Textiles in the News
STA ‘in good shape’ as Shannon sets to take reins
Following is a Q&A with Southern Textile Association (STA) First Vice President Matt Shannon, plant manager – Harris Plant, Greenwood Mills, who is expected to be elected president of the organization during STA’s 111th Annual Meeting next week at Hilton Head Island, S.C. His responses are to questions submitted by eTC Publisher Devin Steele.
STA set to hold 111th Annual Meeting jointly with Fiber Buyers group
The Southern Textile Association (STA) will hold its 111th Annual Meeting jointly with the annual Fiber Buyers meeting at the Sonesta Resort in Shipyard Plantation on Hilton Head Island, S.C., next week, July 22-24.
Trump signs executive order increasing Buy American thresholds
iron and steel for federal projects. “Buy American federal procurement rules provide good manufacturing jobs at good wages, propelling more
Peter Navarro: President Trump continues to deliver on his promise to 'Buy American, Hire American'
DEAL, SAYS US MOVING PAST ‘STUPID YEARS’ OF TRADE POLICY In addition, about 20 cents of every Buy American dollar tends to come back to the
Vidalia Mills CEO: If Made in America Model Works, Others May Follow
–if you have the right product it certainly can make a positive impact.” Since Vidalia denim will be made in the U.S., Feibus said the mill
The US Sewn Products Industry Faces Sizable Labor Shortage
30 years continued to see a downward trajectory for domestic manufacturing in the apparel and sewn products industry, and by 2010 only 2
Department of Commerce Seeks Public Input on Online Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods
Department of Commerce Seeks Public Input on Online Trafficking in Counterfeit and Pirated Goods
American Woolen Company Signs Deal to Provide fabric for ‘Army Greens’
American Woolen Company Signs Deal to Provide fabric for ‘Army Greens’
Shannon named president of Southern Textile Association
will be recognized. The Southern Textile Association, Inc., has more than 500 members spanning the Southern United States textile industry,
New Archroma dye mimics indigo
in Archroma’s deep belief that it is possible to make the textile industry sustainable, economically and ecologically. Diresul Smartdenim
USITC Releases 10th Annual Report on U.S. Textile and Apparel Imports from China
Apparel (MOU). This compilation includes official import data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and shows data at the 3-digit textile/
US To Levy Anti-dumping Duty On Polyester Textured Yarn From China, India
major U.S. synthetic yarn producers - Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. and Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, America - filed petitions with the Commerce
US tariffs on China are being blunted by trade cheats
U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh said. Companies in the zone make and trade products including garments, bags and leather goods. “The Department
U.S. Polyester Textured Yarn Producers Applaud U.S. Department of Commerce's Affirmative Preliminary Antidumping Duty Determinations on Imports of Polyester Textured Yarn from China and India
U.S. Polyester Textured Yarn Producers Applaud U.S. Department of Commerce's Affirmative Preliminary Antidumping Duty Determinations on Imports of Polyester Textured Yarn from China and India
Technical Textile Markets to 2027 - Rising Importance of Geo-Textiles - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Companies Profiled International Textile Group Mitsui Chemicals Huntsman Dupont Berry Global Group Toyobo Co. SRF Limited Freudenberg & Co. Milliken & Company Low & Bonar Lanxess Koninklijke Ten Cate Kimberley-Clark Regional Analysis North Americ
Industry leaders are 'freaking out' about tariffs and clamoring for warehouses in this loophole-friendly Mexican border town - news - att.net
expectations The US International Trade Commission says that it's mostly apparel companies that have been using first sale. And as Trump's
Unifi : to update equipment in Yadkinville Unifi announces major production equipment shift at Yadkinville plant
yarns produced on the pilot machine, along with fabrics made from the yarn. The companies said the production machines will produce "
Startup Brrr° Keeps Clothes Cool With Textile Tech
the green factor, other than climate change? A company rep says: "We can use recycled polyester (mostly from beverage bottles) or recycled
INVISTA Victoria site earns top OSHA safety designation
commitment to safety recognized by this achievement,” said Vince Salvador, INVISTA Victoria site manager. “Earning the VPP STAR facility
Gaston businesses recognized with safety awards
City of Mount Holly Faist Chemtec Inc. Firestone Fibers & Textiles, Gastonia Plant Gaston County Government, Elections Gaston County
Four 2019 40 Under 40 award winners are from Lincoln Laboratory
laboratory, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, and the Combat Capabilities Development Command
Toray, Teijin Create New Carbon Fibers to Reduce Aircraft Production Costs
