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Trivantage promotes Brett Baird to vice president of sales
December 13th, 2023
Trivantage®, a specialty fabrics distributor, announced the promotion of Brett Baird to vice president of sales. In his new role, Baird will lead the commercial sales team with an emphasis on enhancing the customer experience. “At Trivantage, we always strive to give our customers what they need, when they need it,” said Baird. “My goal […]
Trützschler and Balkan join forces with TRUECYCLED
August 17th, 2023
The cooperation with Balkan Textile Machinery Inc. Co. completes our product portfolio for recycling by cutting and pulling solutions, making us the first full-liner in spinning preparation for recycling! Thanks to our combined machinery expertise and technological know-how our customers can produce yarns at the highest possible quality level – and literally turn waste into […]
NC State Wilson College of Textiles to create textile training program in Honduras
August 16th, 2023
North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles has been awarded a $2 million, two-year grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop a technical textile training program, titled Hilando Oportunidades (Spinning Opportunities) in northern Honduras. USAID, through Hilando Oportunidades, is transforming the lives of Honduras’ youth by providing skills and […]
Cone Denim joins CIRCULOSE supplier network
August 15th, 2023
Cone Denim® has become the first denim mill in North America to join the CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network, a network comprised of yarn and textile producers committed to streamlining and increasing CIRCULOSE® production across the supply chain. “Our partnership in the CIRCULOSE® Supplier Network underscores Cone Denim’s commitment to drive change toward a sustainable fashion future,” […]
BekaertDeslee, Resortecs partner to revolutionize cover recycling
May 19th, 2023
BekaertDeslee announced a partnership with Resortecs. The partnership will offer a revolutionary solution for cover recycling, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Today, less than 1% of textiles are effectively recycled. When a finished product is comprised of multiple components, recycling becomes more challenging. The fabric may be single material, but other components (like labels) prevent […]
Vanguard distribution expands with Glantz partnership
April 14th, 2023
Continuing their ever-growing presence, Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, has announced their new partnership with Glantz, a leading supplier in the industry, based in Louisville, Kentucky. To consummate this relationship, Glantz will feature the Vanguard Digital VR6D-HS UV-LED flatbed printer on booth 3457 at ISA 2023 next week. Jim Peterson, COO and […]
VEOCEL™ upgrades lyocell shortcut fiber
March 28th, 2023
Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has announced the launch of its upgraded lyocell shortcut fibers by VEOCEL™ for the flushable market. The upgraded lyocell shortcut fibers not only have high dispersibility, which make them ideal for use in flushable wipes, they also have an upgraded finish, an added benefit for wipes […]
Polyester fibers bind CO2
March 10th, 2023
Polyester fabric under an electron micrograph 500. Photo: BASF Group. Under the leadership of the French company Fairbrics SAS, 17 project partners from 7 European countries are coming together. The common goal is to produce end products from polyester in a closed cycle using industrial CO2 emissions and to bring them to market maturity. The DITF […]
IFAI president responds to Coronavirus, adjusts upcoming events
March 17th, 2020
As concern over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) grows, I want all IFAI members to know we are closely monitoring developments and following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). We will follow their recommendations to keep our employees, their families and our members healthy and safe. With this in […]
Fabricators Conference and Showcase—Fall 2019 Motivates, Educates and Energizes Attendees
November 22nd, 2019
Fabricators Conference and Showcase—Fall 2019 held in Seattle, Wash. USA motivated, educated and energized attendees. The one and a half day event featured a shop tour followed by a networking event at Rainier Industries Ltd., along with a full day of education and time to meet with showcase suppliers at the Crowne Plaza Seattle Airport […]