Quick-curing awning adhesives
April 7th, 2025
Available in two formulas, Fast Fabric Adhesives can be used on common awning materials, such as laminated vinyl and canvas. Photo: Trivantage® Fast Fabric Adhesives from Trivantage® are premium-quality, quick-curing adhesives specifically engineered for awning fabrics with bond strengths that are comparable to sewing or welding. Available in two formulas, they can be used on […]
Universal Fiber Systems acquires Fiber Innovation Technology
April 4th, 2025
Image: Universal Fiber Systems Universal Fiber Systems announced that the company has acquired Fiber Innovation Technology (FTI), based in Johnson City, Tenn. "We're thrilled to add FIT to Universal Fiber Systems. I've long admired FIT and am impressed with what Chris Parris and his team have accomplished," said Marc Ammen, CEO of Universal Fiber Systems. […]
Textile-to-textile recyclers form T2T Alliance
April 3rd, 2025
Image: T2T Alliance Textile-to-textile (T2T) recyclers Circ, Circulose, RE&UP and Syre have collaborated to form the T2T Alliance. The alliance will unite stakeholders and advocate for the textile sector within European Union (EU) policy and beyond. The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is a 2025 textile policy that will introduce new market-entry ecodesign requirements […]
Acme Mills partners with Vietnam producers to expand nonwoven textiles offerings
April 2nd, 2025
Image: Acme Mills Acme Mills, a textile manufacturer based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has announced a partnership with producers in Vietnam to expand its nonwoven textile offerings. This move addresses evolving global trade challenges, such as ongoing tariff concerns with China, allowing Acme Mills to continue delivering cost-effective, high-quality materials to its clients. As the […]
President Trump imposes 25% tariff on automobile imports beginning April 3
April 1st, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order March 27 imposing a 25% tariff on automobile imports to the U.S., beginning April 3. Currently, the tariff will only apply to automobiles, but a process for including automobile parts is being developed. Automobiles covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement qualify for "preferential tariff treatment," where they can […]
The Mitchell Group achieves novel hydrolysis rating for polyurethane fabrics
April 1st, 2025
Image: The Mitchell Group The Mitchell Group, Niles, Ill., has announced that its Sta-Kleen Polyurethane and Sta-Kleen Polycarbonate fabrics now hold the highest hydrolysis ratings for polyurethane fabrics. Recent hydrolysis tests for the fabrics have returned novel results, setting a new benchmark for durability and performance in the performance textiles market. The hydrolysis test measures the resistance […]
Pvilion’s solar ag buildings could take farmers off the grid
April 1st, 2025
Pvilion and Accu-Steel Inc. are testing a heavy-duty solar-powered industrial and agricultural building that can supply power for farmers. The fabric is NovaShield® HDPE. Image: Pvilion Solar-structure manufacturer Pvilion, of Brooklyn, N.Y., is partnering with fabric ag building manufacturer Accu-Steel Inc., headquartered in Templeton, Iowa, to test an “agrivoltaic” structure for farmers. With the addition […]
Storm Creek reduces plastic waste, gives back to community
April 1st, 2025
Storm Creek’s showroom in Eagan, Minn., which is open twice a year to the public. Image: Storm Creek Storm Creek, an apparel brand based in Eagan, Minn., is committed to reducing plastic waste through upcycling plastic bottles into clothing items. The company sources plastic bottles from postconsumer waste that are broken down into plastic flakes, […]
Waterproof coating for clothes made from textile waste
April 1st, 2025
Left: Shown are droplets of soda, water, orange juice, a sports drink and milk on a piece of fabric with the superhydrophobic coating developed by Cornell University researchers. Right: A piece of fabric without the superhydrophobic coating with the same droplets of liquids. Images: Cornell University/Yelin Ko Cornell University researchers have developed a waterproof coating […]
One-step flame retardant for cotton developed
April 1st, 2025
Left: Three uncoated cotton samples completely consumed during the ASTM D6413 12-second vertical flame test. Right: Three coated cotton samples that easily pass the vertical flame test. The treatment was dried/cured in a single step via ammonia evaporation. Images: Texas A&M University Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a nontoxic one-step flame-retardant coating process […]