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…
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…
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…
Gold Long John adopts EMPEL at Vietnam mill

August 16, 2024  |  Industry News

Gold Long John, a global fabric supplier for the footwear industry, announced it has begun applying Green Theme Technologies’ (GTT) EMPEL® Nø-Wick™ waterless and PFAS-free finishing product at its Vietnam mill. “Our Oeko Tex-certified EMPEL platform is a solution for the future,” says …
Better Cotton Council welcomes new co-chairs and members

August 15, 2024  |  Industry News, News

Better Cotton, an international cotton initiative, has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to the Better Cotton Council.   “I’m excited to welcome our new co-chairs and members to the Better Cotton Council. Their experience, insights and perspectives will be inva…
Sen. Sherrod Brown visits MMI Textiles to discuss closing trade loophole

August 9, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined manufacturers, retailers, law enforcement and workers at MMI Textiles in Brooklyn, Ohio, on August 2, to push for the Biden Administration to close a loophole that foreign countries like China exploit to avoid paying duties and fees they owe, and that fentanyl traffi…
CNITA announces date for 2024 EurAsia Geosynthetics Symposium

August 5, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

The China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA) announced that the 2024 EurAsia Geosynthetics Symposium (EAGS) will be held in Tai’an, Shandong, China on November 22. Co-organized by CNITA and EDANA, the EurAsia Geosynthetics Symposium is a conference and tabletop exhibition cove…
FabricLink Network announces launch of The Textile Gateway

July 17, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

The FabricLink Network announced the launch of The Textile Gateway, an online platform that connects the textile industry to students of all ages, including elementary school and undergraduate students. “The mission of The Textile Gateway is to educate and inspire students at all levels about text…