World Emblem launches Custom Genie, moves operations to Georgia

November 19, 2025  |  Company News, News

World Emblem, an emblem and patch manufacturer, announced the launch of Custom Genie, a website that provides custom stickers, labels, pens, pencils and name badges, among other products. Custom Genie encompasses the operations of World Emblem brands, Stickers International, Fast Pens International …
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Acme Mills named U.S. distributor of Ahlstrom’s Optipad

November 18, 2025  |  Company News, News

Great Lakes Filters, a division of Acme Mills LLC, announced a strategic partnership with Ahlstrom to designate Acme Mills as the U.S. distributor of Optipad™, a pre-impregnated filter pad designed for the frying oil filtration process. Optipad extends oil life by up to 50%. Combining advanced fib…
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Non-slip perforated

November 17, 2025  |  Products

Slip-Not is a 0.7-millimeter PVC-coated polyester for non-slip marine seating, grip mats and boat decks. Its embossed dot texture provides traction in wet and dry conditions.
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DuPont and Hohenstein launch new testing protocols for body armor comfort

November 17, 2025  |  Company News, News

DuPont announced the launch of three new testing protocols for evaluating the comfort and mobility of soft ballistic body armor. The testing protocols were developed in collaboration with Hohenstein, a German-based textile research and testing institute. The tests are designed to simulate real-wor…
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NCTO applauds plans for duty-free reinstatement under CAFTA-DR

November 15, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn and fabric to finished sewn products, applauded the Donald Trump administration’s announcement of plans to reinstate duty-free treatment for qualified textile and apparel goods fr…
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Hainsworth Cue Sports Fabrics signs Ken Doherty as ambassador

November 14, 2025  |  Company News, News

Hainsworth Cue Sports Fabrics announced that the company has welcomed former 1997 world snooker champion and BBC broadcast commentator Ken Doherty as its first-ever ambassador. The Irish snooker champion will step into a 12-month ambassador role. The alliance will see him representing the brand at m…
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Hologenix named Gold Winner of TITAN Innovation Awards

November 13, 2025  |  Company News, News

Hologenix announced that it has been chosen as the Gold Winner in the TITAN Innovation Awards in the Innovation in Technology – Biotechnology (BioTech) category for its CELLIANT technology. The International Awards Associate organizes the TITAN Innovation Awards. CELLIANT is an infrared techno…
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KARL MAYER Reutlingen production site closes, another site to close in December

November 12, 2025  |  Company News, News

KARL MAYER’s production site in Reutlingen, Germany, ceased operations Oct. 31. The closing comes after the company’s announcement of a business realignment that resulted in the discontinuation of KARL MAYER’s flat knitting machine business, STOLL. The company’s production in…
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Reolite receives U.S. EPA, FDA registration for antimicrobial powder technology

November 11, 2025  |  Company News, News

Reolite Inc., a subsidiary of Robin K. International Inc., announced that the company has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration for a dual-ion (silver + zinc) antimicrobial powder technology. The technology also received U.S. Food and Drug Administration registration, allowing i…
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Reflections on PAMA and a call to action

November 10, 2025  |  Awnings & Canopies

Serving on the board has been a deeply rewarding experience on multiple levels. On one hand, it’s gratifying to know that the time and effort we’ve invested have supported initiatives that strengthen and advance our industry. But perhaps even more meaningful has been the opportunity to build las…
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