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Trivantage launches Shades of Innovation seminar
January 30th, 2026
Image: Trivantage® Trivantage®, a supplier of fabrics and hardware in the shade industry, announced the launch of a shade sail educational event, Shades of Innovation. The first seminar is scheduled for Feb. 20 in Fort Worth, Texas, with a second planned for March 5 in Los Angeles, Calif. The seminar will explore design, 3D rendering, […]
Renson and Corradi North America appoint Michael Ackelbein as president
January 29th, 2026
Image: Renson/Corradi North America Renson, based in Carrollton, Texas, has announced the appointment of Michael Ackelbein as president of Renson and Corradi North America. Ackelbein brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in architectural products, building materials and multi-channel distribution. He most recently served as vice president of sales and distribution at Fräsch/Catalyst Acoustic […]
Call for presentations open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026
January 28th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is seeking speakers for Advanced Textiles Expo in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 3–5, 2026, and for the Emerging Technologies Conference on Nov. 2. Proposals are due Feb. 20. Presentation content categories Advanced Textiles Shade & Weather Protection Specialty Fabrics Marine Fabrication General Business Presentation types 25-Minute Show Floor SessionsConcise 25-minute sessions on […]
SMART, Goodwill partner with Textile Recovery Summit
January 27th, 2026
Image: Textile Recovery Summit Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles (SMART) and Goodwill have announced a partnership with the 2026 Textile Recovery Summit, taking place Feb. 23–25 in San Diego, Calif. For the first time, the Textile Recovery Summit will be co-located with the Plastics Recycling Conference and the Resource Recycling Conference. The 2026 Textile Recovery […]
Reju announces site selection for first U.S. Regeneration Hub
January 26th, 2026
Image: Reju Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company based in Paris, France, announced that the company has selected the site for its first U.S.-based industrial facility, also known as a Regeneration Hub. The facility will be constructed in Rochester, N.Y., spanning 18.9 acres. The project will be subject to final investment decision by the board of […]
Provest Equity Partners, CTW Venture Partners invest in Natural Fiber Welding
January 23rd, 2026
Image: Natural Fiber Welding Natural Fiber Welding Inc. (NFW), a materials science company based in Peoria, Ill., has announced a joint investment from Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners. The partnership will help commercialize and scale the company's circular materials, PLIANT™ and MIRUM®. "This partnership marks an important inflection point for NFW as we […]
CovationBio sells interest in Primient Covation LLC
January 21st, 2026
Image: CovationBio Covation Biomaterials LLC (CovationBio) announced that the company has agreed to sell its interest in Primient Covation LLC, a producer of 100% bio-based 1,3 propanediol (BioPDO). Following the transaction, Primient will continue to supply CovationBio with BioPDO under a long-term supply agreement for the production of Sorona® polymer. Moelis & Company acted as […]
Mirador Software Group acquires Intex Consulting
January 20th, 2026
Image: Intex Consulting Intex Consulting, a provider of ERP and MES solutions for textile manufacturers worldwide, announced that the company has been acquired by Mirador Software Group. For more than three decades, Intex has supported weaving, spinning, knitting, dyeing, finishing, and carpet manufacturers with specialized software solutions. The company serves more than 30,000 users across […]
MMI Textiles announces updates to leadership team
January 19th, 2026
Image: MMI Textiles MMI Textiles, a U.S.-based textile manufacturer, has announced two updates to the company's leadership team. Kathleen Wagner has joined MMI Textiles as director of sales, bringing more than 15 years of sales and customer leadership experience. Based in MMI’s Brooklyn, Ohio headquarters, Wagner will lead the company’s sales organization with a focus […]
Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India launches Techtextil India Summit in Coimbatore
January 19th, 2026
Image: Messe Frankfurt India Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Textiles and Guidance of Tamil Nadu and the government of Tamil Nadu to launch Techtextil India Summit every other year, beginning this year, Nov. 26–27 at CODISSIA in Coimbatore. Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs […]