MAS unveils global expansion drive

March 14, 2022  |  Company News, News

MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel and textile manufacturer, has announced plans to significantly expand its global footprint, seeking to capitalize on opportunities stemming from the pandemic while aligning further with the needs of its customers. The company’s global growth strategy is…
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CULP Inc. promotes Chadd Coltrain to director of strategic global sales

March 10, 2022  |  Company News, News

Culp Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “CULP”) announced that Chadd Coltrain has been named Director of Strategic Global Sales for Culp Home Fashions, the company’s mattress fabrics division. Coltrain has served as perseverance partner since 2003 where he has been a regional a…
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Coats publishes 2021 sustainability report

March 7, 2022  |  Company News, News

The report, titled “Pioneering a Sustainable Future: Accelerating our Journey” details the progress that has been made against its Sustainability Strategy launched in 2019. The Strategy set out ambitious targets to be achieved by the end of 2022. The progress achieved in 2021 included: 22% reduc…
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Lenzing opens world’s largest lyocell plant in Thailand

March 3, 2022  |  Company News, News

The Lenzing Group, a global supplier of wood-based specialty fibers, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its key lyocell expansion project in Thailand. The new plant, the largest of its kind in the world with a nameplate capacity of 100,000 tons per year, started production on schedu…
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CULP conducts global giving initiative

February 28, 2022  |  Company News, News

In conjunction with Valentine’s Day celebrations, High Point-based textile company, Culp Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “CULP”) decided to “Share the Love,” not only with its local High Point community, but also with communities around the world. During the first two we…
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Texbase Inc. launches MaterialFirst Marketplace

February 25, 2022  |  Company News, News

Texbase Inc., a cloud-based data management and collaboration platform for the textile and consumer products industries, announced the launch of MaterialFirst Marketplace – the exclusive material marketplace built into Texbase. MaterialFirst gives suppliers and ingredient brands a cost-effective…
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Ultrafabrics and TENCEL announce partnership

February 23, 2022  |  Company News, News

Ultrafabrics is proud to announce its partnership with Lenzing AG. The partnership will see Ultrafabrics polyurethane material incorporate LENZING AG’s TENCEL™ Modal fibers as a backcloth in its collections with 100% reinforced rayon. Ultrafabrics is on a mission towards sustainability in all as…
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Coloreel and Hirsch Solutions expand partnership

February 22, 2022  |  Company News, News

Coloreel, with its unique technology for digital dyeing of textile thread on-demand, expands partnership with U.S. distributor of embroidery machines, Hirsch Solutions. Hirsch Solutions, Huntersville, N.C., is a distributor of embroidery machines and other decoration equipment on the U.S. market, wi…
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Milliken & Company launches PFAS-elimination initiative

February 14, 2022  |  Company News, News

Global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced a commitment to eliminate all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from the company’s textile finishes and fibers portfolio.   “Sustainability is a core value of our company, and we are and have always been o…
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Precision Textiles unveils sustainable FR solution for bedding

February 10, 2022  |  Company News, News

As part of its ongoing commitment to develop sustainable products that meet the needs of its customers, Precision Textiles has launched a new product called PurLoft to help manufacturers meet consumer demand for natural, more sustainable mattresses. PurLoft is an environmentally friendly alternative…
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