Santoni Shanghai finalizes Terrot acquisition

November 21, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Santoni Shanghai Knitting Machinery Co., Ltd. announced that it has received regulatory approval from the Chinese authorities for its proposed acquisition of Terrot GmbH, a leading manufacturer of circular knitting machines in Germany. The acquisition represents a pivotal step in Santoni’s strateg…
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Oerlikon, Haelixa make supply chains traceable

November 20, 2023  |  Industry News, News

In cooperation with the Swiss company Haelixa, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions will, in future, be able to make the entire value chain of a textile end product transparent and hence sustainable. The two development partners are offering a solution for the comprehensive traceability of products, as…
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Heberlein completes sale of its business

November 17, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Heberlein, founded in 1835, successfully completed the sale of its business on October 31. The new joint ownership comprises the company’s management, alongside industry expert Daniel Lippuner and the Renaissance investment foundation. From November 1, the company will operate under the name &#822…
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N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality recognizes CULP

November 15, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Culp, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “CULP”) announced that the company’s mattress fabrics division, Culp Home Fashions, has been recognized as an Environmental Partner by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative. The E…
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Advanced Textiles Expo attracts thousands to Orlando

November 14, 2023  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) completed its debut of Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo, Nov. 1–3, in Orlando, Fla., USA.  This year’s event was again collocated with Sun Shading Expo North America, which is organized by Messe Stuttgart, the founders of R + T, th…
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Glamping tents fabric market to reach $1.9 billion

November 8, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Glamping Tents Fabric Market by Fabric (Cotton, Polycotton, PVC, Polyester, Others), and Application (1 Person Glamping Tents, 2 Person Glamping Tents, Family Sized Glamping Tents, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2…
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Better Cotton revolutionizes cotton sector with traceability solution

November 3, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has officially launched a first-of-its-kind traceability solution for the fashion and textile sectors. The solution has been developed over three years and will provide visibility of cotton’s journey through the supply chain by…
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China Association for Spatial Structure of China Steel Construction Association celebrates 30th anniversary

October 25, 2023  |  Industry News, News

On October 13-16, 2023, the 8th National Member Congress and the 18th National Space Structure Technology Exchange Conference of China Association for Spatial Structure of China Steel Construction Association were successfully held in Shanghai, and the 30th anniversary celebration of China Associati…
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GOTS: Sri Lankan apparel embracing organic manufacturing

October 18, 2023  |  Industry News, News

The half-a-billion dollar global organic textile market is set to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 40 percent within the next five years and with eco-consumption on the rise, it is evident that apparel companies too, are gearing for the shift in consumer patterns. Sri Lanka, known for its …
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