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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sunbrella launches Sunbrella Interiors, debuting at High Point Market

October 9, 2025  |  Company News, News

Sunbrella® has announced the launch of Sunbrella Interiors, a new sub-brand that will provide fabrics and products for interior spaces. The sub-brand will debut at High Point Market Oct. 25–29, and feature plush chenilles and other soft, textural fabrics, as well as window treatments, throws and …
Superior Glove opens first U.S. production plant in North Carolina

October 8, 2025  |  Company News, News

Superior Glove, a Canada-based safety gloves and sleeves producer, opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility Sept. 27 in High Point, N.C. The new 32,000-square-foot plant is located at 782 Gallimore Dairy Rd. The company also operates manufacturing sites in Ontario and Newfoundland, Canada, and H…
Sciessent awarded U.S. patent for Pilltec anti-pilling technology

October 7, 2025  |  Company News, News

Sciessent, an antimicrobial and odor control technologies provider, announced that its Pilltec™ has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent, U.S. Patent No. 12,366,031, covers Pilltec for fabrics, textiles and articles of manufacture. The technology is a water-bas…
Herculite Products Inc. promotes Austin Barshinger to quality supervisor

October 6, 2025  |  Company News, News

Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, has announced the appointment of Austin Barshinger as the new quality supervisor in York, Pa. Barshinger joined Herculite in December 2021. During this time, he has advanced to a Level 7 Lam Operator, earned his Master…
Arclin to acquire aramids business from DuPont

October 6, 2025  |  Company News, News

DuPont™ has announced that Arclin, a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC L.P., has reached a definitive agreement to acquire DuPont’s aramids business (Kevlar® and Nomex®) in a $1.8 billion transaction. Arclin has received fully committed financing in connection with the transaction,…