YKK DynaPel water-repellant zipper wins best product in ISPO Textrends competition

December 14, 2023  |  Company News, News

The ISPO Textrends judges have selected YKK’s DynaPel™ water-repellent zipper as the best product in the accessories category. The competition, held twice a year in conjunction with the ISPO trade show, recognizes the most innovative performance textiles, components and apparel. Designed to …
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NatureWorks appoints Erik Ripple president, CEO

December 1, 2023  |  Company News, News

NatureWorks, a manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, announced the appointment of Erik Ripple as the company’s new president and CEO Ripple will succeed interim president and CEO, Jill Zullo, who has served in the role since March 2023 when former CEO, Ri…
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Ronstan acquired by the Wichard Group

November 9, 2023  |  Company News, News

The Wichard Group has acquired Australian equipment manufacturer Ronstan, strengthening its position in the leisure marine equipment and manufacturing markets. Founded in 1953 by Ron Allatt and Stan Lenepveu and headquartered in Braeside, Victoria, Ronstan is renowned for its expertise in the design…
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Lenzing, Södra win ITMF award for textile recycling

November 7, 2023  |  Company News, News

The Lenzing Group, supplier of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, and the Swedish pulp producer Södra have received the ITMF Award 2023 in the category “International Cooperation” for their joint achievements in textile recycling and circular economy. The award was prese…
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Avery Dennison launches DPP as a Service

November 6, 2023  |  Company News, News

Avery Dennison Corporation launched DPP as a Service (DPPaaS) to help brands fully prepare for forthcoming EU legislation on Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Burton Snowboards is the first customer to use the new Avery Dennison on-demand end-to-end service that is a solution comprising consultancy,…
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Haartz Expands offerings to include MultiCam patterns

October 31, 2023  |  Company News, News

The Haartz Corporation, a global supplier of highly engineered and uniquely designed textile materials, announced that its ProTact by Haartz™ material is now available in MultiCam® patterns. MultiCam is an original combat-proven pattern officially issued for use by the US Army for its Afghanistan…
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Quantum Materials acquires Innegra portfolio of high-performance fibers

October 30, 2023  |  Company News, News

Quantum Materials, LLC, a vertically integrated manufacturer of multifilament and monofilament yarns, elastomeric woven suspension fabrics and industrial textiles, has acquired the Innegra™ portfolio of patented high-performance fibers and materials. Innegra will serve as a foundational product to…
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ANC purchases ZIM International

October 27, 2023  |  Company News, News

American Niagara (ANC) of Norcross, Ga., is pleased to announce the purchase of ZIM International (ZIM) of Smyrna, Ga. ANC and ZIM will be headquartered out of ANC’s Norcross, Ga., location. Scotty Barocas, President of ANC, said “This is a great opportunity for ANC and for ZIM! As a combined co…
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Milliken invests in Orak

October 26, 2023  |  Company News, News

Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company has invested in Orak, a Paris-based carpet maintenance and flooring reuse company, as a strategic sustainability enabler for its floor covering business. The relationship marks the beginning of a new generation of sustainable floor covering solu…
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Sage Automotive Interiors, NFW partner

October 24, 2023  |  Company News, News

Sage Automotive Interiors has partnered with Peoria, Ill.-based startup, NFW, a producer of a plastic-free, plant-based leather alternative for car interiors. This strategic partnership between Sage Automotive Interiors, part of the Asahi Kasei Group, and NFW, a leading global provider of innovative…
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