Tariffs on imports to the U.S. begin, affecting multiple countries

April 9, 2025  |  Industry News, News

Country-specific tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in an April 2 executive order are now in effect. The president declared a national emergency in the executive order as a result of “large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits,” which included a reciprocal tariff policy…
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ATA Japan to host World Expo 2025 tour on May 16; registration due April 23

April 7, 2025  |  Industry News

As part of its engagement with the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan will host a group tour of the event May 16. Participants will visit key pavilions, receive guided explanations from industry experts involved in their construction, and exchange insights dur…
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Universal Fiber Systems acquires Fiber Innovation Technology

April 4, 2025  |  Company News, News

Universal Fiber Systems announced that the company has acquired Fiber Innovation Technology (FTI), based in Johnson City, Tenn. “We’re thrilled to add FIT to Universal Fiber Systems. I’ve long admired FIT and am impressed with what Chris Parris and his team have accomplished,&#8221…
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Textile-to-textile recyclers form T2T Alliance

April 3, 2025  |  Company News, News

Textile-to-textile (T2T) recyclers Circ, Circulose, RE&UP and Syre have collaborated to form the T2T Alliance. The alliance will unite stakeholders and advocate for the textile sector within European Union (EU) policy and beyond. The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is a 2025…
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Acme Mills partners with Vietnam producers to expand nonwoven textiles offerings

April 2, 2025  |  Company News, News

Acme Mills, a textile manufacturer based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has announced a partnership with producers in Vietnam to expand its nonwoven textile offerings. This move addresses evolving global trade challenges, such as ongoing tariff concerns with China, allowing Acme Mills to continue deliv…
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President Trump imposes 25% tariff on automobile imports beginning April 3

April 1, 2025  |  Industry News, News

President Donald Trump signed an executive order March 27 imposing a 25% tariff on automobile imports to the U.S., beginning April 3. Currently, the tariff will only apply to automobiles, but a process for including automobile parts is being developed. Automobiles covered under the United States-Mex…
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The Mitchell Group achieves novel hydrolysis rating for polyurethane fabrics

April 1, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Mitchell Group, Niles, Ill., has announced that its Sta-Kleen Polyurethane and Sta-Kleen Polycarbonate fabrics now hold the highest hydrolysis ratings for polyurethane fabrics. Recent hydrolysis tests for the fabrics have returned novel results, setting a new benchmark for durability and perfo…
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Consumer confidence drops to four-year low

March 27, 2025  |  News

The March 2025 Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points to 92.9—the lowest it has been since January 2021.
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