INDA, EDANA release eighth Global Nonwoven Markets Report

December 9, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the European Disposables And Nonwovens Association (EDANA) announced the release of the Global Nonwoven Markets Report: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook, 2023–2028. It is now available for purchase through both INDA’s and EDANA’s we…
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Apex Mills appoints Chris Rojas as assistant plant manager for Apex Aridyne facility

December 5, 2024  |  Industry News

Apex Mills Corporation Inc., a technical textiles manufacturer based in Inwood, N.Y., has named Chris Rojas as assistant plant manager for the Apex Mills Aridyne facility in Graham, N.C. Rojas brings over a decade of production, process and quality improvement experience in warp and circular knitti…
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Jones Family of Companies, ECO Fiber enter joint venture

December 2, 2024  |  Industry News

Jones Family of Companies Inc., headquartered in Humboldt, Tenn., and ECO Fiber Inc., based in Charlotte, N.C., announced the formation of a joint venture to establish a new company, ECO Fiber Packaging. ECO Fiber Packaging will provide sustainable cold chain packaging solutions and operate as a new…
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Techmer PM releases 2024 Sustainability Report

November 27, 2024  |  Industry News

Techmer PM, a materials design company in Clinton, Tenn., announced the publication of its 2024 Sustainability Report. Key highlights of the 2024 Sustainability Report: “We are incredibly proud of the progress we have made in our sustainability journey,” says Mike McHenry, CEO at Techmer PM. “…
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Eastex Products LLC names Brian Foley new national marine, outdoor and RV sales manager

November 19, 2024  |  Industry News

Eastex Products LLC, a textile producer based in South Bend, Ind., announced it has named Brian Foley as its new national marine, outdoor and RV sales manager. In this position, Foley will drive the growth and success of the company’s products within the marine, outdoor and RV markets. He will als…
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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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