NC State Wilson College of Textiles to create textile training program in Honduras

August 16, 2023  |  Company News, News

North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles has been awarded a $2 million, two-year grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop a technical textile training program, titled Hilando Oportunidades (Spinning Opportunities) in northern Honduras…
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Cone Denim joins CIRCULOSE supplier network

August 15, 2023  |  Company News, News

Cone Denim® has become the first denim mill in North America to join the CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network, a network comprised of yarn and textile producers committed to streamlining and increasing CIRCULOSE® production across the supply chain. “Our partnership in the CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network un…
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Tallayne to acquire Nufabrx from Textile-Based Delivery Inc.

August 14, 2023  |  Company News, News

Tallayne, in collaboration with Textile-Based Delivery, Inc., announces an agreement to acquire the renowned Nufabrx brand and its retail business unit. This strategic move marks a significant step towards an accelerated expansion of product accessibility across North America and key international m…
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Dr. Sanjay Patel joins Navis TubeTex

August 10, 2023  |  Company News, News

Navis TubeTex, a provider of dyeing, finishing, and coating solutions, dedicated to providing cutting edge sustainability solutions, announces the appointment of Dr. Sanjay Patel. In his new role, Dr. Patel will lead the chemical applications product line, further strengthening the company’s commi…
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ATA joins national workforce effort

August 9, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses and employers to form the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, established to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477). The American…
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Newtex Industries Inc. acquires Gentex Corp.’s industrial textile division

August 8, 2023  |  Company News, News

Newtex Industries Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance textiles and fabricated textile systems for thermal management and fire protection, announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of the Industrial Textile Division of Gentex Corp. This acquisition includes the market leading Dual-…
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MycoWorks to open world’s first commercial-scale Fine Mycelium plant

August 7, 2023  |  Company News, News

Biomaterials technology company MycoWorks announced the opening date of the world’s-first commercial-scale Fine Mycelium production plant. Set to begin operating on September 20, 2023, the 136,000 square foot factory will employ more than 350 people, enabling MycoWorks to supply its luxury partner…
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Fire-Dex donates vital gear to VT flood relief efforts

August 4, 2023  |  Company News, News

In the wake of the recent devastating floods that have struck the state of Vermont, Fire-Dex is reaffirming its commitment to supporting communities in times of crisis by donating high-quality firefighting boots and specialized rescue gloves to emergency responders and volunteers on the ground. “T…
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President Biden signs “Invent it here, make it here” executive order 

August 2, 2023  |  Industry News, News

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order while visiting Maine on Friday to encourage companies to manufacture new inventions in the United States. Biden landed in Maine for the first time since taking office, packaging his signing of the executive order with a speech at a textile factory …
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Moss promotes Joe Wilush to director of sales and account management

August 1, 2023  |  Company News, News

Moss Inc., a leading provider of high-quality graphics and tension fabric structures, is pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Wilush to the position of Director of Sales and Account Management. In his new role, Wilush will assume leadership of a dedicated team of account managers responsible for…
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