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NCTO elects Norman Chapman, Charles Heilig
April 5th, 2023
Norman Chapman, president and CEO of Inman Mills The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber through finished sewn products, held its officer elections for fiscal year 2023 last week. NCTO has elected Norman Chapman, president and CEO of Inman Mills, as chairman, and Charles Heilig, president […]
New nostalgic fabrics
April 3rd, 2023
HBF Textiles’ Reunion collection has a personality that ignites nostalgia and joy. HBF Textiles’ Reunion collection has a personality that ignites nostalgia and joy. Lawn Chair has a cool retro vibe and works both indoors and out. Tête-à-tête has a little stretch to it and is great for upholstery. Ms. Quilty features a repeat pattern […]
Fabrics finishers need new processes, products
April 1st, 2023
TSG Finishing LLC, a Hickory, N.C, company, says developing PFAS-free protection is a priority, including its DEFEND®-Free, which repels water. Photo: TSG Finishing These days in the fabric finishing world, many of the biggest tasks don’t even involve the latest and greatest advancements in fabric protection. There’s just as much effort, if not more, being […]
Using hair to develop high-performance textiles
April 1st, 2023
Human Material Loop will move mountains if needed, but first its co-founder is going to the top of South America. Photos: Michele Fini Human Material Loop is taking its material innovations to one of the tallest mountain peaks in the world. The company is focused on the utilization of waste keratin protein fiber (hair) to […]
Kyle Van Damme’s goals: grow, improve Marine Tops Unlimited
April 1st, 2023
When he’s not patterning and installing boat covers or managing sales and customer relations, sports enthusiast Kyle Van Damme spends his free time boating, coaching track and field, and cheering for the Minnesota Vikings. Basketball, however, is his sport of choice for analogies about growing up—and growing a business—in the marine fabrication industry. Likening his […]
New grading system for testing textile wicking
April 1st, 2023
WickView in its vertical testing position alongside a laptop showing example wicking test data. Photos: WickView United Kingdom-based textile testing solutions provider James Heal has announced a new grading system for moisture management testing that literally turns the assessment of wicking behavior within a fabric on its head. The WickView moisture management test instrument enables […]
European Commission sets goal to reduce textile waste
April 1st, 2023
The tExtended project aims to create additional incentives for textile recycling. Photo: AIMPLAS Finding recycling solutions for textile waste is a pressing challenge across the globe, as it is estimated that less than 1% of textiles are currently recycled. At the same time, the European Commission has identified textiles as a priority product for the […]
Sustainable Tyrian purple dye created via fermentation
April 1st, 2023
Conagen® aims to replace petroleum-based ingredients and reduce carbon footprints with green technologies. Photos: Conagen Conagen® is the world’s first biotechnology company commercializing a sustainable Tyrian purple dye by fermentation. Tyrian purple is a historically coveted and expensive dye found in rare and limited sources in marine nature. As with any biologically sourced textile dye, […]
New partnership to elevate Australia’s textiles industry
April 1st, 2023
Sydney’s Tech Central will become a hub of creativity and learning following an AUD$10 million investment made by the University of Technology Sydney. Photo: Florian Groehn The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences have partnered to create an immersive education and professional hub for the Australian fashion and […]
New vapor barrier system incorporates metalized film
April 1st, 2023
U.S. patent holders Dr. Kristen Thoreson and principal engineer Hieu Nguyen, shown in the REGENESIS lab. Photo: BuU.S. patent holders Dr. Kristen Thoreson and principal engineer Hieu Nguyen, shown in the REGENESIS lab. Photo: Business Wiresiness Wire Land Science®, a division of REGENESIS®, was recently awarded a U.S. patent for the use of a reinforced […]