INDA announces transition of chief market and industry analyst Mark Snider

March 31, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has announced that Mark Snider, chief market and industry analyst, will be transitioning from his role as he prepares for a move to France. Since joining INDA, Snider has served as a leading voice on market and industry dynamics, delivering dat…
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New Mexico approves PFAS labeling requirement for consumer products

March 30, 2026  |  Industry News, News

On March 23, New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board approved rules requiring manufacturers to label consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS. The board also approved a state law, which phases out and prohibits the sale of certain products containing PFAS. The labeling requiremen…
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Accelerating Circularity appoints Edd Denes CEO

March 30, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Accelerating Circularity has appointed Edd Denes as CEO. Denes has served as the board treasurer of Accelerating Circularity since 2021. Denes brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning financial services, technology and international operations. Accelerating Circularity works wi…
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Registration open for 2026 Southern Textile Research Conference

March 27, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is now open for the 2026 Southern Textile Research Conference on May 17–19, 2026, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. This year’s theme is “Integrating Materials, Machines, and Intelligence in Textiles,” and will take place at the Embassy Suites Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. The annual ev…
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The Look Company appoints Amy Johnson U.S. CEO

March 26, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Look Company has announced the appointment of Amy Johnson as the company’s first U.S. CEO. Johnson previously served as president of The Look Company’s Middle East division and brings more than 20 years of experience in the visuals and branding industry. Her appointment follows The Look …
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Serge Ferrari Group appoints Tony Cimaglia Jr. solar protection manager

March 25, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Serge Ferrari Group announced the appointment of Tony Cimaglia Jr. as solar protection manager – Eastern North America, to Serge Ferrari North America’s team. In his new role, Cimaglia will support the company’s continued expansion in the solar protection market by collaborating with North Ame…
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Seaweed dye startup receives £200,000 in funding

March 24, 2026  |  Industry News, News

SeaDyes, a Scotland-based startup, has received £200,000 (around $266,780) in funding after entering the company creation phase of Scottish Enterprise’s High Growth Spinout Programme. The startup is developing a seaweed-based alternative to petroleum-based synthetic dyes for textiles. So far,…
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Registration open for SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference

March 23, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is now open for the 2026 SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference to be held April 13–14, 2026, at The LOOM in Columbus, Ohio. The two-day event is for manufacturers, brands, retailers, suppliers and stakeholders in the sewn products industry. Attendees will have th…
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Sun-charged battery-free glowing blankets repel mosquitoes

March 20, 2026  |  Industry News, Swatches

A conundrum for smart textiles developers is how to combine conductive materials and power sources with soft, flexible textiles. In the new light-emitting fabrics developed by Florida think tank Global Research and Discovery Group (GRDG) and Ashford Textiles®, there are no power cords, batteries or…
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Navis TubeTex, Fibroline to host Innovation Days in May

March 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Navis TubeTex and Fibroline LLC announced that the companies will host Innovation Days, a three-day event for textile industry leaders, researchers, engineers and stakeholders, May 19–21. The event will take place at the Fibroline USA Lab at Navis TubeTex’s corporate headquarters in Lexingto…
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