Sunbrella announces licensing agreement with Phifer on sling fabrics

September 24, 2025  |  Company News, News

Glen Raven Material Solutions Group and Phifer Incorporated have announced a new partnership to provide Sunbrella® sling fabric for use on outdoor chairs, chaise lounges and other seating options. The joint sling collection debuts in January 2026. The launch will feature around 50 stock and additio…
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OEKO-TEX releases 2024–2025 annual report

September 22, 2025  |  Company News, News

OEKO-TEX® has released its annual report for the 2024–2025 financial year. The company issued more than 57,000 certifications, an 8% increase from the previous year. “The progress we achieved over the past year is the direct result of collective effort. It demonstrates the importance of trust, …
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INDA appoints Kevin Conroy senior manager of government and regulatory affairs

September 22, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced that Kevin Conroy has joined the association’s government and regulatory affairs staff as senior manager of government and regulatory affairs. Conroy brings experience in government, politics and public service to his new role at IN…
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Lenzing appoints Milena Ioveva VP of corporate communications and sustainability

September 19, 2025  |  Company News, News

Lenzing AG has announced the appointment of Milena Ioveva as vice president of corporate communications, sustainability, investor relations and public affairs. She will be based in Austria and report directly to Rohit Aggarwal, Lenzing CEO. The newly created role underscores Lenzing’s commitment t…
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World Emblem opens factory in Dominican Republic

September 18, 2025  |  Company News, News

World Emblem, a custom emblem and patch manufacturer, has opened a 100-square-foot factory in Santiago de Los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. The company held a groundbreaking event Aug. 12 for the factory. Randy Carr, the company’s CEO, was present at the ceremony along with Victor &#82…
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AMANN Group realigns management team, appoints new CEO and CCO

September 17, 2025  |  Company News, News

The AMANN Group Advisory Board has announced a structural realignment of the management team and appointed Markus Nicolaus as the company’s new CEO and Christine Bauer as the new chief commercial officer (CCO). The AMANN Group’s Executive Board has been reorganized and now consists of fo…
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YiLab receives investments to scale thermoregulating fabrics

September 16, 2025  |  Company News, News

YiLab Temperature Control Technologies has announced the close of an oversubscribed pre-A funding round, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $10 million. The round drew strong interest from strategic investors to scale the technology of LifeLabs Design, a brand owned by YiLab th…
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National Cotton Council launches Plant Not Plastic campaign

September 15, 2025  |  Company News, News

A new national survey conducted for the National Cotton Council (NCC) reveals that only a third (33%) of consumers are “very aware” of microplastic pollution despite widespread concern about its effects. Additionally, only 42% of those surveyed were aware of the connection between microp…
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Designtex adds new image search feature to website

September 10, 2025  |  Company News, News

Designtex, a designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, has added a new artificial intelligence (AI) image search feature to its website, designtex.com. The AI feature was developed in collaboration with Stylib, a tech startup. After a user uploads an image or selects …
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16 European organizations launch the WhiteCycle project

September 7, 2025  |  Company News, News

Sixteen public and private European organizations are combining their scientific and industrial expertise to launch the WhiteCycle project. The four-year project aims to develop a circular method for recycling waste containing textiles made of PET. It is co-funded by Horizon Europe, the European Uni…
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