The right gear now

July 1, 2013  |  Features, Industry News, Management, Products

Embracing technological innovations and equipment advancements to stay ahead of the game. By Maura Keller Imagine it is 1973 and you’ve just received an order for custom canvas awnings. One glance around your small shop reveals all the necessary equipment needed to complete the job: handheld r…
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AATCC launches student intern jobsite

June 28, 2013  |  Industry News

Finding the right intern, or the right internship opportunity, can be a daunting task. For students working in the apparel, materials, or textile industries, it can involve checking dozens of websites and mailing lists. And for employers, it can mean sifting through hundreds of resumes, including ma…
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DAK Americas consolidates operations, closes Cape Fear site

June 25, 2013  |  Industry News

Charlotte, N.C.-based DAK Americas LLC has announced the planned closure of all operations at its Cape Fear site, near Wilmington, N.C. The site was built in the late 1960’s and acquired by DAK Americas in 2001. Approximately, 350 full service employees and 250 contract workers are employed on…
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Fiber and yarn producer Century Rayon shows dedication to sustainability

June 24, 2013  |  News

As companies and consumers increasingly demand eco-friendly product manufacturing, suppliers around the world are stepping up to meet the demand. Fiber and yarn manufacturer Century Rayon, based in the city of Shahad, India, offers many products that meet the human health and safety requirements of …
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Open house at Karl Mayer

June 21, 2013  |  Industry News

Halfway between the international textile machinery exhibition ITMA 2011 in Barcelona and ITMA 2015 in Milan, Karl Mayer will be presenting its latest machine developments during an open house event on Sept. 25 at two locations in central Germany. One open house will be held at the company’s d…
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In the eye of the beholder

June 20, 2013  |  Industry News

The human eye is a powerful instrument that can distinguish over 350,000 shades. While this color sensitivity unquestionably enhances the human experience, it can also be a source of conflict between suppliers and customers where color consistency is vital. Sabrina Köhler, who runs the colorime…
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Wagner adds Bystronic laser cutting system

June 17, 2013  |  Industry News

Milwaukee, Wis.-based Wagner Companies has added the Bystronic BySprint Fiber laser cutting system to its manufacturing operation. The BySprint Fiber laser relies on high-tech fiber-optic technology to cut varying metals with precision and speed. The BySprint Fiber provides high efficient cutting, i…
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TenCate joins east Netherlands business collaboration

June 14, 2013  |  Industry News

Seven large companies in the east Netherlands have formed an industrial partnership with the aim of accelerating technological innovation of new high-tech materials, products and systems and introducing these to international markets. This collaboration is being promoted by the recently established …
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Joe Ruggiero adapts the best of global cultures for new Sunbrella home décor fabrics

June 12, 2013  |  Industry News

Globetrotting is once again front and center for Joe Ruggiero and his newest Sunbrella® fabrics debuting during June Showtime in High Point, North Carolina. From France, America and Italy to Sweden, England and Japan, Ruggiero is adapting the best of global cultures for new Sunbrella fabrics for…
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Report dissects market in medical, hygiene textiles

June 10, 2013  |  Industry News, Markets

A new 200-page report, “Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth,” takes a close look at an evolving and profitable market sector and the principal companies dominating the landscape. Among the topics explored: information on more than 45 main participants in the industry, ho…
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