new materials could help slash the cost of manufacturing carbon fiber parts for aircraft. Carbon fiber is used mainly in midsize and large
This U.S. Apparel Retailer Isn't Scared of Tariffs
their presence in the Middle Kingdom, but also to those apparel retailers who rely on Chinese manufacturers to keep costs down. In fact, on
With fewer skilled stitchers to hire, Seattle-based gear company expands to California
who runs the tactical and innovation department for Outdoor Research. As more and more local apparel companies moved production outside
YKK Tackles Plastic Waste With Zippers Made From Recycled Bottles
. This is just one of the many environmentally friendly products the company will showcase at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, to be
Companies line up to weigh in on proposed $300B China tariffs during hearings
, were expected to voice support for new tariffs. The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), for example, not only applauded the
Li & Fung Urges US Clients To Shift Away From China As 'all Eggs In One Basket Can Be Dangerous'
conference on Monday. The 113-year-old Hong Kong company supplies apparel, accessories and other products to global retailers. It generates
Recycling bursting at the seams: Used clothing industry is buried in textile waste
. According to BVSE survey results, it is difficult to sell old clothes: The business in Africa is suffering from tight liquidity, increased
The History off American Textiles is discussed on "Information Matrix", with host Laurence Fishburne
, and how it indicates future trends in industry. The history of American Textiles is expansive and helped shape the Americas. At one point
Tariffs Not Yet Impacting Consumer Spending
Department showed that excluding volatile items such as autos and gasoline, retail sales ticked up by an impressive 0.5 percent in May.
Clothing sales are up, but the lifespan of clothes is shorter. That means more waste.
21 and Zaful, are growing, said Karen Leonas, a professor in the Wilson College of Textiles at N.C. State University. And thrift stores and
The trade war is already pushing businesses out of China—and it could be permanent
seized the top berth as the biggest company in Vietnam, by revenue. A number of sports apparel companies have also decamped for Vietnam. The
Trade Wars Not Having Much Effect — Yet
supply chain for the U.S. and Mexico textile and apparel industries,” said NCTO President & CEO Kim Glas. “Under the NAFTA agreement, the U.
Unifi aims to protect oceans from plastic pollution with new line of yarn fiber
about the companies’ approach to protecting the environment. Materials and fabrics made from Repreve are manufactured by other companies
Zappos partners with Cotton Inc's Blue Jeans Go Green program
with Cotton Inc. on the latter's Blue Jeans Go Green program to help consumers recycle denim. "Recycling denim and reducing textile waste
Milliken & Company To Acquire Polartec From Versa Capital Management
the then 101-year-old textile manufacturer’s third reorganization. Working with management, the business was transformed, renaming the
New Trend: Clothes You Don’t Have To Wash, Practically Ever
can go weeks without being washed - even after several wears, and another company - Wool& makes a dress that can be worn 100 straight days
Cotton on China Tariffs: Americans Know Some Sacrifice Needed
is an arm of the Chinese communist party," said Cotton. "To allow Huawei to do business with the United States would be like shipping steel,
Sunbrella Takes Its Fabric Focus Indoors
While Sunbrella’s legacy is primarily known for outdoor applications, the fabric company is focusing on indoor uses in its new space at
For Jeans, Made in the Americas Becomes a Key Option Over Asian Sourcing
as a key supplier. Kim Glas, president and CEO of National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), said, “The magnitude of the trading
Zappos partners with Cotton Inc
percentage is a perfect candidate for textile recycling and it turns the cotton it receives into natural cotton fiber insulation, as opposed
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Criminal And Civil Charges Against CEO Of Clothing Company For Million-Dollar Customs Fraud
Bailey is alleged to have undervalued imported goods, leading to a loss to the government of more than a million dollars in duty revenue.
Lenzing, CoolVisions Partner on Collection
performance textiles for upcoming active apparel.” says Andreas Guertler, Head of Global Business Management Activewear at Lenzing
Gap announces plan for 100 percent sustainable cotton
cotton includes a sourcing partnership with the Better Cotton Initiative, as well as utilizing cotton that is either organic, recycled,
Lenzing opts for blockchain to ensure brands, consumers track Tencel products
. To this end the Austrian company will join the platform of the Hong Kong-based technology company Textile Genesis. Lenzing will carry out
Making Your Jeans Blue Takes a Lot of Water. This New Process Could Change That.
. The Indigood Icons are made with upcycled yarn from Hilaturas Ferre, another Spanish company, that has 28 percent recycled content.
