INDA invites nonwoven professionals to present at IDEA25
March 27, 2024
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced a call for presentation abstracts for its IDEA®25 show, set for April 29 through May 1, 2025, at Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla. The theme for IDEA25 is “Nonwovens for a Healthier Planet” highlighting nonwoven advancements in sustainability. The deadline to submit is June […]
Dietz-motoren joins ITMF as corporate member
March 26, 2024
Dietz-motoren GmbH, based in Dettingen unter Teck, Germany, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. “ITMF welcomes Dietz-motoren as a new corporate member of ITMF. This shows that ITMF is not only an informative platform for fiber, textile, apparel, home textile, textile chemical or textile machinery companies but also for […]
AAFA announces board of directors leadership for 2024–2025
March 25, 2024
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced the renewal of its board of directors’ leadership and the addition of 15 new and re-elected board members. The following individuals were confirmed as AAFA’s Board of Directors leadership for the 2024–2025 term: Josue Solano, BBC International – chair Halide Alagöz, Ralph Lauren Corporation – vice chair […]
H&M Group and Vargas Holding launch new venture to scale textile-to-textile recycled polyester
March 22, 2024
H&M Group and Vargas Holding, both based in Stockholm, Sweden, announced the founding of Syre, a new venture to scale textile-to-textile recycled polyester (rPET). The co-founded venture, also backed by TPG Rise Climate, aims to rapidly scale textile-to-textile recycling of polyester, and contribute to a more sustainable textile industry. H&M Group has secured an offtake […]
Michelin Inflatable Solutions, ALUULA Composites Inc. announce research and development collaboration
March 21, 2024
Michelin Inflatable Solutions, a Michelin company based in Trappes, France, and ALUULA Composites Inc., a composite materials developer headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada announced a collaboration on a joint research and development project. “We are thrilled to work with Michelin, one of the world leaders in innovation, and to be providing high-performing materials that […]
Orbus Visual Communications announces relocation and opening of new manufacturing facility
March 20, 2024
The new Orbus Visual Communications® manufacturing facility in Huntersville, N.C. Image: Orbus Visual Communications Orbus Visual Communications® announced the relocation and grand opening of a new manufacturing facility for its SEG Systems® and Fabric Images® brands in Huntersville, N.C. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on April 17, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate Orbus […]
Walmart and unspun collaborate on 3D fabric weaving technology pilot project
March 18, 2024
Walmart announced a pilot project with unspun, an Oakland, Calif.-based fashion tech company using the world’s first 3D weaving technology. Through the collaboration, the companies aim to reduce the environmental impact of garment production and offer a more sustainable way to meet apparel demand. The project is focused on waste such as fabric loss from […]
Under Armour Inc. announces leadership transition
March 15, 2024
Under Armour Inc. has announced that Kevin Plank will become president and CEO, effective April 1, 2024. Plank will succeed Stephanie Linnartz, who will be stepping down as president, CEO and member of the board. In connection with Plank’s appointment, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Ph.D., an independent director since 2018 and lead director since 2020, will become the non-executive […]
Active Apparel Group announces seventh anniversary with FUZE Technologies
March 14, 2024
Active Apparel Group (AAG), a manufacturer of performance apparel for the leisure/lifestyle and active market headquartered in Hamilton, Queensland, Australia, announced the seventh anniversary of its partnership with the sustainable textile finishing brand FUZE Technologies. AAG is the first apparel manufacturer to adopt FUZE’s permanent, chemical-free textile finish, and the only company in China able […]
Texas Tech University lab director elected to National Academy of Inventors
March 13, 2024
Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., director of the Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory at Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, Texas. Image: TTU Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., director of the Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory at Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, Texas, was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Inventors' 2024 class of senior members. The […]
Una Terra invests $2 million in Another Tomorrow
March 12, 2024
Una Terra, a Zurich, Switzerland-based early growth impact investment manager, announced that it is investing $2 million in Another Tomorrow, a B-Corp-certified sustainable luxury ready-to-wear collection and platform, as part of their Series A financing round. Una Terra, also a B-Corp, is committed to scaling circular economy solutions addressing biodiversity loss and climate change. Luca Zerbini, […]
Coalition to Close the De Minimis Loophole launches
March 11, 2024
The Coalition to Close the De Minimis Loophole launched March 6, representing thousands of voices, from the families of victims of fentanyl fatalities and nonprofit and nonpartisan organizations to labor unions, domestic law enforcement associations, domestic manufacturers and business associations. The coalition was formed to amplify the urgent need to reform a loophole in federal […]
Lab registration open for AATCC 2024 Proficiency Testing Programs
March 8, 2024
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced that labs can now register for all 2024 AATCC Proficiency Testing Programs (PTPs). The next registration deadline is March 15 for the April Antibacterial Properties program. PTPs support certification and continuous improvement initiatives for textile laboratories and allow labs to compare results with hundreds of other labs […]
Rivercyclon DW receives drinking water standard AS/NZS 4020:2018 certification
March 7, 2024
A Rivertex water treatment plant at sunset. Image: Rivertex Rivertex, a global textile supplier, announced the release of its new Rivercyclon® DW drinking water range, which received certification to Australian and New Zealand drinking water standard 4020:2018. The certification validates that the Rivercyclon 385 DW, Rivercyclon 455 DW and Rivercyclon 595 DW products meet the […]
IFDA Educational Foundation announces design student scholarships for 2024
March 6, 2024
The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) Educational Foundation announced that applications are now open for nine scholarships for design students. Applications are open until March 31, 2024. This year, the nine scholarships available total $20,500. “These scholarships confirm our belief in supporting today’s students and enhancing public awareness of design through educational and philanthropic […]