Haelixa traces DNA Egyptian cotton

October 4, 2022  |  Company News, News

Within the scope of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) initiative “The Sustainability Pledge”, to improve transparency and traceability for sustainable garment and footwear supply chains, the Swiss company Haelixa traces Egyptian cotton DNA from the source up to premium sh…
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Madewell launches denim with bluesign® APPROVED ISKO fabrics

October 3, 2022  |  Company News, News

In a textile industry where sustainability is a top priority, Madewell, ISKO and bluesign® have come together for a strategic collaboration. Madewell has created the first ever denim style using bluesign® APPROVED ISKO fabrics, prioritizing sustainability in the production of a pair of women’s d…
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Piedmont Plastics relocates Edmonton branch

September 27, 2022  |  Company News, News

Piedmont Plastics®, a premier wholesale distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the relocation of their newest branch location in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.As previously announced, Piedmont Plastics completed the acquisition of Edmonton-based Plastics Plus, Ltd. in…
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George Courey Inc. transitions to the fourth generation of ownership

September 26, 2022  |  Company News, News

George Courey Inc., a 112-year-old business, owned by the same family for four generations, has undergone a successful transition from the third to the fourth generation. Taking a century-old business into the future requires a business acumen and maturity of leadership which Jeffrey Courey and R…
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Milliken achieves EcoVadis gold rating

September 22, 2022  |  Company News, News

Milliken & Company, a diversified manufacturer committed to sustainability, is proud to achieve a gold rating on its 2022 EcoVadis assessment. EcoVadis is a trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, providing detailed insight into environmental, social and ethical considerations acros…
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BIOPHIL Natural Fibers to locate $10 Million facility to Robeson County, N.C.

September 19, 2022  |  Company News, News

BIOPHIL Natural Fibers, a manufacturer of organic raw materials, will create 41 new jobs in Robeson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced. The company will invest more than $10.9 million to locate a new processing operation to Lumberton. “North Carolina is the perfect place for BIOPHIL as our econ…
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Climate smart pilot projects welcomed by NCC  

September 15, 2022  |  Company News, News

National Cotton Council (NCC) Chairman Ted Schneider said the U.S. cotton industry applauds USDA for promoting sustainable farming practices through its Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities — including the new Climate Smart Cotton Program led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. The Louisiana p…
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Heathcoat Fabrics to install Brückner finishing line 

September 13, 2022  |  Company News, News

Heathcoat Fabrics partnered again with Brückner Textile Technologies and its sales partner Advanced Dyeing Solutions to install a Brückner finishing line for industrial textiles. Brückner worked extensively with the local Heathcoat project team during several project reviews to develop a customiz…
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Doug Hartman joins Mayzo Inc.

September 12, 2022  |  Company News, News

Specialty chemical company Mayzo Inc. recently welcomed Doug Hartman to the executive team as Director of Sales and Customer Care. Hartman replaces Eduardo Padilla in this role, following Padilla’s promotion to president of Mayzo Inc. in 2021. Doug Hartman brings over 20 years of experience with c…
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Haartz and GTT revolutionize waterless textiles

September 8, 2022  |  Company News, News

The Haartz Corporation, a provider of highly engineered and uniquely designed textile materials and Green Theme Technologies Inc. (GTT), a provider of waterless and PFAS-free textile finishing, announced a partnership to revolutionize how textiles are finished in the United States. The first of its …
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