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Milliken & Company Commits To Net-Zero Future
October 24th, 2022
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company announces its science-based net-zero targets have been approved by the U.N.-backed Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a collective of international organizations dedicated to helping companies set emission reduction targets consistent with climate science and the Paris Agreement. “At Milliken, sustainability is a core value,” shares Halsey Cook, […]
Saint-Gobain Films & Fabrics rebranding as Saint-Gobain Composite Solutions
October 18th, 2022
Saint-Gobain Films & Fabrics, a global manufacturer of high-performance, technology-driven materials, is rebranding as Saint-Gobain Composite Solutions to better position the business for changes in the marketplace and to more closely align with its core values. Saint-Gobain Composite Solutions will encompass the company’s familiar, yet refreshed brands SHEERGARD®, SHEERFILL®, ONESUIT® and VERSIV™—a new brand that […]
Yiqi Yang Receives The 2021 AATCC Olney Medal
October 14th, 2022
Yiqi Yang is the 2021 recipient of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Olney Medal for outstanding achievement in textile science. Yang is being recognized for his work on the research and development of sustainable, greener textiles. He received the medal from friend and previous Olney recipient Gang Sun at the AATCC […]
SCTI appoints Isabella Tonaco as Executive Director
October 13th, 2022
Sustainable Chemistry for the Textile Industry (SCTI™) has appointed Dr. Isabella Tonaco as Executive Director, effective November 1, 2022. With a mandate to inspire and trigger action at a global level, she will lead SCTI to drive transformational change in the textile and leather industries. Launched two years ago by seven of the world's leading […]
IFAI Expo keynote address
October 12th, 2022
At today’s keynote address, noted economist Dr. Elliot Eisenberg attempted to answer the question on everyone’s mind these days: “Are we in a recession??” His answer? “We’re not in a recession yet…but we’re going to get there.” The pandemic may be over, but the economy is sinking. Around 70% of U.S. GDP is household consumption […]
Vortex 6 wins Millson Award for John Crocker & Rick Stanford
October 7th, 2022
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) have awarded John Crocker and Rick Stanford the Millson Award for Invention during the Textile Discovery Summit on October 6, 2022. The award was presented for the pair’s work at SDL Atlas in developing the Vortex M6. The Vortex M6 was the first commercial grade top loading washing […]
Beverly Knits, Inc. acquires Gentry Mills
October 5th, 2022
Beverly Knits Inc has purchased the assets of Gentry Mills. The new business, Creative Dyeing & Finishing, LLC will continue to provide dyeing & finishing services to the textile industry. The operation will complement the Beverly Knits group of companies - Creative Fabrics, Creative Ticking, Altus Finishing and Hemingway Sewing Solutions. “A combination of factors […]
Haelixa traces DNA Egyptian cotton
October 4th, 2022
Within the scope of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) initiative “The Sustainability Pledge”, to improve transparency and traceability for sustainable garment and footwear supply chains, the Swiss company Haelixa traces Egyptian cotton DNA from the source up to premium shirts. The UNECE and United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business […]
Madewell launches denim with bluesign® APPROVED ISKO fabrics
October 3rd, 2022
In a textile industry where sustainability is a top priority, Madewell, ISKO and bluesign® have come together for a strategic collaboration. Madewell has created the first ever denim style using bluesign® APPROVED ISKO fabrics, prioritizing sustainability in the production of a pair of women’s denim jeans. The Cali Demi-Boot Jeans, retailing for $138 USD launched […]
EURATEX and partners launch New Horizon Europe Innovation project
September 29th, 2022
The new Horizon Europe project CISUTAC will support the transition to a circular and sustainable textile sector. As part of a consortium of 27 partners working on the project, EURATEX will work towards facilitating the Circular Economy transition. While the production and consumption of textile products continue to grow, so does the impact on the […]