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TESTEX joins ITMF as corporate member
September 19th, 2024
TESTEX, an official representative and founding member of OEKO-TEX®, announced it has joined the Zurich, Switzerland-based International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. TESTEX is a globally operating and independent Swiss testing and certification institute. Founded in 1846 and originally known as the Seidentrocknungsanstalt Zurich (Silk Conditioning Institute), its expertise lies in testing, […]
D.C. Humphrys acquires Gosport Manufacturing
September 18th, 2024
Gosport Manufacturing in Gosport, Ind. Image: Gosport Manufacturing Philadelphia, Penn.-based D.C. Humphrys announced the company has acquired tarps and industrial textiles producer, Gosport Manufacturing. The acquisition will keep Gosport Manufacturing's employees in place, with no changes to key personnel or day-to-day operations. Gosport Manufacturing was founded in 1944 by the King family and has been […]
ATA introduces PFAS Resource Center
September 17th, 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the regulation of them continue to be one of the top issues facing the textiles industry. Although federal reporting rules have been delayed until next year, there are still a number of state and federal regulations to manage. To help companies in the industry navigate those challenges, Advanced Textiles […]
Shawmut launches Shawmut Infinite, acquires Fairystone Fabrics
September 16th, 2024
James Wyner, CEO of Shawmut. Image: Shawmut Shawmut LLC, a subsidiary of Shawmut Corporation, a global textile solutions provider based in West Bridgwater, Mass., announced the acquisition of warp-knitting supplier, Fairystone Fabrics, by its newly formed affiliate, Shawmut Infinite. Shawmut Infinite will operate in Burlington, N.C., as a stand-alone supplier of contract knitting and warping […]
Sophisticated, textured upholstery
September 16th, 2024
Bernhardt Textiles’ newest upholstery collection, Coveted, features a mix of textured fabrics in a broad spectrum of colors. Bernhardt Textiles’ newest upholstery collection, Coveted, features a mix of textured fabrics in a broad spectrum of colors. The quiet sophistication of this collection aims to bring comfort and modernity to work environments, whether at the office […]
Biden administration announces de minimis crackdown
September 13th, 2024
The Biden administration proposed several new policies Friday with the goal of curtailing the abuse of the de minimis rules, action long advocated by many in the textile industry. Current de minimis rules allow any package valued at under $800 to enter the United States with little to no scrutiny. An estimated 3 million packages […]
Spiber Inc. and Consinee Group announce continuation of partnership
September 13th, 2024
Spiber Inc., a biotech company based in Yamagata, Japan, known for its Brewed Protein™ fiber, announced the continuation of its partnership with Consinee Group Co. Ltd., a textile manufacturer for luxury knitwear and woven garments based in Ningbo, China. Begun in 2023, the collaboration has allowed the two companies to explore new possibilities by combining Spiber's […]
Milliken & Company’s Polartec Power Shield Pro awarded R&D 100 Award
September 12th, 2024
Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer of flooring, textiles, chemicals and health care solutions based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced that Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro, its high-performance waterproof fabric, has been named a winner of the 2024 R&D 100 Awards. This recognition highlights Milliken's continued dedication to textile innovation. "We are honored to receive an R&D 100 Award […]
Precision Textiles to celebrate sustainability milestone at ISPA Conference
September 11th, 2024
Precision Textiles, a nonwoven and laminated solutions supplier for the automotive, health care and bedding industries based in Fairfield, N.J., announced the company will celebrate a sustainability milestone at the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) Sustainability Conference taking place September 25–26, in Charlotte, N.C. The company will celebrate saving 13 million plastic bottles from waste […]
Ultrafabrics celebrates 25 years of business
September 10th, 2024
Clay Rosenberg (left) and Danielle Boecker-Primack, co-founders of Ultrafabrics. Image: Michael Grimm Ultrafabrics, a high-performance fabric provider based in Tarrytown, N.Y., announced it is celebrating 25 years of business. “We began with a vision that this leather alternative could be a game changer and we believed in its quality. We knew if we were strategic […]