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3 TVF senior sales consultants retire
February 28th, 2025
Image: TVF Three of TVF Inc.’s longest-serving senior sales consultants are retiring, including Shelly Hirschinger, James Durant and Jim Prestipino. “James, Jim and Shelly exemplify the highest standards of excellence in sales,” says Tad Calahan, president of TVF. “Their extensive knowledge and customer-first approach set them apart as leaders in their field. Through their exceptional expertise, […]
Public comments on trade open, tariffs begin next week
February 27th, 2025
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) opened its invitations last week for public comments on foreign trade practices and the Section 301 sanctions on China. The deadline to submit comments on foreign trade practices is March 11. The deadline to submit comments on Section 301 sanctions is March 24. USTR will hold […]
Speakers announced for first-ever Textiles Recycling Expo
February 27th, 2025
Image: AMI Plastics The first speakers have been announced for the first-ever Textiles Recycling Expo that will be in Belgium June 4–5, 2025. The new, free-to-attend exhibition and conference will bring together professionals from across the textiles, fashion, waste and recycling industries to gain expert insights and to connect with key decision-makers shaping the future of […]
Xorel Cruise by Carnegie Fabrics receives Imo-Med WheelMark certification
February 25th, 2025
Image: Carnegie Carnegie Fabrics announced that Xorel Cruise, its collection of high-performance wallcoverings designed specifically for high-traffic marine-grade applications, has earned the IMO-MED WheelMark certification. Carnegie Fabrics is a sustainable textile and acoustical management solutions provider based in Long Island, N.Y. Combined with the previously awarded IMO certification, Xorel Cruise now meets all necessary criteria […]
This can’t happen soon enough
February 24th, 2025
This month we have been focusing our features on medical applications, specifically, developments in biomedical textile research. Our previous feature article (“Challenges and rewards”) discussed some success stories from the standpoint of businesses pivotal in the process of achieving that success. Our new feature backs it up to the research underway that’s showing promise, although […]
Recent advances in biomedical textiles
February 24th, 2025
In 2003 after 13 years of global collaboration, the Human Genome Project was successfully completed, providing a comprehensive blueprint of human genetic information. This has given impetus to a rapidly expanding level of research in disease diagnosis, such as cancer, personalized medical treatments, the understanding of genetic disorders, genetic engineering therapies, and applications in tissue […]
Medical textiles have infection protection
February 24th, 2025
Drying/fixing of the polyester/lyocell fabric finished with AGXX in the laboratory tenter frame. Photo: DIT For-Spannrahmen. In collaboration with the German technology group Heraeus, the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) are developing fibers and textiles with a novel infection protection system. The basis is an antimicrobial mechanism of action licensed from Heraeus […]
Gaia Communication System feels the health of nature
February 24th, 2025
Pavels Hedström introduces Gaia Communication System, a wearable vest and a pair of gloves with sensors. Photo: Pavels Hedström. Pavels Hedström has introduced the Gaia Communication System, a vest and a pair of gloves with sensors so that users feel the health of plants, insects, soil and air. Unveiled under his design practice Inxects, the Swedish […]
Nibertex announces funding to scale up production
February 24th, 2025
Nibertex, maker of waterproof breathable membranes, has successfully closed its pre-Series A funding round with participation from Foxmont Capital Partners and ADB Ventures. The Nibertex manufacturing facility in the Philippines, where PFAS-free electrospun polyurethane membranes are produced, is enabling global brands to meet sustainability goals amidst tightening regulatory restrictions. This funding will be deployed to […]
Cotopaxi announces leadership changes
February 24th, 2025
Image: Cotopaxi Cotopaxi, a B-Corp lifestyle brand, announced the appointment of two leadership positions: Craig Rowley as chief marketing officer and Sara Westbrook as senior vice president of product and merchandising. Rowley will be responsible for steering the company’s marketing strategy to elevate the brand’s presence across all consumer touchpoints. Rowley has experience driving omnichannel […]