AI enables customization of enzymes to recycle plastic waste

March 1, 2024  |  Swatches

The first garment made with the biologically recycled polyester process by Protein Evolution Inc., a “parachute” parka, was on display at the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in December in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at designer Stella McCartney’s sustainable innovation …
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Exhibit showcases fashion designs that change with movement

March 1, 2024  |  Swatches

Art, dance and architecture meet haute couture in the exhibit “Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses” at Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Museum of Decorative Arts) in Paris, France. The exhibit features the work of Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, who is known for blending technology, such a…
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Apex Mills announces the appointment of Molly Kremidas to its business development team

February 29, 2024  |  Company News, News, People

Apex Mills, a manufacturer of U.S.-made industrial textiles announced the appointment of Molly Kremidas to join its business development team. In her new role, Kremidas will be responsible for driving the growth of warp, circular knits, elastics, 3D spacer fabrics and finishes and treatments within …
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Manufacturing Solutions Center visited by Cabinet official

February 28, 2024  |  Industry News, News

On Wednesday, Feb. 21 Arati Prabhakar, Ph.D., director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, toured the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, N.C. and participated in a roundtable discussion about the future of textiles and the pos…
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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. announces new spider silk production facility in Vietnam

February 27, 2024  |  Company News, News

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. announced that it has taken possession of a new recombinant spider silk production center in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. The new facility is located in the heart of Vietnam’s silk economy and will serve as the center of operations for the company’s growin…
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Amy Bircher appointed to advisory committee by President Biden

February 26, 2024  |  ATA News, Industry News, News, People

President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint nine individuals as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations, including former Advanced Textiles Association chairman Amy Bircher. The advisory committee provides overall policy advice to the U.S. Trade Representative on …
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Dye-sub printable canvas

February 26, 2024  |  Products

GF5600 Raw Canvas from Fisher Textiles is one of the industry’s only dye-sublimation printable canvases made in the USA with 100% cotton and treated with a dye-sub receptive coating that enables paper transfer printing and provides a wide color gamut and consistent photo quality imaging.
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RISE 2024: Call for presentations and award nominations

February 23, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced a call for presentations and award nominations for the RISE® (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics) Conference. RISE will be held October 1–2, 2024, at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library at North Carolina State Univ…
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Milliken & Company names Bethany Smith chief human resources officer 

February 22, 2024  |  Company News, News

Milliken & Company announced Bethany Smith as its senior vice president and chief human resources officer, overseeing all human resource matters on behalf of the global manufacturer. Smith has served as interim chief human resources officer since October 2023, stepping into the position upon …
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OFPANZ announces name change

February 21, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

The Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand (OFPANZ) announced that the association’s name will gradually change to Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand (ATA NZ) over the next year. The executive board finalized the name change this month after it was initially approved by OFPANZ m…
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