Milliken & Company releases 2025 Sustainability Report 

April 17, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Milliken & Company released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing progress across people, planet and business conduct, marking the company’s eighth consecutive year of sustainability reporting. In 2025, Milliken delivered continued improvements in associate safety performance, includin…
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Call for candidates for ATA Board of Directors positions

April 15, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for open ATA Board of Directors positions. The ATA Board of Directors relies on highly engaged, volunteer leadership that is willing to represent our members, work with ATA leadership staff and provide guidance in the direction of the…
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Parachutes and the Artemis II landing

April 13, 2026  |  In the Industry

Artemis II completed its 10-day journey around the moon, splashing down near San Diego in a near-perfect return to Earth right on time, April 11. A high-tech parachute system made a critical contribution to effectively slowing down the spacecraft from speeds exceeding 25,000 mph to a safe landing sp…
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Biomedical textiles’ success stories

April 13, 2026  |  Features

There are a number of reasons why the success of biomedical textiles in recent years is worth noting. First, it’s a demanding market niche fraught with standards and regulations that take time—and time is money. The investment needed to even start in this market is considerable. It’s also high…
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Battery-free solar blanket repels mosquitoes

April 13, 2026  |  What's New?

A conundrum for smart textile developers is how to combine conductive materials and power sources with soft, flexible textiles. In the new light-emitting fabrics developed by Florida think tank Global Research and Discovery Group (GRDG) and Ashford Textiles®, there are no power cords, batteries or …
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Spiber launches under new leadership

April 13, 2026  |  In the Industry

Spiber Inc. has begun operations under a new management structure, “New Spiber.” The biotechnology venture was originally established in 2007 and headquartered in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. The company is known for its synthetic spider silk using fermentation technology and other…
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ZDHC publishes new Chemical Watchlist

April 13, 2026  |  EcoNote

ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) published its new Chemical Watchlist for the textile, leather, apparel and footwear sectors in February 2026. It has been generating some concerns in the industry since that time. According to usbcertification.com, the list contains1,673 substances of con…
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Nufabrx expands federal access, receives $5 million investment

April 13, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Nufabrx, Charlotte, N.C., announced that the company is expanding access to its non-opioid pain relief products across federal health care systems and has secured new funding to support continued growth and innovation. The company announced its inclusion on TrillaMed’s Pharmacy (FSS) and DAPA con…
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Nick Beighton joins Kornit Digital as strategic adviser

April 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Kornit Digital Ltd., a provider of sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, has appointed Nick Beighton as a strategic adviser to the company and its board of directors. The appointment reflects Kornit’s focus on strengthening its connection to global brands, ret…
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The LYCRA Company announces partnership with Texhong International Group

April 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The LYCRA Company, a sustainable fiber solutions provider, announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Texhong International Group Limited, a core-spun cotton textiles supplier. Under the agreement, Texhong will exclusively partner with The LYCRA Company to bring Renewable LYCRA…
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