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NCTO applauds plans for duty-free reinstatement under CAFTA-DR
November 15th, 2025
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn and fabric to finished sewn products, applauded the Donald Trump administration’s announcement of plans to reinstate duty-free treatment for qualified textile and apparel goods from Guatemala and El Salvador under the Dominican Republic–Central America–United States Free Trade Agreement […]
Hainsworth Cue Sports Fabrics signs Ken Doherty as ambassador
November 14th, 2025
Image: Hainsworth Cue Sports Fabrics Hainsworth Cue Sports Fabrics announced that the company has welcomed former 1997 world snooker champion and BBC broadcast commentator Ken Doherty as its first-ever ambassador. The Irish snooker champion will step into a 12-month ambassador role. The alliance will see him representing the brand at major events, supporting product innovation […]
Hologenix named Gold Winner of TITAN Innovation Awards
November 13th, 2025
Image: Hologenix Hologenix announced that it has been chosen as the Gold Winner in the TITAN Innovation Awards in the Innovation in Technology - Biotechnology (BioTech) category for its CELLIANT technology. The International Awards Associate organizes the TITAN Innovation Awards. CELLIANT is an infrared technology that can be embedded into fibers, yarns, and fabrics to […]
KARL MAYER Reutlingen production site closes, another site to close in December
November 12th, 2025
Image: KARL MAYER KARL MAYER's production site in Reutlingen, Germany, ceased operations Oct. 31. The closing comes after the company's announcement of a business realignment that resulted in the discontinuation of KARL MAYER's flat knitting machine business, STOLL. The company's production in China will end in December. “STOLL stands for a long tradition. That is […]
Reolite receives U.S. EPA, FDA registration for antimicrobial powder technology
November 11th, 2025
Image: Reolite Inc. Reolite Inc., a subsidiary of Robin K. International Inc., announced that the company has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration for a dual-ion (silver + zinc) antimicrobial powder technology. The technology also received U.S. Food and Drug Administration registration, allowing it to be used in medical gowns and hospital textiles. In South […]
2025 International Achievement Award winners announced
November 10th, 2025
Advanced Textiles Association® has announced the winners of the 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world, showcasing innovation and excellence driving the industry. This year’s awards drew more than 130 entries across 46 categories, with winners chosen for their complexity, design, workmanship, […]
Sciessent NOBO anti-odor technology receives U.S. patent
November 6th, 2025
Image: Sciessent Sciessent announced that its NOBO® anti-odor technology has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,435,295 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent covers the anti-odor technology for fabrics, textiles, and related articles of manufacture. This is the company's second patent. NOBO is a water-based, polymer-forming composition that provides durable, long-lasting odor control […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 Show Stoppers winners announced
November 5th, 2025
The winners of the 14th annual Show Stoppers Awards program were recently announced at the 2025 Advanced Textiles Expo® in Indianapolis, Ind. The Show Stopper Awards are designed to recognize the most popular new products each year from Advanced Textiles Expo exhibitors. The awards acknowledge the newest, most innovative, useful and exciting, effective, efficient and […]
FabricLink Network and AFFOA announce partnership
November 4th, 2025
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) and The Textile Gateway by the FabricLink Network (FLN) have partnered to advance careers and technical education in the textile industry. “Fueling interest among the next generation is essential to preserving and advancing this industry,” says Robert Finnegan, head of education and workforce development at AFFOA. “TheTextileGateway.org program is […]
President Trump announces trade agreements with China, Thailand and Malaysia
November 1st, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding U.S.-China trade relations. As part of the agreement, the U.S. will lower its cumulative tariff rate on Chinese imports by 10%, beginning on Nov. 10. In addition, the country's heightened reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports will be suspended until Nov. 10. […]