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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New down moisture management technology debuts

March 23, 2026  |  In the Industry

eVent Fabrics, maker of waterproof and breathable fabric technologies, has partnered with ALLIED Feather + Down to demonstrate a new evolution in down jacket performance. Debuting at Performance Days in Munich, March 18–19, the concept system addresses one of the most persistent limitations in ins…
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Enhanced medical device testing capabilities announced

January 26, 2026  |  In the Industry

At this year’s MD&M [Medical Design & Manufacturing] West show Feb. 35, Hohenstein Medical, a division of Hohenstein Laboratories and a GLP-certified provider of testing, research and certification services for medical devices, will debut its expanded ISO 18562 gas pathway testing capabili…
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San Francisco Fire Dept. adopts non-PFAS turnout gear

December 15, 2025  |  In the Industry

The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) says that it is has become the largest department in the U.S. to transition its entire fleet to non-PFAS turnout gear. This major purchase was made in part through a $2.35 million Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from FEMA and matching funds from the de…
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What’s on a label? 

December 8, 2025  |  In the Industry

“The label is the last thing a lot of designers think about,” said Matt Clark, co-owner of W&W Associates Inc., during his educational session at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 in Indianapolis, Ind. But labels are a necessity, and the government takes them seriously.
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ATA divisions share advocacy work update at ETC

November 17, 2025  |  In the Industry

Sara Beatty, president of Whitehaven Trade, Charlotte, N.C., gave a policy update and spoke on the advocacy work being done on behalf of the U.S. Industrial and Narrow Fabrics Institute and Military Division of the Advanced Textiles Association.
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How to protect intellectual property 

November 17, 2025  |  In the Industry

David Prange, partner at Robins Kaplan LLP in Minneapolis, Minn., led the education session “Joint Ventures and Minimizing Risks: Simple Steps to Protect Your IP Interests.” He provided an overview of best practices for protecting a company’s intellectual property (IP) while working with other…
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Medical product or medical device?

November 17, 2025  |  In the Industry

In a presentation at the Emerging Technologies Conference at the Advanced Textiles Association’s Expo 2025, Alexander Laubach, a chemist with the Hohenstein Institute, took his audience behind the scenes to help clarify the differences between medical products and medical devices, and to outline t…
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