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Superior Glove opens first U.S. production plant in North Carolina
October 8th, 2025
Image: Superior Glove Superior Glove, a Canada-based safety gloves and sleeves producer, opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility Sept. 27 in High Point, N.C. The new 32,000-square-foot plant is located at 782 Gallimore Dairy Rd. The company also operates manufacturing sites in Ontario and Newfoundland, Canada, and Honduras, and distribution centers in Alberta and Buffalo, […]
Sciessent awarded U.S. patent for Pilltec anti-pilling technology
October 7th, 2025
Image: Sciessent Sciessent, an antimicrobial and odor control technologies provider, announced that its Pilltec™ has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent, U.S. Patent No. 12,366,031, covers Pilltec for fabrics, textiles and articles of manufacture. The technology is a water-based, polymer-forming composition that enhances the durability and anti-pilling properties […]
Herculite Products Inc. promotes Austin Barshinger to quality supervisor
October 6th, 2025
Image: Herculite® Products Inc. Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, has announced the appointment of Austin Barshinger as the new quality supervisor in York, Pa. Barshinger joined Herculite in December 2021. During this time, he has advanced to a Level 7 Lam Operator, earned his Master Supervisor Certificate through the Manufacturers’ […]
Arclin to acquire aramids business from DuPont
October 6th, 2025
Image: DuPont™ DuPont™ has announced that Arclin, a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC L.P., has reached a definitive agreement to acquire DuPont's aramids business (Kevlar® and Nomex®) in a $1.8 billion transaction. Arclin has received fully committed financing in connection with the transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, […]
Artistic Milliners acquires majority stake in Cone Denim from Elevate Textiles
October 3rd, 2025
Image: Elevate Textiles Artistic Milliners, a denim manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Cone Denim from Elevate Textiles. The new multinational company will operate under the Cone Denim name. Artistic Milliners’ Pakistan operations and business will continue to operate independently. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of […]
CiCLO Technology wins 2025 Home Excellence Behind the Seams Award
October 1st, 2025
Image: CiCLO® Technology CiCLO® Technology has announced that the Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA) has recognized the company with the 2025 Home Excellence Behind the Seams Award. The award recognizes a supplier partner who has made an exceptional impact on the textile industry through innovation, meaningful partnerships, integrity and leadership. “We are honored and grateful […]