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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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…
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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 …
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AATCC 2023 Future Leaders Award Recipients

August 29, 2023  |  Industry News, News

The AATCC Future Leaders Award recognizes promising young professionals in the fields of textiles, apparel, and related material sciences, provides acknowledgement and recognition to enhance their careers, engages these young professionals in the work of the Association, and brings their insights an…
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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…
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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…
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Columbia Sportswear Company names Tom Gyles SVP, global distribution network

August 21, 2023  |  Industry News

Columbia Sportswear Company, a global supplier of designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products, named Tom Gyles its new Senior Vice President, Global Distribution Network in Canada. Mr. Gyles oversees N…
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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…
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