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AFFOA plans move to new headquarters
September 22nd, 2025
As it enters its 10th year, the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced that it will move to a new headquarters in Bedford, Mass. The organization says this “new chapter” reflects its continued commitment to advancing innovation in fibers and fabrics. The new 18,000-square-foot facility will feature expanded labs and prototyping spaces; modern collaboration areas; […]
OEKO-TEX releases 2024–2025 annual report
September 22nd, 2025
Image: OEKO-TEX® OEKO-TEX® has released its annual report for the 2024–2025 financial year. The company issued more than 57,000 certifications, an 8% increase from the previous year. “The progress we achieved over the past year is the direct result of collective effort. It demonstrates the importance of trust, collaboration and open dialogue in driving sustainable […]
INDA appoints Kevin Conroy senior manager of government and regulatory affairs
September 22nd, 2025
Kevin Conroy. Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced that Kevin Conroy has joined the association’s government and regulatory affairs staff as senior manager of government and regulatory affairs. Conroy brings experience in government, politics and public service to his new role at INDA. He most recently served on the staff […]
Lenzing appoints Milena Ioveva VP of corporate communications and sustainability
September 19th, 2025
Milena Ioveva. Image: Lenzing AG Lenzing AG has announced the appointment of Milena Ioveva as vice president of corporate communications, sustainability, investor relations and public affairs. She will be based in Austria and report directly to Rohit Aggarwal, Lenzing CEO. The newly created role underscores Lenzing’s commitment to strengthening its global market positioning. Ioveva has […]
U.S. Department of Commerce announces second inclusion process for Section 232 tariffs
September 18th, 2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce has opened the second round of its inclusion process for the department's investigation into Section 232 imports of aluminum and steel derivative products. Aluminum and steel derivative producers must submit product inclusion requests by Sept. 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Following this deadline, a two-week comment period will be held […]
World Emblem opens factory in Dominican Republic
September 18th, 2025
Image: World Emblem World Emblem, a custom emblem and patch manufacturer, has opened a 100-square-foot factory in Santiago de Los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. The company held a groundbreaking event Aug. 12 for the factory. Randy Carr, the company's CEO, was present at the ceremony along with Victor "Ito" Bisonó, Minister of Industry and […]
AMANN Group realigns management team, appoints new CEO and CCO
September 17th, 2025
Image: AMANN Group The AMANN Group Advisory Board has announced a structural realignment of the management team and appointed Markus Nicolaus as the company's new CEO and Christine Bauer as the new chief commercial officer (CCO). The AMANN Group's Executive Board has been reorganized and now consists of four members: Markus Nicolaus, CEO, chairman of […]
YiLab receives investments to scale thermoregulating fabrics
September 16th, 2025
YiLab Temperature Control Technologies has announced the close of an oversubscribed pre-A funding round, bringing the company's total funding to more than $10 million. The round drew strong interest from strategic investors to scale the technology of LifeLabs Design, a brand owned by YiLab that provides high-performance, thermoregulating fabrics for outdoor and active apparel brands. Funds […]
AATCC announces corporate membership updates, new student chapters
September 15th, 2025
Image: AATCC The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced new updates and expansions to its corporate membership offerings. Corporate membership levels include a wide range of educational, marketing and discount benefits. In May, the AATCC Board of Directors approved updates to multiple corporate membership levels to improve access to benefits. Gold […]
National Cotton Council launches Plant Not Plastic campaign
September 15th, 2025
Image: National Cotton Council A new national survey conducted for the National Cotton Council (NCC) reveals that only a third (33%) of consumers are "very aware" of microplastic pollution despite widespread concern about its effects. Additionally, only 42% of those surveyed were aware of the connection between microplastic pollution and the clothing industry. The "Microplastics […]