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CBP collects $1 billion since end of de minimis loophole
January 1st, 2026
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 longer being eligible for duty-free […]
The first fashion collection crafted from Celium™ bacterial cellulose fabric
December 31st, 2025
The first fashion collection using Celium ™ by Polybion debuted in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Image: Polybion 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 […]
Stretchy mixed-fiber fabric recycled into new garment
December 30th, 2025
Filter reactor system used in chemical textile recycling. Image: The LYCRA Co./Davide Scarpellini 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 Co. and […]
Water-loving membranes
December 29th, 2025
Petrichor Technology's water-loving nature works across a vapor pressure gradient, moving moisture from an area of high temperature and humidity inside the garment to an area of lower temperature and humidity outside the garment. Photo: Montane Petrichor Technology delivers waterproof protection with a 20,000-millimeter hydrostatic head rating while using 100% recycled materials. The membrane in […]
Minnesota updates PFAS reporting and fee requirements
December 26th, 2025
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 ability of a group of manufacturers to report jointly; the grouping […]
Playful, sophisticated patterns
December 22nd, 2025
Each pattern of the Best in Show collection is crafted to meet the demands of commercial and hospitality environments. Photo: HBF Textiles/Matthew Gordon The Best in Show collection features a textile trio of patterns—Perrito, Haberdash and Brushed Canvas—that combine sophistication with playfulness. Each pattern is crafted to meet the demands of commercial and hospitality environments. […]
Geosynthetics Conference 2027 call for proposals opens
December 22nd, 2025
Mark your calendars and start making your plans to be part of the technical program at Geosynthetic Conference 2027, Feb. 21-24, 2027 in Reno, Nev. Want to share your expertise with the geosynthetics industry? This is your chance to propose and organize a session for the upcoming conference. Types of Sessions: Technical paper sessions Panel […]
President Trump signs National Defense Authorization Act
December 19th, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Dec. 18. The U.S. Senate and House passed the act earlier this month, following the reconciliation of the House and Senate versions of the bill in a conference committee. The final NDAA retains the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) level under the […]
RTI International, LOOM Carbon announce research collaboration
December 18th, 2025
Image: RTI International RTI International, an independent scientific research institute, and LOOM Carbon have announced a strategic research collaboration. The partnership will enable the scaling of LOOM’s proprietary thermal chemical recycling platform, which turns non-recycled and hard-to-recycle textile waste into sustainable carbon-neutral materials. LOOM Carbon’s process converts mixed and contaminated textiles into outputs, including: Circular pigments […]
Registration opens for 2026 Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference
December 18th, 2025
Image: SPESA Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) has announced that early bird registration is open for its 2026 Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference. The conference will take place on Tues., April 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. The event will be hosted at the Columbus Fashion Alliance’s (CFA's) flagship location, The LOOM, […]