President Trump signs trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador

February 3, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump signed reciprocal trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador in late January and early February. India After a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Trump has agreed to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. The White House…
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Monforts Textilmaschinen appoints new managing director

February 3, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG, a dyeing and finishing technology company based in Mönchengladbach, Germany, announced that Volker Gingter has been appointed managing director. Gunnar Meyer stepped down as managing director on Dec. 31, 2025, and will remain with the company in an adviso…
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Floral inspiration

February 2, 2026  |  Products

Designtex Digital Studio’s latest addition, Liliana, is a painted floral inspired by the millefleur style, where botanicals appear to grow organically from the background.
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Looptworks receives Global Recycling Standard certification

February 2, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Looptworks, a textile recycling company based in Gresham, Ore., announced that the company has received Global Recycling Standard (GRS) certification. The Global Recycling Standard is governed by Textile Exchange, an international nonprofit that develops and manages standards for sustainable materia…
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Company provides prototyping, R&D for e-textile products

February 2, 2026  |  Swatches

German engineering company 3E Smart Solutions provides prototyping, product development and consulting services to companies in or exploring the e-textile industry.
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Automated textile manufacturing without sewing

February 1, 2026  |  Features, Swatches

Could on-demand automated no-sew apparel production bring some manufacturing back to the United States? CreateMe’s automated system integrates robotics and adhesives to enable fast, local and highly customizable production
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Bacterial cellulose meets interior design

February 1, 2026  |  Features, Swatches

Last fall, Polybion™, in conjunction with design studio Natural Urbano, released a set of translucent sculptural hanging lamps, the biomaterials company’s first foray into interior design with its Celium™ material.
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Trivantage launches Shades of Innovation seminar

January 30, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Trivantage®, a supplier of fabrics and hardware in the shade industry, announced the launch of a shade sail educational event, Shades of Innovation. The first seminar is scheduled for March 5 in Los Angeles, Calif. For more information, visit trivantage.com/los-angeles-shades-innovation-2026. The …
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Renson and Corradi North America appoint Michael Ackelbein as president

January 29, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Renson, based in Carrollton, Texas, has announced the appointment of Michael Ackelbein as president of Renson and Corradi North America. Ackelbein brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in architectural products, building materials and multi-channel distribution. He most recently served …
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2026 Marine Fabricators Conference blends education and connection

January 29, 2026  |  News

The 2026 Marine Fabricators Conference, which took place Jan. 8–10 at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Ga., combined practical education with deep connection among fellow fabricators.
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