AEC Narrow Fabrics celebrates 40th anniversary

February 4, 2026  |  Industry News, News

AEC Narrow Fabrics, a textile company in Asheboro, N.C., celebrated its 40th anniversary in January. Formally known as Asheboro Elastics Corp, it was founded in 1986 by Keith and Jane Crisco. “Reaching 40 years is a deeply meaningful milestone,” says Jeff Crisco, AEC president and second-generat…
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President Trump signs trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador

February 3, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump signed reciprocal trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador in late January and early February. India After a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Trump has agreed to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. The White House…
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Monforts Textilmaschinen appoints new managing director

February 3, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG, a dyeing and finishing technology company based in Mönchengladbach, Germany, announced that Volker Gingter has been appointed managing director. Gunnar Meyer stepped down as managing director on Dec. 31, 2025, and will remain with the company in an adviso…
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Looptworks receives Global Recycling Standard certification

February 2, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Looptworks, a textile recycling company based in Gresham, Ore., announced that the company has received Global Recycling Standard (GRS) certification. The Global Recycling Standard is governed by Textile Exchange, an international nonprofit that develops and manages standards for sustainable materia…
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Trivantage launches Shades of Innovation seminar

January 30, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Trivantage®, a supplier of fabrics and hardware in the shade industry, announced the launch of a shade sail educational event, Shades of Innovation. The first seminar is scheduled for March 5 in Los Angeles, Calif. For more information, visit trivantage.com/los-angeles-shades-innovation-2026. The …
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Renson and Corradi North America appoint Michael Ackelbein as president

January 29, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Renson, based in Carrollton, Texas, has announced the appointment of Michael Ackelbein as president of Renson and Corradi North America. Ackelbein brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in architectural products, building materials and multi-channel distribution. He most recently served …
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SMART, Goodwill partner with Textile Recovery Summit

January 27, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles (SMART) and Goodwill have announced a partnership with the 2026 Textile Recovery Summit, taking place Feb. 23–25 in San Diego, Calif. For the first time, the Textile Recovery Summit will be co-located with the Plastics Recycling Conference and the Resource…
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Reju announces site selection for first U.S. Regeneration Hub

January 26, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company based in Paris, France, announced that the company has selected the site for its first U.S.-based industrial facility, also known as a Regeneration Hub. The facility will be constructed in Rochester, N.Y., spanning 18.9 acres. The project will be subje…
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Provest Equity Partners, CTW Venture Partners invest in Natural Fiber Welding

January 23, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Natural Fiber Welding Inc. (NFW), a materials science company based in Peoria, Ill., has announced a joint investment from Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners. The partnership will help commercialize and scale the company’s circular materials, PLIANT™ and MIRUM®. “This pa…
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Archroma and HeiQ Materials AG enter co-marketing agreement

January 22, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Archroma and HeiQ Materials AG announced that the companies have entered into a co-marketing agreement, combining their product portfolios to deliver anti-odor and antimicrobial technologies to brands, retailers and textile mills worldwide. “This partnership marks an exciting chapter for Archroma …
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