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American Silk Mills adds Smith
December 13th, 2019
Jeffrey W. Smith has joined American Silk Mills as director of sales. His addition will help fulfill the company’s business devlopment strategy and strengthen its sales capabilities. Smith has more than 20 years of experience in the home furnishings industry.
U.S. economy predicted to hold
December 12th, 2019
Seventy percent of corporate sales executives participating in a recent study commissioned by the Manufacturers’ Agents National Association are “very optimistic” or “somewhat optimistic” about the current U.S. economic forecast. “Very optimistic” or “somewhat optimistic” was the consensus of 71 percent of that group’s forecast for their own firms’ projected revenue and 64 percent for […]
Rice joins board at Kraig Biocraft
December 11th, 2019
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a developer of spider silk-based fibers, has selected Jon Rice, the company’s COO, to join its board of directors. The addition of Rice to the board will strengthen the overall skillset, perspective and experience necessary to support and drive growth for all of the company’s stakeholders. Rice’s understanding of Kraig’s operations […]
U.S. knit fabric market reaches $2 billion
December 10th, 2019
According to the report “U.S. Knit Fabric Market Analysis and Forecast to 2025,” by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the U.S. knit fabric market rose 2.6 percent and reached $2 billion in 2018. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs and retailers’ margins. Over the period under review, knit fabric […]
Weaving the biomedical structure
December 9th, 2019
by Amir Islam As medical technology increases, so too does the availability of options for different biomedical applications. With so many different characteristics available in woven biomedical textiles, choosing the right, reliable textile is essential for mitigating risk and ensuring successful procedures and applications. Woven biotextile properties Weaving biomedical textile structures, such as straight, tapered, […]
Tukatech opens virtual fit model library
December 9th, 2019
Tukatech has opened its library of over 750 virtual fit models for global brands and retailers to all 3D users in the fashion industry. Regardless of which 3D fashion technology system they use, anyone can access this library, which offers exact replicas of 3D fit models developed from leading brands’ live fit models. Each is […]
Organic products directory available
December 6th, 2019
The Organic Trade Association is unveiling its new Find.Organic business directory, a source for information on U.S. organic products and services. Find.Organic, developed and managed by the Organic Trade Association, helps users search for ingredients and products by name, find organic businesses ranging from certifiers to business consultants and farming suppliers, and locate export-ready U.S. […]
Egyptian cotton exports peaking
December 5th, 2019
Egyptian cotton production and exports are at their highest for five years following a renewed period of emphasis on improving sustainability. The 2018–2019 season saw an increase of 45 percent in exports. The Cotton Egypt Association, the independent body responsible for the global brand, supports the implementation of “The Egyptian Cotton Project,” which includes training, […]
Michelman appoints Wise
December 4th, 2019
Michelman, a developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, has appointed Jason Wise as the company’s new CFO. Previous to joining Michelman in 2012 as its corporate controller, Wise held senior level managerial and auditing positions at global, mid-to-large-sized market companies including Baker Concrete Construction, Sun Chemical, Deloitte and Arthur Anderson.
Industrial drying technology saves energy
December 3rd, 2019
Southern California Gas Co. and Gas Technology Institute have demonstrated a new industrial drying technology that uses less energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and saves money. The technology can be used for drying or heat processing across a broad spectrum of industrial, agricultural and commercial applications, including textiles. The new technology uses up to 65 […]