How China Exploits a Pro-American Jobs Program
by China and it is past time to restore the Buy American provisions for American companies. As President Trump’s director of trade and
Milliken Specialty Interiors To Expand Breathe By Milliken™ Performance Collection With First Patterned Fabric
.com May 31, 2019 Source: Milliken Specialty Interiors, A Business In Milliken’s Performance & Protective Textiles Division
American & Efird Issues Annual Sustainability Report
its ninth annual corporate sustainability report covering global operations. The technical textiles and thread supplier outlined progress in
Supply Chain Disruptions and Tariff-Fueled Qualms Cloud Sourcing Landscape
One tweet here and another tweet there by President Trump were all it took to prompt manufacturers and retailers to closely scrutinize their supply chains, but if anyone thought Mexico was a safe option for sourcing, that possibility went by the wayside with the prospect of a new tariff plan.
America must secure its supply chains against a vulnerability of its own making
free market” has created a fragile network of supply for countless critical materials that are the backbone of many major defense systems. A
Made In America. Angelrox Clothing Keeps It Down Home In Maine.
, Julian Schlaver, moved to Biddeford, Maine, to build their business in a former 19thcentury textile mill on the Saco River. “It was very
NCTO CEO Kim Glas Sets Agenda to Continue Made in America Revival
The U.S. textile industry has a new champion who is focused on enhancing recent achievements and advocating for better treatment so the sector can continue to grow.
Fabrics and textiles could be the next big thing in facades
more living space with less material” by using fabric-based facade and building elements to drive innovation in overall building design. The
Republican Party : Everyone Supports The USMCA, Why Don't The Democrats?
as chemicals, steel-intensive products, glass, and optical fiber. This deal exceeds NAFTA 1.0 and the TPP by establishing procedures that
Unionwear Earns Reshoring Award
from the Reshoring Initiative and SEAMS, the domestic textile manufacturing association. The manufacturer employs 180 workers in Newark, New
American Made Military Apparel and Gear
men and women in the Gretna, Virginia factory. American Apparel American Apparel is a leading manufacturer of combat and utility uniforms
Milliken named a “Most Ethical Company”
. The 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies recognizes organizations that influence and drive positive change in the business community and
Survey Finds Sustainability Affects Clothing Purchases
to make their products more attractive to consumers sensitive about the environment and clothing quality. Image source: Cotton Incorporated
Sunbrella® Unveils New Headquarters Designed By Architectural Firm Tsao & Mckown : Renovation Of Sunbrella’s Original 1800s Mill Into A Contemporary Workspace Called Sunbrella HQ Preserves Company’s History
that extends between the building’s two floors. Sunbrella fabrics were incorporated throughout the facility: on upholstered chairs in common
Remarks By Vice President Pence At Parkdale Mills, Monroe, NC
, NC— May 22, 2019 — Remarks by Vice President Pence: THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, North Carolina! It is great to be back in the Tar
Fabrics Poised to Become the New Software
time the unique fiber advance was unveiled last summer, members of Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA), a not-for-profit near MIT
Vice President Pence comes to NC for a curtain-raiser to the re-election campaign
a $30 billion a year industry, according to The National Council of Textile Organizations, which has endorsed the new trade agreement. The
NCC Praises Steps to Advance USMCA Approval
and the corresponding retaliatory tariffs. “While cotton and cotton textile products have not been subject to retaliatory tariffs in these
Milliken breaks ground on new Blacksburg plant to bring sustainability, performance benefits, and jobs to Upstate
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX CAROLINA) -- Milliken & Company has begun building the largest specialty chemical plant in the company’s history.
Textile Industry Thanks, Roasts Retiring National Council Of Textile Organizations President & CEO Augustine Tantillo
in the U.S. textile industry gathered to celebrate former National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Augustine D. “
Kim Glas Highlights Plans For First Hundred Days On The Job
week, the newly-installed National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas spent time in the Carolinas engaging
Walmart, Target, Bed Bath must face lawsuit over fake ‘Egyptian’ cotton: NY judge
nationwide overpaid for mislabeled cotton produced by an Indian textile company, Welspun India Ltd. Egyptian cotton often commands a
Under Armour Men’s Infil Tactical Boots
liked them. The Facts: -Composite textile & foam upper construction for added support & comfort -900D Textile in forefoot for durability -
Chinese millennials are rejecting dull factory jobs — and transforming the economy
how to do the work,” said Dai Wei Yan, recruiting for a garment manufacturer at a job fair in Dalang, a city 14 miles southwest of Dongguan.
