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Federal judge blocks New Mexico PFAS labeling rule
September 22nd, 2026
A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico's PFAS labeling rule, which was announced earlier this year, infringes on commercially protected speech. As a result, the regulation has been temporarily halted. The labeling rule is part of the New Mexico PFAS Protection Act and would require manufacturers to label consumer products that contain PFAS beginning […]
Nonwovenn, CorpAcq announce partnership
September 22nd, 2026
Image: Technical Materials Group Nonwovenn and CorpAcq have announced the formation of a corporate vehicle, named Technical Materials Group (TMG), to spearhead a growth and acquisition strategy. Keith Pickering has been appointed as head of acquisitions to lead the initiative. Following the partnership transaction completed between Nonwovenn and CorpAcq (a TDR Capital portfolio company) in […]
Call for speakers for 2027 Textiles Recycling Expo USA
September 21st, 2026
Image: Textiles Recycling Expo USA Textiles Recycling Expo USA is inviting industry experts, innovators and researchers to submit speaker proposals for its 2027 conference, taking place April 7–8, 2027, at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina. Accelerating Circularity is working closely with the organizers to help identify key industry challenges and ensure the program […]
Discounted hotel, airline rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026
September 18th, 2026
Through Oct. 5, get discounted hotel rooms for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference Nov. 2. Discounted flights with Delta Air Lines are also available for Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members and nonmembers. Join textile industry professionals for educational sessions, hands-on […]
CreateMe strengthens leadership team
September 18th, 2026
Image: CreateMe Technologies CreateMe Technologies, an AI robotics company, announced three leadership appointments as the company enters its next phase of commercialization. John W. Jacobson joins as vice president of commercialization, Leslie Lambert as vice president of people and business operations, and Ashley Nicole Stickler has been promoted to vice president of marketing and partnerships. John W. Jacobson […]
In memoriam: Andre West, Wilson College of Textiles
September 18th, 2026
Image: North Carolina State University Andre West, Ph.D., professor at North Carolina State University's Wilson College of Textiles and former director of Zeis Textiles Extension, passed away Sept. 10 at the age of 66. Born June 30, 1960, West earned his bachelor's degree in textile design from the University of Huddersfield in England. In 2009, […]
FSA launches LinkedIn page
September 16th, 2026
The Fabric Structures Association (FSA), a member group of Advanced Textiles Association, has launched an FSA LinkedIn page. The page will allow architects, designers, engineers and other professionals to connect and stay up to date on the latest FSA projects and opportunities. It will showcase and celebrate the innovative work of FSA members, highlighting the […]
INDA names Ben Muller executive director
September 16th, 2026
Ben Muller. Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced that Ben Muller has joined the association as executive director. Muller brings more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning nonprofit organizations, corporations and trade associations. Most recently, Muller served on the senior executive team of the High Point Market Authority, where […]
Archroma and Lameirinho announce partnership to deploy InOneGO
September 15th, 2026
Image: Archroma Archroma, a specialty chemicals provider, and Lameirinho, a home textiles manufacturer based in Portugal, have announced a collaboration to bring InOneGO by Archroma, a new single-step dyeing process, into commercial production. Lameirinho’s first InOneGo bedlinens collection is now available worldwide. InOneGO by Archroma is a continuous dyeing process that combines coloration, fixation and […]
Lectra strengthens partnership with Caron Technology
September 14th, 2026
Image: Lectra Lectra, a technology company based in Paris, France, has announced the strengthening of its industrial alliance with Caron Technology, an Italian company founded in 1993 that specializes in preparation systems operating before the cutting process. To support this new phase of development, Lectra acquired 70% of Caron Technology’s equity in August for €1.9 […]