NC State announces registration open for first-ever Wells Fargo Entrepreneur Pitch Event

November 18, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

North Carolina State University (NC State) Wilson College of Textiles announced its first-ever Wells Fargo Entrepreneur Pitch Event, a competition sponsored by Wells Fargo. Registration is open until Wednesday, Nov. 20. The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at NC State a…
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Paper submissions open for 2025 Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress & Innovation Days

November 14, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress is inviting researchers, experts, manufacturers and practitioners to submit papers for the 64th edition, taking place in September 2025 in Dornbirn, Austria. This congress offers a platform to present research and innovations that will shape the future of the fiber…
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XFS Global LLC announces acquisition of HeyTex USA

October 15, 2024  |  Industry News

XFS Global LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned manufacturer of semi-permanent engineered fabric shelters and support equipment technologies headquartered in Natural Bridge, Va., has announced its acquisition of HeyTex USA Inc., the manufacturer of Bondcote® engineered fabrics. HeyTex USA Inc.,…
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PFAS reporting roll-out could be delayed

September 9, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The start date for businesses to report PFAS data, previously Nov. 12, 2024, may be pushed back until July 11, 2025. This proposal went up for public comment in early September. Affected businesses who wish to submit a formal comment on the reporting delay can do so here. The public comment period e…
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ATA, other textile industry associations announce formation of Alphabet Soup Collective

September 3, 2024  |  ATA News, Company News, Industry News, News

A collaboration of associations representing the global sewn products, textile, apparel and nonwovens textiles industries — known collectively as the Alphabet Soup Collective in a nod to their various and plentiful acronyms — officially launched in Raleigh, N.C. last month. The group includes 11…
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Digitalization and AI at the forefront of 2024 ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention

August 29, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention, an international textile and fashion event, announced its business program for this year’s event. The 2024 ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention will be held in Samarkand…
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Gold Long John adopts EMPEL at Vietnam mill

August 16, 2024  |  Industry News

Gold Long John, a global fabric supplier for the footwear industry, announced it has begun applying Green Theme Technologies’ (GTT) EMPEL® Nø-Wick™ waterless and PFAS-free finishing product at its Vietnam mill. “Our Oeko Tex-certified EMPEL platform is a solution for the future,” says …
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Better Cotton Council welcomes new co-chairs and members

August 15, 2024  |  Industry News, News

Better Cotton, an international cotton initiative, has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to the Better Cotton Council.   “I’m excited to welcome our new co-chairs and members to the Better Cotton Council. Their experience, insights and perspectives will be inva…
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