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Leigh Fibers purchases Martex Fibers, rebrands business as Revive Fiber
April 9th, 2024
Leigh Fibers, headquartered in Wellford, S.C., announced that it has purchased the operating assets of Martex Fiber and rebranded the business as Revive Fiber. Leigh Fibers and Revive Fiber will operate as separate but related sister companies under joint management as the largest textile recycler in North America. With multiple production facilities in South Carolina […]
Julie Tinsman joins Strataglass as director of business development
April 8th, 2024
Herculite Products Inc., parent company of Strataglass LLC., with recognized brands such as Strataglass, CrystalClear and PanoramaFR, announced that Julie Tinsman has been hired as director of business development to promote brand awareness, loyalty and grow market share. “Adding Julie to the Strataglass team is a sign of our deep commitment to the marine industry,” […]
Custom porch enclosure panels
April 8th, 2024
SummerSpace’s Custom Porch Enclosure System is designed to enclose commercial and residential fixed awnings as well as louvered roof pergola systems. SummerSpace’s Custom Porch Enclosure System is designed to enclose commercial and residential fixed awnings as well as louvered roof pergola systems. This sleek, custom-manufactured system is made with high-grade extruded aluminum frames, 4mm Low-E […]
NCTO praises DHS textile, apparel enforcement plan
April 8th, 2024
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement welcoming the textile enforcement plan released by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on April 5, 2024, as a critical step to combatting import fraud and circumvention of free trade agreement rules and trade laws. The plan outlines pillars and action […]
Lectra appoints Antonella Capelli president EMEA region
April 5th, 2024
Lectra, supplier of technology solutions accelerating the transition to Industry 4.0 for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, announces the appointment of Antonella Capelli as president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, effective May 1, 2024. Already a member of the executive committee since January 1, 2024, Capelli takes over from Fabio […]
Glen Raven hosts U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai
April 4th, 2024
Glen Raven hosted U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai at its headquarters in Burlington, N.C. on March 22. Ambassador Tai’s visit coincided with USTR’s Federal Register notice for public input to inform the administration’s development of trade and investment policy initiatives related to a domestic supply chain resilience plan. USTR has highlighted domestic textiles as a […]
Sage Automotive Interiors announces leadership transition
April 3rd, 2024
Dan Russian, Sage Automotive's new president and CEO. Image: Sage Automotive Sage Automotive Interiors, an automotive interior materials manufacturer headquartered in Greenville, S.C., announced the appointment of Dan Russian as its new president and CEO. Russian succeeds Chris Heard, who retired on March 31, 2024, after a 38-year career. A University of Tennessee alumnus with […]
Fashion for Good welcomes 10 companies to 2024 Innovation Program
April 2nd, 2024
Fashion for Good has announced the selection of 10 new innovators for its 2024 Innovation Program. The cohort is focused on novel footwear material and recycling technologies, manmade cellulosic and nylon recycling. The 2024 Innovation Program provides bespoke support based on the development stage and ambitions of each innovator, matching them with relevant industry partners […]
Interactive patch and keychain
April 2nd, 2024
Pacific Sportswear & Emblem Co., offers patented SmartPatch® technology, which allows brands and companies to connect directly with consumers. Pacific Sportswear & Emblem Co., which provides patches and emblems to apparel, promotional and textile-related companies, now offers patented SmartPatch® technology, which allows brands and companies to connect directly with consumers. Consumers use their smartphones to […]
AATCC to host PFAS in Textiles Conference in May
April 1st, 2024
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to garner significant attention in textile manufacturing, given their prevalent usage in enhancing durable water repellency and stain resistance along with growing health and environmental concerns. As the discourse evolves, open collaboration among diverse perspectives is vital to making progress. AATCC will host the 2024 PFAS in Textiles Conference […]