New garment manufacturer to open this year in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A new $5 million garment manufacturing facility is planned in St. Louis’ Grand Center neighborhood. Evolution St. Louis
Lenzing turns to blockchain
fiber business. This will ensure complete transparency and traceability for brands and consumers of Lenzing’s fibers in the finished garment
Reshoring Initiative 2018 data report: Companies announce the return of 145,000 jobs
Sarasota, Fla.—In 2018 the number of companies reporting new reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) was at the highest level in
USA-Made Athletic Apparel: Meet ‘Vast Terrain’
not cheap but do compete well with quality apparel from big brands. And given the USA manufacturing (and likely bumps in pricing on foreign
Raising The Industry’s “Apparel IQ”
only did she learn a lot about textile manufacturing, but she also learned an invaluable lesson about the textile industry in the Carolinas.
U.S. Apparel Retailers’ Shifting Sourcing Strategy for 'Made in China' under the Shadow of the Tariff War
S. apparel retailers had started to include less “Made in China” in their new product offers. Notably, the number of “Made in China” apparel
National Council Of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President & CEO Kim Glas To Tour Pharr And Present Policy Update
apparel was $76.8 billion in 2018. U.S. exports of fiber, textiles and apparel were $30.1 billion in 2018. Capital expenditures for textile
Sustainable Apparel Coalition launches tech company
Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the alliance of apparel, footwear and textile enterprises behind the Higg Index, has decided to spin
Sustainability to Become 'Requirement of Doing Business' Says PVH Chief
, United Kingdom — In fashion’s competitive business environment, sustainability initiatives can be a tough sell, but the investment will
4 Simple Guidelines from the Fibershed Clothing Guide
synthetic textiles are shedding millions of trillions of microplastics into our waterways. From yoga pants to fleece jackets to microfiber
NCTO Urges Tariff Exclusion for Made in USA Inputs as Trade War Flares
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) said it supports the Trump administration’s action to crack down on unfair trade practices from China but urged officials to make sure a process is in place to exclude inputs for U.S. manufacturers.
Lenzing and CoolVisions partner on performance collection
upcoming active apparel” commented Andreas Guertler, Head of Global Business Management Activewear at Lenzing. The collaborative textile
Clothing manufacturing hub finds home with Carhartt in Midtown
"Carhartt's contribution to ISAIC reflects the company's long held commitment to providing apparel for workers and supporting the work they
Levi’s found a way to make hemp feel like cotton, and it could have big implications for your wardrobe
& Co. debuted garments made from a soft hemp-cotton blend in March, and head of innovation Paul Dillinger said he expects 100% cottonized-
2019 Supply Chain Outlook for the Apparel Industry
deploy them by 2020.[6] 3. Sourcing shifts The typical apparel business has a vast sourcing network — potentially even more vast than many
Brands redefine denim production, make it more sustainable
with a blend of recycled cotton (from salvaged fabric or the company’s own re-spun scraps), certified organic cotton from farms that pledge
At Milliken, a Focus on Sustainability
0Shares The Specialty Interiors business of Milliken & Company has seen the growth of its popular eco-elegant performance upholstery fabric
Leading fashion firms call on Cambodian government to improve labour standards
Equipment Coop - New Balance - Nike - Odlo International - O’Neill - PVH - Under Armour - VAUDE - VF Corporation - WE - W. L. Gore &
Smart garments dominate wearable technologies
the wearable segment. As garments are becoming smarter, the differentiating line between a traditional garment and a garment with a gadget
Made in the USA: Mills step up domestic efforts
for our customers and are performing very well,” said Russell Grizzle, president and CEO, Mannington Mills. “We plan to continue this trend
Made in the USA: Domestic firms tout homegrown advantages
Floors Founded in 1952, Foss Floors is a leading, American textile manufacturer producing some of the most versatile product offerings for
A New Technology to Keep You Cool in Bed During the Summer
in the textile business for several years and is now partner in Repeltec a company that makes insect repellent treatments for garments and
History of respect woven into Pendleton’s partnership with Cowlitz Tribe
rock band REO Speedwagon. The gifting of a tribal blanket woven at Pendleton Woolen Mills can’t yet be called a tradition, as the casino
Everybody Into the Pool! Thanks to Sporty Styles from Under Armour
the pool, and we seriously heart the textile pattern on this one piece! Like all Under Armour styles, lightweight materials make flip turns
Thirteen U.S. Cotton Industry Members Have Been Chosen For The National Cotton Council’s 2019-2020 Emerging Leaders Program
process Cotton Council International’s activities aimed at developing and maintaining export markets for U.S. cotton, manufactured cotton
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Polartec commits to sustainability
the world’s first fully recycled and biodegradable fleeces and breathable waterproof membranes, as well as other knits and insulation fills.
Addressing disabilities in fashion design
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) and the Runway of Dreams Foundation teamed up to launch the “Fashion for
