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ATA to honor workers on National Uniform Day
June 30th, 2025
Image: NAUMD Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is among 10 organizations across the apparel, textile, uniform and equipment sectors joining forces to celebrate the second annual National Uniform Day. The event recognizes those who wear uniforms or workwear as part of their daily jobs, from police officers and health care providers to hospitality staff, utility workers and […]
Herculite Products Inc. promotes Mike Stephenson to director of manufacturing
June 30th, 2025
Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products Inc., a high-performance and custom fabrics manufacturer, announced the promotion of Mike Stephenson as the new director of manufacturing. Stephenson joined Herculite in 2010 and has worked within manufacturing for the past 15 years. In his most recent role as production manager at Herculite, he has played a key role in […]
Glimpact launches online tool for measuring apparel’s environmental impact
June 27th, 2025
Image: Glimpact Glimpact, an online platform for analyzing the environmental impact of products and organizations, has announced the launch of the Global Impact Score. The Global Impact Score is a free online tool that measures and analyzes the factors of a fashion product's environmental footprint. Beyond measurement, the tool also helps identify steps to reduce impact. […]
EDANA and INDA establish Global Nonwoven Alliance
June 26th, 2025
Image: EDANA/INDA The Boards of Directors of INDA and EDANA have approved the formation of the Global Nonwoven Alliance (GNA), becoming the nonprofit's founding members. Both boards have also approved a motion authorizing each organization to appoint six representatives from each founding organization, including the current chair and five representatives. This move marks a milestone […]
Vermont governor approves bill restricting PFAS in more consumer products
June 25th, 2025
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed into law H.238, which implements further restrictions on the use of PFAS in consumer products. Previously, legislation was adopted in the state under S.25 that restricted PFAS in personal care products, menstrual products, textiles, cookware, rugs and carpets, artificial turf and ski wax, among other products. The new law […]
Trivantage launches new event for workroom professionals, registration due July 16
June 25th, 2025
Image: Trivantage® Trivantage®, a supplier for workroom and upholstery professionals, announced the launch of a new educational event called The Makers Meet. The event will celebrate the skill, creativity and community of workrooms and upholstery shops. The event will take place Aug. 14–15 at the Sunbrella® headquarters in Burlington, N.C., and will provide attendees with […]
Eric Evans appointed chair of AFFOA Board of Directors
June 24th, 2025
Image: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced that Eric Evans, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new chair of the AFFOA Board of Directors. Evans has served as the director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory for 18 years, from 2006–2024, where he led advances […]
Milliken & Company, Fire-Dex partner to provide fire department with non-PFAS turnout gear
June 23rd, 2025
Image: Milliken & Company Protective gear manufacturer Fire-Dex and textile manufacturer Milliken & Company have partnered to provide the East Providence Fire Department in East Providence, R.I., with non-PFAS turnout gear. The fire department is the first in the U.S. to use non-PFAS firefighter turnout gear department-wide. The non-PFAS gear, which includes Milliken Assure™—a non-PFAS, […]
General Recycled’s aramid recycling technology spotlighted at NAUMD Conference
June 20th, 2025
General Recycled® (GR) has announced that its patented aramid recycling technology played a pivotal role in the development of Monterey Textiles' new Eco-Fyre® fabric, which was honored with the Innovation Award for Sustainability at the 2025 Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD) annual conference. "Monterey's success with Eco-Fyre underscores the value and potential […]
Fabric Forge textile lab, entrepreneurship center opens in Houston
June 19th, 2025
Fabric Forge, a textile lab and entrepreneurship center, had its grand opening May 21 in Houston, Texas. Fabric Forge's mission is to help address challenges faced by residents of the Gulfton and Sharpstown neighborhoods.Connect Community, a non-profit organization working to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty in the Gulfton and Sharpstown neighborhoods, says the opening […]