HKRITA signs MoU with Jeanologia and Looptworks to establish circular textile ecosystem

July 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with two global partners, Jeanologia and Looptworks, to establish the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem, a collaboration to accelerate the large-scale recycling of blended texti…
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WeatherMAX introduces technical guides, resources for outdoor performance fabric industry

July 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., a global leader in technology-driven fabric solutions, announced that its leading outdoor performance fabric brand, WeatherMAX®, has released a new series of product infographics and educational guides. Designed for manufacturers, fabricators, dealers, de…
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New Mexico small business organizations file lawsuit challenging PFAS labeling regulation

July 7, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Several small business organizations in New Mexico filed a lawsuit July 1 challenging a regulation from the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board requiring manufacturers to label products containing PFAS. The regulation, which was passed in March, requires manufacturers to display a universal s…
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U.S. textile groups unite behind trade incentive program to strengthen U.S. manufacturing

July 6, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Industry organizations representing U.S. textile manufacturers, apparel brands and retailers urged the Trump administration to adopt a newly developed textile and apparel trade incentive program they proposed in a joint submission to the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) July 6. This is th…
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Andre West steps down as director of ZTE, Melissa Sharp named interim director

July 6, 2026  |  Industry News

Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University (NC State) has announced that Andre West, Ph.D., has stepped down from his position as director of Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE), and Melissa Sharp, the associate director of ZTE, has taken over as interim director. West will enter phased…
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Arclin celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Fabric of America Fund

July 2, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Arclin, a leading materials science company, announced the launch of its Fabric of America Fund, a nationwide, employee-driven giving initiative designed to commemorate the U.S.’s 250th anniversary while strengthening the communities where Arclin teams live and work. The Fabric of America Fund…
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Fisher Textiles Honored with Five PRINTING United Alliance 2026 Pinnacle Awards

June 30, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Fisher Textiles, Matthews, N.C., announced that five of the company’s fabrics received awards in the 2026 Pinnacle Awards in various Media – Textile categories, including Banner, Drapery, Framing Systems Frontlit, Tablecloths & Liners and Upholstery. The Pinnacle Awards honor standout pr…
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Global Nonwovens Alliance launches e-learning initiative

June 26, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), founded by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and EDANA, announced the launch of a new global e-learning initiative designed to help companies build essential nonwovens knowledge. The first program available through this initiative is the Fun…
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