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Cooling fabrics market increased growth is expected
February 10th, 2025
A report from research firm MarketsandMarkets says that the cooling fabrics market is projected to grow to from $2.70 billion in 2024 to $4.08 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.1 percent. The market for cooling fabrics is on the rise due to the need for high-performance textiles in many applications, such as sportswear, healthcare and industrial […]
Challenges and rewards
February 10th, 2025
Tubular prosthesis of medical textiles by Bally Ribbon Mills can become one with the repaired vessel over time and can provide less invasive options than operations such as open heart surgery. BRM’s woven seamless tubular materials for stent and knitted grafts offer solutions for aortic repair and endoluminal devices. Photo: BRM. Biomedical textiles are a […]
NECPA announces new leadership team appointments
February 10th, 2025
The Northeast Canvas Products Association (NECPA) announced the start of the term for its newly appointed leadership team, which became effective at the association’s last board meeting. John Tavano has assumed the role of president, following his tenure as first vice president. Tavano succeeds Ed Keough, who has now transitioned to the position of immediate […]
Randy Blackston receives Southern Textile Association award
February 10th, 2025
Evans Tindal (right), plant manager at Glen Raven and Southern Textile Association (STA) president, presents Randy Blackston, vice president of operations at Glen Raven and former STA president, with the STA David Clark Award. Image: STA Randy Blackston, vice president of operations at Charleston, S.C.-based Glen Raven Inc. was presented the Southern Textile Association’s (STA) […]
Spiber Inc. partners with Botto Giuseppe in yarn launch
February 10th, 2025
Spiber, a pioneer in protein fiber, announces its partnership with Italian premium mill Botto Giuseppe, provider of yarns made from natural fibers such as wool and cashmere. Since beginning their collaboration in 2023, this partnership has resulted in the development of yarn blends containing 20–50 Brewed Protein™ fiber combined with cashmere, as well as 100 percent […]
PureCycle sells nearly 500,000 pounds of resin to Drake Extrusion for continuous filament yarns
February 7th, 2025
PureCycle Technologies Inc. announced the initial sale of nearly 500,000 pounds of resin to Drake Extrusion Inc. to produce continuous filament yarns, which could be used to make items such as rugs, upholstery and apparel. PureCycle is a technology company based in Orlando, Fla., that converts polypropylene (PP) plastic waste into like-new plastic. Drake Extrusion is a colored filament […]
Archroma joins BioCircular Materials Alliance
February 6th, 2025
Archroma, a specialty chemicals producer focused on sustainable solutions based in Pratteln, Switzerland, announced it has joined the BioCircular Materials Alliance to help accelerate the fashion industry’s transition to sustainable circular business models. Founded by biomaterials pioneer Spiber Inc., the alliance brings together leading fashion brands, manufacturers and suppliers to encourage the wider adoption of […]
Hohenstein, Under Armour, PPT Group develop standard for microfiber discharge
February 5th, 2025
Image: © Hohenstein Building on a 2023 rapid test for detecting microfibers in sample water, sporting goods brand Under Armour®, testing laboratory Hohenstein, and testing device maker PPT Group have published a standardized test method for determining the amount of microfibers released from textiles under simulated washing conditions. With the new DIN SPEC 19292, apparel […]
Tariff on China goes into effect, tariffs on Mexico and Canada on pause for 30 days
February 4th, 2025
President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days following conversations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The president initially signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on the two countries on Saturday, Feb. 1, which were expected to go into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The president […]
Tariff on China goes into effect, tariffs on Mexico and Canada pause for 30 days
February 4th, 2025
President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days following conversations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The president initially signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on the two countries on Saturday, Feb. 1, which were expected to go into effect on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The president […]