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Tukatech appoints new director of digital manufacturing initiatives
March 17th, 2026
Tukatech Inc., an apparel technology solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Nitish Varshney as director of digital manufacturing initiatives for global programs. In this role, he will lead the company’s global programs to accelerate digitalization, drive technology adoption, and enable measurable process optimization across apparel manufacturing ecosystems. "Like several members of our leadership team, […]
USTR launches Section 301 investigations, U.S. and Mexico begin USMCA joint review
March 16th, 2026
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced on March 11 the launch of investigations into Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. Additionally, Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of discussions in preparation for the joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Section 301 investigations The investigations will […]
Registration opens for Techtextil North America 2026
March 13th, 2026
Image: Techtextil North America Registration is now open for Techtextil North America 2026, being held Aug. 4–6, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. The event is for members of the technical textiles and nonwovens sector. It will include expert-led sessions on smart fabrics and artificial intelligence-driven supply chains, on-floor Tech Talks and the Student Research Poster Program, […]
Denim Deal, Green Story announce partnership
March 12th, 2026
Image: Denim Deal The Denim Deal announced a strategic collaboration with Green Story to leverage data and artificial intelligence to advance the scaling of post-consumer recycled cotton across the global denim value chain. Green Story will provide the data foundation for the Denim Deal’s upcoming annual report, scheduled for publication in the fourth quarter of […]
M&S and Pilio launch ACE cotton program
March 11th, 2026
Image: Pilio M&S, a British food, clothing and homeware retailer, and Pilio, a sustainability solutions provider, have announced the launch of the Affordable Clean Environment (ACE) cotton program. The initiative is designed to accelerate access to clean energy and strengthen biodiverse farming practices across cotton-growing communities in India. The program will support on-farm and […]
Beaulieu International Group acquires IFG Asota
March 10th, 2026
Image: Beaulieu International Group Beaulieu International Group has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GmbH, an Austria-based fiber producer. IFG Asota has expertise in polypropylene, polyamide, polyethylene and biopolymer fibers such as PLA, serving markets including flooring, automotive and filtration. "Our ambition is clear," says Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck, CEO […]
Fiber battery development is underway
March 9th, 2026
Supercapacitor yarns integrated in a fabric for powering LEDs. Photo: Nanfei He. Fiber batteries are an emerging technology which could one day be used to create smart clothing with a wide array of functions, from charging electronic devices to acting as wearable controllers. However, a new study finds scientists have two major obstacles to overcome […]
Immediate needs
March 9th, 2026
In the time between starting to write this blog post and completing it, the U.S. went to war. The events that certain protective textiles markets prepare for are underway, and the textile products used in supporting this effort are now engaged in performing as planned. Nobody wants this kind of destruction. But if it happens, you […]
Kinetic clothing captures energy in human motion
March 9th, 2026
Avian-inspired kinetic clothing captures energy through human motion. Trochilidae dress and Swan Suit, worn by Hannah Gao and Marianna Nouss. Photo: Daniel Matallana. The Birds of Static project by designer Wren Walker investigates how garment structure can influence the capture of energy from human movement. The concept draws on the principle of static electricity, in […]
Infrastructure-free renewable lighting
March 9th, 2026
Global Research and Discovery Group (GRDG) is “a private research think tank focused on biodefense, emerging biological threats, and humanitarian technologies that translate science into real-world solutions for low-infrastructure settings,” as reported in Fibre2Fashion. An initiative called “Project AURA” grew from this mission, creating a solar-powered textile that provides safe, maintenance-free illumination without electricity (patent pending). […]