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Miami Corp. promotes John Tavano to VP sales
May 5th, 2023
The Miami Corporation announced the promotion of John Tavano to the position of vice president, sales. Tavano has been with the company for over 10 years. He joined Miami Corp. in 2013 as a regional sales representative focusing on the Northeast awning market. In 2017, he was promoted to national account manager and has since […]
PARÁ phasing out PFAS chemicals use
May 4th, 2023
As part of their continual commitment to adopt more sustainable production methods, PARÁ will begin using the world’s first plant-based finish on all of its fabric offerings including Tempotest® Performance Fabrics. PARÁ, a global leader in fabric development and production, has finalized its new PFAS-free finish, Teflon EcoElite™ and will be working towards converting all goods over throughout 2023. […]
Jeff Butler named AT Expo keynote speaker
May 3rd, 2023
Workplace expert Jeff Butler has been named as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Advanced Textiles Expo. Butler will focus on managing and working with various generations in “Building an Effective Multigenerational Workforce.” The Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo, will be Nov. 1-3 in Orlando, Fla. Butler will kick off the show […]
Designtex appoints Oriana Reich VP of marketing
May 2nd, 2023
Oriana Reich Designtex announced that Oriana Reich has been named vice president of marketing. As a creative leader and brand builder who works at the intersection of culture, design and commerce, Oriana joins the team with extensive experience leading creative marketing strategy implementation around brand identity, image, product communications and narrative-building. With much of her […]
Sustainable carpet backing
May 2nd, 2023
Freudenberg’s sustainable carpet backing products Colback ECO and Lutradur ECO enhance sustainability efforts in the carpet industry. Freudenberg’s sustainable carpet backing products Colback ECO and Lutradur ECO enhance sustainability efforts in the carpet industry by redefining its proprietary yarn production technology, allowing for extremely thin filaments with a diameter up to 30% smaller than standard […]
Custom-fit orthoses made quickly with the help of AI
May 1st, 2023
Handheld 3D scanners can be used to digitize patient body parts as the basis for flexible textile orthoses. Photos: DITF Resource efficiency, time and cost savings are essential topics in the textile industry. Conventional supply and production chains often reach their limits, as products need to be individually tailored and available in a short time. […]
Inflatable textile art shown by Dior in Paris
May 1st, 2023
The inflatable artwork, containing 25 components, was produced in collaboration with Dior, Paris. It is made of 20 different Dior fabrics, woolen crochet, ornamentation, LEDs, and polyester. It measures 24 meters by 21 meters by 6.8 meters (78.7 feet by 68.9 feet by 22 feet) and weighs more than a ton. Photos: © Lionel Balteiro […]
Smart heated vest responds to wearer’s temperature
May 1st, 2023
The new Carhartt® X-1 Smart Heated Vest is initially calibrated via a smartphone app. Photo: Carhartt The artificial intelligence (AI) in your everyday work clothing won’t manage your inventory, but it will definitely help you out. In partnership with clim8®, Carhartt® Inc. has released the X-1 Smart Heated Vest, which detects when to start or […]
Fire-resistant cotton through breeding, not chemicals
May 1st, 2023
During a standard 45-degree incline flammability test, regular cotton (seen in the top row) burned instantly when exposed to an open flame. In the same test, the fire-resistant cotton (seen in the bottom row) self-extinguished when exposed to an open flame. Each image is five seconds apart. The top series was fully consumed by flame […]
Apparel management master’s degree established in Bangladesh
May 1st, 2023
AUW recruited students from ready-made garment factories in 2018 as a part of a program called Pathways for Promise, a scholarship program that supports the school’s mission to uplift women, especially first-generation college students. Photo: AUW In an effort to elevate more women to management roles in Bangladesh’s apparel industry, the Asian University for Women […]