EDANA and INDA establish Global Nonwoven Alliance

June 26, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Boards of Directors of INDA and EDANA have approved the formation of the Global Nonwoven Alliance (GNA), becoming the nonprofit’s founding members. Both boards have also approved a motion authorizing each organization to appoint six representatives from each founding organization, includin…
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Vermont governor approves bill restricting PFAS in more consumer products

June 25, 2025  |  Industry News, News

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed into law H.238, which implements further restrictions on the use of PFAS in consumer products. Previously, legislation was adopted in the state under S.25 that restricted PFAS in personal care products, menstrual products, textiles, cookware, rugs and carpets, arti…
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Trivantage launches new event for workroom professionals, registration due July 16

June 25, 2025  |  Company News, News

Trivantage®, a supplier for workroom and upholstery professionals, announced the launch of a new educational event called The Makers Meet. The event will celebrate the skill, creativity and community of workrooms and upholstery shops. The event will take place Aug. 14–15 at the Sunbrella® headqu…
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Eric Evans appointed chair of AFFOA Board of Directors

June 24, 2025  |  Company News, News

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced that Eric Evans, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new chair of the AFFOA Board of Directors. Evans has served as the director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory for 18 years, from 2006–2024, where he le…
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Fabric Forge textile lab, entrepreneurship center opens in Houston

June 19, 2025  |  Company News, News

Fabric Forge, a textile lab and entrepreneurship center, had its grand opening May 21 in Houston, Texas. Fabric Forge’s mission is to help address challenges faced by residents of the Gulfton and Sharpstown neighborhoods. Connect Community, a non-profit organization working to break the cycle …
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Bondcote Performance Textiles acquires Graniteville Specialty Fabrics

June 13, 2025  |  Company News, News

Bondcote Performance Textiles (BPT), a manufacturer of coated, laminated and composite textiles and a subsidiary of XFS Global LLC, has announced the acquisition of Graniteville Specialty Fabrics (GSF), a high-performance coated textiles innovator. BPT’s strategic acquisition, backed by Lake C…
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ATA Japan hosts site visit, networking reception in Osaka

June 11, 2025  |  ATA News, News

ATA Japan held its Spring Event May 16, which included a visit to the site of World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, followed by a networking reception. The site visit featured a guided tour by two Advanced Textile Association (ATA) member companies, Taiyo Kogyo Corporation and Yamaguchi New Shelter Indus…
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Rieter to acquire Barmag from OC Oerlikon

June 11, 2025  |  Company News, News

Rieter, a supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Barmag, a textile machinery business, from OC Oerlikon for an upfront equity purchase price of CHF 713 million ($868 million). Barmag is a provider of filament spin…
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