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World Emblem opens factory in Dominican Republic
August 29th, 2025
Image: World Emblem World Emblem, a custom emblem and patch manufacturer, held a groundbreaking event Aug. 12 for its new 100,000-square-foot factory in Santiago de Los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. World Emblem CEO Randy Carr was present at the ceremony along with Victor "Ito" Bisonó, Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Dominican Republic, […]
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories announces opening of second production facility
August 27th, 2025
Image: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has announced that its second production rearing center in Southeast Asia is now fully operational. Teams are now active at both rearing centers, working with the company’s established parental lines for BAM-1 production hybrids, as well as three additional parental lines introduced earlier this summer. These new […]
AATCC dedicates Colorlab to Roland L. Connelly Sr.
August 26th, 2025
Image: AATCC The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced that the newly refurbished Colorlab has been dedicated to Roland L. Connelly Sr., who passed away July 4, 2024. The dedication ceremony took place at the AATCC Technical Center May 15, and his memory was honored by the presence of close friends and […]
Trivantage becomes sole distributor of TEXTILENE 95 screen fabric
August 25th, 2025
Image: Trivantage® Trivantage®, a supplier of screen and mesh fabrics, hardware and accessories, announced that the company is now the exclusive distributor of TEXTILENE® 95. The high-performance screen fabric is designed to reduce heat transfer and solar glare. TEXTILENE 95 offers durable and tough synthetic fabrics made of PVC-coated polyester. It can be used for […]
Surge closes investment in White Plains Linen
August 22nd, 2025
Image: White Plains Linen Surge Private Equity LLC has announced the closing of its investment in White Plains Linen, a commercial laundry services provider based in Peekskill, New York. The transaction, valued at more than $50 million, closed with debt financing provided by Capital Southwest Corporation. Jackson Walker LLP acted as lead counsel to Surge and Moss Adams/Baker Tilly provided financial […]
AI helps chemists develop tougher plastics
August 22nd, 2025
A new strategy for strengthening polymer materials could lead to more durable plastics and cut down on plastic waste, MIT and Duke University researchers report. Image: David W. Kastner. A new strategy for strengthening polymer materials could lead to more durable plastics and cut down on plastic waste, according to researchers at MIT and Duke […]
Hohenstein is GLP-certified for medical device testing
August 22nd, 2025
Hohenstein has been officially certified to conduct medical device testing under the internationally recognized Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standard. GLP certification expands a company’s ability to support medical device manufacturers in meeting the complex demands of international regulatory frameworks. The company says that GLP certification ensures rigorous standards for quality assurance, documentation, and safety in non-clinical health and […]
AFFOA to host 2025 Advanced Functional Fabrics Summit
August 22nd, 2025
The Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) will host its 2025 Advanced Functional Fabrics Summit Sept. 23-24 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. The event gathers textile and technology sectors, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, startups and government/military officials to explore future trends in functional fabrics and demo the latest fiber and textile innovations. The two-day Summit will feature […]
3D weaving market growth anticipated
August 22nd, 2025
According to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™, the global 3D weaving market is expected to increase from $32.8 million in 2025 to $59.7 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.7 percent. The growth of renewable energy and infrastructure projects is a major driver in this market, as it boosts the demand for lightweight, durable and corrosion-resistant composite parts. […]
3D construction in textiles
August 22nd, 2025
Editor’s note: Early in my career writing about functional textiles, the board chair of what was then the Industrial Fabrics Association International walked me through the JEC show, running concurrent with our Expo. He gestured around the displays, most of them featuring rigid composites, and said simply, “There are textiles in everything here.” We might […]