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U.S. Department of the Interior to prioritize sourcing American-made uniforms
March 18th, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Office of Management and Budget's Made in America Office have announced that the department will prioritize sourcing uniforms and other textiles made in the U.S. According to the press release, the Department of the Interior purchases approximately $11 million in uniforms annually. On March 27, the department […]
Preliminary program announced for 2026 WOW International Conference
March 18th, 2026
Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has released the preliminary conference program for the 2026 World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference, to be held June 29–July 2 at the Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville, Tenn. This year's theme is “Redefining Wipes: Smart. Sustainable. Scalable," and will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, brand […]
Tukatech appoints new director of digital manufacturing initiatives
March 17th, 2026
Tukatech Inc., an apparel technology solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Nitish Varshney as director of digital manufacturing initiatives for global programs. In this role, he will lead the company’s global programs to accelerate digitalization, drive technology adoption, and enable measurable process optimization across apparel manufacturing ecosystems. "Like several members of our leadership team, […]
USTR launches Section 301 investigations, U.S. and Mexico begin USMCA joint review
March 16th, 2026
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced on March 11 the launch of investigations into Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. Additionally, Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of discussions in preparation for the joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Section 301 investigations The investigations will […]
Registration opens for Techtextil North America 2026
March 13th, 2026
Image: Techtextil North America Registration is now open for Techtextil North America 2026, being held Aug. 4–6, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. The event is for members of the technical textiles and nonwovens sector. It will include expert-led sessions on smart fabrics and artificial intelligence-driven supply chains, on-floor Tech Talks and the Student Research Poster Program, […]
Denim Deal, Green Story announce partnership
March 12th, 2026
Image: Denim Deal The Denim Deal announced a strategic collaboration with Green Story to leverage data and artificial intelligence to advance the scaling of post-consumer recycled cotton across the global denim value chain. Green Story will provide the data foundation for the Denim Deal’s upcoming annual report, scheduled for publication in the fourth quarter of […]
M&S and Pilio launch ACE cotton program
March 11th, 2026
Image: Pilio M&S, a British food, clothing and homeware retailer, and Pilio, a sustainability solutions provider, have announced the launch of the Affordable Clean Environment (ACE) cotton program. The initiative is designed to accelerate access to clean energy and strengthen biodiverse farming practices across cotton-growing communities in India. The program will support on-farm and […]
Beaulieu International Group acquires IFG Asota
March 10th, 2026
Image: Beaulieu International Group Beaulieu International Group has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GmbH, an Austria-based fiber producer. IFG Asota has expertise in polypropylene, polyamide, polyethylene and biopolymer fibers such as PLA, serving markets including flooring, automotive and filtration. "Our ambition is clear," says Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck, CEO […]
24 states file case challenging tariffs imposed by President Trump
March 9th, 2026
Twenty-four states filed a case in the U.S. Court of International Trade against U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and others on March 5, 2026. The lawsuit challenges President Trump’s imposition of global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The states argue […]
Judge issues tariff refund order, U.S. CBP says it needs 45 days
March 9th, 2026
On March 4, Court of International Trade Judge Richard Eaton ruled that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must refund money collected in reciprocal tariffs imposed last year by U.S. President Donald Trump. The judge ruled that U.S. CBP must immediately liquidate all unliquidated entries without International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs and must […]