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U.S. and U.K. announce trade deal, modifying tariffs
May 12th, 2025
The U.S. and the U.K. announced May 8 that the countries have made a trade deal. The deal states that the 10% reciprocal tariff imposed April 2 on U.K. imports is still in effect, but an alternate deal has been made for Section 232 tariffs for U.K. autos. Section 232 tariffs for U.K. steel and […]
U.S. and China agree to lower tariffs on imports for 90 days
May 12th, 2025
U.S. and Chinese officials announced that they have agreed to pause the recently imposed tariffs on imports from each country for 90 days, beginning May 14. The U.S. will lower its 145% tariff on Chinese imports to 30%, and China will decrease its tariff on American imports to 10%. Officials from both countries will meet […]
OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN marks a decade as a global sustainability label
May 12th, 2025
Image: OEKO-TEX® Launched in 2015, the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label stands for tested product safety, more sustainable manufacturing processes and improved working conditions throughout global supply chains. This year, the label celebrates its 10th anniversary. "Brands and retailers must remain at the forefront of both current and emerging consumer expectations, as well as evolving […]
KBR partners with Samsara Eco to design new enzymatic recycling plant
May 12th, 2025
Image: Samsara Eco KBR has announced that the company will support Samsara Eco in designing its new plastics and textile enzymatic recycling plant. The plant is expected to be completed in early 2028. Samsara Eco’s enzymatic recycling technology aims to create a continuous recycling loop for some of the most common types of plastic and […]
Making the best use of AI
May 8th, 2025
Editor’s note: Todd Morgan shares his experiences and expertise in helping textile industry businesses implement artificial intelligence tools. A graduate of NC State’s College of Textiles, he has more than 30 years of experience working with manufacturers, designers and business leaders applying AI to solve operational challenges. Graphic: provided by Infopine. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already […]
New fiber-to-fiber recycling technology announced
May 8th, 2025
University of Nebraska–Lincoln researcher Yiqi Yang has developed a first-of-its-kind technology for fiber-to-fiber (or chemical) recycling that successfully removes dyes, separates natural and synthetic blends, and creates high-quality fibers. “In the last 20 years, the total fiber production has doubled,” said Yang, Charles Bessey Professor in Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design and Biological Systems Engineering. […]
DePoly secures funding for PET conversion plant
May 8th, 2025
Swiss cleantech DePoly has announced a $23m seed funding round and the launch of a 500-ton-per-year plant for PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) and polyester waste. The company has developed a novel process that is able to tackle complex plastic streams and turn plastics back into raw material without affecting quality. Every year, millions of tons of […]
Getting to know AI
May 8th, 2025
I needed to write this blog post about AI in the textile industry, since it’s the subject of our features this month, but I’m a complete neophyte, plain and simple. I know some basics about this topic, but little else, so I did the logical thing and asked Chat GPT a few questions about the […]
Smart shoe insole tracks the wearer’s movement
May 8th, 2025
Photo: Ohio State University/ the researchers A new smart insole system that monitors how people walk in real time could help users improve posture and provide early warnings for conditions from plantar fasciitis to Parkinson’s disease. Constructed using 22 small pressure sensors, and fueled by small solar panels on the tops of shoes, the system […]
Milliken & Company releases 2024 Sustainability Report
May 8th, 2025
Image: Milliken & Company Milliken & Company released its seventh annual sustainability report, disclosing performance against its 2025 sustainability goals and 2030 net-zero targets. "Sustainability is at the core of Milliken's business strategy, and our 2024 sustainability report highlights our performance, processes and progress," says Halsey Cook, president and CEO at Milliken. "The progress we have made […]