DOMOTEX Green Collection Award winners announced

January 11, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The ten winners of the GREEN COLLECTION Award were announced at DOMOTEX, an international carpet and flooring trade show, in Hannover, Germany. The award recognizes companies prioritizing sustainability and environmental protection. There were four award categories: eco-friendly products, healthy pr…
Nominations open for World Of Wipes Innovation Award

January 8, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry announced that nominations are open for the 2024 World of Wipe Innovation Award®. The award recognizes a product or technology in the wipes sector that creatively uses nonwovens. The award will be presented at the World of Wipes® (WOW) International…
Manufacturing Solutions Center accepting applications for business incubator

January 4, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College in Conover, N.C., is now accepting applications for its onsite business incubator. The MSC business incubator is available to new businesses and extensions of existing businesses interested in making a product in the U.S. I…
SPESA to host Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference in Los Angeles

January 2, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Sewn Products Equipment and Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) will host its Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calif., bringing together both suppliers and manufacturers to discuss current and emerging innovations in the se…
Flexible device could monitor muscle injuries using nanomagnets

January 1, 2024  |  Industry News

Preventing overuse while muscles are still healing concerns physical therapists and athletes alike. A patch using conductive yarn and nanomagnets infused in silicone could take some of the mystery out of how a patient’s healing is progressing. 
SEAMS joins Texworld NYC to amplify U.S.-based sourcing

December 22, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Texworld NYC, a trade show for the textile and apparel industry, announced the expansion of its longstanding “Local Sourcing” feature area at the upcoming event Jan. 22-24, marking a significant milestone in the event’s commitment to addressing the escalating demand for reliable and innovative…
AATCC announces 2024 Student Design Competition

December 20, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to showcase their design talents to win cash and recognition by participating in the 2024 Concept 2 Consumer Student Design Competition. Entries are due April 11, 2024. This year’s theme, “Vibrant Vacation—Colorful Resort Wear,” asks studen…
Rheiazymes AG (Switzerland) joins ITMF as corporate member

December 19, 2023  |  Industry News, News

With its proprietary molecular bio recycling technology, Rheiazymes, based in Horgen, Switzerland, provides biotech solutions for recycling of functional fabrics. Rheiazymes’ first industry application, YARN-TO-YARN® is a commitment to closing the recycling gap for synthetic yarn blends and funct…
NDAA to expand government procurement of American-made goods 

December 18, 2023  |  Industry News, News

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, commended Congress for passing the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that will help preserve the Berry Amendment supply chai…
Trivantage promotes Brett Baird to vice president of sales

December 13, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Trivantage®, a specialty fabrics distributor, announced the promotion of Brett Baird to vice president of sales. In his new role, Baird will lead the commercial sales team with an emphasis on enhancing the customer experience. “At Trivantage, we always strive to give our customers what they need,…