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Navis TubeTex, Fibroline to host Innovation Days in May
March 20th, 2026
Navis TubeTex and Fibroline LLC announced that the companies will host Innovation Days, a three-day event for textile industry leaders, researchers, engineers and stakeholders, May 19–21. The event will take place at the Fibroline USA Lab at Navis TubeTex's corporate headquarters in Lexington, N.C. The multi-day event will feature: Live demonstrations of advanced material applications […]
Alsco Uniforms acquires Advanced Linen Service
March 19th, 2026
Image: Alsco Uniforms Alsco Uniforms, a family-owned uniform and linen laundry services provider, has announced the acquisition of Advanced Linen Service, a uniform and linen provider serving California’s Bay Area, Central Valley and Monterey Bay. Gordon Hickman, president and co-owner of Advanced Linen Service, stated that he and his partners carefully chose Alsco Uniforms as […]
U.S. Department of the Interior to prioritize sourcing American-made uniforms
March 18th, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Office of Management and Budget's Made in America Office have announced that the department will prioritize sourcing uniforms and other textiles made in the U.S. According to the press release, the Department of the Interior purchases approximately $11 million in uniforms annually. On March 27, the department […]
Tukatech appoints new director of digital manufacturing initiatives
March 17th, 2026
Tukatech Inc., an apparel technology solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Nitish Varshney as director of digital manufacturing initiatives for global programs. In this role, he will lead the company’s global programs to accelerate digitalization, drive technology adoption, and enable measurable process optimization across apparel manufacturing ecosystems. "Like several members of our leadership team, […]
USTR launches Section 301 investigations, U.S. and Mexico begin USMCA joint review
March 16th, 2026
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced on March 11 the launch of investigations into Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. Additionally, Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of discussions in preparation for the joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Section 301 investigations The investigations will […]
Registration opens for Techtextil North America 2026
March 13th, 2026
Image: Techtextil North America Registration is now open for Techtextil North America 2026, being held Aug. 4–6, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. The event is for members of the technical textiles and nonwovens sector. It will include expert-led sessions on smart fabrics and artificial intelligence-driven supply chains, on-floor Tech Talks and the Student Research Poster Program, […]
Denim Deal, Green Story announce partnership
March 12th, 2026
Image: Denim Deal The Denim Deal announced a strategic collaboration with Green Story to leverage data and artificial intelligence to advance the scaling of post-consumer recycled cotton across the global denim value chain. Green Story will provide the data foundation for the Denim Deal’s upcoming annual report, scheduled for publication in the fourth quarter of […]
M&S and Pilio launch ACE cotton program
March 11th, 2026
Image: Pilio M&S, a British food, clothing and homeware retailer, and Pilio, a sustainability solutions provider, have announced the launch of the Affordable Clean Environment (ACE) cotton program. The initiative is designed to accelerate access to clean energy and strengthen biodiverse farming practices across cotton-growing communities in India. The program will support on-farm and […]
Beaulieu International Group acquires IFG Asota
March 10th, 2026
Image: Beaulieu International Group Beaulieu International Group has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GmbH, an Austria-based fiber producer. IFG Asota has expertise in polypropylene, polyamide, polyethylene and biopolymer fibers such as PLA, serving markets including flooring, automotive and filtration. "Our ambition is clear," says Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck, CEO […]
Infrastructure-free renewable lighting
March 9th, 2026
Global Research and Discovery Group (GRDG) is “a private research think tank focused on biodefense, emerging biological threats, and humanitarian technologies that translate science into real-world solutions for low-infrastructure settings,” as reported in Fibre2Fashion. An initiative called “Project AURA” grew from this mission, creating a solar-powered textile that provides safe, maintenance-free illumination without electricity (patent pending). […]