Pharr sells to Coats, Mannington

December 6, 2019  |  In the Industry

Pharr, a diversified provider of differentiated textile products and assorted real estate businesses, has reached agreements with Coats Group to purchase Pharr High Performance and Mannington Mills to purchase Pharr Fibers & Yarns and Phenix Flooring, a recent news release said. Pharr High Perfo…
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Ahlstrom-Munksjö sells glass fiber business

December 4, 2019  |  In the Industry

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has agreed to sell its glass fiber reinforcement business in Mikkeli, Finland, to Vitrulan Composites Oy, a fully owned subsidiary of Vitrulan Group and part of the family-owned industrial holding ADCURAM Group, a recent news release said. The Mikkeli plant produces glass and carbo…
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Collaboration to bring safer chemicals to the apparel industry

November 25, 2019  |  In the Industry

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) and Hohenstein have announced a collaboration to utilize the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification system in the LS&Co. supply chain. This will amplify the capabilities of the Screened Chemistry program developed by LS&Co., helping to establish a cleare…
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Fibers from NFL uniforms recycled into fan wear

November 22, 2019  |  In the Industry

Global Fiber Technologies subsidiary, Authentic Heroes Inc. has signed a license agreement with talent agency IMG and its Football Greats Alliance (FGA), a division that represents retired National Football League players, a recent news release says.  Authentic Heroes takes event-worn clothin…
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Teijin Aramid will expand with two new factories

November 21, 2019  |  In the Industry

Teijin Aramid has announced it will start its second round of Twaron fiber production expansions. The capacity increase will take place in the two factories in the Netherlands, Delfzijl and Emmen. Delfzijl is the production site for monomer and polymer; the plant in Emmen is used for spinning. …
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Knit Vision exhibition scheduled for January

November 20, 2019  |  In the Industry

The Knit Vision exhibition for knitting, sewing, printing, finishing and allied machinery will be held January 18-21, 2020, at Dana Mandi, Ludhiana, India, with the participation of national and international companies. “A comprehensive and well integrated approach has been chosen for the developm…
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TINTEX showcases new fabric technologies in Munich

November 14, 2019  |  In the Industry

TINTEX will be showcasing new fabric technologies at the Performance Days show in Munich, this week. According to a news release from the company, its aim with these new technologies is to enhance the natural beauty of cotton and cellulosics while eliminating harsh treatments and optimizing clea…
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Smart Fabrics Summit call for proposals opens

November 11, 2019  |  In the Industry

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has released a call for proposals for the 2020 Smart Fabrics Summit, April 16–17, 2020, in Washington D.C. The conference theme is “Ideation to Commercialization.” The 2020 Summit will focus on bringi…
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Forensic traceability of U.S. cotton

November 8, 2019  |  In the Industry

COTTON USA and Oritain have signed a partnership to provide forensic verification of origin for all U.S. cotton, a recent news release stated. The collaboration aims to help brands and retailers make responsible sourcing and purchasing decisions. According to the release, to achieve the level of tra…
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Global industrial fabrics market summary

November 5, 2019  |  In the Industry

The compound annual growth rate through 2021 is expected to increase significantly for industrial fabrics made of natural and synthetic materials, woven and nonwoven, for processing, automotive, filtering, printing and belting applications, according to a report by Radiant Insights. The polyest…
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