BASF hosts roundtable on cotton at UN  

September 14, 2023  |  Company News, News

Farmers across the globe are working to meet the ever-increasing demand for sustainably grown cotton. True sustainable sourcing of natural fibers can be complex and challenging, which is why BASF Agricultural Solutions brought together a global delegation of farmers from Europe and the Uni…
Alpine Group partners with FibreTrace

September 13, 2023  |  Company News, News

Alpine Group — a global textile innovation and apparel manufacturing group — and FibreTrace®, a traceability solutions provider have announced a partnership, delivering transparency throughout Alpine Group’s supply chain, while engaging brands and accelerating positive change across the fashi…
Santoni Shanghai acquires Terrot

September 12, 2023  |  Company News, News

Santoni Shanghai Knitting Machinery Co., Ltd., founded and wholly owned by Italy’s Lonati family, announced the strategic acquisition of Terrot GmbH, a manufacturer of circular knitting machines based in Chenmitz, Germany. The move comes as the latest development in Santoni Shanghai’s …
Yibin Grace unveils 50% recycled viscose testing line

September 6, 2023  |  Company News, News

Chinese manufacturer Yibin Grace has created a new testing line for a viscose fiber made with 50% recycled textiles and hopes to reach a 50% blend for the market by the end of 2023. The new material is made with Circulose pulp, which is created using 100% recycled textiles and is described as the hi…
Miller Weldmaster appoints Jordan Schelcher marketing manager

September 5, 2023  |  Company News, News

Miller Weldmaster, a pioneering name in the industrial fabrics industry, is delighted to announce the elevation of Jordan Schelcher to the role of marketing manager. Formerly serving as the marketing coordinator, Ms. Schelcher seamlessly integrates her vast experience, fervor for the industry, and p…
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group celebrates 140 years of U.S. manufacturing

August 31, 2023  |  Company News, News

While thousands of U.S. manufacturing companies have closed over the past 40 years, or moved operations overseas, Aurora Specialty Textiles Group (ASTG) has remained in the USA and this year is celebrating 140 years of continuous operation outside Chicago. Through two world wars, two global pandemic…
Standard Textile welcomes new executive vice president of global growth & strategy, Jonathan Simon

August 30, 2023  |  Company News, News

Standard Textile Co., Inc., a global leader in the healthcare and hospitality textile markets, announced the appointment of Jonathan Simon as its new executive vice president of global growth & strategy. Simon will play a key role in guiding the company’s vision and overseeing the development …
TÜV Rheinland laboratory approved for manmade cellulosic fibers testing

August 23, 2023  |  Company News, News

TÜV Rheinland has been certified as an approved laboratory under the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) MMCF Guidelines Wastewater Version 2.1. The recently released ZDHC MMCF guidelines 2.1 provide a clear point of reference for sector-wide benchmarking and best practice sharing on hazar…
Fasnap appoints Jeff Kendell president

August 22, 2023  |  Company News, News

Fasnap Corp. is making key changes in management positions at several levels of the corporate office in Elkhart, IN. Jeff Kendell will assume the role of president as of August 1 of this year. Kendell has been a key salesman for Fasnap for over 20 years. He started with Fasnap back in 2002. Ironical…
Tallayne to acquire Nufabrx from Textile-Based Delivery Inc.

August 14, 2023  |  Company News, News

Tallayne, in collaboration with Textile-Based Delivery, Inc., announces an agreement to acquire the renowned Nufabrx brand and its retail business unit. This strategic move marks a significant step towards an accelerated expansion of product accessibility across North America and key international m…