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Ultraflex appoints Kylie Schleicher as VP of business development and product management
April 28th, 2026
Image: Ultraflex Systems Ultraflex Systems announced the promotion of Kylie Schleicher to vice president of business development and product management. In this role, she will lead strategic business development and product management initiatives. Previously serving as director of product development and product management, Schleicher played a key role in advancing Ultraflex’s product strategy, driving material […]
Minty fresh
April 27th, 2026
A.M.Y.® Peppermint is available globally in both virgin and REPREVE® recycled polyester. Image: UNIFI® A.M.Y.® Peppermint is a naturally deodorizing yarn engineered to provide freshness throughout the life of the product. It is ideal for applications across apparel, footwear, home textiles and transportation. A.M.Y. Peppermint has durable odor control sustained through 50 home launderings and […]
INDA announces Legislative Champion and Industry Advocate of the Year Award winners
April 27th, 2026
Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced the winners of its inaugural Legislative Champion and Industry Advocate of the Year Awards, recognizing policymakers and industry members for their support of the nonwovens industry’s advocacy agenda. Legislative Champion Award winners were Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI), recognized for […]
Sunbrella debuts new Trade Program for interior designers
April 24th, 2026
Image: Sunbrella® Sunbrella® has announced the launch of its new Trade Program, developed to support interior designers at every stage of the design process. The program allows interior designers to directly source from Sunbrella's portfolio of fabrics and products, with exclusive pricing, tailored support, and enhanced ordering capabilities included. Program benefits Exclusive trade pricing: Preferred pricing on […]
Federal government, Minnesota PFAS reporting dates extended
April 23rd, 2026
On April 13, the federal government pushed back the start of reporting relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substances to begin on Jan. 31, 2027—or 60 days following the effective date of a forthcoming final rule, whichever is earlier. "A finalized start date for this rule gives companies clear direction and accountability," the EPA said in […]
Texbase launches CPSC eFiling solution for brands
April 22nd, 2026
Image: Texbase Texbase Inc., a cloud-based platform connecting brands and retailers with supply chain partners and independent testing labs, has launched Texbase for eFiling, a capability designed to help brands prepare and submit certified product data directly to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Product Registry. As regulatory requirements expand and product compliance becomes more […]
KARL MAYER opens new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER
April 21st, 2026
Image: KARL MAYER KARL MAYER opened its new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER (TIC) April 21 in Obertshausen, Germany. Located in the company's headquarters, the center brings together the latest developments in warp knitting, technical textiles and warp preparation. The company will be hosting an opening week for the center April 21–24, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled […]
Durable and comfortable
April 20th, 2026
Amble is a soft, large-scale geometric textile for both indoor and outdoor applications. Image: Anne Deppe Amble, Fenn Crypton® and Marra patterns are designed to create environments that feel deliberate, welcoming and comfortable while meeting the rigorous performance demands of high-traffic settings. Amble is a soft, large-scale geometric textile for both indoor and outdoor applications. […]
Apparel brands support unspun’s automated manufacturing hu
April 20th, 2026
Image: unspun Automated manufacturing technology company unspun announced that brands, including Walmart and REI, have signed letters of support for the company's plan to build domestic manufacturing capacity in the U.S. In partnership with Bethel Industries, Peckham and PDS Ltd./GSC Link, the company plans to establish automated production hubs equipped with unspun's artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens IEEPA tariff refund portal
April 20th, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 Court of International Trade ruling that deemed the duties illegal. The […]