NRF: Imports building toward August peak 

July 11, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Imports cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to climb toward an August peak this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. But even though a tentative contract agreement has been reached at West …
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Self-healing, conductive gel could redefine soft robotics

July 1, 2023  |  Industry News

A new material could help produce self-healing, conductive robotic devices that are also soft. Developed by a team of scientists at Carnegie Mellon University, the substance consists of a gelatinous polyvinyl alcohol-sodium borate base, in which are embedded silver microflakes and gallium-based liq…
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TÜV Rheinland, Bluwin to sign MOU

June 23, 2023  |  Industry News

As consumer demand for environmentally friendly products continues to grow, the textiles industry faces the imperative of adopting sustainability practices throughout the supply chain. To address this challenge and drive change, TÜV Rheinland and BluWin will enter a memorandum of understanding (MoU…
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ITMA 2023 sees strong industry participation

June 19, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Recovering from the impact of the pandemic, the global textile industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience, capturing the world’s attention with its strong presence at ITMA 2023 in Milan. This highly anticipated exhibition served as a comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge technologies, br…
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In memoriam: Christine “Tina” Ann Miller

June 2, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Christine “Tina” Ann Miller, 82, of Tuscarawas Township, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born on December 10, 1940 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Louis and Emma (Urbas) Novak. Miller and her husband, Al, formed Miller Weldmaster Corp., where she served as company tr…
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OSHA offers $12.7 million in training grants

May 31, 2023  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Department of Labor will provide a funding opportunity for more than $12.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support training initiatives designed to promote safety and health in the nation’s workplaces. Administered by the department’s Occupational Safety and H…
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China trade tariff exclusions expiring

May 30, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Exclusions from the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China for the following medical care products needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic will expire June 1. – HTSUS 3923.21.0095 (other plastic sacks and bags for the conveyance or packing of goods) – HTSUS 5603.14.9090 (other nonwove…
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PMI increases to 50.2 in U.S.

May 10, 2023  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. manufacturing sector registered a slight improvement in operating conditions in April 2023 with a seasonally adjusted purchasing managers’ index or PMI at 50.2 in April, up from 49.2 in March, and broadly in line with the earlier released flash estimate of 50.4. The latest index reading w…
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Seshadri Ramkumar recognized with Lifetime Technical Achievement Award

May 9, 2023  |  Industry News, News

USA-based the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced May 9, 2023 that Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor at Texas Tech University is one among the three recipients of Lifetime Technical Achievement Awards. In addition to these awards, the association announced one Lifetime Servi…
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In memoriam: Kevin Yonce

May 1, 2023  |  ATA News, Industry News

Former Industrial Fabrics Association International (now ATA) Chairman Kevin Yonce passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 29, 2023. Yonce was born January 24, 1970, in Urbana, Ill. He was a lifelong resident of Champaign-Urbana and a 1988 graduate of Urbana High School. Yonce is …
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