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NECPA announces new leadership team appointments
February 10th, 2025
The Northeast Canvas Products Association (NECPA) announced the start of the term for its newly appointed leadership team, which became effective at the association’s last board meeting. John Tavano has assumed the role of president, following his tenure as first vice president. Tavano succeeds Ed Keough, who has now transitioned to the position of immediate […]
Randy Blackston receives Southern Textile Association award
February 10th, 2025
Evans Tindal (right), plant manager at Glen Raven and Southern Textile Association (STA) president, presents Randy Blackston, vice president of operations at Glen Raven and former STA president, with the STA David Clark Award. Image: STA Randy Blackston, vice president of operations at Charleston, S.C.-based Glen Raven Inc. was presented the Southern Textile Association’s (STA) […]
PureCycle sells nearly 500,000 pounds of resin to Drake Extrusion for continuous filament yarns
February 7th, 2025
PureCycle Technologies Inc. announced the initial sale of nearly 500,000 pounds of resin to Drake Extrusion Inc. to produce continuous filament yarns, which could be used to make items such as rugs, upholstery and apparel. PureCycle is a technology company based in Orlando, Fla., that converts polypropylene (PP) plastic waste into like-new plastic. Drake Extrusion is a colored filament […]
Archroma joins BioCircular Materials Alliance
February 6th, 2025
Archroma, a specialty chemicals producer focused on sustainable solutions based in Pratteln, Switzerland, announced it has joined the BioCircular Materials Alliance to help accelerate the fashion industry’s transition to sustainable circular business models. Founded by biomaterials pioneer Spiber Inc., the alliance brings together leading fashion brands, manufacturers and suppliers to encourage the wider adoption of […]
Hohenstein, Under Armour, PPT Group develop standard for microfiber discharge
February 5th, 2025
Image: © Hohenstein Building on a 2023 rapid test for detecting microfibers in sample water, sporting goods brand Under Armour®, testing laboratory Hohenstein, and testing device maker PPT Group have published a standardized test method for determining the amount of microfibers released from textiles under simulated washing conditions. With the new DIN SPEC 19292, apparel […]
Tariff on China goes into effect, tariffs on Mexico and Canada paused for 30 days
February 4th, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days following conversations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The president initially signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on the two countries on Saturday, Feb. 1, which were expected to go into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The […]
AATCC, SEAMS to hold inaugural conference in October
February 4th, 2025
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) and SEAMS announced the organizations have partnered to host a joint event, the Fabricating the Future 2025 Annual Conference. The inaugural event will take place Oct. 5–7 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Ga., and will offer networking and other professional […]
Everest Textile Technologies becomes newest bluesign partner
February 4th, 2025
As part of its expanding denim initiative, bluesign®,a global sustainability solutions provider for the textile industry, announced Everest Textile Technologies as its newest system partner. "Everest [Textile Technologies] has always been at the forefront of environmentally sustainable treatments through the use of state-of-the-art certified machinery and chemicals. Only in this way can the maximum standard […]
PFAS-free water repellent
February 3rd, 2025
While still having excellent oil-resistance properties, Iosso Premium Water Repellent has now been enhanced with UV inhibitors, benefiting owners and fabricators alike. Photo: Iosso Products. Long available as a dependable product for protecting outdoor fabrics against water, dirt, grime and environmental contaminants, Iosso Premium Water Repellent is now PFAS-free. While still having excellent oil-resistance properties, […]
Trivantage adds industry partner discounts to customer membership program
February 3rd, 2025
Trivantage®, Burlington, N.C., has added new benefits to its customer membership program, Trivantage Plus™. Albany Foam and Shade Sail University are the latest industry partners to join nine other brands in offering exclusive discounts to Trivantage Plus members. Members will now receive 10% off upholstery and marine foam products from Albany Foam, a wholesale supplier […]