Nonwovenn, CorpAcq announce partnership

September 22, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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…
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PVC-free coated fabrics

September 21, 2026  |  Products

The Mitchell Group added a new fabric to its Sta-Kleen Silicone collection, Hyde.
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Call for speakers for 2027 Textiles Recycling Expo USA

September 21, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 iden…
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Discounted hotel, airline rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026

September 18, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, News

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) member…
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NC State to host free FutureTEX webinar

September 18, 2026  |  Industry News, News

North Carolina State University (NC State) will be hosting a free webinar Oct. 8, 2026, 3–5 p.m. EST. This informational webinar will share more about the university’s recent FutureTEX award and drive industry engagement in the initiative.
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ATA Japan wants to see your products

September 18, 2026  |  ATA News, Events, News

The ATA Japan New Year Forum & Reception, Jan. 26, 2027, will also host a product showcase for companies to introduce their products to the Japanese market. There is no presentation fee for ATA members. The country sector’s annual January meeting will take place at the Shin Osaka Washingto…
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CreateMe strengthens leadership team

September 18, 2026  |  Industry News, News

CreateMe Technologies, an AI robotics company, announced three leadership appointments as the company enters its next phase of commercialization. John W. Jacobson joins as vice president of commercialization, Leslie Lambert as vice president of people and business operations, and Ashley Nicole Sti…
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In memoriam: Andre West, Wilson College of Textiles

September 18, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Andre West, Ph.D., professor at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and former director of Zeis Textiles Extension, passed away Sept. 10 at the age of 66. Born June 30, 1960, West earned his bachelor’s degree in textile design from the University of Huddersfield …
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