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INDA announces transition of chief market and industry analyst Mark Snider
March 31st, 2026
Mark Snider. Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has announced that Mark Snider, chief market and industry analyst, will be transitioning from his role as he prepares for a move to France. Since joining INDA, Snider has served as a leading voice on market and industry dynamics, delivering data-driven insights and […]
New Mexico approves PFAS labeling requirement for consumer products
March 30th, 2026
On March 23, New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board approved rules requiring manufacturers to label consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS. The board also approved a state law, which phases out and prohibits the sale of certain products containing PFAS. The labeling requirement strengthens the state’s PFAS Protection Act, which Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed in […]
Accelerating Circularity appoints Edd Denes CEO
March 30th, 2026
Image: Accelerating Circularity Accelerating Circularity has appointed Edd Denes as CEO. Denes has served as the board treasurer of Accelerating Circularity since 2021. Denes brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning financial services, technology and international operations. Accelerating Circularity works with brands, manufacturers, collectors, sorters, recyclers and innovators to develop systems that enable […]
Registration open for 2026 Southern Textile Research Conference
March 27th, 2026
Image: STRC Registration is now open for the 2026 Southern Textile Research Conference on May 17–19, 2026, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. This year's theme is “Integrating Materials, Machines, and Intelligence in Textiles,” and will take place at the Embassy Suites Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. The annual event highlights developments in material science, chemical processing, artificial intelligence (AI) […]
The Look Company appoints Amy Johnson U.S. CEO
March 26th, 2026
Image: The Look Company The Look Company has announced the appointment of Amy Johnson as the company's first U.S. CEO. Johnson previously served as president of The Look Company’s Middle East division and brings more than 20 years of experience in the visuals and branding industry. Her appointment follows The Look Company’s recent expansion in […]
Serge Ferrari Group appoints Tony Cimaglia Jr. solar protection manager
March 25th, 2026
Tony Cimaglia Jr. Image: Serge Ferrari Group Serge Ferrari Group announced the appointment of Tony Cimaglia Jr. as solar protection manager – Eastern North America, to Serge Ferrari North America’s team. In his new role, Cimaglia will support the company’s continued expansion in the solar protection market by collaborating with North American-based fabricators and strategic […]
Seaweed dye startup receives £200,000 in funding
March 24th, 2026
Image: The James Hutton Institute/SeaDyes SeaDyes, a Scotland-based startup, has received £200,000 (around $266,780) in funding after entering the company creation phase of Scottish Enterprise's High Growth Spinout Programme. The startup is developing a seaweed-based alternative to petroleum-based synthetic dyes for textiles. So far, the company has created dye prototypes and engaged with potential customers. […]
Registration open for SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference
March 23rd, 2026
Image: SPESA Registration is now open for the 2026 SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference to be held April 13–14, 2026, at The LOOM in Columbus, Ohio. The two-day event is for manufacturers, brands, retailers, suppliers and stakeholders in the sewn products industry. Attendees will have the chance to view current technology, participate in discussion […]
Navis TubeTex, Fibroline to host Innovation Days in May
March 20th, 2026
Navis TubeTex and Fibroline LLC announced that the companies will host Innovation Days, a three-day event for textile industry leaders, researchers, engineers and stakeholders, May 19–21. The event will take place at the Fibroline USA Lab at Navis TubeTex's corporate headquarters in Lexington, N.C. The multi-day event will feature: Live demonstrations of advanced material applications […]
Alsco Uniforms acquires Advanced Linen Service
March 19th, 2026
Image: Alsco Uniforms Alsco Uniforms, a family-owned uniform and linen laundry services provider, has announced the acquisition of Advanced Linen Service, a uniform and linen provider serving California’s Bay Area, Central Valley and Monterey Bay. Gordon Hickman, president and co-owner of Advanced Linen Service, stated that he and his partners carefully chose Alsco Uniforms as […]