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Functional Fabric Fair announces Day 0 Sustainability Workshop, Expert Talks
October 23rd, 2025
Image: Functional Fabric Fair Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, has announced its new educational Day 0 Sustainability Workshop and Expert Talks program for the Fall 2025 edition, taking place Nov. 11–13 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. Functional Fabric Fair will kick off on November 11 with the return of the […]
Julian Sponseller joins Herculite Products Inc. direct sales team
October 22nd, 2025
Julian Sponseller. Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products Inc. announced that Julian Sponseller has been hired as the western regional manager for the direct sales team. Sponseller will oversee the Midwest region of the direct sales team, engaging with clients in the automotive, custom-engineered solutions, health care, agriculture, and tent and structure industries. Sponseller graduated from the […]
DLA staff propose major changes to Berry Amendment
October 21st, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) staff are considering proposals to reconfigure the Berry Amendment, including establishing a final assembly only requirement, allowing the use of foreign textile components. However, it’s important to note that any change to Berry Amendment rules would require action by Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The 2026 […]
Two new printing fabrics
October 20th, 2025
DD7788 Perfect Knit is designed for myriad soft signage applications, including silicone edge graphics, banners, table throws and more. Photo: Fisher Textiles DD7788 Perfect Knit (pictured) is intended for both transfer and direct print. It is designed for myriad soft signage applications, including silicone edge graphics, banners, table throws and more. This flame-retardant fabric is […]
Spiber announces partnership with JNBY Group
October 20th, 2025
Spiber, the creators of Brewed Protein™ fiber, has launched a new collaboration with JNBY Group, a contemporary fashion conglomerate based in Hangzhou, China. The group's two signature brands—JNBY and CROQUIS—will release items made with Brewed Protein fiber, marking the first time a Chinese fashion brand has adopted the material. CROQUIS, a menswear brand, released a […]
Textile companies launch European Circular Textile Coalition
October 17th, 2025
Image: Reju Reju and 11 other companies in the textile industry have launched the European Circular Textile Coalition and a manifesto. The coalition aims to urge the European Union (EU) to develop a fully circular textile economy, including investing in recycling and manufacturing systems. "We refuse to accept textile waste as an inevitability; instead, we […]
Hohenstein, GoBlu partner to streamline verified chemical compliance
October 16th, 2025
Image: Hohenstein Hohenstein and The BHive® by GoBlu have announced a partnership to simplify chemical compliance and sustainability reporting across global textile supply chains. The collaboration combines Hohenstein’s testing and certification expertise with The BHive’s digital infrastructure for chemical data. Together, the two organizations aim to reduce complexity for brands, manufacturers and suppliers facing stricter […]
Kemin Industries acquires CJ Bio subsidiary CJ Youtell Biotech
October 15th, 2025
Image: Kemin Industries Kemin Industries has announced the acquisition of CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio. The acquisition strengthens Kemin's ability to serve markets such as animal feed, food, aquaculture, textiles, paper and pulp, and biofuel industries. With this acquisition, Kemin has full ownership of CJ Youtell's fermentation plants and […]
Samsara Eco appoints Lars Kissau general manager of Asia
October 14th, 2025
Lars Kissau, Ph.D., general manager of Asia (left), with Paul Riley, founder and CEO of Samsara Eco. Image: Samsara Eco Samsara Eco has announced the appointment of Lars Kissau, Ph.D., as its first general manager of Asia. Based in Singapore, Kissau will lead the company's expansion across Asia as it scales operations and prepares to […]
Industry Podcasts Go Live at Advanced Textiles Expo
October 13th, 2025
Ever wonder what happens behind the mic in the world of textile podcasts? At Advanced Textiles Expo®, you don’t have to imagine—because we’re bringing industry podcasts live to the show floor! Listen in as Talking Textiles, The Textile Nerd Podcast, and How I Rent It Podcast record episodes live at the ATA Hub. These podcasts […]