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BRM E-WEBBINGS® in development for NASA applications
July 15th, 2024
Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) E-WEBBINGS® are currently being developed and tested for use as stress and strain sensors for NASA’s Artemis program. The company’s specialized engineered woven fabrics, including its proprietary E-WEBBINGS® e-textile, are designed to serve as a customizable base for a range of smart textiles used in aerospace and defense applications, such as […]
TrusTrace launches upgraded forced labor prevention solution
July 15th, 2024
Vera Bradley is one of 15 brands currently using TrusTrace for product traceability and supply chain compliance. Image: TrusTrace TrusTrace, a global SaaS platform for product traceability and supply chain compliance in fashion and retail headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, announced the launch of its upgraded artificial intelligence (AI)-powered forced labor prevention (FLP) solution. It enables […]
Textiles Recycling Expo set for 2025 in Belgium
July 11th, 2024
A new event was announced, the Textiles Recycling Expo, and it is set for June 4–5 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. It is supported by EuRIC, Fedustria, ReHubs, the Textiles Recycling Association and Plastics Recycling World, and organizd by AMI. AMI is also organizing the Plastics Recycling World Expos in Europe, the U.S. and India, scheduled […]
Better Cotton Conference 2024 emphasizes farmer empowerment, industry ambitions
July 10th, 2024
The Better Cotton Conference 2024 concluded on June 27 in Istanbul, Turkey, where over 400 attendees from around the globe joined virtually and in person. "This year's Better Cotton Conference has highlighted the crucial need for collective action in the cotton industry. The insights and stories shared over these two days emphasize that empowering farmers […]
Paradise Textiles and Nanollose announce R&D deal
July 8th, 2024
Paradise Textiles, the material science hub of Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Alpine Group, announced it has signed a deal with biotechnology company, Nanollose for the exclusive supply of its Nullarbor™ fibers. Under the non-binding term sheet for the joint venture agreement, Paradise will work closely with Nanollose, undertaking research and development to manufacture yarns and […]
Better Cotton announces 2024 Member Award winners
July 3rd, 2024
Better Cotton™, a worldwide cotton sustainability initiative launched in 2023, announced the recipients of its 2024 Member Awards. The 2024 Member Awards were presented by Alan McClay, CEO of Better Cotton, and Eva Benavidez Clayton, senior director of membership and supply chain, and honored members who have significantly contributed to the cotton industry. In the […]
ACSA announces partnership with global competitors to increase cotton value
July 1st, 2024
The American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) announced it has joined the Brazilian Cotton Shippers Association and the Australian Cotton Shippers Association by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement focuses on addressing matters of efficiency in the global supply chain, collaborating to enhance security within the cotton trade and recognizing cotton’s comparative sustainability to […]