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Christina Horsley promoted to VP of operations at Association for Linen Management
July 24th, 2024
The Association for Linen Management (ALM), based in Richmond, Ky., announced the promotion of Christina Horsley to the position of vice president of operations. Horsley has been a member of the ALM team since 2012, previously serving as director of education and events. In this role, she successfully managed the Laundry & Linen College and […]
Miller Weldmaster welcomes Andrew Phillips and Nate Falkenstein as new sales representatives
July 23rd, 2024
Miller Weldmaster, an industrial fabric solutions provider headquartered in Navarre, Ohio, announced the appointment of Andrew Phillips and Nate Falkenstein as new sales representatives in the central and eastern North American territories. Phillips has over 14 years of experience at Miller Weldmaster and will be taking over the central North American territory. Throughout his tenure […]
AATCC announces textile chemistry scholarship recipients
July 22nd, 2024
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Foundation announced the textile chemistry scholarship recipients for the 2024–2025 academic year. In addition to direct funding for tuition, Foundation scholars receive free registration for the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit in October and one year of complimentary AATCC membership to help them connect with industry professionals […]
Coloreel Group AB announces bankruptcy
July 18th, 2024
Coloreel Group AB, a Swedish technology company, announced that it has filed for bankruptcy. The decision comes after the company's inability to develop its business volume quickly enough and, related to this, secure the necessary financing. Coloreel Group AB has over 90 customers in the global market and over 120 granted patents across 45 markets. […]
FabricLink Network announces launch of The Textile Gateway
July 17th, 2024
The FabricLink Network announced the launch of The Textile Gateway, an online platform that connects the textile industry to students of all ages, including elementary school and undergraduate students. “The mission of The Textile Gateway is to educate and inspire students at all levels about textiles, promote career paths in the industry and serve as […]
Trelleborg announces investment in Rutherford County, N.C.
July 16th, 2024
Trelleborg, an engineering group focused on polymer technology, with headquarters in Trelleborg, Sweden, has announced a development for its engineered coated fabrics operations in Gateway West Commerce Park in Rutherford County, N.C. The site is part of Rutherford County’s development vision for advanced manufacturing, and will be Trelleborg’s second major facility in the area. In […]
Collaborating with the defense industry
July 15th, 2024
NATO allies and partners train for medical emergencies. Photo: NATO. NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington, D.C. recently ended with a commitment from its members to reach the 2 percent GDP target for defense spending, although the timeline to achieve this goal may vary among some members. As of this year, 23 out of 32 members […]
Nautilus Defense announces e-textile breakthrough
July 15th, 2024
An IUVA-developed chiplet is directly attached to 2D textile network at a 180µm pitch. Photo: Nautilus Defense. Rhode Island defense technology company Nautilus Defense announces a critical advancement in the field of electronic textiles by successfully demonstrating the world's first direct die attach of chiplets to embroidered conductive yarns at a 180µm pitch, a space […]
Partnership develops new cooling technology
July 15th, 2024
Liberta Co. Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, has recently launched HYO-GEKI α, an upgraded version of HYO-GEKI FREEZE TECH cooling wear, combining fabric made with the polymer-based temperature control material Comformer®️ by Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. and Cool Touch Printing technology by Utax Co. Ltd. In 2023, Japan experienced a record-breaking heat wave, and heat waves […]
ATA’s 2024 Emerging Technologies Conference at Expo
July 15th, 2024
The Advanced Textiles Association’s Emerging Technologies Conference Sept. 23-26, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif., will cover a range of topics important in today’s textile industry, and will feature three topic areas: artificial intelligence, sustainability and smart fabrics. The conference runs concurrently with ATA’s Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. Sept. 23, there […]