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Milliken achieves Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver Version 5.0 for global carpet portfolio

September 30th, 2026

Image: Milliken & Company Milliken & Company has announced that the company achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver Version 5.0 for its global carpet portfolio. The certification provides architects, designers and building owners with independent validation that Milliken products meet requirements across multiple sustainability categories. Cradle to Cradle Certified® evaluates products across areas such as […]

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In memoriam: Denise Ann Offray, 1952–2026

September 29th, 2026

Denise Offray, owner and CEO of OTEX Specialty Narrow Fabrics®, passed away May 2, 2026. Denise dedicated her life to her family business and the textile industry. Starting as a teenager spending her summers working as a switchboard operator in the customer service department of C.M. Offray & Son, Denise would go on to play pivotal […]

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Inspired by nature

September 28th, 2026

Image: Sunbrella® Sunbrella® released a second collection with Michigan-based watercolor artist Kelly Ventura. The Kelly Ventura x Sunbrella Collection features indoor and outdoor fabric designs that capture the nuance of the natural world, including soft, expressive florals and strong, grounding neutrals. The collection includes 14 new SKUs, including patterns Drift, Bramble and Cricket, each available […]

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Media One acquires Premex Solutions

September 25th, 2026

Image: Media One Media One, a full-service integrator and distributor of wide-format printing solutions, announced that it has acquired the U.S. business and assets of Premex Solutions, a supplier of print-ready fabrics for the digital textile printing industry. The acquisition builds on Media One's growing portfolio, alongside Fisher Textiles and Hyperflex Vinyls, and expands the […]

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Durst Group to acquire MPS Printing

September 24th, 2026

Image: Durst Group Durst Group, an international manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has announced that it will acquire Netherlands-based MPS Printing B.V. Jan. 1, 2027. The company will become a part of Durst Group and operate under the name MPS. The acquisition will represent a further strategic step in Durst’s long-term commitment […]

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Federal judge blocks New Mexico PFAS labeling rule

September 22nd, 2026

A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico's PFAS labeling rule, which was announced earlier this year, infringes on commercially protected speech. As a result, the regulation has been temporarily halted. The labeling rule is part of the New Mexico PFAS Protection Act and would require manufacturers to label consumer products that contain PFAS beginning […]

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Nonwovenn, CorpAcq announce partnership

September 22nd, 2026

Image: Technical Materials Group Nonwovenn and CorpAcq have announced the formation of a corporate vehicle, named Technical Materials Group (TMG), to spearhead a growth and acquisition strategy. Keith Pickering has been appointed as head of acquisitions to lead the initiative. Following the partnership transaction completed between Nonwovenn and CorpAcq (a TDR Capital portfolio company) in […]

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PVC-free coated fabrics

September 21st, 2026

Image: The Mitchell Group The Mitchell Group added a new fabric to its Sta-Kleen Silicone collection, Hyde. Featuring a matte finish, the coated textile is lighter-weight than other fabrics in the collection, making it a budget-friendly option. It’s suitable for hospitality, healthcare and automotive applications. Constructed with 100% silicone on a 100% Global Recycled Standard […]

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Call for speakers for 2027 Textiles Recycling Expo USA

September 21st, 2026

Image: Textiles Recycling Expo USA Textiles Recycling Expo USA is inviting industry experts, innovators and researchers to submit speaker proposals for its 2027 conference, taking place April 7–8, 2027, at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina. Accelerating Circularity is working closely with the organizers to help identify key industry challenges and ensure the program […]

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Discounted hotel, airline rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026

September 18th, 2026

Through Oct. 5, get discounted hotel rooms for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference Nov. 2. Discounted flights with Delta Air Lines are also available for Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members and nonmembers. Join textile industry professionals for educational sessions, hands-on […]

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