Sunbrella debuts new Trade Program for interior designers

April 24, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Sunbrella® announced the launch of its new Trade Program, developed to support interior designers at every stage of the design process. The program allows interior designers to directly source from Sunbrella’s portfolio of fabrics and products, with exclusive pricing, tailored support and en…
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Federal government, Minnesota PFAS reporting dates extended

April 23, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended the deadline to report intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products sold in the state. The initial deadline of July 1, 2026, is extended to Sept. 15, 2026.
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In memoriam: Dean L. Pecard, Laacke & Joys

April 22, 2026  |  Company News, News

Dean L. Pecard, an integral part of Laacke & Joys (LJ Design & Manufacturing) for more than 50 years, died March 25, 2026, at the age of 81. “Dean was an instrumental part of Laacke & Joys and served as the company’s president during his tenure,” says company president Greg…
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Texbase launches CPSC eFiling solution for brands

April 22, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Texbase Inc., a cloud-based platform connecting brands and retailers with supply chain partners and independent testing labs, has launched Texbase for eFiling, a capability designed to help brands prepare and submit certified product data directly to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPS…
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KARL MAYER opens new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER

April 21, 2026  |  Industry News, News

KARL MAYER opened its new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER (TIC) April 21 in Obertshausen, Germany. Located in the company’s headquarters, the center brings together the latest developments in warp knitting, technical textiles and warp preparation. The company will be hosting an opening week for the …
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Apparel brands support unspun’s automated manufacturing hu

April 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Automated manufacturing technology company unspun announced that brands, including Walmart and REI, have signed letters of support for the company’s plan to build domestic manufacturing capacity in the U.S. In partnership with Bethel Industries, Peckham and PDS Ltd./GSC Link, the company plans…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens IEEPA tariff refund portal

April 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 C…
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ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact

April 17, 2026  |  ATA News, News

More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. textile industry gathered in Asheville, N.C., March 30–April 1 for the eighth annual Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit, a dynamic, multiday event focused on leadership, mentorship and advancing women in a traditionally mal…
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Milliken & Company releases 2025 Sustainability Report 

April 17, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Milliken & Company released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing progress across people, planet and business conduct, marking the company’s eighth consecutive year of sustainability reporting. In 2025, Milliken delivered continued improvements in associate safety performance, includin…
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IND HEMP, Summit International Trading and Thien Phuoc Ramie Group announce partnership

April 16, 2026  |  Industry News, News

IND HEMP, Summit International Trading and Thien Phuoc Ramie Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate U.S.-grown hemp fiber into Vietnam’s textile manufacturing supply chain. The partnership connects U.S. hemp production with Vietnam’s established spinning, weaving, and garme…
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