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DORNIER: Peter D. Dornier to join supervisory board, Andreas Kueckelmann to succeed Dornier on board of management
January 24th, 2024
From left to right: Andreas Kueckelmann, Peter D. Dornier and Franz-Peter Matheis. After 35 years in the company, including 25 years as managing director, Peter D. Dornier will hand over the operational management of Lindauer DORNIER GmbH on July 1, 2024 to join the supervisory board of the family-owned company. His successor as chairman of […]
AATCC accepting nominations for board of directors
January 22nd, 2024
AATCC announced that the organization is accepting nominations for open positions on its 2025–2026 board of directors. Roles available include a president-elect and various interest group officers. AATCC members interested in nominating themselves or someone else to join the leadership team must submit nomination forms by March 31, 2024. The new board members will be […]
Haelixa appoints new CEO and board member
January 18th, 2024
Haelixa, a provider of physical traceability solutions, announced the appointment of a new CEO, Patrick Strumpf, and the addition of Stefan Karlen to the board of directors. Strumpf has over 20 years of experience in various manufacturing, distribution, and retail roles. “I am excited about the Haelixa traceability solution. It sets the highest standards and […]
2023: The year that was
January 15th, 2024
If one was to run a political, economic, social, technology (PEST) analysis on the smart and advanced textile industry for the year, “P” would dominate, as politics has impacted all sectors. But that is not to diminish important developments that have taken place in the industry, in some cases because of the conflicts, and in others despite them. Toray recycled […]
Bio-materials company offers more sustainable textiles
January 15th, 2024
According to sustainable bio-design technology company Modern Meadow, eco-friendly bio-materials will be in the spotlight for fashion brands in 2024, calling them “the next generation of materials.” The company offers a range of bio-based textiles. Bio-VERA™ is an animal-free material that mimics the visual, textural and aging qualities of leather and suede, but offers a sustainable, […]
Bio-materials company announces first shipments of commercial Fine Mycelium™
January 15th, 2024
MycoWorks has developed a process to scale up production of its mycelium products. Photo: MycoWorks. MycoWorks, a San Francisco-based biomaterials company and maker of new mycelium-grown materials, has announced that its commercial-scale Fine Mycelium™ plant has successfully harvested over a thousand sheets of the company's luxury leather-alternative biomaterial, achieving a level of product quality exceeding […]
Educated guesswork
January 15th, 2024
On a semi-regular basis, this publication has run a “year in review” feature in January. That may mean the previous year, or it could include the year that’s just begun. This January, it means both. We are starting, logically, with the previous year, but the upcoming feature (“Looking ahead”) may seem like déjà vu all […]
Augmented reality T-shirts demonstrated at Art Basel
January 15th, 2024
Avery Dennison and NRVLD showcase augmented reality T-shirts during an immersive event at Art Basel. Photo: © Avery Dennison. Avery Dennison has completed a project with NRVLD, a community-based agency comprised of artists, technologists and media personalities supporting disruptive innovation. Innovation in Textiles reports that the company created limited edition augmented reality T-shirts worn by […]
Aegis Aerospace Inc. selected to participate in ISS program
January 15th, 2024
NASA has selected 12 companies to provide research, engineering and mission integration services for the International Space Station (ISS) program, including Aegis Aerospace Inc. The $478 million Research, Engineering & Mission Integration Services-2 or REMIS-2 contract will support the work of the ISS program based at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The companies […]
Vince Tyra to become president and CEO of Gildan Activewear
January 13th, 2024
The board of directors of Gildan Activewear Inc. announced that Vince Tyra will assume the role of president and chief executive officer on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Initially, Tyra was going to start on Feb. 12, 2024, but he agreed to start early to engage in discussion with stakeholders. “When the board began the external […]