President Trump issues tariff rate modifications

September 6, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued further modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), effective Mon., Sept. 8. The changes were issued in the Sept. 5 Executive Order “Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade…
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India extends import duty exemption on cotton until December

September 6, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The Indian government announced Aug. 28 that the country will extend its import duty exemption on cotton until Dec. 31. Previously, the exemption was to be in effect until ⁠Sept. 30. The exemption reduces the import duty on cotton from 11% to 0%. The decision was informed by the Indian Central Boa…
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Milliken & Company acquires South Carolina textile facility

September 4, 2025  |  Company News, News

Milliken & Company has announced that the company has acquired the assets of Highland Industries Inc. in Cheraw, S.C. “This acquisition bolsters the capabilities of Milliken’s technical textiles business to benefit our customers,” says Halsey Cook, president and CEO of Milliken…
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World Emblem opens factory in Dominican Republic

August 29, 2025  |  Company News, News

World Emblem, a custom emblem and patch manufacturer, held a groundbreaking event Aug. 12 for its new 100,000-square-foot factory in Santiago de Los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. World Emblem CEO Randy Carr was present at the ceremony along with Victor “Ito” Bisonó, Minister of …
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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories announces opening of second production facility

August 27, 2025  |  Company News, News

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has announced that its second production rearing center in Southeast Asia is now fully operational. Teams are now active at both rearing centers, working with the company’s established parental lines for BAM-1 production hybrids, as well as three additional parenta…
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AATCC dedicates Colorlab to Roland L. Connelly Sr.

August 26, 2025  |  Company News, News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced that the newly refurbished Colorlab has been dedicated to Roland L. Connelly Sr., who passed away July 4, 2024. The dedication ceremony took place at the AATCC Technical Center May 15, and his memory was honored by the pres…
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Trivantage becomes sole distributor of TEXTILENE 95 screen fabric

August 25, 2025  |  Company News, News

Trivantage®, a supplier of screen and mesh fabrics, hardware and accessories, announced that the company is now the exclusive distributor of TEXTILENE® 95. The high-performance screen fabric is designed to reduce heat transfer and solar glare. TEXTILENE 95 offers durable and tough synthetic fabric…
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Surge closes investment in White Plains Linen

August 22, 2025  |  Company News, News

Surge Private Equity LLC has announced the closing of its investment in White Plains Linen, a commercial laundry services provider based in Peekskill, New York. The transaction, valued at more than $50 million, closed with debt financing provided by Capital Southwest Corporation. Jackson Walker L…
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SoftWear Automation secures $20 million in Series B1 funding round

August 21, 2025  |  Company News, News

SoftWear Automation, a sewing technology company, has announced the successful close of its $20 million Series B1 funding round. The funding round was led by a strategic investment from BESTSELLER, the Danish fashion company behind brands such as JACK & JONES, VERO MODA and ONLY. The investment …
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U.S. Department of Commerce adds 407 product categories to steel and aluminum tariffs

August 20, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Aug. 19 that 407 product categories will be added to the list of “derivative” steel and aluminum products covered by Section 232 tariffs. The steel and aluminum content of these products will be subject to a duty rate of 50%. Product categories a…
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