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Fisher Textiles Honored with Five PRINTING United Alliance 2026 Pinnacle Awards
June 30th, 2026
Fisher Textiles, Matthews, N.C., announced that five of the company's fabrics received awards in the 2026 Pinnacle Awards in various Media – Textile categories, including Banner, Drapery, Framing Systems Frontlit, Tablecloths & Liners and Upholstery. The Pinnacle Awards honor standout products and technologies that help move the printing industry forward. Fisher Textiles’ wins reflect its […]
Global Nonwovens Alliance launches e-learning initiative
June 26th, 2026
The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), founded by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and EDANA, announced the launch of a new global e-learning initiative designed to help companies build essential nonwovens knowledge. The first program available through this initiative is the Fundamental Nonwovens series of e-courses, which offers flexible, accessible learning from anywhere […]
In memoriam: Bob Campbell, Mt. Lebanon Awning & Tent Co.
June 23rd, 2026
Robert "Bob" Campbell, MFC, and owner of Mt. Lebanon Awning & Tent Co., passed away June 21 at the age of 74. Born Nov. 22, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Campbell was a graduate of Bethel Park High School and earned his bachelor's degree in music education at Duquesne University. He was the beloved husband of […]
Rediscovering natural fibers’ technical prowess, Part II
June 22nd, 2026
Panda Hemp's gin is capable of processing 22,000 lbs. of hemp straw per hour. Photo: Panda Hemp. Editor’s note: This feature is the second part of a two-part article by this writer on the topic of natural fibers in advanced textile materials and products. Part I focused on cotton and wool; This article discusses bast […]
Hypershell introduces new exoskeleton products
June 22nd, 2026
Hypershell’s new X Series is designed to more intuitively respond to the wearer’s requirements. Photo: Hypershell. Shanghai-based Hypershell Co., Ltd. has introduced its Hypershell X Series intuitive exoskeleton designed to deliver support that feels more natural, immediate and closely aligned with the wearer. The new range includes Hypershell X Ultra S, Hypershell X Max S and Hypershell […]
Flax-linen and hemp fiber advances announced
June 22nd, 2026
Earlier in June, The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp announced technological advancements demonstrating how flax-linen and hemp fibers are now being successfully integrated into advanced composite manufacturing processes. These developments mark a transition beyond traditional hand lay-up techniques, positioning natural fibers as credible, scalable solutions for high-performance industrial applications. European flax-linen and hemp bio-composites […]
Supply chain company for post-consumer textiles is launched
June 22nd, 2026
Claras Materials LLC, Charlotte, N.C., has launched as a specialized supply chain company focused on post-consumer textile raw materials for the global chemical recycling and fiber-to-fiber industries. The company said it was created to address a key challenge facing the textile recycling sector: securing consistent, sorted and processing-ready feedstock at commercial scale. “The technology to recycle […]
Prada designs the hidden layer of NASA’s lunar suit
June 22nd, 2026
The garment’s sculpted knit construction accommodates tubing and life-support connections. Photo: Axiom Space and Prada. Axiom Space and Prada have shared the latest result of their ongoing collaboration for NASA’s Artemis program, shifting attention away from the outer shell of the lunar spacesuit and toward the layer worn closest to the astronaut’s body. The new Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) […]
EcoFresh by Microban International earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
June 22nd, 2026
Microban's EcoFresh ER1000 contains 62% biobased content, as certified by the USDA BioPreferred® Program. Image: Microban International Microban International, a global leader in product protection technologies, has earned a U.S. Department of Agriculture Certified Biobased Product Label for Microban® EcoFresh™ ER1000 and EH1000. Third-party verification for the product's bio-based content was administered through the USDA BioPreferred® […]
AFFOA celebrates opening of new headquarters
June 19th, 2026
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Inc. (AFFOA) celebrated the opening of its new headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 135 South Road, Bedford, Mass. The event brought industry leaders, government partners, academic institutions, and startup innovators together to mark this milestone in AFFOA's mission to accelerate textile technology and manufacturing breakthroughs to safeguard the nation, […]