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SoftWear Automation secures $20 million in Series B1 funding round
August 21st, 2025
Image: SoftWear Automation SoftWear Automation, a sewing technology company, has announced the successful close of its $20 million Series B1 funding round. The funding round was led by a strategic investment from BESTSELLER, the Danish fashion company behind brands such as JACK & JONES, VERO MODA and ONLY. The investment was made through Invest FWD, […]
U.S. Department of Commerce adds 407 product categories to steel and aluminum tariffs
August 20th, 2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Aug. 19 that 407 product categories will be added to the list of "derivative" steel and aluminum products covered by Section 232 tariffs. The steel and aluminum content of these products will be subject to a duty rate of 50%. Product categories added include wind turbines and their parts […]
IPG Chicago facility receives TRUE zero-waste certification
August 19th, 2025
Image: Intertape Polymer Group Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), a global packaging and protective solutions provider, announced that its manufacturing facility in Chicago, Ill., has been awarded gold certification under the Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) rating system. The TRUE certification is administered by Green Business Certification Inc. and helps facilities measure and improve zero-waste […]
Coats acquires OrthoLite, accelerating footwear growth strategy
August 18th, 2025
Image: Coats Group Coats Group, a manufacturer of thread and structural components for apparel and footwear, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire OrthoLite Holdings LLC. The acquisition includes Cirql, a newly developed proprietary foam midsole technology that offers biodegradable or fully recyclable options. “The combination of Coats and OrthoLite is fantastic news for both […]
NetZERO collection by The Mitchell Group featured in Materials ConneXion library
August 15th, 2025
Image: The Mitchell Group The Mitchell Group has announced that its NetZERO™ collection is now featured in the Materials ConneXion® library, a global sustainable materials resource for architects, designers and manufacturers. The proprietary NetZERO hydro-based manufacturing process uses no solvents “Being added to the Materials ConneXion library is a significant recognition of NetZERO’s innovation and […]
Standard Textile announces manufacturing partnership with Altex Inc.
August 14th, 2025
Image: Standard Textile Standard Textile Co. Inc., a provider of health care and hospitality reusable textiles, and Altex, a window covering solutions provider, have announced a manufacturing partnership to produce solar shades featuring Newton High-Speed Lite-Lift® Technology in the U.S. Production is occurring at Standard Textile’s Brownsville, Texas facility, enhancing domestic supply capabilities for the window […]
President Trump extends pause on China tariff rate for 90 days
August 13th, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Aug. 11 that the tariff on Chinese imports will remain at the same rate—30%—for an additional 90 days. China's 10% tariff on American imports will also stay at the same rate. The announcement was made shortly before the U.S. tariff on Chinese imports was set to increase to 145%. This […]
Herculite announces 1,000 days without lost-time incident
August 13th, 2025
Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products Inc. has announced that the company has reached 1,000 days with zero lost-time incidents (LTI). Herculite President and CEO Peter McKernan said, “This achievement is not about numbers. It’s about people. It’s about the way we look after one another, the pride we take in doing things safely, and the Herculite […]
AJ Nonwovens provides sustainable materials for automotive OEMs
August 11th, 2025
Image: AJ Nonwovens AJ Nonwovens has announced the company's expanded commitment to the automotive industry with a complete portfolio of U.S.-made, sustainable nonwoven solutions for both interior and exterior vehicle applications. From seat composites and headliners to wheel liners and underbody shields, AJ Nonwovens supports OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in meeting performance, environmental and […]
UKFT reports phased plan for textile recycling hub
August 11th, 2025
Around one million tons of used textiles are discarded annually in the U.K. The United Kingdom Fashion and Textiles Association (UKFT) has launched a new report that outlines the social and economic impact of a model project which would be anchored by three automatic textile sorting plants (ATSPs) and a chemical recycling plant. Developed by […]