Fasnap promotes Grady

March 29, 2021  |  Company News, News

Fasnap Corp. has promoted Ryan Grady to National Sales Manager. Grady joined Fasnap in 2003 and has served key marine textile markets in the southeastern U.S. as well as domestic and international military and textile markets.
Teijin Frontier announces new firm

March 26, 2021  |  Company News, News

Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, has established Teijin Frontier India Pvt. Ltd. in Gurugram, India, to conduct sales and trading activities that will further strengthen its global business. Teijin Frontier India will start its operation on April…
Stein Fibers acquires Consolidated Fibers

March 25, 2021  |  Company News, News

Stein Fibers Ltd. has acquired Charlotte, N.C.-based Consolidated Fibers. Since 1960, Consolidated Fibers has been a leader in the fiber business specializing in various products for the nonwoven industry.
Test results announced for new antiviral chemical

March 24, 2021  |  Company News, News

DiOX, a company based in Ireland that develops fabric finishing chemicals, announces successful testing of its new antiviral fabric chemical D4. Due to the pandemic, “an increased emphasis on cleanliness and sanitization will influence purchase decisions above price, environmental impact and perfo…
Epson to host direct-to-garment virtual event

March 23, 2021  |  Company News, News

Epson America Inc. will host an upcoming virtual event for direct-to-garment customers on Wednesday, April 7. The event, “Redefining High Production DTG Printing with the Epson SureColor® F3070,” will showcase how Epson’s newest DTG printer is redefining high production printing. Epson textil…
Inland Tarp & Liner merges companies, creates ESOP

March 22, 2021  |  Company News, News

Inland Tarp & Liner LLC announced that its three sister companies, Inland Tarp & Cover Inc., ITC Services Inc. and Inland Tarp & Liner LLC, have been put into a holding company and sold 90% to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) as an additional retirement plan for employees, and 10%…
PCMC promotes Blakney

March 19, 2021  |  Company News, News

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), a division of Barry-Wehmiller and a supplier of high-performance converting machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, package-printing and bag-converting industries worldwide, has hired Stan Blakney as president of its global operations.
Culp joins Sustainable Furnishings Council

March 18, 2021  |  Company News, News

Culp Inc. is strengthening its commitment to environmental sustainability by joining the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC). The council is an independent, nonprofit coalition of furniture industry manufacturers, retailers and designers dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the adoption of…
Polartec to host sustainable fabric panel discussion

March 17, 2021  |  Company News, News

Polartec will host the online panel discussion “The Science of Sustainable Fabric” on March 23, 2021. The conversation will cover circularity, recycled plastics, biodegradability and the testing and measurement of sustainability. The event will begin with a brief introductory presentation from P…
Nichols joins Herculite

March 16, 2021  |  Company News, News

Herculite Products Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics, announced that Geoff Nichols has been hired as manager of business development.