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• STeP introduced at Prime Source Forum 2013

  Specialty Fabrics Review | May 3, 2013
  OKEO-TEX introduces new sustainability certification.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/050313_okeotex_certification.html

• OEKO-TEX honors winners

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the May 2013 issue
  Presentation of the Sustainability Awards, June 12 in Frankfurt am Main.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0513_cs_sustainability_awards.html

• Mountain outerwear certifiably "green"

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the May 2013 issue
  Outdoor apparel by Lafuma is made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0513_sw8_mountain_outerwear.html

• Vocational education in Australia

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the May 2013 issue
  Australia’s STA (formerly ACASPA) has received a sizeable grant for workforce development.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0513_wv_vocational_education.html

• German group introduces new certification for laundry service providers

  Specialty Fabrics Review | April 18, 2013
  Certification requirements will help care homes maintain laundry hygeine standards.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/041813_ral_certification.html

• TenCate certified for corporate social responsibility

  Specialty Fabrics Review | April 15, 2013
  Certification shows TenCate's committment to sustainable business practices.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/041513_tencate_certified.html

• Manufacturers of aeronautics go above and beyond

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the April 2013 issue
  Manufacturers of aeronautics and aerospace products fill demanding and diverse performance requirements.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0413_f1_aeronautic_products.html

• Eco-friendly fabric for exterior roller shades

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the April 2013 issue
  Phifer’s SunTex® 95 is a shade fabric designed specifically for exterior roller shades.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0413_nfs15_phifer_suntex.html

• Phifer introduces new Sheerweave Style 7000 width, colors

  Specialty Fabrics Review | March 12, 2013
  Canvas and Cocoa colors join Style 7000's lineup of decorator colors.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/031213_sheerweave_7000.html

• OEKO-TEX planning sustainability program

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the March 2013 issue
  OEKO-TEX is working on a certification for eco-friendly and socially responsible companies.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0313_cs1_sustainable_textiles.html

• New test criteria for OEKO-TEX Standard 100

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the March 2013 issue
  The new test criteria for Standard 100 will be effective April 1.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0313_cs2_standards_criteria.html

• Phifer's outdoor furniture fabric collection offers versatility, durability

  Specialty Fabrics Review | February 14, 2013
  Fabrics achieved GREENGUARD Select Certification for superior air quality performance.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/021413_outdoor_phifer.html

• Hohenstein Institute offers protective glove testing and certification

  Specialty Fabrics Review | February 5, 2013
  The Hohenstein Institute is compiling a hand dimension database for glove producers.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/020513_hohenstein_glove.html

• ASTM takes environmental action

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the February 2013 issue
  ASTM Intl. to develop environmental guidelines for products.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0213_cs1_eco_astm.html

• Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd. and SANITIZED AG form alliance for co-branding

  Specialty Fabrics Review | January 14, 2013
  Co-branding agreement covers future product developments using Amicor™ fibers.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/011413_thai_sanitized.html

• Hyde score slitter and perforator blades convert rolls to sheets efficiently

  Specialty Fabrics Review | January 1, 2013
  Blades designed to cut rolls of paper, film, foil, corrugated materials and textiles. 
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/010113_hyde_perforator.html

• Hohenstein India promotes Amalraj

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the January 2013 issue
  Vignesh Amalraj has been appointed business development manager.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0113_sw16_hohenstein_amalraj.html

• Kevin Kelly turns process to profit

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the January 2013 issue
  Kevin Kelly increases productivity by implementing forecasting, planning and process strategies.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/0113_pv_kevin_kelly.html

• Fisher Textiles revives ET 9499 Firesafe with whiter, brighter version for printing

  Specialty Fabrics Review | December 3, 2012
  Fisher Textiles has replaced style ET 9499 Firesafe (FR) with a brighter version.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/120312_fisher_firesafe.html

• Know your fabrics, fabrication and flammability

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the December 2012 issue
  No matter where you are in the supply chain, a thorough knowledge of flame retardancy leads to well-informed customers—and safer environments.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/1212_f2_fabrics_flammability.html

• Substances found in outdoor clothing pose no direct health hazard

  Specialty Fabrics Review | November 16, 2012
  OEKO-TEX® certified products are harmless in terms of human ecology.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/111612_oekotex_substances.html

• Poole Co. introduces Ecosure® recycled fiber Full-Circle program

  Specialty Fabrics Review | November 6, 2012
  Poole will recycle and repurpose any item manufactured with 100 percent EcoSure fiber.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/110612_poole_ecosure.html

• Lenzing fibers certified as compostable

  Specialty Fabrics Review | from the November 2012 issue
  Vincotte has declared Lenzing's Tencel® and viscose fibers suitable for garden composting.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/1112_sw9_fibers_compostable.html

• Fundraising gala for the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, Nov. 14

  Specialty Fabrics Review | October 12, 2012
  The event will honor William McDonough, a leader in sustainable development.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/101212_cradle_gala.html

• Phifer expands SheerWeave Performance + fabric options

  Specialty Fabrics Review | September 14, 2012
  Phifer added Style 2500 to the family of high-tech interior sun control fabrics.
  http://specialtyfabricsreview.com/articles/091412_phifer_sheerweave.html