Serge Ferrari Group appoints Tony Cimaglia Jr. solar protection manager

March 25, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Serge Ferrari Group announced the appointment of Tony Cimaglia Jr. as solar protection manager – Eastern North America, to Serge Ferrari North America’s team. In his new role, Cimaglia will support the company’s continued expansion in the solar protection market by collaborating with North Ame…
Seaweed dye startup receives £200,000 in funding

March 24, 2026  |  Industry News, News

SeaDyes, a Scotland-based startup, has received £200,000 (around $266,780) in funding after entering the company creation phase of Scottish Enterprise’s High Growth Spinout Programme. The startup is developing a seaweed-based alternative to petroleum-based synthetic dyes for textiles. So far,…
Navis TubeTex, Fibroline to host Innovation Days in May

March 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 Lexingto…
Alsco Uniforms acquires Advanced Linen Service

March 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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…
U.S. Department of the Interior to prioritize sourcing American-made uniforms

March 18, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 $…
Tukatech appoints new director of digital manufacturing initiatives

March 17, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 enab…
USTR launches Section 301 investigations, U.S. and Mexico begin USMCA joint review

March 16, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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…
Registration opens for Techtextil North America 2026

March 13, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 Talk…