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Marcio Manique joins Milliken & Co. as senior vice president
October 24th, 2024
Marcio Manique, Milliken and Company's new senior vice president of protective fabrics for its textile business. Image: Milliken and Company Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced the appointment of Marcio Manique as senior vice president of protective fabrics for its textile business. In this role, Manique will oversee the fire […]
INDA And NWI announce 2025 training course schedule
October 23rd, 2024
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the Nonwovens Institute (NWI) released the 2025 schedule of short courses. The training courses cover the full spectrum of the nonwoven value chain, from raw materials to processes to products. The nonwovens training program combines classroom learning with hands-on activities in NWI’s state-of-the-art nonwoven production and […]
Vidalia Mills announces rebrand, capital raise initiative
October 22nd, 2024
Vidalia Mills, a sustainable cotton manufacturer based in Vidalia, La., announced a rebrand and the launch of a strategic capital raise. The aim is to secure the company's long-term financial health and support future growth. Vidalia undertook a strategic rebranding effort to modernize its image while maintaining its core values. The first step was brand […]
COLOURizd and Re-Matters announce partnership
October 21st, 2024
COLOURizd™, a textile coloration technology company, and Re-Matters Textile Recycling Solutions, a startup dedicated to promoting circular processes in the textile industry, announced the companies have partnered to combine their sustainability efforts. The collaboration aims to combine COLOURizd's dyeing technology with Re-Matters' circular expertise to drive more sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. Established […]
Busana Apparel Group joins ITMF as corporate member
October 18th, 2024
Busana Apparel Group, based in Indonesia, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. Busana Apparel Group was established in 1975 and the company's product range includes woven dresses and sport shirts, women’s tops and dresses, bottoms, denim, outerwear and knits. Busana Apparel Group has a strong presence in Indonesia and […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 brings more than 4,200 attendees
October 17th, 2024
Advanced Textiles Expo® 2024, the largest event of Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), concluded with resounding success on Sept. 24–26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Once again held in conjunction with Sun Shading Expo North America—organized by Messe Stuttgart, founders of R + T and the world’s largest trade fair for roller shutters, […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 brings more than 4,200 attendees, showcasing innovation and collaboration
October 17th, 2024
Advanced Textiles Expo® 2024, the largest event of Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), concluded with resounding success Sept. 24–26 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Once again held in conjunction with Sun Shading Expo North America—organized by Messe Stuttgart, founders of R + T and the world’s largest trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun shading […]
Techmer PM announces acquisition of OptiColor Inc.
October 16th, 2024
Techmer PM LLC, a global leader in polymer materials design based in Clinton, Tenn., announced the acquisition of OptiColor Inc., a custom color compounding manufacturer based in Huntington, Calif. that specializes in color concentrates and masterbatches for critical plastic applications. OptiColor was established in Huntington Beach, Calif., in 1995. OptiColor’s expertise lies in compounding custom […]
Lenzing Group announces partnership with TreeToTextile
October 15th, 2024
The Lenzing Group, a supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries based in Lenzing, Austria, announced the acquisition of a minority share in TreeToTextile AB, joining the existing shareholders H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso and LSCS Invest. Lenzing Group has produced sustainable regenerated cellulosic fibers and dissolving wood pulp […]
XFS Global LLC announces acquisition of HeyTex USA
October 15th, 2024
XFS Global LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned manufacturer of semi-permanent engineered fabric shelters and support equipment technologies headquartered in Natural Bridge, Va., has announced its acquisition of HeyTex USA Inc., the manufacturer of Bondcote® engineered fabrics. HeyTex USA Inc., formerly BondCote Corporation, has been renamed Bondcote Performance Textiles LLC. Established in 1949, the company is headquartered in Pulaski, Va. The […]