Spiber Inc. partners with Botto Giuseppe in yarn launch 

February 10, 2025  |  In the Industry

Spiber, a pioneer in protein fiber, announces its partnership with Italian premium mill Botto Giuseppe, provider of  yarns made from natural fibers such as wool and cashmere.
OEKO-TEX® releases new standards 

January 27, 2025  |  In the Industry

The OEKO-TEX® Association, Zurich, has released updated testing criteria, limit values and guidelines for its certifications, based on the latest scientific research and legal developments. Key changes include enhanced organic cotton certification through OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON, with inclusion i…
Myant acquires Nanoleq and Osmotex Technologies

December 9, 2024  |  In the Industry

In a bid to expand the global footprint of its health and wellness applications, Canada-based business, Myant Corp., provider of advanced materials for healthcare, has announced the acquisition of Nanoleq and Osmotex, two leading textile computing companies based in Switzerland. Zurich has now be…
Beckham Receives AATCC Olney Medal

November 18, 2024  |  In the Industry

AATCC announces that Haskell W. Beckham is the 2024 recipient of the AATCC Olney Medal. Beckham, vice president of innovation at Columbia Sportswear, is being recognized for his significant contributions to textile sciences. 
Goodwill’s initiative to support textile circularity

November 14, 2024  |  In the Industry

Most of us are familiar with Goodwill's stores as the last stop for worn and unwanted apparel and home textiles. For 120 years the non-profit organization has prevented useful products from going to waste while providing job training and placement services to individuals with barriers to employment …
OCSiAl opens new graphene nanotube production facility

November 11, 2024  |  In the Industry

OCSiAl, the graphene nanotube technology provider, has opened its first European production facility. Located in Serbia, it will produce TUBALL™ nanotubes and nanotube-based products, marking a significant step forward in integrating nanomaterials into various industries. More than 1,500 companies…
Textiles for the New Space Age 

November 11, 2024  |  In the Industry

An Emerging Technologies campfire at the Advanced Textiles Association’s 2024 Expo, discussed “Textiles for the New Space Age,” and featured three panelists: Juliana Cherston, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Astrophysics at Harvard; Jason Smith, customer solutions and business …
A small business guide to AI

October 28, 2024  |  In the Industry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) was one of the hot topics at the Advanced Textiles Association’s Expo this year. In his show floor presentation, “Unlocking AI: a small business guide to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence,” Adam Penner, AP Consulting and Technical Services, unpacked t…