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ATA to honor workers on National Uniform Day
June 30th, 2025
Image: NAUMD Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is among 10 organizations across the apparel, textile, uniform and equipment sectors joining forces to celebrate the second annual National Uniform Day. The event recognizes those who wear uniforms or workwear as part of their daily jobs, from police officers and health care providers to hospitality staff, utility workers and […]
Versatile awning solution
June 30th, 2025
K-NOPY™ aluminum awning is available in three colorways, with an option to customize that extends lead time; eight wood grain finishes; and three lighting options. Photo: Azenco Outdoor The K-NOPY™ aluminum awning for residential and commercial spaces is available in two editions: Fixed Louvered Roof and Insulated Panel. The Fixed Louvered Roof edition is assembled […]
GMA announces the Congressional Geosynthetic Materials Caucus
June 30th, 2025
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) is excited to announce the formation of the Congressional Geosynthetic Materials Caucus, established under the bipartisan leadership of co-chairs Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., and Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas. Rep. Westerman has long championed the use of geosynthetics, drawing on insights from his 22-year career as an engineer, where he saw […]
Herculite Products Inc. promotes Mike Stephenson to director of manufacturing
June 30th, 2025
Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products Inc., a high-performance and custom fabrics manufacturer, announced the promotion of Mike Stephenson as the new director of manufacturing. Stephenson joined Herculite in 2010 and has worked within manufacturing for the past 15 years. In his most recent role as production manager at Herculite, he has played a key role in […]
Glimpact launches online tool for measuring apparel’s environmental impact
June 27th, 2025
Image: Glimpact Glimpact, an online platform for analyzing the environmental impact of products and organizations, has announced the launch of the Global Impact Score. The Global Impact Score is a free online tool that measures and analyzes the factors of a fashion product's environmental footprint. Beyond measurement, the tool also helps identify steps to reduce impact. […]
EDANA and INDA establish Global Nonwoven Alliance
June 26th, 2025
Image: EDANA/INDA The Boards of Directors of INDA and EDANA have approved the formation of the Global Nonwoven Alliance (GNA), becoming the nonprofit's founding members. Both boards have also approved a motion authorizing each organization to appoint six representatives from each founding organization, including the current chair and five representatives. This move marks a milestone […]
Vermont governor approves bill restricting PFAS in more consumer products
June 25th, 2025
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed into law H.238, which implements further restrictions on the use of PFAS in consumer products. Previously, legislation was adopted in the state under S.25 that restricted PFAS in personal care products, menstrual products, textiles, cookware, rugs and carpets, artificial turf and ski wax, among other products. The new law […]
Trivantage launches new event for workroom professionals, registration due July 16
June 25th, 2025
Image: Trivantage® Trivantage®, a supplier for workroom and upholstery professionals, announced the launch of a new educational event called The Makers Meet. The event will celebrate the skill, creativity and community of workrooms and upholstery shops. The event will take place Aug. 14–15 at the Sunbrella® headquarters in Burlington, N.C., and will provide attendees with […]
Eric Evans appointed chair of AFFOA Board of Directors
June 24th, 2025
Image: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced that Eric Evans, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new chair of the AFFOA Board of Directors. Evans has served as the director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory for 18 years, from 2006–2024, where he led advances […]
Cross-sectioned apparel fabric
June 23rd, 2025
WAVERON™ is usable for a broad range of fashion applications. Photo: Teijin Frontier (U.S.A.) Inc. WAVERON™ is a nontransparent, soft and flexible material featuring a cross section of four flat peaks. A flattened cross section was created to solve the issue of transparency when the fabric is dyed with a light color. Sweat absorbency and […]