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Southern Textile Research Conference 2026 set for May
February 5th, 2026
Image: STRC The Southern Textile Research Conference (STRC) will return this year in May at Myrtle Beach, S.C. The conference will focus on integrating advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, and digital intelligence across the textile industry. The 2026 conference is scheduled for May 17–19 at the Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach. The theme is “Integrating Materials, Machines, […]
AEC Narrow Fabrics celebrates 40th anniversary
February 4th, 2026
Image: AEC Narrow Fabrics AEC Narrow Fabrics, a textile company in Asheboro, N.C., celebrated its 40th anniversary in January. Formally known as Asheboro Elastics Corp, it was founded in 1986 by Keith and Jane Crisco. “Reaching 40 years is a deeply meaningful milestone,” says Jeff Crisco, AEC president and second-generation leader. “This is legacy creation, […]
President Trump signs trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador
February 3rd, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump signed reciprocal trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador in late January and early February. India After a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Trump has agreed to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. The White House has not yet issued a fact sheet with […]
Monforts Textilmaschinen appoints new managing director
February 3rd, 2026
Volker Gingter. Image: Monforts Textilmaschinen Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG, a dyeing and finishing technology company based in Mönchengladbach, Germany, announced that Volker Gingter has been appointed managing director. Gunnar Meyer stepped down as managing director on Dec. 31, 2025, and will remain with the company in an advisory role until his retirement in […]
Floral inspiration
February 2nd, 2026
Liliana is suited for wall coverings, upholstery or multiuse applications. Photo: Designtex Designtex Digital Studio’s latest addition, Liliana, is a painted floral inspired by the millefleur style, where botanicals appear to grow organically from the background. The pattern combines digital print technology and hand-painted imagery. Choose from eight palettes, various scales and six material options […]
Looptworks receives Global Recycling Standard certification
February 2nd, 2026
Image: Looptworks Looptworks, a textile recycling company based in Gresham, Ore., announced that the company has received Global Recycling Standard (GRS) certification. The Global Recycling Standard is governed by Textile Exchange, an international nonprofit that develops and manages standards for sustainable materials across the global textile industry. GRS is a voluntary, internationally recognized, full-product standard […]
Company provides prototyping, R&D for e-textile products
February 2nd, 2026
A man wearing a smart chest strap featuring embroidered GPS-tracking electrodes that monitor vital signs such as heart rate, respiration and muscle activity. Image: 3E Smart Solutions German engineering company 3E Smart Solutions provides prototyping, product development and consulting services to companies in or exploring the e-textile industry. The company creates prototypes and helps companies […]
Automated textile manufacturing without sewing
February 1st, 2026
CreateMe’s automated no-sew assembly system, called Modular-engineering Robotic Assembly, or MeRA™, can take up as little as 550 square feet for intimates; the T-shirt system requires about 1,200 square feet. Image: CreateMe Could on-demand automated no-sew apparel production bring some manufacturing back to the United States? CreateMe’s automated system integrates robotics and adhesives to enable […]
Bacterial cellulose meets interior design
February 1st, 2026
Acetobacter bacteria feed on agricultural fruit waste to create the Polybion™ fabric. Image: Polybion Last fall, Polybion™, in conjunction with design studio Natural Urbano, released a set of translucent sculptural hanging lamps, the biomaterials company’s first foray into interior design with its Celium™ material. The lamps, called Lapso, come in two different tones, one darker […]