ATA, other textile industry associations announce formation of Alphabet Soup Collective

September 3, 2024  |  ATA News, Company News, Industry News, News

A collaboration of associations representing the global sewn products, textile, apparel and nonwovens textiles industries — known collectively as the Alphabet Soup Collective in a nod to their various and plentiful acronyms — officially launched in Raleigh, N.C. last month. The group includes 11…
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Digitalization and AI at the forefront of 2024 ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention

August 29, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention, an international textile and fashion event, announced its business program for this year’s event. The 2024 ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention will be held in Samarkand…
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Gold Long John adopts EMPEL at Vietnam mill

August 16, 2024  |  Industry News

Gold Long John, a global fabric supplier for the footwear industry, announced it has begun applying Green Theme Technologies’ (GTT) EMPEL® Nø-Wick™ waterless and PFAS-free finishing product at its Vietnam mill. “Our Oeko Tex-certified EMPEL platform is a solution for the future,” says …
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Better Cotton Council welcomes new co-chairs and members

August 15, 2024  |  Industry News, News

Better Cotton, an international cotton initiative, has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to the Better Cotton Council.   “I’m excited to welcome our new co-chairs and members to the Better Cotton Council. Their experience, insights and perspectives will be inva…
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Sen. Sherrod Brown visits MMI Textiles to discuss closing trade loophole

August 9, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined manufacturers, retailers, law enforcement and workers at MMI Textiles in Brooklyn, Ohio, on August 2, to push for the Biden Administration to close a loophole that foreign countries like China exploit to avoid paying duties and fees they owe, and that fentanyl traffi…
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CNITA announces date for 2024 EurAsia Geosynthetics Symposium

August 5, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

The China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA) announced that the 2024 EurAsia Geosynthetics Symposium (EAGS) will be held in Tai’an, Shandong, China on November 22. Co-organized by CNITA and EDANA, the EurAsia Geosynthetics Symposium is a conference and tabletop exhibition cove…
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FabricLink Network announces launch of The Textile Gateway

July 17, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

The FabricLink Network announced the launch of The Textile Gateway, an online platform that connects the textile industry to students of all ages, including elementary school and undergraduate students. “The mission of The Textile Gateway is to educate and inspire students at all levels about text…
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Textiles Recycling Expo set for 2025 in Belgium

July 11, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

A new event was announced, the Textiles Recycling Expo, and it is set for June 4–5 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. It is supported by EuRIC, Fedustria, ReHubs, the Textiles Recycling Association and Plastics Recycling World, and organizd by AMI. AMI is also organizing the Plastics Recycling World Expos…
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Better Cotton Conference 2024 emphasizes farmer empowerment, industry ambitions

July 10, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Better Cotton Conference 2024 concluded on June 27 in Istanbul, Turkey, where over 400 attendees from around the globe joined virtually and in person. “This year’s Better Cotton Conference has highlighted the crucial need for collective action in the cotton industry. The insights and…
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Better Cotton announces 2024 Member Award winners

July 3, 2024  |  Industry News

Better Cotton™, a worldwide cotton sustainability initiative launched in 2023, announced the recipients of its 2024 Member Awards.  The 2024 Member Awards were presented by Alan McClay, CEO of Better Cotton, and Eva Benavidez Clayton, senior director of membership and supply chain, and honored me…
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