President Trump announces trade agreements with China, Thailand and Malaysia

November 1, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding U.S.-China trade relations. As part of the agreement, the U.S. will lower its cumulative tariff rate on Chinese imports by 10%, effective Nov. 10. The country’s heightened reciprocal tariffs on Chi…
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KARL MAYER Group appoints Lutz Wolf CEO

October 30, 2025  |  Company News, News

KARL Mayer Group has announced the appointment of Lutz Wolf as CEO of KARL MAYER Holding SE & Co. KG, effective Nov. 1. Wolf will assume overall responsibility for the internationally active group of companies, headquartered in Obertshausen, Germany. He will also be the new chairman of the manag…
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Survey for U.S. textile and apparel industry participants

October 28, 2025  |  News

U.S. textile and apparel industry participants are invited to take part in an anonymous survey examining how culture and collaboration drive innovation in these sectors. The survey is available until Dec. 20, and is part of a doctoral research study led by Erin Tillery, a doctoral candidate at North…
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Microban International appoints Shermon McMillan president

October 27, 2025  |  Company News, News

Microban International, an antimicrobial and odor control solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Shermon McMillan as its new president. “Shermon McMillan is a strategic and experienced leader who understands Microban’s goals and how to bring them to fruition,” says Sc…
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California Gov. Newsom vetoes PFAS bill

October 27, 2025  |  Industry News, News

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed California Senate Bill 682, which would have prohibited the distribution, sale or offering for sale of certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS, beginning Jan. 1, 2028. These products include cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile products, food packaging an…
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Functional Fabric Fair announces Day 0 Sustainability Workshop, Expert Talks

October 23, 2025  |  News

Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, has announced its new educational Day 0 Sustainability Workshop and Expert Talks program for the Fall 2025 edition, taking place Nov. 11–13 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. Functional Fabric Fair will kick off on November 11 w…
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Spiber announces partnership with JNBY Group

October 20, 2025  |  Company News, News

Spiber, the creators of Brewed Protein™ fiber, has launched a new collaboration with JNBY Group, a contemporary fashion conglomerate based in Hangzhou, China. The group’s two signature brands—JNBY and CROQUIS—will release items made with Brewed Protein fiber, marking the first time a Chi…
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Lectra appoints John Brearley president of the Americas

October 13, 2025  |  Company News, News

Lectra, a technology solutions provider for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, has announced the appointment of John Brearley as president of the Americas and a member of the company’s executive committee. Lectra currently operates in 31 countries in the Americas region, with 40…
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