Kentwool celebrates 180 years; announces new leadership

January 5, 2024  |  Company News, News

Kentwool Co., a wool yarn manufacturing company, celebrates 180 years in business, spanning five generations of Kent family ownership. Founded in 1843, Kentwool, formerly known as The Kent Manufacturing Co., was established in Philadelphia, Pa., by Philadelphia businessman and English immigrant Thom…
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Manufacturing Solutions Center accepting applications for business incubator

January 4, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College in Conover, N.C., is now accepting applications for its onsite business incubator. The MSC business incubator is available to new businesses and extensions of existing businesses interested in making a product in the U.S. I…
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GOZEN welcomes Sedef Uncu Aki as chief product officer

January 3, 2024  |  Company News, News, People

GOZEN, a San Francisco-based biomaterials startup, announced the appointment of Sedef Uncu Aki as its new chief product officer. Aki joins GOZEN with a background in sustainability and textile innovation spanning more than 20 years. Her previous tenure as the director of product development and rese…
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SPESA to host Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference in Los Angeles

January 2, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The Sewn Products Equipment and Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) will host its Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calif., bringing together both suppliers and manufacturers to discuss current and emerging innovations in the se…
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Duvaltex announces intention to restructure operations under Creditors Act

December 27, 2023  |  Company News, News

Duvaltex, an office furniture textile manufacturer and protective textiles supplier, announced that it has sought protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) before the Superior Court of Québec in order to provide the company with time to restructure its finances, while c…
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SEAMS joins Texworld NYC to amplify U.S.-based sourcing

December 22, 2023  |  Industry News

Texworld NYC, a trade show for the textile and apparel industry, announced the expansion of its longstanding “Local Sourcing” feature area at the upcoming event in January, marking a significant milestone in the event’s commitment to addressing the escalating demand for reliable and innovative…
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Gildan Activewear welcomes Chris Shackelton to board of directors

December 21, 2023  |  Company News, News

Gildan Activewear Inc. announced a support agreement with Coliseum Capital Management LLC, pursuant to which Coliseum will support Gildan’s full slate of Board nominees at each of the 2024 and 2025 annual meetings of shareholders. In connection with the agreement, and after meeting with members of…
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AATCC announces 2024 Student Design Competition

December 20, 2023  |  Industry News, News

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to showcase their design talents to win cash and recognition by participating in the 2024 Concept 2 Consumer Student Design Competition. Entries are due April 11, 2024. This year’s theme, “Vibrant Vacation—Colorful Resort Wear,” asks studen…
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Rheiazymes AG (Switzerland) joins ITMF as corporate member

December 19, 2023  |  Industry News, News

With its proprietary molecular bio recycling technology, Rheiazymes, based in Horgen, Switzerland, provides biotech solutions for recycling of functional fabrics. Rheiazymes’ first industry application, YARN-TO-YARN® is a commitment to closing the recycling gap for synthetic yarn blends and funct…
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Coloreel appoints Lucia Eklöf as vice president of customer success

December 15, 2023  |  Company News, News

“We are excited to welcome Lucia Eklöf to our team,” says Torbjörn Bäck, CEO at Coloreel. “Her experience in sales management and her deep-rooted understanding of industry trends will help our customers grow. Lucia’s expertise in thread, understanding of operations for brands and producer…
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