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KM Fabrics announces investment in new mill
May 21st, 2024
KM Fabrics, a manufacturer of woven velvets for drapery, upholstery, wrapped panels and specialty applications based in West Greenville, S.C., announced that the company is relocating. KM will relocate by late 2025 a few miles from its current location. The 15-acre property, including a 200,000-square-foot building, will house manufacturing and corporate headquarters. “Weaving and dyeing […]
Outlook 2024 highlights military, policy updates
May 20th, 2024
More than 75 textile leaders gathered at this year’s Outlook® Conference to hear updates on the economy and the top issues facing the industry. The Outlook conference is organized by the U.S. Industrial & Narrow Fabric Institute and the Military Division of the Advanced Textiles Association. This year’s conference was held May 5-7 at the […]
Stretchy insulation
May 20th, 2024
Thermore’s Freedom insulation is made from 50% post-consumer recycled polyester and offers “ground-breaking stretch.” Thermore’s Freedom insulation is made from 50% post-consumer recycled polyester. It offers “ground-breaking stretch,” according to the company, while providing warmth across many uses including alpine sports, running, golfing, fishing and hunting, cycling and other active pursuits. The insulation comes in […]
Milliken & Company developing flame-resistant fabrics for NASA
May 17th, 2024
Milliken & Company announced it is working to design and manufacture flame-resistant (FR) undergarment fabric for NASA’s Artemis missions. Artemis III will be the first U.S.-crewed moon mission in over 50 years, planned for launch no earlier than 2026. Milliken is collaborating with global professional services firm Jacobs through the JSC Engineering, Technology & Science II contract […]
INDA And AFS announce partnership for FiltXPO 2025 Conference
May 16th, 2024
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the American Filtration & Separations Society (AFS) announced they are partnering to create the FiltXPO™ 2025 International Filtration Conference & Exhibition. The conference will co-locate with IDEA®25 from April 29 to May 1, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla. The theme […]
Carolina Nonwovens announces expansion into Ohio
May 15th, 2024
Carolina Nonwovens LLC, a subsidiary of National Spinning Co. Inc., announced plans to open a new manufacturing plant in Fostoria, Ohio. Currently, equipment is being installed into the facility. The plant is expected to begin operation by the third quarter of 2024. The plant will house a new nonwoven production line and ancillary processes with […]
Patrick Clysdale joins Herculite Products Inc.’s direct sales team
May 14th, 2024
Patrick Clysdale. Image: Herculite Products Inc. Herculite Products Inc. announced that Patrick Clysdale has been hired as the southeastern regional manager for the direct sales team. Clysdale comes to Herculite with nearly 10 years of experience in B2C sales support and over four years in B2B distribution. He was a collegiate baseball player and lives in […]
Shade sails complement Dayton library
May 14th, 2024
Upon approaching the Dayton Metro Library West Branch, viewers notice the building’s soaring rooflines, which echo the historic Wright Company Factory (within view in the background) where the Wright Brothers developed their commercially viable airplanes. One can imagine hearing the sounds from the past with the test fields spread wide behind the library. Two triangular […]
Mobile shade solutions
May 13th, 2024
Shade Haven’s customizable mobile shade structures can be deployed by one person in less than 15 minutes. Shade Haven’s customizable mobile shade structures offer quick, portable shade solutions for parties, festivals, concerts, sporting events, work sites and outdoor gatherings. One person can deploy a structure in less than 15 minutes. Features include hydraulic-controlled shade positioning, […]
Camira Group Inc. announces 3 new hires
May 13th, 2024
From left to right: Gabriela Cobb, Paul Tucker and Emily Timm. Image: Camira Group Inc. Camira Group Inc., an international fabric manufacturer has announced three new hires within the contract and hospitality segment. Camira Group has appointed Emily Timm as director of sales, Paul Tucker as sales manager and Gabriela Cobb as business development manager. […]