In memoriam: Bob Campbell, Mt. Lebanon Awning & Tent Co.

June 23, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Robert “Bob” Campbell, MFC, and owner of Mt. Lebanon Awning & Tent Co., passed away June 21 at the age of 74. Born Nov. 22, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Campbell was a graduate of Bethel Park High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in music education at Duquesne University. H…
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EcoFresh by Microban International earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label

June 22, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Microban International, a global leader in product protection technologies, has earned a U.S. Department of Agriculture Certified Biobased Product Label for Microban® EcoFresh™ ER1000 and EH1000. Third-party verification for the product’s bio-based content was administered through the USDA…
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AFFOA celebrates opening of new headquarters

June 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Inc. (AFFOA) celebrated the opening of its new headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 135 South Road, Bedford, Mass. The event brought industry leaders, government partners, academic institutions, and startup innovators together to mark this milestone i…
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The Miami Corporation announces leadership transition, organizational realignment

June 18, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Miami Corporation has announced a series of strategic leadership and organizational changes designed to support the company’s long-term growth objectives, strengthen customer engagement and ensure a seamless transition as part of its ongoing succession planning initiatives. As of June 1, T…
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NCTO commends House Armed Services Committee for passing NDAA

June 16, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, issued a statement commending the House Armed Services Committee for passing the fiscal year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains r…
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Schotex Global appoints Jennifer Ryan head of sales, North America

June 15, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Schotex Global Co. Ltd. has named Jennifer Ryan head of sales for North America. Ryan brings 35 years of experience in the outdoor and fashion textile markets to the role. Ryan spent more than 20 years with Schoeller Textil AG, where she helped establish the Swiss company’s presence in the No…
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Businesses producing or selling textiles in California must register with PRO by July 1

June 12, 2026  |  Industry News

Pursuant to the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, businesses that produce or sell apparel and textiles in California must register with the state’s producer responsibility organization (PRO)—Landbell USA—by July 1. The Responsible Textile Recovery Act was passed in 2024 and establishes an …
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Tickets available for Alphabet Soup Collective Shindig

June 10, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Tickets are now available for the 2026 Alphabet Soup Collective Shindig on Aug. 4 at Whiskey Kitchen in Raleigh, N.C. Co-hosted by Messe Frankfurt North America, the event will run 6–9 p.m. New to this year’s event is the VIP hour, hosted and sponsored by the North Carolina Textile Foundatio…
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Minnesota passes law excluding some products from PFAS reporting requirements

June 9, 2026  |  Industry News

A new law passed by the State Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim Walz makes a minor modification to Minnesota’s PFAS reporting requirements by excluding products made before July 1, 2023. Now, manufacturers or their representatives must report products that: Previously, these products had to be re…
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Organic Cotton Summit concludes with call for greater investment, collaboration

June 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) and Textile Exchange co-hosted the Organic Cotton Summit June 2-4 in Istanbul, Türkiye, at the Marriott Hotel Şişli. The summit featured speakers and experts from across the global cotton value chain, and the Organic Cotton Pavilion hosted by OCA, which highli…
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