Teijin to donate humanitarian aid to Ukraine
March 18th, 2022
Teijin Limited announced that it will make a donation of JPY 10 million (roughly $85,000 USD) through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) as humanitarian assistance in support of the many people suffering from the difficult situations in Ukraine. As the company’s basic stance to respect […]
Sandler AG launches bluefiber acoustic brand
March 17th, 2022
bluefiber acoustic brand combines a wide range of highly efficient, polyester-based acoustic materials. Owing to their excellent sound absorption properties, the lightweight textile materials offer an ideal basis for individual interior design concepts, creating a pleasant living space. Self-supporting panels and pads are available in different thicknesses, performance types and color versions, offering custom-made solutions […]
Milliken & Co. named to 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies
March 16th, 2022
Milliken & Company has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies. The diversified global manufacturer, with more than 60 locations and approximately 8,000 associates worldwide, is one of six companies to receive this prestigious ethics-based honor every year […]
Colorbox offers garment dyeing alternative
March 15th, 2022
Jeanologia introduces Colorbox, a new technology for garment dyeing that is transforming the traditional way that garments are dyed with a faster and more efficient process that respects the environment. Dyeing is one of the most polluting processes in the fashion industry, and it also has high production costs. Jeanologia is committed to creating an […]
MAS unveils global expansion drive
March 14th, 2022
MAS Fabric Park in Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel and textile manufacturer, has announced plans to significantly expand its global footprint, seeking to capitalize on opportunities stemming from the pandemic while aligning further with the needs of its customers. The company’s global growth strategy is set to further enhance the speed […]
Baker-Polito administration awards $2.8M from M2I2
March 11th, 2022
The Baker-Polito Administration announced $2.8 million in new infrastructure grants through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative or M2I2 to three growing manufacturers. The three grants were announced by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy during an event at 99Degrees Custom in Lawrence, Mass., a 375-employee manufacturer of tech-integrated apparel, […]
CULP Inc. promotes Chadd Coltrain to director of strategic global sales
March 10th, 2022
Culp Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “CULP”) announced that Chadd Coltrain has been named Director of Strategic Global Sales for Culp Home Fashions, the company’s mattress fabrics division. Coltrain has served as perseverance partner since 2003 where he has been a regional and national sales representative for mattress fabric, sewn covers, consumer products and […]
In memoriam: Franz Peter Zimmer
March 8th, 2022
Franz Peter Zimmer, a visionary pioneer of modern textile printing technology, passed away in Kufstein, Austria, on February 12, 2022. He died only a few days after celebrating his 98th birthday with family and friends. Zimmer dedicated more than 70 years of his life to developing new and revolutionary ideas for textile printing, thereby significantly altering […]
Coats publishes 2021 sustainability report
March 7th, 2022
The report, titled “Pioneering a Sustainable Future: Accelerating our Journey” details the progress that has been made against its Sustainability Strategy launched in 2019. The Strategy set out ambitious targets to be achieved by the end of 2022. The progress achieved in 2021 included: 22% reduction in water usage6.9% reduction in kWh per kilogram of […]
Study predicts smart textile market growth
March 4th, 2022
The global valuation of the market is projected to reach US$ 23.82 billion by the end of the forecast period (2021–2031), representing a CAGR of 25%. According to a Transparency Market Research (TMR) study on the smart textile market, advancements in nanotechnologies and increasing trend of miniaturization of electronics are expanding lucrative opportunities. Low-cost smart textiles have […]