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Elevate Textiles names Elizabeth K. Ren head of corporate development and strategy
August 30th, 2024
Elizabeth K. Ren, the new head of corporate development and strategy at Elevate Textiles. Image: Elevate Textiles Elevate Textiles, a global provider of textile solutions based in Charlotte, N.C., announced that Elizabeth "Liz" K. Ren has joined the company as head of corporate development and strategy. "We are excited to have Liz join Elevate's Leadership Team," says Jeffrey […]
Digitalization and AI at the forefront of 2024 ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention
August 29th, 2024
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention, an international textile and fashion event, announced its business program for this year’s event. The 2024 ITMF Annual Conference and IAF World Fashion Convention will be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Sept. 8–10. The ITMF Annual Conference, titled “Innovation, Cooperation and Regulation-Driving Forces […]
ACW names Dan Bugaj head of business development
August 26th, 2024
Dan Bugaj, ACW's new head of business development. Image: ACW American Cord & Webbing Co. Inc. (ACW), a manufacturer and supplier of industrial webbing, plastic buckles, and sewn straps and cords with expertise in military, aerospace, flotation and industrial markets based in Woonsocket, R.I., announced the appointment of Dan Bugaj as head of business development. […]
Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corp. announces $10 million investment in new Ambercycle facility
August 23rd, 2024
Chairman Eric Wu of Shinkong (left) and Shay Sethi, CEO of Ambercycle, at a signing ceremony in Taiwan. Image: Ambercycle Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corp., a polyester producer based in Taipei City, Taiwan, announced it has invested $10 million in a new commercial facility for Ambercycle. Ambercycle was founded in 2015 and is based in Los Angeles, Calif. […]
EcoVadis awards Lenzing Group Inc. platinum CSR rating
August 22nd, 2024
Lenzing Group Inc., a supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries based in Enzing, Austria, announced it has been awarded platinum status in the EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating. The rating covers the four most important practices in the area of CSR: environment, fair working conditions and human rights, ethics […]
Doug McBurney joins MMI Textiles as global procurement executive
August 21st, 2024
Doug McBurney, MMI Textile's new global procurement executive. Image: MMI Textiles MMI Textiles, based in Brooklyn, Ohio, announced that Doug McBurney has joined its team as its new global procurement executive. McBurney has a degree in textile chemistry from Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., and Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. Throughout his career at Milliken, […]
AATCC announces AJOR to become open access in 2025
August 20th, 2024
The American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists’ (AATCC) announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2025, the AATCC Journal of Research (AJOR) will be a freely accessible as an open access journal, providing information about various aspects of textile chemistry, coloration, testing and advanced materials to textile industry researchers and professionals worldwide. AJOR is a peer-reviewed […]
Functional Fabric Fair 2024 registration opens
August 19th, 2024
Registration is now open for the fall edition of the Functional Fabric Fair, sponsored by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, scheduled to take place from November 19–21 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. The event begins with the Day 0 Conference: Sustainability Workshop on November 19, followed by the exhibit hall and expert talks on November […]
Gold Long John adopts EMPEL at Vietnam mill
August 16th, 2024
Gold Long John, a global fabric supplier for the footwear industry, announced it has begun applying Green Theme Technologies’ (GTT) EMPEL® Nø-Wick™ waterless and PFAS-free finishing product at its Vietnam mill. "Our Oeko Tex-certified EMPEL platform is a solution for the future,” says Martin Flora, President of Global Business Development with GTT. “It creates the […]
Better Cotton Council welcomes new co-chairs and members
August 15th, 2024
Better Cotton, an international cotton initiative, has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to the Better Cotton Council. “I’m excited to welcome our new co-chairs and members to the Better Cotton Council. Their experience, insights and perspectives will be invaluable as the council continues to evolve to best serve […]