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Elevate Textiles names Jeffrey P. Pritchett CEO, board member
April 29th, 2024
Jeffrey P. Pritchett, Elevate Textiles' new CEO. Image: Elevate Textiles The Board of Directors of Elevate Textiles, a textile manufacturer based in Charlotte, N.C., announced that Jeffrey P. Pritchett will join the company as CEO and a member of the board of directors. "We are all thrilled that Jeff is joining and confident that his diverse experience […]
New footwear materials
April 29th, 2024
Pélinova® fuses TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers and recycled leather fibers for high-end fashion applications. Lenzing Group has partnered with Recyc Leather to introduce Pélinova®, an innovative material that fuses TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers and recycled leather fibers for high-end fashion applications. This alternative to genuine leather materials is created through a unique, transparent process that involves collecting […]
2024 Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Award winners announced
April 26th, 2024
The winners of the 2024 Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards have been announced. A total of 15 winners in eight categories received awards for their research, new products, processes or technologies in sectors such as aviation, automotive, medicine and construction. “Innovations in the textile industry enable completely new solutions for innumerable applications. New materials, processes […]
EMPEL textile finishing expands into Korea with Hwasung International
April 25th, 2024
Green Theme Technologies (GTT), suppliers of the EMPEL® water-free and PFAS-free textile finishing platform, announced a partnership with Korean-based Hwasung International, global textile provider. Hwasung International is the first Korean mill to offer EMPEL technology. "Traditionally, the use of sustainable textile finishes such as water repellency, anti-wick and stain release meant a loss of performance. […]
Former longtime SP Associates owner Gabe Hill dies
April 24th, 2024
Gabe Hill, who spent 60 years in the textile industry–including 43 at SP Associates in Charlotte, N.C.–died April 13, 2024 in Abbeville, S.C. He was 89. Hill was owner and general manager of SP Associates, a well-known textile, nonwovens and apparel placement firm, before his retirement in 2017. "f you’ve been in a part of […]
Jones Family of Companies announces growth, new developments
April 23rd, 2024
The Jones Family of Companies, headquartered in Humboldt, Tenn., announced several new company developments. Ralph Jones III, CEO and chairman of the company’s board—and the third generation of family leadership of the company—has reinvested in the company by becoming its majority shareholder. “Jones has been in my family for nearly nine decades,” he says. “It […]
FabricLink Network announces development of The Textile Gateway
April 22nd, 2024
The FabricLink Network (FLN), a textile education resource consisting of the websites FabricLink and The Technical Center, announced it is working with leaders in the textile industry to create The Textile Gateway, an online platform to introduce current students to the industry. The website is set to launch in the summer of 2024. “The mission […]
New interior fabric collection
April 22nd, 2024
Bernhardt Textiles’ Coveted collection features a unique mixture of textured fabrics in a broad spectrum of colors. Bernhardt Textiles’ newest collection, Coveted, features a unique mixture of textured fabrics in a broad spectrum of colors that combine beauty, practicality and durability, making it an excellent addition to any interior space. The collection comprises four different […]
DITF and VRETENA win Cellulose Fiber Innovation of the Year 2024 Award
April 19th, 2024
The Straw Flexi-Dress created by the German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research Denkendorf (DITF)and VRETENA, winner of the Cellulose Innovation of the Year 2024 Award. It is designed as a versatile knitted garment that can be worn as a dress, but can also be split into two pieces and used separately as a top […]
New DHS textile enforcement plan cracks down on illicit trade
April 18th, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is outlining an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the American textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is crucial for national security. Two of DHS’s agencies, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations […]