Healthcare Linen Services Group acquires Texas Textile Services

May 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, has announced the acquisition of Texas Textile Services. HLSG is a provider of mission-critical outsourced linen laundry and management services to health care institutions. Texas Textile Services, headquartered in Ho…
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Universal Fibers appoints Jay Brown president

May 11, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Universal Fibers has announced the appointment of Jay Brown as president. Bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience across the flooring, fiber and building materials industries, Brown joins the business at a pivotal time as it continues to advance innovation and strengthen its global com…
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U.S. Court of International Trade rules 10% global tariffs illegal

May 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in February were illegal. The 2–1 decision ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were “invalid” and …
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Conflict in the Middle East leads to increase in resin prices

May 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Polypropylene and other plastic resins have increased in price in recent months as a result of conflict in the Middle East, affecting the cost of geosynthetic products. A similar price increase occurred in early 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased demand for personal protective eq…
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NCTO announces officer appointments for FY 2026

May 7, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber through finished sewn products, has announced officer appointments for fiscal year 2026 following officer elections at its annual meeting April 14–16. Amy Bircher Bruyn, CEO and founder…
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Landbell USA selected by CalRecycle as PRO for state EPR

May 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

On March 2, Landbell USA announced that the organization was selected by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, or CalRecycle, to serve as the Producer Responsibility Organization for the state’s Extended Producer Responsibility under the Responsible Textile Recovery Ac…
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Media One becomes exclusive U.S. distributor for Mimaki TX330 Series

May 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Media One has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Mimaki’s TX330 and TX330B textile pigment printing solutions in the U.S. The addition of the TX330 and TX330B strengthens Media One’s position as a provider in the digital pigment-textile market. These solutions offer both …
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Accelerating Circularity releases chemical recycling paper

April 29, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Accelerating Circularity announced the release of its latest paper, Tipping the Scale: Mass Balance in Chemical Recycling, developed through the Alliance for Chemical Recycling (ACTR) working group. The paper offers a detailed look at how mass balance is being applied to track material flows and att…
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Ultraflex appoints Kylie Schleicher as vice president of business development and product management

April 27, 2026  |  Industry News

Ultraflex Systems announced the promotion of Kylie Schleicher to vice president of business development and product management. In this role, she will lead strategic business development and product management initiatives. Previously serving as director of product development and product management,…
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Sunbrella debuts new Trade Program for interior designers

April 24, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Sunbrella® announced the launch of its new Trade Program, developed to support interior designers at every stage of the design process. The program allows interior designers to directly source from Sunbrella’s portfolio of fabrics and products, with exclusive pricing, tailored support and en…
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