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Sun-charged battery-free glowing blankets repel mosquitoes
March 20th, 2026
Daryl Thompson, of Global Research and Discovery Group, with the glowing blanket created with the collaboration of Ashford Textiles®. Image: Global Research and Discovery Group A conundrum for smart textiles developers is how to combine conductive materials and power sources with soft, flexible textiles. In the new light-emitting fabrics developed by Florida think tank Global […]
Navis TubeTex, Fibroline to host Innovation Days in May
March 20th, 2026
Navis TubeTex and Fibroline LLC announced that the companies will host Innovation Days, a three-day event for textile industry leaders, researchers, engineers and stakeholders, May 19–21. The event will take place at the Fibroline USA Lab at Navis TubeTex's corporate headquarters in Lexington, N.C. The multi-day event will feature: Live demonstrations of advanced material applications […]
Alsco Uniforms acquires Advanced Linen Service
March 19th, 2026
Image: Alsco Uniforms Alsco Uniforms, a family-owned uniform and linen laundry services provider, has announced the acquisition of Advanced Linen Service, a uniform and linen provider serving California’s Bay Area, Central Valley and Monterey Bay. Gordon Hickman, president and co-owner of Advanced Linen Service, stated that he and his partners carefully chose Alsco Uniforms as […]
U.S. Department of the Interior to prioritize sourcing American-made uniforms
March 18th, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Office of Management and Budget's Made in America Office have announced that the department will prioritize sourcing uniforms and other textiles made in the U.S. According to the press release, the Department of the Interior purchases approximately $11 million in uniforms annually. On March 27, the department […]
Preliminary program announced for 2026 WOW International Conference
March 18th, 2026
Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has released the preliminary conference program for the 2026 World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, to be held June 29–July 2 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tenn. This year's theme is “Redefining Wipes: Smart. Sustainable. Scalable," and will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, brand […]
Tukatech appoints new director of digital manufacturing initiatives
March 17th, 2026
Tukatech Inc., an apparel technology solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Nitish Varshney as director of digital manufacturing initiatives for global programs. In this role, he will lead the company’s global programs to accelerate digitalization, drive technology adoption, and enable measurable process optimization across apparel manufacturing ecosystems. "Like several members of our leadership team, […]
An unbroken loop
March 16th, 2026
ProTact by Haartz® Vigr™ LaserFusion™ is Berry Amendment-compliant and engineered for use in tactical gear, load-bearing vests, bags and specialty applications. Photo: The Haartz Corporation ProTact by Haartz® Vigr™ LaserFusion™ is a laminate developed in collaboration with FirstSpear® Technology Group, the first officially licensed substrate within FirstSpear’s Vigr™ Technology Licensing Program, certifying it as an […]
USTR launches Section 301 investigations, U.S. and Mexico begin USMCA joint review
March 16th, 2026
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced on March 11 the launch of investigations into Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. Additionally, Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of discussions in preparation for the joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Section 301 investigations The investigations will […]
Registration opens for Techtextil North America 2026
March 13th, 2026
Image: Techtextil North America Registration is now open for Techtextil North America 2026, being held Aug. 4–6, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. The event is for members of the technical textiles and nonwovens sector. It will include expert-led sessions on smart fabrics and artificial intelligence-driven supply chains, on-floor Tech Talks and the Student Research Poster Program, […]
Denim Deal, Green Story announce partnership
March 12th, 2026
Image: Denim Deal The Denim Deal announced a strategic collaboration with Green Story to leverage data and artificial intelligence to advance the scaling of post-consumer recycled cotton across the global denim value chain. Green Story will provide the data foundation for the Denim Deal’s upcoming annual report, scheduled for publication in the fourth quarter of […]