Tyvek® printer list authorized

July 1, 2011  |  Graphics, Industry News

DuPont™ Tyvek® Graphics has identified a network of wide-format printers skilled in working with Tyvek media—and ensuring that Tyvek is recycled and reused. The Wilmington, Del., chemical giant has approved 17 companies as part of its LifeCycle Based Solutions Authorized Printer Netw…
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Capturing fabric waste in the ‘Green Loop’

July 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Two reprocessors of fiber and textile byproducts recently joined forces to increase the volume of post-consumer textile waste (PCTW) removed from landfills and incinerators. Trans-Americas Textile Recycling, Clifton, N.J., works with retailers, municipalities and charitable groups to recover an esti…
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Unifi invests in recycled fiber facility

July 1, 2011  |  Industry News

A new $8 million Repreve Recycling Center will turn more than 400 million post-consumer plastic bottles into recycled fibers in 2012, according to Unifi Inc., Greensboro, N.C. The 50,000-square-foot Yadkinville, N.C., facility will produce recycled polyester and nylon fibers for apparel, automotive …
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Mining new markets for mesh

July 1, 2011  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News, Markets

MineMesh™, a polyester yarn mesh grid manufactured by Glen Raven Technical Fabrics LLC, Burlington, N.C., has been accepted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration as a flame-resistant reinforcement fabric over mine rib surfaces to prevent hazards from fal…
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2010 Recognition Award for AR Tech

July 1, 2011  |  Industry News

After completing 50 launches of reconnaissance and weather satellites for the U.S. Government, United Launch Alliance (ULA) LLC, Centennial, Colo., knows a high-flying company when it meets one. ULA recently awarded AR Tech, a subsidiary of A&R Tarpaulins Inc. of Fontana, Calif., its 2010 Small …
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OMNOVA earns environmental award

July 1, 2011  |  Industry News

OMNOVA Solutions’ performance chemical facilities in Mogadore and Akron, Ohio, won the 2010 Award for Excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Performance from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council in April 2011. OMNOVA, a manufacturer of emulsion polymers, reduced its city wat…
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Investment in textile machines on the rise

July 1, 2011  |  Industry News

In 2010, global shipments of new textile machinery recorded a strong up-swing, according to the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) report in May. The 33rd annual Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics report covers six types of textile machinery: spinning, texturing, weaving, large…
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G20 countries enacting trade restrictions

July 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Three trade organization leaders warned the G20 group of countries that new restrictive trade measures are “feeding fears” that protectionist policies are gaining momentum and will hamper global recovery. Representatives of the World Trade Organization, Organization for Economic Cooperat…
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The Japan earthquake and the specialty fabrics industry

July 1, 2011  |  Industry News

A report from IFAI Japan on continuing relief and recovery efforts. By Kikuko Tagawa On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake devastated the Tohoku region of Japan. Thanks to help and support from people all over the world, the situation is gradually improving in some areas. But as of May 25, with ap…
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2011 AATCC Concept 2 Consumer® Design Competition winners announced

June 30, 2011  |  Industry News

AATCC has announced the winners of the 2011 AATCC Concept 2 Consumer® Design Competition for students. The seventh annual design competition launched in October 2010, and received 71 entries from 17 schools. “Eco Chic Bag” challenged students to lend their creative touch to the growi…
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