Milliken Assure moisture barrier wins 2025 R&D 100 Award

October 2, 2025  |  Company News, News

Milliken & Company has announced that its Milliken Assure™ moisture barrier, a non-PFAS, non-halogenated, UL-certified flame-resistant moisture barrier for firefighter turnout gear in North America, has been named a winner of the 2025 R&D 100 Awards. “We are honored to receive an R&amp…
CiCLO Technology wins 2025 Home Excellence Behind the Seams Award

October 1, 2025  |  Company News, News

CiCLO® Technology has announced that the Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA) has recognized the company with the 2025 Home Excellence Behind the Seams Award. The award recognizes a supplier partner who has made an exceptional impact on the textile industry through innovation, meaningful partne…
CGS BlueCherry, Avalara partner to streamline tax compliance for fashion brands

September 30, 2025  |  Company News, News

Computer Generated Solutions Inc. (CGS), a supply chain management software company, has announced a native integration between its BlueCherry® platform and Avalara AvaTax compliance automation software. With the integration of Avalara’s AI-powered AvaTax platform, BlueCherry users can automate r…
In memoriam: Ann Hunzinger, owner, Evanston Awning Co.

September 29, 2025  |  News, People

Ann Hunzinger of Evanston, Ill., former owner of Evanston Awning Co. and director of the Mid-American 8 Canvas Products Association board, passed away Sept. 18, 2025. She was 74. In addition to serving as director on the Mid-American 8 Canvas Products Association (MA8CPA) board, which is now known a…
In memoriam: Stephen J. Franta, Canvas Craft

September 29, 2025  |  News, People

Stephen J. Franta of Medina, Minn., former owner of Canvas Craft, passed away Sept. 15, 2025, after battling cancer. He was 84. Stephen started Canvas Craft in 1988 as a one-man marine canvas shop, and in 2004, his son, Max, joined the business, who is now the company’s president. He was preceded …
Replin by Hainsworth celebrates 80th anniversary

September 29, 2025  |  Company News, News

Replin by Hainsworth, a manufacturer of premium fabrics for aviation and transport interiors, announced that the company is celebrating its 80th anniversary since the business was founded in 1945 by Dr. Maurus Banyai, a Hungarian refugee who specialized in textile innovation.  The company was forme…
eVent Fabrics announces partnership with Alé Cycling

September 25, 2025  |  Company News, News

eVent® Fabrics, a laminate technologies provider, announced that its PFAS-free stormburstLT laminate is now available to cyclists through a partnership with Alé Cycling, based in Italy. The company introduced laminate in early 2025. While other brands have adopted the new laminate, the partnership…
Sunbrella announces licensing agreement with Phifer on sling fabrics

September 24, 2025  |  Company News, News

Glen Raven Material Solutions Group and Phifer Incorporated have announced a new partnership to provide Sunbrella® sling fabric for use on outdoor chairs, chaise lounges and other seating options. The joint sling collection debuts in January 2026. The launch will feature around 50 stock and additio…