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Innovation, insights at Advanced Textiles Expo and Emerging Technologies Conference 2025
August 30th, 2025
The textile industry is evolving fast, and Advanced Textiles Expo® in Indianapolis, IN on November 5–7 is the place to be. This year’s event brings together industry experts covering sustainability, technology, business strategy and regulatory updates. Before the expo, Emerging Technologies Conference kicks off on Nov. 4 at the Indiana Convention Center. This one-day conference […]
World Emblem opens factory in Dominican Republic
August 29th, 2025
Image: World Emblem World Emblem, a custom emblem and patch manufacturer, held a groundbreaking event Aug. 12 for its new 100,000-square-foot factory in Santiago de Los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. World Emblem CEO Randy Carr was present at the ceremony along with Victor "Ito" Bisonó, Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Dominican Republic, […]
Christian Botschek joins the Management Board of KARL MAYER
August 28th, 2025
Christian Botschek. Image: KARL MAYER KARL MAYER announced that Christian Botschek has joined the KARL MAYER STOLL Textilmaschinenfabrik Management Board as managing director. Since July 1, he has been working in the position alongside Axel Wintermeyer. Botschek is a mechanical engineer who has been part of the KARL MAYER team since 2005. His varied activities […]
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories announces opening of second production facility
August 27th, 2025
Image: Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc. has announced that its second production rearing center in Southeast Asia is now fully operational. Teams are now active at both rearing centers, working with the company’s established parental lines for BAM-1 production hybrids, as well as three additional parental lines introduced earlier this summer. These new […]
AATCC dedicates Colorlab to Roland L. Connelly Sr.
August 26th, 2025
Image: AATCC 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 presence of close friends and […]
Trivantage becomes sole distributor of TEXTILENE 95 screen fabric
August 25th, 2025
Image: Trivantage® 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 fabrics made of PVC-coated polyester. It can be used for […]
Surge closes investment in White Plains Linen
August 22nd, 2025
Image: White Plains Linen 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 LLP acted as lead counsel to Surge and Moss Adams/Baker Tilly provided financial […]
SoftWear Automation secures $20 million in Series B1 funding round
August 21st, 2025
Image: SoftWear Automation 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 was made through Invest FWD, […]
U.S. Department of Commerce adds 407 product categories to steel and aluminum tariffs
August 20th, 2025
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 added include wind turbines and their parts […]
Eastman, Huafon Chemical to establish Naia yarn manufacturing facility in China
August 20th, 2025
Image: Eastman Eastman has announced a formal strategic partnership with Huafon Chemical to establish a joint facility to produce cellulose acetate yarn. The facility will be dedicated to localized production of Eastman Naia™ cellulose acetate filament yarns in China. “China is the world’s largest textile supply chain hub and a frontier for product and technology […]