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Green Theme Technologies provides 100% PFOA/PFOS-free water-repellant treatment
February 4th, 2022
Green Theme Technologies Inc. (GTT) is launching a series of clean new products based on their dry-finishing EMPEL® platform. EMPEL delivers a water repellent DWR, anti-wicking and stain release treatment. Recent independent tests conducted by Bureau Veritas prove that EMPEL™ uses NO PFOA/PFOS in their chemistry to achieve its water-repellent fabric protection. EMPEL™ delivers a […]
Coloreel enters new partnership with TechnoProgress in Italy
February 3rd, 2022
Coloreel, with its unique technology for on-demand digital dyeing of textile thread for more sustainable and creative embroideries, closed a new distribution deal with specialized digital printing solutions provider TechnoProgress in Italy. The first step includes sales of one unit of Coloreel’s instant thread coloring equipment to TechnoProgress. “TechnoProgress opens additional doors for Coloreel in […]
Mexican craft-inspired fabric collection
February 3rd, 2022
Ultrafabrics’ Uf Select is a North American-made animal-free performance fabric collection that offers three different lines of soft and creative fabric textures and colors. Ultrafabrics’ Uf Select is a North American-made animal-free performance fabric collection that offers three different lines of soft and creative fabric textures and colors inspired by traditional Mexican handicrafts. Lino emulates […]
Archroma launches new eco-friendly softener
February 2nd, 2022
Siligen® EH1 is the latest addition in the plant-based innovations developed by Archroma in recent years, such as EarthColors® dyes and Appretan® NTR binders, as alternatives offered to manufacturers and brands looking to reduce the use of fossil fuel based ingredients without compromising performance. More than 35% of the Siligen® EH1 softener's active content is […]
Anchor & Pvilion partner to provide solar power to tent rental industry
February 2nd, 2022
Anchor Industries has partnered with Pvilion to introduce solar power to the tent world utilizing a heavy duty portable solar canopy and battery. The product was showcased at the IFAI Tent Expo in Daytona, Fla. in January 2022. Adding solar panels to event tents removes the need for diesel generators. Founded in 1892, Anchor Industries […]
IFAI board chair Amy Bircher hosts “Ask Me Anything” on IFAI Connect
February 1st, 2022
Amy Bircher tackled questions on labor shortages, supply chain issues and other industry challenges. New IFAI Board Chair Amy Bircher was recently featured in the January issue of Specialty Fabrics Review, but she also participated in an “Ask Me Anything” session on the IFAI CONNECT forum. She fielded questions on a number of topics ranging […]
Exceeding expectations
February 1st, 2022
Shari Albertson is vice president of sales at Austin Canvas & Awning, a commercial and residential awning manufacturer and installer in Charlotte, N.C. She has over 15 years of awning sales experience and is the qualifying representative for the company’s general contractor’s licenses in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Yet nearly every time Albertson […]
Urban Factory
February 1st, 2022
Equipped with two Twin Super lasers and a robot in each cabin, Denim Forward uses Jeanologia’s Handman robotic system to achieve agile, clean and scalable production. Denim Forward, Inc. (DenimFWD) has opened what it calls the world’s first “Urban Factory,” bringing textile production back to the United States. Located in the City of Industry, Calif., […]
Clothing made from human hair
February 1st, 2022
Human hair textile can have different patterns and textures depending on the weaving technique. This handwoven tapestry shows that human hair textile can look just like any other woven fabric. Industrious knitters have been spinning dog and cat hair into yarn for many years. But what about human hair? Amsterdam-based designer Zsofia Kollar had asked […]
Ralph Lauren will let customers dye their own clothing
February 1st, 2022
Ralph Lauren’s flasghip location in New York will allow customers to dye their clothing in-store. Photo: Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren is bringing DIY to a new level by putting part of its production process in the hands of customers. The fashion company, known for its iconic polos, revealed its flagship stores will be equipped with […]