ExxonMobil, Milliken, Ravago develop recycled PP compounds for automotives

January 5, 2026  |  Industry News, News

ExxonMobil, Milliken and Ravago have developed high-performance polypropylene (PP) compounds that incorporate recycled content and meet various automotive requirements. These requirements include stiffness, impact resistance, and fast injection molding cycle times, which comply with emerging end-of-…
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Researchers synthesize polyester from safer BPA alternative

January 2, 2026  |  Swatches

Polyester and other plastic products could potentially be manufactured with nontoxic and sustainable BPA alternatives identified in a study by researchers in Sweden.  
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CBP collects $1 billion since end of de minimis loophole

January 1, 2026  |  Industry News

In mid-December U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that it has collected more than $1 billion in duties on more than 246 million low-cost shipments since the phasing out the de minimis loophole began May 2, 2025. The phaseout began with low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong no …
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The first fashion collection crafted from Celium™ bacterial cellulose fabric

December 31, 2025  |  Swatches

Nous Étudions unveiled El fin del mundo, principio de todo (The End of the World, Beginning of Everything), the first fashion collection using Polybion’s Celium™ bacterial cellulose material, which is derived from agroindustrial fruit waste. To exemplify the name, the collection was presented i…
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Stretchy mixed-fiber fabric recycled into new garment

December 30, 2025  |  Industry News

Radici InNova, the RadiciGroup division dedicated to research and innovation, has developed a textile recycling process based on selective dissolution technology, capable of treating mixed textile waste—such as swimwear, tights and leggings—and recovering both nylon and LYCRA® fibers. The LYCRA…
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Teijin Ltd. to acquire Asahi Kasei Advance

December 29, 2025  |  Company News, Industry News

In December 2025 Teijin Ltd. and Asahi Kasei Corp. agreed to an absorption-type merger between Asahi Kasei Advance Corp. and Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., where Teijin Frontier will serve as the surviving company and become a joint venture between Asahi Kasei (20%) and Teijin (80%), effective Oct. 1, 20…
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Water-loving membranes

December 29, 2025  |  Products

Petrichor Technology delivers waterproof protection with a 20,000-millimeter hydrostatic head rating while using 100% recycled materials.
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Minnesota updates PFAS reporting and fee requirements

December 26, 2025  |  Industry News

On Dec. 8, The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) published a revision to some language in its rule regarding the reporting of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and the fees associated with it. The final rule has added detail and flexibility for manufacturers, including: the ab…
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PFAS labeling law updates for Connecticut

December 23, 2025  |  Industry News

Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut requires that certain types of products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) be labeled. Textile-related products include apparel, carpets and rugs, fabric treatments, juvenile products, textile furnishings, and upholstere…
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Vomela acquires Moss

December 22, 2025  |  Industry News

On Dec. 16, The Vomela Companies announced the acquisition of Moss Inc. As part of the acquisition, Vomela will merge its Fusion events business unit into Moss, which will operate under the unified name Moss, A Vomela Company, to be led by its president and CEO Jason Popp. With 1,600 employees at 20…
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