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OEKO-TEX releases 2024–2025 annual report
September 22nd, 2025
Image: OEKO-TEX® OEKO-TEX® has released its annual report for the 2024–2025 financial year. The company issued more than 57,000 certifications, an 8% increase from the previous year. “The progress we achieved over the past year is the direct result of collective effort. It demonstrates the importance of trust, collaboration and open dialogue in driving sustainable […]
INDA appoints Kevin Conroy senior manager of government and regulatory affairs
September 22nd, 2025
Kevin Conroy. Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced that Kevin Conroy has joined the association’s government and regulatory affairs staff as senior manager of government and regulatory affairs. Conroy brings experience in government, politics and public service to his new role at INDA. He most recently served on the staff […]
First-step dry decontamination becoming new standard
September 20th, 2025
A District of Columbia 33rd Civil Support Team member simulates decontaminating another member during a field exercise in Ponce, Puerto Rico July 20, 2025. The 33rd trained on surveying, sampling and analyzing pharmaceutical and nerve agent hazards as well as decontamination procedures and contaminated personnel recovery while incorporating federal partners and members of the D.C. […]
Lenzing appoints Milena Ioveva VP of corporate communications and sustainability
September 19th, 2025
Milena Ioveva. Image: Lenzing AG Lenzing AG has announced the appointment of Milena Ioveva as vice president of corporate communications, sustainability, investor relations and public affairs. She will be based in Austria and report directly to Rohit Aggarwal, Lenzing CEO. The newly created role underscores Lenzing’s commitment to strengthening its global market positioning. Ioveva has […]
U.S. Department of Commerce announces second inclusion process for Section 232 tariffs
September 18th, 2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce has opened the second round of its inclusion process for the department's investigation into Section 232 imports of aluminum and steel derivative products. Aluminum and steel derivative producers must submit product inclusion requests by Sept. 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Following this deadline, a two-week comment period will be held […]
World Emblem opens factory in Dominican Republic
September 18th, 2025
Image: World Emblem World Emblem, a custom emblem and patch manufacturer, has opened a 100-square-foot factory in Santiago de Los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. The company held a groundbreaking event Aug. 12 for the factory. Randy Carr, the company's CEO, was present at the ceremony along with Victor "Ito" Bisonó, Minister of Industry and […]
AMANN Group realigns management team, appoints new CEO and CCO
September 17th, 2025
Image: AMANN Group The AMANN Group Advisory Board has announced a structural realignment of the management team and appointed Markus Nicolaus as the company's new CEO and Christine Bauer as the new chief commercial officer (CCO). The AMANN Group's Executive Board has been reorganized and now consists of four members: Markus Nicolaus, CEO, chairman of […]
Covation Biomaterials appoints Steven Ackerman CEO
September 16th, 2025
Steven Ackerman. Image: Covation Biomaterials Covation Biomaterials (CovationBio), a biomaterials company, has announced the appointment of Steven Ackerman as its new CEO. He succeeds Dean Trivits, who served as CEO following Michael Saltzberg’s retirement in 2023. "It’s an honor to step into this role and lead CovationBio into a new era of sustainable innovation,” says […]
YiLab receives investments to scale thermoregulating fabrics
September 16th, 2025
YiLab Temperature Control Technologies has announced the close of an oversubscribed pre-A funding round, bringing the company's total funding to more than $10 million. The round drew strong interest from strategic investors to scale the technology of LifeLabs Design, a brand owned by YiLab that provides high-performance, thermoregulating fabrics for outdoor and active apparel brands. Funds […]
Sustainable fibers
September 15th, 2025
Brewed Protein™ fibers are ideal for suits and jackets, with plans for future development in other applications. Photo: Spiber The Brewed Protein™ fiber collection ranges from 6% to 100% Brewed Protein fiber content and includes materials like wool, polyester and more. The fibers were designed to be more sustainable than silk or cashmere and feature […]