Inditex, Jeanologia develop Air Fiber Washer

June 12, 2023  |  Company News, News

Inditex and Jeanologia have jointly developed Air Fiber Washer, the first industrial air system designed to extract microfibers during garment fabrication and thus reduce subsequent shedding in domestic laundering. Microfibers are small particles with a length of less than 15 millimeters that are sh…
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Ambercycle, Shinkong Synthetic Fibers form strategic partnership

June 8, 2023  |  Company News, News

Ambercycle and Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation announced a strategic partnership to enable circularity in apparel. The collaboration aims to accelerate the production of high-quality performance yarns using Ambercycle’s regenerated cycora® material, in response to the heightened demand of t…
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YKK achieves 100% renewable energy purchasing

June 6, 2023  |  Company News, News

YKK Corporation announces that the number of YKK locations that have switched 100% of their electricity consumption to renewable energy in fiscal year 2022 has increased by 20 locations from FY2021 to FY2022, reaching 31 locations globally. Under the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, a set of sustaina…
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Modern Meadow partners with Navis Tubetex

June 5, 2023  |  Company News, News

Modern Meadow, a biofabrication company specializing in the development of sustainable materials, announced its strategic partnership with Navis TubeTex, a provider of high-technology finishing machinery to the global textile industry. This collaboration aims to redefine the dyeing, finishing, and c…
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Avery Dennison elects Deon Stander CEO

May 24, 2023  |  Company News, News

Avery Dennison Corporation announced that its board of directors, as a result of a planned succession process, has elected Deon Stander, as president and chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2023. Current chairman and CEO, Mitch Butier, will serve as executive chairman of the company’s …
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Trevira GmbH is now Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH

May 23, 2023  |  Company News, News

Trevira GmbH has been renamed Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH. For some time already, Trevira has been an affiliate of Indorama Ventures, Thailand, which acquired the German company in 2011, initially together with a joint venture partner, and then completely in 2017. After numerous other inte…
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Nikwax partners with Outdoor Research

May 17, 2023  |  Company News, News

Outdoor Research (OR), an outdoor gear and apparel company, has announced a strategic partnership with Nikwax, a pioneer in aftercare solutions for outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear. The partnership will officially launch in September 2023. Under the partnership, Nikwax will become OR’s preferre…
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Glen Raven announces new structure

May 16, 2023  |  Company News, News

Glen Raven recently introduced an updated operating structure that creates even greater focus on each of the key fabric markets it serves. The company has combined its fabric brands, including Sunbrella®, GlenGuard®, Dickson®, Sur Last® and others, under a new Glen Raven Material Solutions Group…
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MUTOH American promotes Derek Moffett, business development manager

May 8, 2023  |  Company News, News

MUTOH America Inc. announced the promotion of Derek Moffett to the position of Business Development Manager. He will focus on expanding MUTOH printer sales through franchise networks and building strategic relationships with select franchise partners. Moffett, who previously served as a Product Mana…
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Miami Corp. promotes John Tavano to VP sales

May 5, 2023  |  Company News, News

The Miami Corporation announced the promotion of John Tavano to the position of vice president, sales. Tavano has been with the company for over 10 years.  He joined Miami Corp. in 2013 as a regional sales representative focusing on the Northeast awning market.  In 2017, he was promoted to nationa…
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