eVent Fabrics announces partnership with Alé Cycling

September 25, 2025  |  Company News, News

eVent® Fabrics, a laminate technologies provider, announced that its PFAS-free stormburstLT laminate is now available to cyclists through a partnership with Alé Cycling, based in Italy. The company introduced laminate in early 2025. While other brands have adopted the new laminate, the partnership…
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Sunbrella announces licensing agreement with Phifer on sling fabrics

September 24, 2025  |  Company News, News

Glen Raven Material Solutions Group and Phifer Incorporated have announced a new partnership to provide Sunbrella® sling fabric for use on outdoor chairs, chaise lounges and other seating options. The joint sling collection debuts in January 2026. The launch will feature around 50 stock and additio…
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OEKO-TEX releases 2024–2025 annual report

September 22, 2025  |  Company News, News

OEKO-TEX® has released its annual report for the 2024–2025 financial year. The company issued more than 57,000 certifications, an 8% increase from the previous year. “The progress we achieved over the past year is the direct result of collective effort. It demonstrates the importance of trust, …
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INDA appoints Kevin Conroy senior manager of government and regulatory affairs

September 22, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced that Kevin Conroy has joined the association’s government and regulatory affairs staff as senior manager of government and regulatory affairs. Conroy brings experience in government, politics and public service to his new role at IN…
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Lenzing appoints Milena Ioveva VP of corporate communications and sustainability

September 19, 2025  |  Company News, News

Lenzing AG has announced the appointment of Milena Ioveva as vice president of corporate communications, sustainability, investor relations and public affairs. She will be based in Austria and report directly to Rohit Aggarwal, Lenzing CEO. The newly created role underscores Lenzing’s commitment t…
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U.S. Department of Commerce announces second inclusion process for Section 232 tariffs

September 18, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Department of Commerce has opened the second round of its inclusion process for the department’s investigation into Section 232 imports of aluminum and steel derivative products. Aluminum and steel derivative producers must submit product inclusion requests by Sept. 29 at 11:59 p.m. E…
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World Emblem opens factory in Dominican Republic

September 18, 2025  |  Company News, News

World Emblem, a custom emblem and patch manufacturer, has opened a 100-square-foot factory in Santiago de Los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. The company held a groundbreaking event Aug. 12 for the factory. Randy Carr, the company’s CEO, was present at the ceremony along with Victor &#82…
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AMANN Group realigns management team, appoints new CEO and CCO

September 17, 2025  |  Company News, News

The AMANN Group Advisory Board has announced a structural realignment of the management team and appointed Markus Nicolaus as the company’s new CEO and Christine Bauer as the new chief commercial officer (CCO). The AMANN Group’s Executive Board has been reorganized and now consists of fo…
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YiLab receives investments to scale thermoregulating fabrics

September 16, 2025  |  Company News, News

YiLab Temperature Control Technologies has announced the close of an oversubscribed pre-A funding round, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $10 million. The round drew strong interest from strategic investors to scale the technology of LifeLabs Design, a brand owned by YiLab th…
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AATCC announces corporate membership updates, new student chapters

September 15, 2025  |  Industry News

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced new updates and expansions to its corporate membership offerings. Corporate membership levels include a wide range of educational, marketing and discount benefits. In May, the AATCC Board of Directors approved updates t…
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