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INDA and NWI announce collaboration to foster continuing education of the nonwovens industry
July 19th, 2024
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) announced a collaboration agreement to provide continuing education to the nonwovens industry. This agreement expands upon the ongoing partnership between INDA and NWI, whereby the two organizations have presented training programs. Under terms of the agreement, INDA and NWI will develop and […]
Coloreel Group AB announces bankruptcy
July 18th, 2024
Coloreel Group AB, a Swedish technology company, announced that it has filed for bankruptcy. The decision comes after the company's inability to develop its business volume quickly enough and, related to this, secure the necessary financing. Coloreel Group AB has over 90 customers in the global market and over 120 granted patents across 45 markets. […]
FabricLink Network announces launch of The Textile Gateway
July 17th, 2024
The FabricLink Network announced the launch of The Textile Gateway, an online platform that connects the textile industry to students of all ages, including elementary school and undergraduate students. “The mission of The Textile Gateway is to educate and inspire students at all levels about textiles, promote career paths in the industry and serve as […]
Trelleborg announces investment in Rutherford County, N.C.
July 16th, 2024
Trelleborg, an engineering group focused on polymer technology, with headquarters in Trelleborg, Sweden, has announced a development for its engineered coated fabrics operations in Gateway West Commerce Park in Rutherford County, N.C. The site is part of Rutherford County’s development vision for advanced manufacturing, and will be Trelleborg’s second major facility in the area. In […]
TrusTrace launches upgraded forced labor prevention solution
July 15th, 2024
Vera Bradley is one of 15 brands currently using TrusTrace for product traceability and supply chain compliance. Image: TrusTrace TrusTrace, a global SaaS platform for product traceability and supply chain compliance in fashion and retail headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, announced the launch of its upgraded artificial intelligence (AI)-powered forced labor prevention (FLP) solution. It enables […]
Precision coating and laminating
July 15th, 2024
The redesigned Caviscreen is an innovative hotmelt coating and laminating unit developed for breathable sportswear, rainwear and protective clothing that works with and without applying a membrane. The redesigned Caviscreen is an innovative hotmelt coating and laminating unit developed for breathable sportswear, rainwear and protective clothing that works with and without applying a membrane. The […]
NEWH Inc. announces 2024 ICON of Industry, scholarship recipients
July 12th, 2024
NEWH Inc. based in Shawano, Wis., announced Diana Dobin of Valley Forge Fabrics is this year’s NEWH ICON of Industry recipient. Dobin was announced as the recipient on April 30 as part of HD Expo’s inaugural Women in Design Awards Breakfast. NEWH’s programming at the Las Vegas conference included a booth on the show floor […]
Textiles Recycling Expo set for 2025 in Belgium
July 11th, 2024
A new event was announced, the Textiles Recycling Expo, and it is set for June 4–5 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. It is supported by EuRIC, Fedustria, ReHubs, the Textiles Recycling Association and Plastics Recycling World, and organizd by AMI. AMI is also organizing the Plastics Recycling World Expos in Europe, the U.S. and India, scheduled […]
Better Cotton Conference 2024 emphasizes farmer empowerment, industry ambitions
July 10th, 2024
The Better Cotton Conference 2024 concluded on June 27 in Istanbul, Turkey, where over 400 attendees from around the globe joined virtually and in person. "This year's Better Cotton Conference has highlighted the crucial need for collective action in the cotton industry. The insights and stories shared over these two days emphasize that empowering farmers […]
Indorama Ventures secures loan to drive sustainability program
July 9th, 2024
Indorama Ventures, a chemical producer based in Bangkok, Thailand, announced it secured a seven-year loan totaling $200 million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to help fund the continued growth of the company’s strategic sustainability programs in India, Thailand and Indonesia, and promote a circular economy as the world’s leading PET recycler. The loan from […]