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COLOURizd and Re-Matters announce partnership
October 21st, 2024
COLOURizd™, a textile coloration technology company, and Re-Matters Textile Recycling Solutions, a startup dedicated to promoting circular processes in the textile industry, announced the companies have partnered to combine their sustainability efforts. The collaboration aims to combine COLOURizd's dyeing technology with Re-Matters' circular expertise to drive more sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. Established […]
Busana Apparel Group joins ITMF as corporate member
October 18th, 2024
Busana Apparel Group, based in Indonesia, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. Busana Apparel Group was established in 1975 and the company's product range includes woven dresses and sport shirts, women’s tops and dresses, bottoms, denim, outerwear and knits. Busana Apparel Group has a strong presence in Indonesia and […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 brings more than 4,200 attendees
October 17th, 2024
Advanced Textiles Expo® 2024, the largest event of Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), concluded with resounding success on Sept. 24–26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Once again held in conjunction with Sun Shading Expo North America—organized by Messe Stuttgart, founders of R + T and the world’s largest trade fair for roller shutters, […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 brings more than 4,200 attendees, showcasing innovation and collaboration
October 17th, 2024
Advanced Textiles Expo® 2024, the largest event of Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), concluded with resounding success Sept. 24–26 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Once again held in conjunction with Sun Shading Expo North America—organized by Messe Stuttgart, founders of R + T and the world’s largest trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun shading […]
GALY raises $33 million in oversubscribed Series B financing
October 17th, 2024
GALY CO., a climate tech company that makes sustainable cellular agriculture products based in Boston, Mass., announced the closing of an oversubscribed $33 million Series B financing led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) with additional participation from new investors H&M Group and Inditex. The money will primarily fund GALY’s research and development on its cellular […]
Techmer PM announces acquisition of OptiColor Inc.
October 16th, 2024
Techmer PM LLC, a global leader in polymer materials design based in Clinton, Tenn., announced the acquisition of OptiColor Inc., a custom color compounding manufacturer based in Huntington, Calif. that specializes in color concentrates and masterbatches for critical plastic applications. OptiColor was established in Huntington Beach, Calif., in 1995. OptiColor’s expertise lies in compounding custom […]
Lenzing Group announces partnership with TreeToTextile
October 15th, 2024
The Lenzing Group, a supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries based in Lenzing, Austria, announced the acquisition of a minority share in TreeToTextile AB, joining the existing shareholders H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso and LSCS Invest. Lenzing Group has produced sustainable regenerated cellulosic fibers and dissolving wood pulp […]
Sustainable marine upholstery
October 14th, 2024
Batyline [Stam]Skin Feel, Serge Ferrari Group’s new addition to its composite upholstery collection, is composed of 47% bio-based content. Batyline [Stam]Skin Feel, Serge Ferrari Group’s new addition to its composite upholstery collection, is composed of 47% bio-based content. Made from an organic cotton base cloth and recycled content derived from food waste, it offers a […]
XFS Global LLC announces acquisition of HeyTex USA
October 14th, 2024
XFS Global LLC, a manufacturer of semi-permanent engineered fabric shelters and support equipment technologies headquartered in Natural Bridge, Va., has announced the company has acquired HeyTex USA Inc. HeyTex USA is the manufacturer of Bondcote® engineered fabrics. HeyTex USA Inc., formerly BondCote Corporation, has been renamed Bondcote Performance Textiles LLC. Established in 1949, the company is headquartered in Pulaski, […]
Registration now open for AATCC committee meetings
October 11th, 2024
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced registration is now open for its upcoming committee meetings for all interested professionals. These volunteer-led committees create the test methods, measurements, specifications, and educational resources that enable quality, safety, sustainability and innovation across textile supply chains worldwide. Administrative Committees meet in October and Research Committees […]