Durst Group acquires Aleph SrL

September 20, 2023  |  Company News, News

Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production solutions, has acquired Aleph SrL, a pioneer in sustainable digital solutions for textiles and interior and exterior decorations. With this strategic move, Durst Group further enhances its position in water-based and sustainable p…
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In memoriam: Galynn Nordstrom

September 19, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Galynn Nordstrom, a longtime editor of Specialty Fabrics Review magazine, died on July 14, 2023. She was at the helm of the Review for more than 15 years and used her deep knowledge of the specialty fabrics industry to create a publication of lasting significance. Nordstrom was quite active in the T…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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ATA launches Leadership Academy

September 11, 2023  |  ATA Events, ATA News, Events, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has launched the ATA Leadership Academy, an initiative set to reshape leadership excellence within the textile industry. This comprehensive leadership development program is designed to offer advanced training to professionals across all levels, with training opti…
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Accelerating Circularity, Goodwill Industries test textile feedstock hubs

September 8, 2023  |  Industry News

The Walmart Foundation has granted $1.2 million to support Goodwill Industries International Inc. and Accelerating Circularity to develop skills, systems, and infrastructure at participating Goodwill organizations to transform unsellable textile donations into recycling feedstock. This transformat…
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Kelheim Fibres, Magnolab join forces

September 7, 2023  |  Industry News

The viscose specialty fiber manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has entered into a collaboration with MagnoLab, an international network of companies in the textile industry based in the Biella region. This partnership highlights the importance of collaboration between different companies to drive innovatio…
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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…
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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…
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