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Tent rental companies grapple with COVID-19 cancellations
March 13th, 2020
Amid a wave of postponed and cancelled events, tent rental companies brace for the worst while attempting to find a “win-win” for themselves and their customers. By Jill C. Lafferty Tent rentals companies that were gearing up for a robust spring season, and those whose season was already underway, spent the week of March 9 […]
Antimicrobial textile market outlook
March 13th, 2020
According to ReasearchAndMarkets.com’s report "Antimicrobial Textile Market—Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020–2025)," the market for antimicrobial textiles is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period. Major factors driving the market include the demand from the health care industry and increasing application in sportswear. Stringent environmental regulations are expected to hinder […]
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) clarifies organic product standards
March 12th, 2020
GOTS has issued a statement in response to a recent claim by a company stating they hold a certification that’s “More important than organic” and “Textiles with the organic label can still be treated with toxic chemicals at a later stage of production.” While this is possible for uncertified products made from organic fibers, according […]
DSM announces partnership with SABIC and UPM Biofuels to create bio-based Dyneema®
March 12th, 2020
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, and UPM Biofuels, a leading producer of sustainable raw materials, recently announced a partnership that will help to reduce the environmental footprint of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber. The collaboration will see Dyneema transition to […]
INX International achieves ISO 45001 certification
March 12th, 2020
INX International Ink Co.’s North American ISO Certified facilities have been recognized with certification for the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Standard. As the first ink company in North America to do so, INX certified locations are now registered to three integrated standards: ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, as well as the new ISO […]
NCTO supports economic stimulus in Coronavirus response; rejects removing tariffs on imports
March 11th, 2020
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum U.S. textiles from fiber through finished sewn products, recently issued a statement welcoming the Trump administration’s proposals on an economic stimulus package to gird the economy against the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, but the organization urged officials to reject any attempts by importers […]
Elis acquires Haber Group in Germany
March 11th, 2020
Elis, an international multi-service provider that offers textile, hygiene and facility services solutions across Europe and Latin America, is continuing its expansion strategy in its key markets with the signing of an agreement to acquire Haber in Germany. Haber is a family business that operates from two sites in Germany: Landstuhl, in Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland, […]
Ace Vinyl Products is open for business
March 10th, 2020
Ace Vinyl Products, Ronkonkoma, N.Y., was recently established as a sister company of Ace Canvas & Tent, which has been in business since 1954. The company manufactures products including protective covers, awnings, shade sails, custom enclosures, carnival accessories, tarps and crash pads. Its engineering department includes multiple trained professionals who specialize in these products and […]
Sage Automotive Interiors to acquire Adient automotive fabric business
March 9th, 2020
Sage Automotive Interiors (an Asahi Kasei company) has signed an agreement to acquire the automotive fabric business of Adient with the goal of expanding capacity and capability for automotive interior products to the European market. With a number of locations in Europe, the textile facilities are ideally suited to supply the automotive cut and sew […]
IFAI update on Covid-19/Coronavirus preparedness from Geosynthetics Conference 2020: Case Studies
March 6th, 2020
We understand concerns about COVID-19/Coronavirus are top of mind, and we want to be as transparent as possible and share information about what we are doing to prepare for the Geosynthetics Conference: CASE STUDIES 2020 in North Charleston, SC USA. Many of our exhibitors will be onsite soon to setup for the show, and we […]