Julian Sponseller joins Herculite Products Inc. direct sales team

October 22, 2025  |  Company News, News

Herculite® Products Inc. announced that Julian Sponseller has been hired as the western regional manager for the direct sales team. Sponseller will oversee the Midwest region of the direct sales team, engaging with clients in the automotive, custom-engineered solutions, health care, agriculture, an…
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Spiber announces partnership with JNBY Group

October 20, 2025  |  Company News, News

Spiber, the creators of Brewed Protein™ fiber, has launched a new collaboration with JNBY Group, a contemporary fashion conglomerate based in Hangzhou, China. The group’s two signature brands—JNBY and CROQUIS—will release items made with Brewed Protein fiber, marking the first time a Chi…
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Textile companies launch European Circular Textile Coalition

October 17, 2025  |  Company News, News

Reju and 11 other companies in the textile industry have launched the European Circular Textile Coalition and a manifesto. The coalition aims to urge the European Union (EU) to develop a fully circular textile economy, including investing in recycling and manufacturing systems. “We refuse to a…
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Hohenstein, GoBlu partner to streamline verified chemical compliance

October 16, 2025  |  Company News, News

Hohenstein and The BHive® by GoBlu have announced a partnership to simplify chemical compliance and sustainability reporting across global textile supply chains. The collaboration combines Hohenstein’s testing and certification expertise with The BHive’s digital infrastructure for chemical data…
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Kemin Industries acquires CJ Bio subsidiary CJ Youtell Biotech 

October 15, 2025  |  Company News, News

Kemin Industries has announced the acquisition of CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio. The acquisition strengthens Kemin’s ability to serve markets such as animal feed, food, aquaculture, textiles, paper and pulp, and biofuel industries. With this acquisition,…
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Samsara Eco appoints Lars Kissau general manager of Asia

October 14, 2025  |  Company News, News

Samsara Eco has announced the appointment of Lars Kissau, Ph.D., as its first general manager of Asia. Based in Singapore, Kissau will lead the company’s expansion across Asia as it scales operations and prepares to open the company’s first commercial nylon 6,6 facility in 2028. Kissau j…
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Lectra appoints John Brearley president of the Americas

October 13, 2025  |  Company News, News

Lectra, a technology solutions provider for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, has announced the appointment of John Brearley as president of the Americas and a member of the company’s executive committee. Lectra currently operates in 31 countries in the Americas region, with 40…
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Circulose, Jilin Chemical Fiber partner to scale circular viscose filament yarn

October 10, 2025  |  Company News, News

CIRCULOSE® has entered into a strategic partnership with Jilin Chemical Fiber to exclusively market and sell Jilin’s JIRECELL® viscose filament yarn made with CIRCULOSE for two years, beginning in 2026. JIRECELL is made from a blend of 30% CIRCULOSE and 70% certified wood pulp, with a goal t…
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Sunbrella launches Sunbrella Interiors, debuting at High Point Market

October 9, 2025  |  Company News, News

Sunbrella® has announced the launch of Sunbrella Interiors, a new sub-brand that will provide fabrics and products for interior spaces. The sub-brand will debut at High Point Market Oct. 25–29, and feature plush chenilles and other soft, textural fabrics, as well as window treatments, throws and …
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Superior Glove opens first U.S. production plant in North Carolina

October 8, 2025  |  Company News, News

Superior Glove, a Canada-based safety gloves and sleeves producer, opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility Sept. 27 in High Point, N.C. The new 32,000-square-foot plant is located at 782 Gallimore Dairy Rd. The company also operates manufacturing sites in Ontario and Newfoundland, Canada, and H…
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