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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IPG Chicago facility receives TRUE zero-waste certification

August 19, 2025  |  Company News, News

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), a global packaging and protective solutions provider, announced that its manufacturing facility in Chicago, Ill., has been awarded gold certification under the Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) rating system. The TRUE certification is administered by Green Busin…
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Coats acquires OrthoLite, accelerating footwear growth strategy

August 18, 2025  |  Company News, News

Coats Group, a manufacturer of thread and structural components for apparel and footwear, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire OrthoLite Holdings LLC. The acquisition includes Cirql, a newly developed proprietary foam midsole technology that offers biodegradable or fully recyclable options. …
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NetZERO collection by The Mitchell Group featured in Materials ConneXion library

August 15, 2025  |  Company News, News

The Mitchell Group has announced that its NetZERO™ collection is now featured in the Materials ConneXion® library, a global sustainable materials resource for architects, designers and manufacturers. The proprietary NetZERO hydro-based manufacturing process uses no solvents “Being added to the …
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Standard Textile announces manufacturing partnership with Altex Inc.

August 14, 2025  |  Company News, News

Standard Textile Co. Inc., a provider of health care and hospitality reusable textiles, and Altex, a window covering solutions provider, have announced a manufacturing partnership to produce solar shades featuring Newton High-Speed Lite-Lift® Technology in the U.S. Production is occurring at S…
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President Trump extends pause on China tariff rate for 90 days

August 13, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Aug. 11 that the tariff on Chinese imports will remain at the same rate—30%—for an additional 90 days. China’s 10% tariff on American imports will also stay at the same rate. The announcement was made shortly before the U.S. tariff on Chinese imports w…
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