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TÜV Rheinland laboratory approved for manmade cellulosic fibers testing
August 23rd, 2023
TÜV Rheinland has been certified as an approved laboratory under the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) MMCF Guidelines Wastewater Version 2.1. The recently released ZDHC MMCF guidelines 2.1 provide a clear point of reference for sector-wide benchmarking and best practice sharing on hazardous emissions and chemicals management. The guidelines provide a collaborative and aligned […]
Fasnap appoints Jeff Kendell president
August 22nd, 2023
Fasnap Corp. is making key changes in management positions at several levels of the corporate office in Elkhart, IN. Jeff Kendell will assume the role of president as of August 1 of this year. Kendell has been a key salesman for Fasnap for over 20 years. He started with Fasnap back in 2002. Ironically enough […]
Columbia Sportswear Company names Tom Gyles SVP, global distribution network
August 21st, 2023
Columbia Sportswear’s new Omni-Heat Black Dot technology features thousands of multilayered black dots that capture solar heat and trap warmth. Photo: Columbia Sportswear Columbia Sportswear Company, a global supplier of designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products, named Tom Gyles its new Senior Vice President, Global […]
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,” […]
Tallayne to acquire Nufabrx from Textile-Based Delivery Inc.
August 14th, 2023
Tallayne, in collaboration with Textile-Based Delivery, Inc., announces an agreement to acquire the renowned Nufabrx brand and its retail business unit. This strategic move marks a significant step towards an accelerated expansion of product accessibility across North America and key international markets. Tallayne’s planned acquisition of Nufabrx underscores a commitment to amplify the brand’s already […]
Dr. Sanjay Patel joins Navis TubeTex
August 10th, 2023
Navis TubeTex, a provider of dyeing, finishing, and coating solutions, dedicated to providing cutting edge sustainability solutions, announces the appointment of Dr. Sanjay Patel. In his new role, Dr. Patel will lead the chemical applications product line, further strengthening the company’s commitment to providing the leading sustainable chemical finishing solutions. Dr. Patel brings with him […]
Newtex Industries Inc. acquires Gentex Corp.’s industrial textile division
August 8th, 2023
Specialized Aircraft Rescue Firefighters (ARFF) from the San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center in California participate in a training exercise. Proximity protective suits constructed from aluminized fabrics, such as the Z-Flex Multilayer Aluminized Fabrics by Newtex, are designed to protect people and equipment from radiant energy, sparks, flames and molten metal splash. Photo: San Bernardino […]
MycoWorks to open world’s first commercial-scale Fine Mycelium plant
August 7th, 2023
A new mushroom-based leather is developed by harvesting engineered mycelium cells to mimic the look and feel of traditional animal-based leather. Photo: MycoWorks. Biomaterials technology company MycoWorks announced the opening date of the world’s-first commercial-scale Fine Mycelium production plant. Set to begin operating on September 20, 2023, the 136,000 square foot factory will employ more […]