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Nikwax partners with Outdoor Research
May 17th, 2023
Outdoor Research (OR), an outdoor gear and apparel company, has announced a strategic partnership with Nikwax, a pioneer in aftercare solutions for outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear. The partnership will officially launch in September 2023. Under the partnership, Nikwax will become OR’s preferred partner for after-purchase Durable Water Repellent (DWR) care and treatment. This collaboration […]
Glen Raven announces new structure
May 16th, 2023
Photo: Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC Glen Raven recently introduced an updated operating structure that creates even greater focus on each of the key fabric markets it serves. The company has combined its fabric brands, including Sunbrella®, GlenGuard®, Dickson®, Sur Last® and others, under a new Glen Raven Material Solutions Group. Within the group, the […]
FUZE Biotech expands
May 15th, 2023
As demand for sustainable antibacterial and fast-drying fabric and surface finishes continues to grow, FUZE Biotech, is relocating their headquarters to a larger facility in Salt Lake City. The new headquarters and production facility – located at 1895 W. 2100 S., Salt Lake City, Utah – will allow the production of 10 times as much […]
Two-in-one coating machine
May 15th, 2023
Cavitec’s Cavimelt Pro multifunctional coating machine is a two-in-one machine featuring rapid switching between rotogravure and full-surface coating. Cavitec’s Cavimelt Pro multifunctional coating machine is a two-in-one machine featuring rapid switching between rotogravure and full-surface coating. Based on hotmelt adhesive applications, it delivers high-quality bonding performance with reliable results for sensitive materials and innovative applications. […]
Octarine Bio, Ginkgo Bioworks partner to produce natural colors
May 12th, 2023
Octarine Bio, a synthetic biology company developing new sustainable bio-based ingredients, and Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building a platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced a multi-stage partnership focused on compounds in the tryptophan pathway, with the objective of engineering a strain for producing violacein and its derivatives, a naturally occurring bis-indole pigment with potent […]
Trelleborg partners with Algenesis
May 11th, 2023
Trelleborg, a global leader in engineered polymer solutions, has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Algenesis Materials, a sustainable Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs) provider. Trelleborg uses TPUs to coat fabrics across various industries, from aerospace to outdoor and recreation. Algenesis has developed TPUs from raw materials extracted from algae and non-food plants and formulated them into high-performance […]
PMI increases to 50.2 in U.S.
May 10th, 2023
The U.S. manufacturing sector saw an increase in PMI to 50.2 in April. The U.S. manufacturing sector registered a slight improvement in operating conditions in April 2023 with a seasonally adjusted purchasing managers’ index or PMI at 50.2 in April, up from 49.2 in March, and broadly in line with the earlier released flash estimate […]
Seshadri Ramkumar recognized with Lifetime Technical Achievement Award
May 9th, 2023
Seshadri Ramkumar USA-based the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced May 9, 2023 that Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor at Texas Tech University is one among the three recipients of Lifetime Technical Achievement Awards. In addition to these awards, the association announced one Lifetime Service Award. Lifetime Technical Achievement Awards are deemed as "Hall […]
MUTOH American promotes Derek Moffett, business development manager
May 8th, 2023
MUTOH America Inc. announced the promotion of Derek Moffett to the position of Business Development Manager. He will focus on expanding MUTOH printer sales through franchise networks and building strategic relationships with select franchise partners. Moffett, who previously served as a Product Manager at MUTOH America, has been an integral part of its Flatbed UV […]
Hospitality collection color refresh
May 8th, 2023
The Ultrafabrics Uf Select high-tech performance fabrics collection includes a 38-color refresh for its North American product line. The Ultrafabrics Uf Select high-tech performance fabrics collection includes a 38-color refresh for its North American product line. These 38 new colors bring the total to 89 colors of Uf Select available for the U.S. market and […]