Archroma, Innovo Fiber partner to expand Fibre52 technology

December 9, 2025  |  Company News, News

Archroma, a global specialty chemicals company, and Innovo Fiber LLC, owner of the patented Fibre52® system, have announced a distribution partnership to expand Fibre52 technology to mills and brands worldwide. When paired with Archroma’s AVITERA® SE reactive dye range, the combined system reduc…
Early registration opens for AATCC 2026 Coloration Conference

December 4, 2025  |  Company News, News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced that the association will host the Coloration Conference, Feb. 24–25, 2026, at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, N.C. This event will bring together professionals from across the textile and color industries to explore …
Rieter restructures organization ahead of planned acquisition

December 3, 2025  |  Company News, News

Rieter, a manufacturer of machinery, automation and digital solutions for spinning mills based in Switzerland, has announced that it will adjust its group structure beginning Jan. 1, 2026. This restructuring is in preparation for the company’s acquisition of the Barmag Division of OC Oerlikon,…
Washington adopts new PFAS restrictions

December 2, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The Washington State Department of Ecology has adopted new restrictions on intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, building upon existing PFAS restrictions. “With this rule, Washington continues to stand firmly on the side of public health. As health impacts and cleanup costs from PFAS co…
Numat Technologies, Milliken & Company announce strategic partnership

December 1, 2025  |  Company News, News

Numat Technologies Inc. and Milliken & Company have announced a strategic supply relationship to develop next-generation protective fabric solutions for defense, first responder and industrial customers. The integration of Milliken’s advanced textiles with Numat’s Sentinel® metal-or…
Carolina Performance celebrates 180th anniversary

November 26, 2025  |  Company News, News

Carolina Performance celebrated the company’s 180th anniversary Nov. 19. Headquartered in Mexico, the company’s factory in Salvatierra, Mexico, was constructed in 1845 and continues to operate today, manufacturing technical textiles. To watch a video about the celebration featuring Jorge…
Hohenstein Medical appoints Katie Brinkman biocompatibility program manager

November 25, 2025  |  Industry News

Hohenstein Medical, a division of Hohenstein Laboratories, has hired Katie Brinkman as its biocompatibility program manager to lead and support the company’s growing biocompatibility service offerings. In this role, Brinkman will lead the development and strategic positioning of Hohenstein Medical…
Under Armour Inc. announces CFO transition

November 24, 2025  |  Company News, News

Under Armour Inc. announced that Reza Taleghani will join the company as executive vice president (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO), effective February 2026. He will succeed David Bergman, who will step down as CFO and remain with the company through the first quarter of fiscal 2027. “…
Jones Family of Companies appoints Eric Delaby senior director of sales

November 21, 2025  |  Company News, News

Jones Family of Companies announced that Eric Delaby has been hired as senior director of sales. Delaby has more than 20 years of experience spanning textiles, nonwovens and specialty fibers. “I am excited to join Jones and contribute to its ongoing success,” says Delaby. “As a leader in the i…
Archroma receives 2025 EcoVadis gold rating

November 20, 2025  |  Company News, News

Archroma announced that the company has received a gold rating by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year. This places Archroma in the top 5% of more than 150,000 companies assessed globally. EcoVadis provides business sustainability ratings, evaluating companies against criteria covering environme…