Elevate Textiles announces closing of Burlington finishing plant

August 11, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Elevate Textiles announced that its finishing plant in Burlington, N.C., will close at the end of the year. “This closing is a result of changing market dynamics across several businesses and product lines that the plant supports, which are significantly reducing production volumes. Despite effort…
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Morito Scovill Americas announces acquisition of Edward Segal Inc.

August 10, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Morito Scovill Americas, a supplier of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications based in Clarkesville, Ga., has announced the acquisition of Edward Segal Inc., a Thomaston, Conn.-based manufacturer of eyelets, grommets, rivets and snap fasteners for machines and custo…
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INDA brings nonwovens to 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit 

August 10, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) exhibited at the 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit, held in Chicago, Ill. Drawing over 9,000 attendees from across the country, this year’s summit marked the fourth time that INDA exhibited at the event.…
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U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada

August 7, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White…
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Gwen Conley joins Herculite as innovation engineer

August 6, 2026  |  Industry News

Herculite® Products announced that Gwen Conley has joined Herculite as an innovation engineer. In this role, Conley will focus on advancing Herculite’s innovation strategy, developing new products and solutions and supporting growth across the organization. Conley has nearly two years of experien…
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Organic Dyes & Pigments names Arya Chem exclusive Canadian distributor

August 4, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Organic Dyes & Pigments LLC (ORCO) has announced an exclusive Canadian distribution partnership with Arya Chem, headquartered in Toronto, Ont., Canada. Arya will be authorized to carry the full range of ORCO dyes, pigments and chemicals. As ORCO’s exclusive distribution partner in Canada, Arya…
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Registration open for ATA webinar: Woven Narrow Fabrics | Kevlar EXO Development

August 3, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is open for the Woven Narrow Fabrics: Kevlar® EXO™ Development webinar Aug. 12, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), attendance is free to ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. The webinar will highlight the development process of DuPont’s Kevlar EXO fiber, …
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Seaman Corporation expands Wooster headquarters

July 29, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Seaman Corporation announced that the company has completed its 10,200-square-foot headquarters expansion in Wooster, Ohio. The new space features additional offices and open-area workstations, a large, multipurpose gathering room and increased parking capacity for the Wooster team and visitors. The…
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Textile Innovation Engine of North Carolina receives $16 million in renewed funding

July 28, 2026  |  Industry News

The Textile Innovation Engine of North Carolina has received $16 million in renewed funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Textile Innovation Engine is a research initiative of The Industrial Commons and supports more than a dozen projects led by North Carolina State University (NC …
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EU ban on destruction of unsold clothes and shoes takes effect for large companies

July 21, 2026  |  Industry News, News

A ban on the destruction of unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear went into effect July 19 in the European Union (EU). The ban was introduced under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and applies to large companies across the EU. Medium-sized companies must begin co…
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