New Jersey passes PFAS bill for firefighting PPE

February 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The New Jersey state government passed Bill A5195/5223 on Jan. 20, 2026. Under the act, producers of certain firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) in New Jersey will be required to disclose the use and purpose of PFAS beginning in January 2027. Firefighting PPE includes, but is not limite…
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Nalco Water and ANDRITZ announce 3-year collaboration

February 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, has entered a strategic three-year collaboration with international technology group ANDRITZ to support product development at the PrimeLineTIAC Tissue Innovation and Application Center (TIAC) in Graz, Austria. The partnership aims to support the future of the tissue …
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Rieter completes acquisition of Barmag

February 6, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Rieter has completed the acquisition of Barmag as of Feb. 2, 2026. Barmag will be consolidated and integrated into the Rieter Group as the “Man-Made Fiber” Division. The management of Barmag will remain with the company. Georg Stausberg will continue to lead the division and report to Thomas Oet…
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Southern Textile Research Conference 2026 set for May

February 5, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Southern Textile Research Conference (STRC) will return this year in May at Myrtle Beach, S.C. The conference will focus on integrating advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, and digital intelligence across the textile industry. The 2026 conference is scheduled for May 17–19 at the Em…
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AEC Narrow Fabrics celebrates 40th anniversary

February 4, 2026  |  Industry News, News

AEC Narrow Fabrics, a textile company in Asheboro, N.C., celebrated its 40th anniversary in January. Formally known as Asheboro Elastics Corp, it was founded in 1986 by Keith and Jane Crisco. “Reaching 40 years is a deeply meaningful milestone,” says Jeff Crisco, AEC president and second-generat…
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President Trump signs trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador

February 3, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump signed reciprocal trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador in late January and early February. India After a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Trump has agreed to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. The White House…
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Looptworks receives Global Recycling Standard certification

February 2, 2026  |  Industry News

Looptworks, a textile recycling company based in Gresham, Ore., announced that the company has received Global Recycling Standard (GRS) certification. The Global Recycling Standard is governed by Textile Exchange, an international nonprofit that develops and manages standards for sustainable materia…
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Renson and Corradi North America appoint Michael Ackelbein as president

January 29, 2026  |  Industry News

Renson, based in Carrollton, Texas, has announced the appointment of Michael Ackelbein as president of Renson and Corradi North America. Ackelbein brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in architectural products, building materials and multi-channel distribution. He most recently served …
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