DITF and VRETENA win Cellulose Fiber Innovation of the Year 2024 Award

April 19, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

Nova-Institut GmbH announced that the German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research Denkendorf (DITF) and VRETENA’s Straw Flexi-Dress has won the Cellulose Fiber Innovation of the Year 2024 Award. Nova-Institut’s annual Cellulose Fibers Conference was held in Cologne, Germany, March 13–14. …
New DHS textile enforcement plan cracks down on illicit trade

April 18, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is outlining an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the American textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is crucial for national security. Two of DHS’s agencies, U.S. Customs a…
NCTO praises DHS textile, apparel enforcement plan

April 8, 2024  |  Industry News, News

National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement welcoming the textile enforcement plan released by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on April 5, 2024, as a critical step to combatting import fraud and circumvention of fr…
Fashion for Good welcomes 10 companies to 2024 Innovation Program

April 2, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

Fashion for Good has announced the selection of 10 new innovators for its 2024 Innovation Program. The cohort is focused on novel footwear material and recycling technologies, manmade cellulosic and nylon recycling. The 2024 Innovation Program provides bespoke support based on the development stage …
AATCC to host PFAS in Textiles Conference in May

April 1, 2024  |  Industry News, News

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to garner significant attention in textile manufacturing, given their prevalent usage in enhancing durable water repellency and stain resistance along with growing health and environmental concerns. As the discourse evolves, open collaboration amon…
INDA invites nonwoven professionals to present at IDEA25

March 27, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced a call for presentation abstracts for its IDEA®25 show, set for April 29 through May 1, 2025, at Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla. The theme for IDEA25 is “Nonwovens for a Healthier Planet” highlighting nonwoven ad…
Dietz-motoren joins ITMF as corporate member

March 26, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

Dietz-motoren GmbH, based in Dettingen unter Teck, Germany, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. “ITMF welcomes Dietz-motoren as a new corporate member of ITMF. This shows that ITMF is not only an informative platform for fiber, textile, appar…
AAFA announces board of directors leadership for 2024–2025

March 25, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced the renewal of its board of directors’ leadership and the addition of 15 new and re-elected board members. The following individuals were confirmed as AAFA’s Board of Directors leadership for the 2024–2025 term: The following ind…