Euratex conference focuses on resources

October 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Efficient use of energy, water and materials may make the difference in the viability of European textile and clothing industries. On November 22, Euratex and the European Textile Technology Platform plan a high-level conference in Brussels, Belgium, to discuss innovation for greater resource effici…
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ASTM seeks input on impact hazards

October 1, 2012  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

Personal protective equipment stands up to many types of hazards, one of which is transmitted impact force. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International is developing a standard, ASTM WK38096, Test Method for Measuring Transmitted Impact Force through Materials Used in Protect…
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Advocacy group tries to bring hemp into the mainstream

October 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Hemp America, an advocacy group promoting use of industrial hemp, is ready to start a revolution to reverse a 1937 federal ban on using the rugged, multi-use fibers in the U.S. The hemp plant, Canabis sativa L. (same family as marijuana), is harvested for its fibers, seed, seed meal and seed oil in …
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NCTO supports ‘Wear American’ bill

October 1, 2012  |  Industry News

In July, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced legislation that would require government agencies to source 100 percent Made in the USA when procuring textiles, textile components and apparel items. The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) supports the bill, which would increase t…
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Silkworms step up fiber production

October 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., Lansing, Mich., produces a proprietary fiber, Monster Silk™, that incorporates features of spider web material into a silk base. The transgenic silkworms, which have had spider genes spliced into their DNA, produce the fiber. The genetically engineered silkwor…
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Sinclair acquires PWT International

October 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Frank Sinclair formed his own company, Sinclair Equipment Co., Diamond Springs, Calif., in 1987, developing success in the flooring and industrial fabrics market. In 1979, Sinclair was general manager of Columbine Intl., which developed a strong presence in geosynthetics and rigid plastic fabricatio…
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Secant Medical performance recognized

October 1, 2012  |  Industry News

The Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies for outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technologcal innovation, customer service and strategic product development. Secant Medical Inc., Perkasie, Pa., won the 2012 North American Award for Enabling Techn…
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Textile technology books covers multiple industry aspects

October 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Woodhead Publishing, based in Cambridge, England, publishes textile technology books for an international audience. The company recently published three books that focus on different aspects of the industry. > The Global Textile and Clothing Industry: Technological Advances and Future Challenges,…
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New hires at Integrated Textile Solutions

October 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Integrated Textile Solutions (ITS), a leading provider of cutting, sewing, packaging and distribution services, is expanding its market reach by recruiting Dan Swift to a newly created business development role. With more than 35 years of industry experience, Swift will focus on sales of the company…
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Promotion at Arlon

October 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Arlon Graphics has promoted Chad Russell to the director of business development, based in Arlon’s headquarters in Santa Ana, Calif. He will be responsible for the product management team, new product commercialization, product strategy and pricing for all graphics product lines. Russell worke…
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