Moss Inc. promotes Elissa Decker to vice president of global procurement and textile development

November 13, 2024  |  Industry News

Moss Inc., a graphics and tension fabric structures provider headquartered in Franklin Park, Ill., announced the promotion of Elissa Decker to the position of vice president of global procurement and textile development. In her new role, Decker will provide leadership and direct oversight of the Mos…
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Rieter, ARISE IIP and Afreximbank announce partnership for Africa Textile Renaissance Plan

November 13, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (IIP), Afreximbank and Rieter announced they have partnered to revitalize Africa’s textile sector under the Africa Textile Renaissance Plan. ARISE IIP is an African industrial developer with operations in Togo, Gabin and Benin; Afreximbank is an African im…
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Herculite named top workplace second year in a row

November 11, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, was selected as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2024 by the Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business for the second year in a row.
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Registration open for 2025 AATCC testing programs

September 26, 2024  |  Industry News

Labs can now register for all 2025 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Proficiency Testing Programs (PTP). Labs can add PTP registration(s) to their cart along with quality control materials, standards and other items. The first registration deadline is Jan. 15, 2025, for …
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ATA introduces PFAS Resource Center

September 17, 2024  |  Industry News, News

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the regulation of them continue to be one of the top issues facing the textiles industry. Although federal reporting rules have been delayed until next year, there are still a number of state and federal regulations to manage. To help companies in the i…
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PFAS reporting roll-out could be delayed

September 9, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The start date for businesses to report PFAS data, previously Nov. 12, 2024, may be pushed back until July 11, 2025. This proposal went up for public comment in early September. Affected businesses who wish to submit a formal comment on the reporting delay can do so here. The public comment period e…
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ATA, other textile industry associations announce formation of Alphabet Soup Collective

September 3, 2024  |  ATA News, Company News, Industry News, News

A collaboration of associations representing the global sewn products, textile, apparel and nonwovens textiles industries — known collectively as the Alphabet Soup Collective in a nod to their various and plentiful acronyms — officially launched in Raleigh, N.C. last month. The group includes 11…
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Digitalization and AI at the forefront of 2024 ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention

August 29, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention, an international textile and fashion event, announced its business program for this year’s event. The 2024 ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention will be held in Samarkand…
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