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3 TVF senior sales consultants retire
February 28th, 2025
Image: TVF Three of TVF Inc.’s longest-serving senior sales consultants are retiring, including Shelly Hirschinger, James Durant and Jim Prestipino. “James, Jim and Shelly exemplify the highest standards of excellence in sales,” says Tad Calahan, president of TVF. “Their extensive knowledge and customer-first approach set them apart as leaders in their field. Through their exceptional expertise, […]
Public comments on trade open, tariffs begin next week
February 27th, 2025
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) opened its invitations last week for public comments on foreign trade practices and the Section 301 sanctions on China. The deadline to submit comments on foreign trade practices is March 11. The deadline to submit comments on Section 301 sanctions is March 24. USTR will hold […]
Speakers announced for first-ever Textiles Recycling Expo
February 27th, 2025
Image: AMI Plastics The first speakers have been announced for the first-ever Textiles Recycling Expo that will be in Belgium June 4–5, 2025. The new, free-to-attend exhibition and conference will bring together professionals from across the textiles, fashion, waste and recycling industries to gain expert insights and to connect with key decision-makers shaping the future of […]
BOKSER Textiles announces partnership with Intrinsic Advanced Materials
February 26th, 2025
Image: CiCLO® Technology BOKSER Textiles, a hospitality textiles provider based in Minneapolis, Minn., announced the company has partnered with Intrinsic Advanced Materials, the creator of CiCLO® Technology, to launch a line of biodegradable top sheets for the hospitality industry. The top sheets in the Shoreline Collection are made from recycled polyester and infused with CiCLO […]
Xorel Cruise by Carnegie Fabrics receives Imo-Med WheelMark certification
February 25th, 2025
Image: Carnegie Carnegie Fabrics announced that Xorel Cruise, its collection of high-performance wallcoverings designed specifically for high-traffic marine-grade applications, has earned the IMO-MED WheelMark certification. Carnegie Fabrics is a sustainable textile and acoustical management solutions provider based in Long Island, N.Y. Combined with the previously awarded IMO certification, Xorel Cruise now meets all necessary criteria […]
Seaman Corporation’s FiberTite receives 40-year reference service life rating
February 24th, 2025
Image: Seaman Corp. Seaman Corporation, Wooster, Ohio, announced that its FiberTite® single-ply roof membranes have received a 40-year reference service life (RSL) through a cradle-to-grave environmental product declaration (EPD). An EPD is an independently verified document that provides quantifiable data about the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle, enabling informed decision-making in the built […]
High-speed embroidery machine
February 24th, 2025
The Melco SUMMIT is designed to meet the demanding needs of commercial embroidery businesses while providing high precision and efficiency. Photo: Melco International LLC Melco International’s Melco SUMMIT commercial embroidery machine boasts a stitch speed of 1,500 stitches per minute and a fast color change motor, drastically reducing production time for complex, multicolored designs. With […]
Cotopaxi announces leadership changes
February 24th, 2025
Image: Cotopaxi Cotopaxi, a B-Corp lifestyle brand, announced the appointment of two leadership positions: Craig Rowley as chief marketing officer and Sara Westbrook as senior vice president of product and merchandising. Rowley will be responsible for steering the company’s marketing strategy to elevate the brand’s presence across all consumer touchpoints. Rowley has experience driving omnichannel […]
ITMF releases Global Textile Industry Survey results
February 21st, 2025
Image: International Textile Manufacturers Federation The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) announced the survey results of the 30th Global Textile Industry Survey. The survey was conducted in January 2025 and reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook amid ongoing challenges in the textile value chain. Looking ahead, optimism is growing with 43% of survey participants expecting improved […]
Reju announces partnership with Cibutex
February 20th, 2025
Image: Reju Reju™ and Cibutex announced they have partnered to establish a circular textile ecosystem among Cibutex member companies. Cibutex is a cooperative of companies dedicated to developing a more sustainable textile supply chain and Reju is a textile-to-textile regeneration company. This partnership will deliver a feedstock supply of secondary raw materials derived from post-consumer […]