Archroma and Cotton Incorporated renew 8-year collaboration

May 1, 2024  |  Company News, News

Archroma, a global specialty chemicals company based in Prattein, Switzerland, and Cotton Incorporated, a non-profit cotton research and marketing company in Cary, N.C., announced the renewal of an eight-year collaboration to accelerate the shift to a more circular cotton economy. The two organizati…
Elevate Textiles names Jeffrey P. Pritchett CEO, board member

April 29, 2024  |  Company News, News

The Board of Directors of Elevate Textiles, a textile manufacturer based in Charlotte, N.C., announced that Jeffrey P. Pritchett will join the company as CEO and a member of the board of directors. “We are all thrilled that Jeff is joining and confident that his diverse experience driving co…
2024 Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Award winners announced

April 26, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

The winners of the 2024 Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards have been announced. A total of 15 winners in eight categories received awards for their research, new products, processes or technologies in sectors such as aviation, automotive, medicine and construction. “Innovations in the tex…
FabricLink Network announces development of The Textile Gateway

April 22, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

The FabricLink Network (FLN), a textile education resource consisting of the websites FabricLink and The Technical Center, announced it is working with leaders in the textile industry to create The Textile Gateway, an online platform to introduce current students to the industry. The website is set …
Anthony Pappalardo joins Herculite as regional sales manager for shade products

April 17, 2024  |  Company News, News

Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high performance and custom fabrics with brands such as Coastline Plus and Patio 500, announced that Anthony Pappalardo has been hired as regional sales manager covering the Midwest and Southeast. In this role he will develop and grow relationships with e…
AATCC announces new Pakistan local section

April 16, 2024  |  Company News, News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced the addition of a new local section in Pakistan. Pakistan is globally recognized for its rich textile heritage along with its modern presence as an international textile production hub. The founding of the AATCC Pakistan se…
Milliken & Company named to America’s Most Innovative Companies list

April 15, 2024  |  Company News, News

Global manufacturer Milliken & Company announced that it was named to the America’s Most Innovative Companies list, an annual honor published by Fortune and Statista Inc., which recognizes U.S. organizations at the forefront of innovation. This is Milliken’s second year receiving the…
Eastman selected by U.S. DOE to receive up to $375M for PET recycling project

April 12, 2024  |  Company News, News

Eastman announced that its second U.S. molecular recycling project has been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) to begin award negotiations for up to $375 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funding as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program. The DOE ann…