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Flack named inspiring woman
January 10th, 2019
LeAnne Flack, Milliken Specialty Interiors marketing manager, was recognized as one of Home Furnishing News’ “Inspiring Women in Home.” The honor recognizes women for outstanding achievements in advancing their company and the home interiors industry. Among her achievements, Flack spearheaded Milliken’s re-entrance into the residential market. She was instrumental in developing, launching and commercializing Breathe […]
Sports and fitness wear market growth
January 9th, 2019
The global sports and fitness wear market is expected to post a CAGR of over five percent during the period of 2019–2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. A key factor driving the growth of the market is the rising number of sports tournaments. The growing interest in sports activities globally has […]
Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. to launch 10 new shades of Durashine™ in Heimtextil 201
January 8th, 2019
Durashine™ fibre, the premium solution-dyed acrylic fibre from Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. (Aditya Birla Group), is going to be available in 10 new shades. The company will unveil the new shades in the upcoming Heimtextil in Frankfurt from January 8–11, 2019. Durashine fibre is made to withstand extreme conditions of UV, rain and abrasion that […]
Weber joins Enduratex
January 7th, 2019
David Weber has joined Enduratex ™ , Corona Calif., as an OEM marine representative. Weber has nearly 20 years in the marine OEM business. As owner of Munzinger and Company, Battlefield, Mo., he focused on the Midwest territory. At Enduratex, Weber’s territory will be much broader as he serves the marine market exclusively.
IFAI representative Kanav Gupta presents at ICTN in New Delhi
January 4th, 2019
Kanav Gupta, IFAI’s representative based in India, presented information on the U.S. technical textile market to delegates and attendees at the International Conference on Technical Textiles and Nonwovens (ICTN) December 6-8, 2018, at the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. Gupta reported the growth of technical and specialty fabrics in the U.S. is expected to […]
Woolrich Inc. closes woolen mill
January 4th, 2019
Woolrich Inc. has announced the closure of its woolen mill in Woolrich, Penn. The fabric manufacturing operations are expected to cease by the end of 2018. Up to 40 employees are affected. The decision was made after a comprehensive review of the company’s overall woven fabric business and the considerable capital improvements needed to modernize […]
Milliken and Teijin Aramid collaborate in Asia Pacific
January 3rd, 2019
Leading U.S. flame resistant (FR) textiles brand Westex™ by Milliken™ and global aramid fiber producer Teijin Aramid have announced a joint technology and commercial partnership for Southeast Asia and Australasia. With this partnership, the two companies plan to improve the reputable aramid-based FR solutions in the Asian market. As a brand of Milliken & Company, […]
Meridian Specialty Yarn Group wins innovation award
January 2nd, 2019
Meridian Specialty Yarn Group (MSYG) has won the Leadership in Innovation Award from the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership. The award recognized the company’s commitment to building a new state-of-the-art textile plant in North Carolina at a time when other regional textile plants were closing or moving overseas. MSYG was honored at an awards ceremony […]
Communication and community
January 1st, 2019
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose." ~Dr. Seuss Pillsbury, known for dough, has been piping the smells of freshly baked cinnamon rolls into selected theaters across the country—a campaign designed to get movie-goers to purchase cinnamon rolls during the holidays. The scent […]
How to solve the labor shortage
January 1st, 2019
Think about your local hospital. Picture it in your mind. Think about the people who work there and the work they do. Now imagine that this hospital closed, and so did many of the clinics. Can you imagine your community without access to health care? How would that change your life? As far-fetched as this […]