Sciessent awarded U.S. patent for Pilltec anti-pilling technology

October 7, 2025  |  Company News, News

Sciessent, an antimicrobial and odor control technologies provider, announced that its Pilltec™ has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent, U.S. Patent No. 12,366,031, covers Pilltec for fabrics, textiles and articles of manufacture. The technology is a water-bas…
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Herculite Products Inc. promotes Austin Barshinger to quality supervisor

October 6, 2025  |  Company News, News

Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, has announced the appointment of Austin Barshinger as the new quality supervisor in York, Pa. Barshinger joined Herculite in December 2021. During this time, he has advanced to a Level 7 Lam Operator, earned his Master…
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Arclin to acquire aramids business from DuPont

October 6, 2025  |  Company News, News

DuPont™ has announced that Arclin, a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC L.P., has reached a definitive agreement to acquire DuPont’s aramids business (Kevlar® and Nomex®) in a $1.8 billion transaction. Arclin has received fully committed financing in connection with the transaction,…
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Artistic Milliners acquires majority stake in Cone Denim from Elevate Textiles

October 3, 2025  |  Company News, News

Artistic Milliners, a denim manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Cone Denim from Elevate Textiles. The new multinational company will operate under the Cone Denim name. Artistic Milliners’ Pakistan operations and business will continue to operate independently. The tr…
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CiCLO Technology wins 2025 Home Excellence Behind the Seams Award

October 1, 2025  |  Company News, News

CiCLO® Technology has announced that the Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA) has recognized the company with the 2025 Home Excellence Behind the Seams Award. The award recognizes a supplier partner who has made an exceptional impact on the textile industry through innovation, meaningful partne…
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CGS BlueCherry, Avalara partner to streamline tax compliance for fashion brands

September 30, 2025  |  Company News, News

Computer Generated Solutions Inc. (CGS), a supply chain management software company, has announced a native integration between its BlueCherry® platform and Avalara AvaTax compliance automation software. With the integration of Avalara’s AI-powered AvaTax platform, BlueCherry users can automate r…
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In memoriam: Ann Hunzinger, owner, Evanston Awning Co.

September 29, 2025  |  News, People

Ann Hunzinger of Evanston, Ill., former owner of Evanston Awning Co. and director of the Mid-American 8 Canvas Products Association board, passed away Sept. 18, 2025. She was 74. In addition to serving as director on the Mid-American 8 Canvas Products Association (MA8CPA) board, which is now known a…
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In memoriam: Stephen J. Franta, Canvas Craft

September 29, 2025  |  News, People

Stephen J. Franta of Medina, Minn., former owner of Canvas Craft, passed away Sept. 15, 2025, after battling cancer. He was 84. Stephen started Canvas Craft in 1988 as a one-man marine canvas shop, and in 2004, his son, Max, joined the business, who is now the company’s president. He was preceded …
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Replin by Hainsworth celebrates 80th anniversary

September 29, 2025  |  Company News, News

Replin by Hainsworth, a manufacturer of premium fabrics for aviation and transport interiors, announced that the company is celebrating its 80th anniversary since the business was founded in 1945 by Dr. Maurus Banyai, a Hungarian refugee who specialized in textile innovation.  The company was forme…
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eVent Fabrics announces partnership with Alé Cycling

September 25, 2025  |  Company News, News

eVent® Fabrics, a laminate technologies provider, announced that its PFAS-free stormburstLT laminate is now available to cyclists through a partnership with Alé Cycling, based in Italy. The company introduced laminate in early 2025. While other brands have adopted the new laminate, the partnership…
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