ATA introduces PFAS Resource Center

September 17, 2024  |  Industry News, News

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the regulation of them continue to be one of the top issues facing the textiles industry. Although federal reporting rules have been delayed until next year, there are still a number of state and federal regulations to manage. To help companies in the i…
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Shawmut launches Shawmut Infinite, acquires Fairystone Fabrics

September 16, 2024  |  Company News, News

Shawmut LLC, a subsidiary of Shawmut Corporation, a global textile solutions provider based in West Bridgwater, Mass., announced the acquisition of warp-knitting supplier, Fairystone Fabrics, by its newly formed affiliate, Shawmut Infinite. Shawmut Infinite will operate in Burlington, N.C., as a sta…
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Sophisticated, textured upholstery

September 16, 2024  |  Products

Bernhardt Textiles’ newest upholstery collection, Coveted, features a mix of textured fabrics in a broad spectrum of colors.
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Biden administration announces de minimis crackdown

September 13, 2024  |  News

The Biden administration proposed several new policies Friday with the goal of curtailing the abuse of the de minimis rules, action long advocated by many in the textile industry. Current de minimis rules allow any package valued at under $800 to enter the United States with little to no scrutiny. A…
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Spiber Inc. and Consinee Group announce continuation of partnership

September 13, 2024  |  Company News, News

Spiber Inc., a biotech company based in Yamagata, Japan, known for its Brewed Protein™ fiber, announced the continuation of its partnership with Consinee Group Co. Ltd., a textile manufacturer for luxury knitwear and woven garments based in Ningbo, China. Begun in 2023, the collaboration has allow…
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Milliken & Company’s Polartec Power Shield Pro awarded R&D 100 Award

September 12, 2024  |  Company News, News

Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer of flooring, textiles, chemicals and health care solutions based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced that Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro, its high-performance waterproof fabric, has been named a winner of the 2024 R&D 100 Awards. This recognition highl…
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Precision Textiles to celebrate sustainability milestone at ISPA Conference

September 11, 2024  |  Company News, News

Precision Textiles, a nonwoven and laminated solutions supplier for the automotive, health care and bedding industries based in Fairfield, N.J., announced the company will celebrate a sustainability milestone at the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) Sustainability Conference taking pla…
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Ultrafabrics celebrates 25 years of business

September 10, 2024  |  Company News, News

Ultrafabrics, a high-performance fabric provider based in Tarrytown, N.Y., announced it is celebrating 25 years of business. “We began with a vision that this leather alternative could be a game changer and we believed in its quality. We knew if we were strategic and built the company based on our…
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PFAS reporting roll-out could be delayed

September 9, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The start date for businesses to report PFAS data, previously Nov. 12, 2024, may be pushed back until July 11, 2025. This proposal went up for public comment in early September. Affected businesses who wish to submit a formal comment on the reporting delay can do so here. The public comment period e…
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