Saint-Gobain completes sale of technical textile business

June 5, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Saint-Gobain, a French construction company with a focus on sustainability, has completed the sale of HKO in Germany and Deltec in France, the company’s technical textiles business that manufactures components for high-temperature insulation for automotive and industrial applications. HKO and …
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New Mexico PFAS Protection Act rule effective July 1

June 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board finalized a rule (20.13.2 NMAC) regulating intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, effective July 1. The rule establishes a process for manufacturers to submit currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposals for exemption from state requirements, in ad…
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Connecticut PFAS labeling requirements effective July 1

June 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Beginning July 1, several products manufactured, sold, offered or distributed for sale in Connecticut must include a warning label if they contain intentionally added PFAS. Products that must be labeled include apparel, carpets or rugs, fabric treatments, textile furnishings, upholstered furniture, …
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USDA launches Great American Cotton Plan

May 29, 2026  |  Industry News, News

On May 28, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Great American Cotton Plan, a comprehensive United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiative to strengthen the cotton farm economy, restore domestic textile manufacturing, expand cotton trade opportunities and increas…
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Standard Textile announces leadership appointments for health care, hospitality sales

May 28, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Standard Textile Co. Inc., a health care and hospitality textiles provider, has announced the promotions of Adam Frankel to vice president, North America health care sales, and Matt Vacca to vice president, North America hospitality sales. Frankel has been with Standard Textile for more than 16 …
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EPA accepting public comment on proposed PFAS rules until July 20

May 27, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two proposed rules on May 18 that would revise the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for several four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Proposed rules The first proposed rule would rescind …
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Trelleborg opens new manufacturing facility in North Carolina

May 21, 2026  |  Industry News

Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics celebrated the opening of a new extrusion coating manufacturing facility in Forest City, N.C., on May 6, 2026. The event brought together community leaders, customers, partners and Trelleborg leadership to mark a significant milestone in the company’s continued…
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Milliken & Company announces partnership with Gerresheimer

May 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Milliken & Company announced that the company has partnered with Gerresheimer, a system and solution provider and a global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetic industries, to support the use of LeneX™ UltraGuard®, Milliken’s advanced additive technology designed to enhance poly…
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Standard Textile recognized as a 2026 US Best Managed Company

May 18, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Standard Textile announced that the company has been selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies. The 2026 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in s…
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