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OEKO-TEX releases six-part podcast series
October 31st, 2025
Image: OEKO-TEX® OEKO-TEX® announced the release of The Fashion Stitch – On Fabrics, Facts and Feelings, a storytelling podcast exploring the environmental and social realities behind the clothes we wear. The six-part English language podcast series is co-produced with Berlin-based Fashion Changers and hosted by journalist and sustainability advocate Clare Press. “Fashion is emotional,” says Press, founder of the […]
Your Travel Guide to Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 in Indianapolis
October 30th, 2025
When: Nov. 5–7, 2025Where: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN Heading to Advanced Textiles Expo® in Indianapolis this fall? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re flying in, driving, or figuring out where to grab dinner after a long day on the show floor, Indy makes it easy to get around and enjoy yourself. Here’s a quick […]
KARL MAYER Group appoints Lutz Wolf CEO
October 30th, 2025
Lutz Wolf. Image: KARL MAYER/Armin Frieling KARL Mayer Group has announced the appointment of Lutz Wolf as CEO of KARL MAYER Holding SE & Co. KG, effective Nov. 1. Wolf will assume overall responsibility for the internationally active group of companies, headquartered in Obertshausen, Germany. He will also be the new chairman of the management […]
South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, SC Chamber announce merger
October 29th, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the formation of a new advocacy organization, formally combining entities, resources and leadership effective Jan. 1, 2026. The new organization, South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC), will be one of the largest advocacy organizations in the history of South Carolina. "Combining […]
Eric Sevy joins Autometrix team
October 28th, 2025
Autometrix announced that Eric Sevy has joined the team as the company’s new West Coast sales representative. Autometrix was founded by John Palmer under the name Marine Computer Systems. The company provides pattern development, cutting and photo digitizing software to the industrial fabrics market. Sevy previously worked at SugarHouse Industries in Midvale, Utah, for 27 years. […]
Survey for U.S. textile and apparel industry participants
October 28th, 2025
U.S. textile and apparel industry participants are invited to take part in an anonymous survey examining how culture and collaboration drive innovation in these sectors. The survey is available until Dec. 20, and is part of a doctoral research study led by Erin Tillery, a doctoral candidate at North Carolina State University. 👉 Take the survey […]
Single-solution coating
October 27th, 2025
AkoTech™ offers antimicrobial properties, chemical resistance, UV stability, water/oil repellency and more. Photo: Microban International AkoTech™ is an advanced platform of multifunctional coating technologies for PVC- and PU-based coated fabrics. It is built to enhance and shield a broad spectrum of products with a single solution. AkoTech’s layer of protection is designed to complement the […]
Microban International appoints Shermon McMillan president
October 27th, 2025
Image: Microban International Microban International, an antimicrobial and odor control solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Shermon McMillan as its new president. "Shermon McMillan is a strategic and experienced leader who understands Microban's goals and how to bring them to fruition," says Scott Beal, CEO at Barr Brands International, parent company of Microban. "We […]
California Gov. Newsom vetoes PFAS bill
October 27th, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed California Senate Bill 682, which would have prohibited the distribution, sale or offering for sale of certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS, beginning Jan. 1, 2028. These products include cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile products, food packaging and ski wax. Additionally, the bill would have prohibited the distribution, sale or […]
Inspector General audit finds Berry contract compliant in textiles
October 24th, 2025
In an audit of government contracts amounting to an estimated $2.78 billion—with the majority of that in textiles—the Department of Defense Inspector General (DOD OIG) found Berry Amendment compliance in contract language and recommended other offices follow best practices established by the DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles–Philadelphia, Pa. location. Problems in using the correct Berry […]