DuPont and Hohenstein launch new testing protocols for body armor comfort

November 17, 2025  |  Company News, News

DuPont announced the launch of three new testing protocols for evaluating the comfort and mobility of soft ballistic body armor. The testing protocols were developed in collaboration with Hohenstein, a German-based textile research and testing institute. The tests are designed to simulate real-wor…
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Hologenix named Gold Winner of TITAN Innovation Awards

November 13, 2025  |  Company News, News

Hologenix announced that it has been chosen as the Gold Winner in the TITAN Innovation Awards in the Innovation in Technology – Biotechnology (BioTech) category for its CELLIANT technology. The International Awards Associate organizes the TITAN Innovation Awards. CELLIANT is an infrared techno…
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KARL MAYER Reutlingen production site closes, another site to close in December

November 12, 2025  |  Company News, News

KARL MAYER’s production site in Reutlingen, Germany, ceased operations Oct. 31. The closing comes after the company’s announcement of a business realignment that resulted in the discontinuation of KARL MAYER’s flat knitting machine business, STOLL. The company’s production in…
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Reolite receives U.S. EPA, FDA registration for antimicrobial powder technology

November 11, 2025  |  Company News, News

Reolite Inc., a subsidiary of Robin K. International Inc., announced that the company has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration for a dual-ion (silver + zinc) antimicrobial powder technology. The technology also received U.S. Food and Drug Administration registration, allowing i…
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Sciessent NOBO anti-odor technology receives U.S. patent

November 6, 2025  |  Company News, News

Sciessent announced that its NOBO® anti-odor technology has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,435,295 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent covers the anti-odor technology for fabrics, textiles, and related articles of manufacture. This is the company’s second patent. NOBO is a wa…
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FabricLink Network and AFFOA announce partnership

November 4, 2025  |  Company News, News

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) and The Textile Gateway by the FabricLink Network (FLN) have partnered to advance careers and technical education in the textile industry. “Fueling interest among the next generation is essential to preserving and advancing this industry,” says Robe…
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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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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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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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