Registration open for SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference

March 23, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is now open for the 2026 SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference to be held April 13–14, 2026, at The LOOM in Columbus, Ohio. The two-day event is for manufacturers, brands, retailers, suppliers and stakeholders in the sewn products industry. Attendees will have th…
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Sun-charged battery-free glowing blankets repel mosquitoes

March 20, 2026  |  Industry News, Swatches

A conundrum for smart textiles developers is how to combine conductive materials and power sources with soft, flexible textiles. In the new light-emitting fabrics developed by Florida think tank Global Research and Discovery Group (GRDG) and Ashford Textiles®, there are no power cords, batteries or…
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Navis TubeTex, Fibroline to host Innovation Days in May

March 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Navis TubeTex and Fibroline LLC announced that the companies will host Innovation Days, a three-day event for textile industry leaders, researchers, engineers and stakeholders, May 19–21. The event will take place at the Fibroline USA Lab at Navis TubeTex’s corporate headquarters in Lexingto…
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Alsco Uniforms acquires Advanced Linen Service

March 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Alsco Uniforms, a family-owned uniform and linen laundry services provider, has announced the acquisition of Advanced Linen Service, a uniform and linen provider serving California’s Bay Area, Central Valley and Monterey Bay. Gordon Hickman, president and co-owner of Advanced Linen Service, stated…
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U.S. Department of the Interior to prioritize sourcing American-made uniforms

March 18, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Office of Management and Budget’s Made in America Office have announced that the department will prioritize sourcing uniforms and other textiles made in the U.S. According to the press release, the Department of the Interior purchases approximately $…
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Preliminary program announced for 2026 WOW International Conference

March 18, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has released the preliminary conference program for the 2026 World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, to be held June 29–July 2 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tenn. This year’s theme is “Redefining Wipes: Smart. Su…
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Tukatech appoints new director of digital manufacturing initiatives

March 17, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Tukatech Inc., an apparel technology solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Nitish Varshney as director of digital manufacturing initiatives for global programs. In this role, he will lead the company’s global programs to accelerate digitalization, drive technology adoption, and enab…
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USTR launches Section 301 investigations, U.S. and Mexico begin USMCA joint review

March 16, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced on March 11 the launch of investigations into Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. Additionally, Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of discussions in preparation for the joint review of the U.S…
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Registration opens for Techtextil North America 2026

March 13, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is now open for Techtextil North America 2026, being held Aug. 4–6, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. The event is for members of the technical textiles and nonwovens sector. It will include expert-led sessions on smart fabrics and artificial intelligence-driven supply chains, on-floor Tech Talk…
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Denim Deal, Green Story announce partnership

March 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Denim Deal announced a strategic collaboration with Green Story to leverage data and artificial intelligence to advance the scaling of post-consumer recycled cotton across the global denim value chain. Green Story will provide the data foundation for the Denim Deal’s upcoming annual report, sc…
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