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U.S. and EU delay tariffs until Aug. 1
July 18th, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs outlined in Executive Order 14266 are on pause until Aug. 1, 2025, which were initially set to take effect July 9. This pause does not apply to those outlined in Executive Order 14298, Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Discussions With the People’s Republic of China. President Trump […]
SBTi calls for companies to help revise the Corporate Net-Zero Standard
July 18th, 2025
Image: SBTi The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has announced that it is seeking any size corporation based in any location to help draft the Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2, a revised version of the original standard created in 2021. Since 2021, the SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard has supported more than 1,850 companies in aligning with […]
Fire-Dex appoints new chief information officer
July 17th, 2025
Image: Fire-Dex Fire-Dex, a personal protective equipment manufacturer for first responders, has announced the appointment of Ben Pfahl as its new chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Pfahl will lead Fire-Dex’s enterprise technology strategy and oversee the information technology (IT) team as it aims to accelerate digital transformation, enhance data security and ensure seamless integration of […]
Zünd America appoints Julian Bösch managing director
July 16th, 2025
Julian Bösch, the new managing director at Zünd’s North American headquarters. Image: Zünd America Zünd America has announced the appointment of Julian Bösch as the new managing director at Zünd’s Milwaukee, Wis.-based North American headquarters. A native of Switzerland, he holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from FHS St. Gallen, a Master of […]
Wilson College of Textiles names new director of Milliken TPACC
July 15th, 2025
Bryan Ormond, Ph.D., the new director of the Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center. Image: Wilson College of Textiles NC State's Wilson College of Textiles has announced that Bryan Ormond, Ph.D., has been named as the new director of the Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC). Roger Barker, Ph.D., founded the research and testing center and served […]
Polymer science and textile problem solving
July 14th, 2025
Lightweight and super strong, Tullomer™ offers advantages over carbon fiber, steel, aluminum, and other polymers in a range of applications. The material is also recyclable and uses less toxic materials. Photo: Z-Polymers In the rapidly evolving world of functional and industrial textiles, polymer science continues to transform what’s possible. From aerospace to personal protection, from […]
MIT engineers print strong and stretchy “metamaterials”
July 14th, 2025
Metamaterials are synthetic materials with microscopic structures that give the overall material exceptional properties. Photo: the researchers/MIT In metamaterials design, the name of the game has long been “stronger is better.” Metamaterials are synthetic materials with microscopic structures that give the overall material exceptional properties. A huge focus has been in designing metamaterials that are […]
PFAS-free treatment offers top performance
July 14th, 2025
As the textile industry works to eliminate PFAS from fabrics and finishes, a key challenge remains: how to maintain performance without relying on harmful fluorochemicals. PFAS-free alternatives like C0 chemistry have gained traction, but they often fall short, particularly when it comes to water repellency, durability and long-term product integrity. Haartz Corp. is the exclusive North American licensee of […]
Can you define “polymer?”
July 14th, 2025
You all know what polymers are, more or less, and some of you know way more, but what if you were asked to help someone, who doesn’t know, understand it? I’ve edited this from britannica.com: “Any of a class of natural or synthetic substances composed of very large molecules, called macromolecules, that are multiples of simpler chemical […]
Bioluminescent dress glows with living algae
July 14th, 2025
A project titled “Sympoiesis” from designer Iris van Herpen and biodesigner Christopher Bellamy of Bio Crafted, lit up the runway at Paris Haute Couture Week, in early July of this year. The collaboration allowed them to utilize the capabilities of living microorganisms, including bioluminescent microalgae. The bioluminescent algae are placed in seawater and then encapsulated […]