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KARL MAYER Group appoints Lutz Wolf CEO
October 30th, 2025
Lutz Wolf. Image: KARL MAYER/Armin Frieling KARL Mayer Group has announced the appointment of Lutz Wolf as CEO of KARL MAYER Holding SE & Co. KG, effective Nov. 1. Wolf will assume overall responsibility for the internationally active group of companies, headquartered in Obertshausen, Germany. He will also be the new chairman of the management […]
Survey for U.S. textile and apparel industry participants
October 28th, 2025
U.S. textile and apparel industry participants are invited to take part in an anonymous survey examining how culture and collaboration drive innovation in these sectors. The survey is available until Dec. 20, and is part of a doctoral research study led by Erin Tillery, a doctoral candidate at North Carolina State University. 👉 Take the survey […]
It’s what you don’t see
October 27th, 2025
When I first decided on a topic for a “Featured” article this month, I was thinking of textiles that are part of the industry but aren’t necessarily thought of as textiles. Or textiles that are literally hidden inside other materials, as it is with some composites. Or biomedical textiles that repair hernias or hearts. Or […]
Report marks growth in cellulosic fiber supply chains
October 27th, 2025
Palo Alto, Calif.-based environmental nonprofit Canopy released the 10th Edition Hot Button Report, which shows that the global man-made cellulosic fiber (MMCF) supply chain has undergone a dramatic transformation since the report’s inception in 2016. The report shows the sector has advanced from no low-risk Green Shirt producers in 2016 to 21 in 2025, and from […]
Cephalopods inspire soft robotics’ skin
October 27th, 2025
Squids, cuttlefish, and other cephalopods are masters of disguise. Now, chemists at the University of Nebraska have created skin that mimics these shape-shifting sea creatures. Photo: Brennan P. Watts, Stephen A. Morin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Inspired by the color-changing ability of cephalopods such as octopi and squid, University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers are developing a material that could […]
DLA staff propose Berry Amendment changes
October 27th, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) staff are considering proposals to reconfigure the Berry Amendment, including establishing a final assembly only requirement, allowing the use of foreign textile components. However, it’s important to note that any change to Berry Amendment rules would require action by Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), The 2026 […]
Functionality under the radar
October 27th, 2025
With a plasma treatment, the surfaces of fibers and processed textiles can be modified without the use of hazardous chemicals. Photo © Velmen12 | Dreamstime.com Functional textiles are the wave of the future, having huge growth prospects that will influence the survival and growth of the global textiles sector. Market analysis firms have, in recent years, been […]
Microban International appoints Shermon McMillan president
October 27th, 2025
Image: Microban International Microban International, an antimicrobial and odor control solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Shermon McMillan as its new president. "Shermon McMillan is a strategic and experienced leader who understands Microban's goals and how to bring them to fruition," says Scott Beal, CEO at Barr Brands International, parent company of Microban. "We […]
California Gov. Newsom vetoes PFAS bill
October 27th, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed California Senate Bill 682, which would have prohibited the distribution, sale or offering for sale of certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS, beginning Jan. 1, 2028. These products include cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile products, food packaging and ski wax. Additionally, the bill would have prohibited the distribution, sale or […]
Functional Fabric Fair announces Day 0 Sustainability Workshop, Expert Talks
October 23rd, 2025
Image: Functional Fabric Fair Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, has announced its new educational Day 0 Sustainability Workshop and Expert Talks program for the Fall 2025 edition, taking place Nov. 11–13 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. Functional Fabric Fair will kick off on November 11 with the return of the […]