Inflatable LIFE space habitat completes burst pressure test

April 1, 2024  |  Swatches

Another milestone in the eventual replacement of the International Space Station (ISS) went off with a bang as Orbital Reef’s full-scale inflatable habitat exceeded its required specifications during an ultimate burst pressure test in December, rescheduled from October.
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Cellulose textile innovation award nominees

April 1, 2024  |  Swatches

Organizations working in cellulose-based textiles have sustainability in their sights, and several are up for the Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2024 award, scheduled to be voted on and announced at the Cellulose Fibres Conference in Cologne, Germany, in mid-March, after this issue goes to p…
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Newest employee benefit: bitcoin

April 1, 2024  |  Swatches

In an effort to attract employees who are interested in innovative technologies and who are long-term thinkers, custom-apparel company BlueCotton of Bowling Green, Ky., has added bitcoin to its benefits package at no cost to workers. Employees are fully vested in the plan after five years.
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Floating sculpture brings color to Columbus skyline

April 1, 2024  |  Swatches

A 229-foot-long floating fiber sculpture by sculptor Janet Echelman is now a permanent installation in downtown Columbus, Ohio.
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TextileGenesis launches 2.0 version of traceability platform

March 29, 2024  |  Company News, News

TextileGenesis™, a Lectra Group company, announced the launch of version 2.0 of its SaaS platform which allows brands and manufacturers to digitally map their textiles, from fiber to consumer, to ensure the authenticity and traceability of all materials and garments. The 2.0 version offers new fea…
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SMART Association announces election of officers, directors

March 28, 2024  |  Company News, News

The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textile (SMART) Association, a global organization of companies involved in reusing and recycling textiles and related secondary materials, announced the election of board members and officers to terms beginning March 1, 2024. The newly elected members of the SMA…
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INDA invites nonwoven professionals to present at IDEA25

March 27, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced a call for presentation abstracts for its IDEA®25 show, set for April 29 through May 1, 2025, at Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla. The theme for IDEA25 is “Nonwovens for a Healthier Planet” highlighting nonwoven ad…
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Dietz-motoren joins ITMF as corporate member

March 26, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

Dietz-motoren GmbH, based in Dettingen unter Teck, Germany, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. “ITMF welcomes Dietz-motoren as a new corporate member of ITMF. This shows that ITMF is not only an informative platform for fiber, textile, appar…
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AAFA announces board of directors leadership for 2024–2025

March 25, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced the renewal of its board of directors’ leadership and the addition of 15 new and re-elected board members. The following individuals were confirmed as AAFA’s Board of Directors leadership for the 2024–2025 term: The following ind…
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Compact direct-to-garment printer

March 25, 2024  |  Products

Epson’s SureColor® F-Series direct-to-garment (DTG) printer is a versatile entry-level printer purpose-built for a range of DTG and direct-to-film (DTFilm) printing applications.
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