec Picked Peppermint for Performance Fabrics
odor-resistance in across its line of performance fabrics. The Massachusetts company announced Tuesday that it will be switching from metal-
The Lycra Co enables digital collaboration with new portal
transformation,” says CEO Julien Born. “The launch of the Lycra One portal leverages our connectivity across the apparel and personal care
Unifi Elects Rhonda Ramlo To The Board Of Directors
to working with the Unifi team and leveraging my past experiences to generate future success.” Posted November 1, 2021 Source: Unifi, Inc.
Gildan Signs the United Nations Development Programme Gender Equality Seal in the Dominican Republic | MarketScreener
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Textiles that support energy conservation fill a growing need.
Producer support groups such as the Lubbock, Texas-based Plains Cotton Growers Inc. and state systems such as the Agriculture Experimental
Decoding standards, regulation and certification
, N.C., the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) supports the sustainable textile industry by increasing textile
Elevate Textiles receives validation of its Science Based Target goals
2025 Sustainability commitments. Since then, the company has furthered its commitment by joining the Business Ambition 1.5°C Campaign and
Lenzing diversifies denim with matte Tencel-branded lyocell fibers
the benefits and eco-credentials of standard Tencel Lyocell fibers. Via Matte Tencel, the company said it is expanding its sustainable
Unifi Elects Rhonda Ramlo to the Board of Directors
environment. The team’s dedication to innovation and sustainability is paramount to creating the future of textile products. I look forward
Sonoco expands post-consumer recovery and recycling opportunities for its EnviroCan paper containers in US
network further demonstrates the flexibility the Company possesses to recycle and process fiber-based packaging through conventional paper
Cap Yarns LLC, Delivering Unsurpassed Quality and Innovation Since 1944
Cap Yarns LLC, Delivering Unsurpassed Quality and Innovation Since 1944
Research institute confirms biodegradability of Lenzing fibres
van de Kerkhof, member of the managing board at Lenzing Group. “The textile and nonwoven industries have to change. Our goal is to raise
Archroma recognised for CSR performance
Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. EcoVadis assesses more than 75,000 companies in more than 160 countries and 200 industries.
Bolger & O’Hearn Introduces Shell-Tech Free, The Latest Generation in Ultra-Durable, Fluorine-Free Water Repellence
and easy application at the mill. Additional information about this technology will be available at IFAI Expo 2021, November 2-4, 2021,
Digital printing for denim? Really? Yes, report NCSU researchers
. TA: What is inkjet printing? Why is it used in textile manufacturing? Chapman: Inkjet printing is really similar to your inkjet printer at
W.L. Gore Creates Incubator Business
, will launch today. “We’re a materials company and we focus on making fabrics that go into finished garments,” said Sara Ellis, product
Lenzinglaunches new matte Tencel™ branded lyocell fibers
denim industry with the introduction of matte Tencel™ branded lyocell fibers. The new fiber type is specially designed to scatter light and
Milliken & Company acquires global microencapsulation innovator
and powerful collaborations,” said Halsey Cook, president and CEO for Milliken & Company. “Encapsys’s expertise coupled with our ability to
Milliken & Co. acquires Encapsys
Cindy Boiter, executive vice president and president of Milliken’s Chemical Business, added, “Encapsys brings a unique combination of
Hickey Freeman looks to add 100 jobs immediately
Act, which would offer federal contracts to do just that — manufacture personal protective equipment, such as masks, filters, and gloves, in
N.C. governor touts value of High Point Market during on-site visit
by Rock House Farm and Century Furniture President and CEO Alex Shuford III, Vaughan-Bassett President Doug Bassett and High Point Mayor Jay
SCMEP president dies after bout with COVID-19
In addition to his bachelor’s degree in textile management, Spangler was a Galliard Family Business adviser with a level one certification
Trützschler celebrating 20 years of success in business
world’s largest textile market is celebrating 20-year anniversary in 2021. By building customer relationships, building business success
Saurer Spinning: Efficiency in spinning recycled fibres
value chain. Through its machine portfolio and its textile laboratories, the company is looking forward to supporting customers on their
Elevate Textiles emissions reduction targets gain SBTi approval
2025 sustainability commitments. Since that time the company has furthered its commitment by joining the Business Ambition 1.5°C Campaign
Under Armour names Baratto first chief consumer officer
Since joining Under Armour in 2018, Baratto has served as managing director of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa…
US 'must hold' China accountable for predatory trade practices: NCTO
chains and investing in domestic manufacturing, National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) president Kim Glas recently said “we must
Inside China's high-tech penal colony with Darren Byler: podcast and transcript
work that doesn't take a lot of training; mostly in textile manufacturing which makes sense because China is, Xinjiang, this Uyghur region,
Gore Introduces Expanded Polyethylene (ePE) Membrane
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced that the consumer business of its fabrics division will introduce expanded Polyethylene (ePE) as a
Supply Chain Crush, Labor Shortages
to Robert Reichard’s “Textile Activity At A Glance,” in this issue, textile mill, textile product mill and apparel employment has improved
Schneider Mills: Challenge Accepted
1917 by Samuel Schneider, the company began life as a small silk weaving business in Haledon, N.J. The company expanded in the Northeast and
Unifi champions sustainability at High Point Market
to transform more than 25 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new apparel, footwear, home goods and other consumer products.
Ascend goes global while keeping local approach
Ascend Performance Materials is looking to meet customer needs while expanding its global footprint.
NCTO Issues Statement Following President Biden’s Remarks On Global Supply Chain Crisis; Stresses Importance Of Onshoring And Nearshoring
to work with the administration in these efforts. Posted October 13, 2021 Source: The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)
Duty-Free Imports Made With Forced Labor: If You Think That’s Not Possible, Think Again
abuses. Kimberly Glas is president & CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations. Morning Consult welcomes op-ed submissions
Construction Begins on New Hexcel Center of Research & Technology Excellence in Utah
STAMFORD, Conn. --(BUSINESS WIRE) Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) hosted public officials, customers and local contractors today at its
AATCC Time Capsule Celebrates Local And Global Textiles
parties should register in advance to allow preparation for all guests. Register for the Textile Discovery Summit (https://aatcc.org/summit/
Picanol Introduces PicConnect: The New Online Platform For Intuitive Weaving
that PicConnect is bringing weavers into the era of intuitive weaving,” comments Johan Verstraete, Vice President Weaving Machines. The
ESG Outlook: Karen Beattie of Polartec on Accountability to Stated Goals
&A, Jaren Beattie, product marketing manager of Fabric technologies and design solutions company Polartec, discusses why commitment needs to
Archroma ‘DEEP SOUL’ sustainable jeanswear collection
. It used PAD-OX G2 Cold technology developed by Archroma and Jeanologia. On final garment, this will use 65% less water, 48% less carbon
Hanesbrands lands apparel contract with University of Texas
Save Hanesbrands Inc. said
NCTO issues statement in support of Biden administration’s new China trade policy framework
the entire U.S. textile and apparel production chain and other manufacturing industries for decades. NCTO has strongly supported applying
Remote-Control Maker is First U.S. Company Involved In Uyghur Worker Transfer Program
labor. It wrote that in the past they have manufactured gloves, hair products, textiles, thread and tomato products. China combats this
Here’s Why Cotton Stands Out in a World of Change
-developed countries), use of natural fibers, the many uses of the versatile cotton plant, protecting the environment from plastic pollution
