CCC, ADG win $82 million contract with U.S. military for protective overboots

April 14, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for lightweight, molded overboots manufactured by Airboss Defense Group (ADG). The specialized footwear protects against chemical and biologic…
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INDA announces finalists for 2025 FiltXPO Awards, voting open until April 18

April 14, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), in partnership with International Filtration News magazine, has announced the finalists for the inaugural FiltXPO™ Awards. The awards recognize achievements across the filtration value chain. The deadline to submit votes is April 18. Submit …
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The Mitchell Group opens new manufacturing facility for Sta-Kleen Silicone line

April 11, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Mitchell Group, Niles, Ill., announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility for its Sta-Kleen Silicone line. The new facility is near an electric power plant, and the facility’s primary energy source is the plant’s non-polluting steam. The facility recaptures and transforms th…
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Trivantage launches marine-focused seminar

April 11, 2025  |  Company News, News

Trivantage® has launched a traveling seminar with a focus on marine fabrication called Performance on Deck. Performance on Deck includes presentations from suppliers on emerging trends, product applications and what it takes to run a successful business in today’s landscape. Presentation topics h…
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Hohenstein releases 2024 sustainability report

April 9, 2025  |  Company News, News

Hohenstein, a global testing and research provider, released its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report covers the existing sustainability measures at the German headquarters and the company’s goals for 2025 and beyond. Additionally, the direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions of its worl…
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Universal Fiber Systems acquires Fiber Innovation Technology

April 4, 2025  |  Company News, News

Universal Fiber Systems announced that the company has acquired Fiber Innovation Technology (FTI), based in Johnson City, Tenn. “We’re thrilled to add FIT to Universal Fiber Systems. I’ve long admired FIT and am impressed with what Chris Parris and his team have accomplished,&#8221…
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Textile-to-textile recyclers form T2T Alliance

April 3, 2025  |  Company News, News

Textile-to-textile (T2T) recyclers Circ, Circulose, RE&UP and Syre have collaborated to form the T2T Alliance. The alliance will unite stakeholders and advocate for the textile sector within European Union (EU) policy and beyond. The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is a 2025…
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Acme Mills partners with Vietnam producers to expand nonwoven textiles offerings

April 2, 2025  |  Company News, News

Acme Mills, a textile manufacturer based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has announced a partnership with producers in Vietnam to expand its nonwoven textile offerings. This move addresses evolving global trade challenges, such as ongoing tariff concerns with China, allowing Acme Mills to continue deliv…
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The Mitchell Group achieves novel hydrolysis rating for polyurethane fabrics

April 1, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Mitchell Group, Niles, Ill., has announced that its Sta-Kleen Polyurethane and Sta-Kleen Polycarbonate fabrics now hold the highest hydrolysis ratings for polyurethane fabrics. Recent hydrolysis tests for the fabrics have returned novel results, setting a new benchmark for durability and perfo…
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QTI Fibers appoints Abhi Agrawal as new CEO

March 31, 2025  |  Company News, News

QTI Fibers, Greensboro, N.C., announced the appointment of Abhi Agrawal as its new CEO. The QTI Fibers’ company portfolio includes Quantum Materials, Twitchell Technical Products and Infinity Woven Products. Agrawal will oversee QTI’s businesses located in North Carolina and Alabama, with a …
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