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Recover opens new manufacturing facility in Vietnam
January 7th, 2025
Recover™, a global producer of recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends headquartered in Madrid, Spain, announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam. Opening this facility is part of the company’s global expansion plan, and it is set to be operational by early 2025. Situated in the Dong Nai province, the factory's […]
Universal Fibers strengthens investments in solution-dyed nylon and nylon 6,6
January 6th, 2025
Universal Fibers®, a synthetic solution-dyed fiber manufacturer based in Bristol, Va., has announced its continued investments in solution-dyed nylon and nylon 6,6 yarn offerings in response to Ascend exiting the BCF fiber business. These investments in solution-dyed nylon and nylon 6,6 will position the company to support transitioning customers with a comprehensive product lineup. "Universal […]
Robust, colorful awning fabric
January 6th, 2025
The fabrics in the Dickson North American awning collection are available in trendy solids and contemporary stripes that are both colorfast and durable. Photo: Trivantage. The Dickson North American awning fabric collection from Trivantage® includes a large selection of water-repellent, mildew-resistant fabrics. Their special finish delays the formation and accumulation of dirt, making them easy […]
Milliken & Company releases non-PFAS materials for every layer of firefighter gear
January 3rd, 2025
Milliken & Company, a global flooring, textiles, chemicals and health care products manufacturer based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including the outer shell, thermal liner and moisture barrier. Access to all three layers from a single U.S.-based supplier […]
Cocona Labs establishes Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in India
January 2nd, 2025
Cocona Labs, creator of 37.5® Technology, announced that it has established a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in Gurugram, India, expanding its presence in the country's market. 37.5 Technology is based in Boulder, Colo., and makes sustainable temperature-regulating fabrics and materials used in performance clothing, footwear, bedding and home goods. “Cocona has been investing heavily in […]
Artist exhibits smart embroidery to bring attention to craft
January 1st, 2025
Artist Hiroko Otake collaborated with &T, a new art brand created by embroidery equipment manufacturer Tajima, to create works for DESIGNART Tokyo 2024 in October. Artwork included Flow and Movement (above and below). The goal of &T is to raise the profile of embroidery. Image: Tajima Flow and Movement. Conductive thread and LEDs on the […]
Quilt artist wins Great Rivers Biennial Art Award
January 1st, 2025
Within This Seed Is the Gift of a Thousand Forests by Basil Kincaid at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. Kincaid pays homage to his family through his art, honoring more than seven generations of quilters. Image: Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis/Izaiah Johnson Basil Kincaid, a multi-genre artist from St. Louis, Mo., known for his […]
Australia’s Wangun Amphitheater honors cultures
January 1st, 2025
Image: MakMax Australia/Rory Gardiner Fabric architecture includes innumerable possibilities with shape and form, which can result in imbuing even an amphitheater with rich cultural symbolism. Wangun Amphitheatre in Kalimna West, Australia, commissioned by the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC), is such a place. The design features five overlapping elliptical canopies over the seating […]
Zipper manufacturers are ever innovating
January 1st, 2025
This “toothless zipper” from TRU® Zip/Nite Ize® is a dustproof, waterproof closure made entirely of thermal plastic polyurethane. It requires minimal force and is used in applications such as wet suits, backpacks, beach accessories, phone cases, coolers, toiletry bags and first-aid kits. Image: TRU Zip/Nite Ize Image: TRU Zip/Nite Ize Manufacturers have set out to […]
Hemp, hemp, hooray
January 1st, 2025
A 30% hemp and 70% cotton sliver produced from a card in the spinning process. Image: Bear Fiber Inc. Industrial hemp has the power to revolutionize the manufacturing industry. It can be used for a variety of applications in everything from farming to textiles. However, the U.S. hemp industry is nascent, the crop having been […]