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The 3Rs live on
August 11th, 2025
The phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” came into popular use in the early 1970s and gave us a simple framework to move towards more responsible use of resources. I could write pages (I’ll bet many of you could, too) describing the many ways we can practice the “3 R’s” as individuals, in our families and as […]
Reju partners with Rematrix to support regeneration hubs
August 11th, 2025
Textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju™ has established a partnership with Rematrix, a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Vicenza, Italy, securing a robust, compliant and sustainable supply of end-of-life textiles. This partnership continues Reju's commitment to building circular systems that address fashion waste at scale. Rematrix collaborates with fashion companies by proactively managing the end-of-life phase of textile products, ensuring compliance […]
The sustainability equation
August 11th, 2025
© Hollyharryoz | Dreamstime.com The textile sector in general is dependent on petroleum-based products—including fibers, synthetic chemicals and many accessories—and, importantly, the advanced textiles sector is heavily dependent on synthetic materials. Physical and functionality requirements, such as high strength, and chemical and weather resistance, prevent wide-scale applicability of natural materials. Therefore, there is need to […]
Aramid recycling technology earns acclaim
August 11th, 2025
General Recycled® (GR) has announced that its patented aramid recycling technology played a pivotal role in the development of Monterey Textiles' new Eco-Fyre® fabric, which was honored with the Innovation Award for Sustainability at the 2025 Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) annual conference. Eco-Fyre® is a recycled aramid fabric engineered for demanding applications in the oil and gas […]
KARL MAYER names Axel Wintermeyer president of Warp Knitting Business Unit
August 7th, 2025
Axel Wintermeyer. Image: KARL MAYER KARL MAYER has announced that Axel Wintermeyer has been named the president of its Warp Knitting Business Unit. Wintermeyer has been with the company for 29 years, beginning in machinery sales before taking over as vice president of sales at KARL MAYER's subsidiary, Chemnitz. From 2014–2020, Wintermeyer headed the spare […]
Seshadri Ramkumar receives Lifetime Achievement Award
August 6th, 2025
Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., (center) receiving the award. Image: Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D. Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., a professor at Texas Tech University (TTU), received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Science Monitor. The foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals for their contributions to science and technology. Ramkumar was recognized for his work in promoting India-U.S. collaborations […]
AATCC accepting proposals for textile research funding
August 5th, 2025
Image: AATCC The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced that the association is accepting textile research proposals to be considered for funding through the AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant Program. Research proposals may be submitted by undergraduate and graduate students pursuing textile-related projects and must be submitted by Oct. 1, […]
President Trump announces several tariff rate modifications
August 1st, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced several modifications to tariff rates for various countries and imported products. The president increased the tariff on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective Aug. 1. Mexican goods will continue to be taxed at 25% after President Trump spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and agreed not to raise […]