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ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact
April 17th, 2026
ATA Women in Textiles Summit participants. Image: Devin Steele More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. textile industry gathered in Asheville, N.C., March 30–April 1 for the eighth annual Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit, a dynamic, multiday event focused on leadership, mentorship and advancing women in a traditionally male-dominated industry. The […]
Milliken & Company releases 2025 Sustainability Report
April 17th, 2026
Image: Milliken & Company Milliken & Company released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing progress across people, planet and business conduct, marking the company's eighth consecutive year of sustainability reporting. In 2025, Milliken delivered continued improvements in associate safety performance, including a 39% year‑over‑year reduction in safety severity rate and a 39% decrease in days lost […]
IND HEMP, Summit International Trading and Thien Phuoc Ramie Group announce partnership
April 16th, 2026
Image: IND HEMP IND HEMP, Summit International Trading and Thien Phuoc Ramie Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate U.S.-grown hemp fiber into Vietnam’s textile manufacturing supply chain. The partnership connects U.S. hemp production with Vietnam’s established spinning, weaving, and garment manufacturing base—creating a new, scalable supply chain for hemp yarns, fabrics and […]
Call for candidates for ATA Board of Directors positions
April 15th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for open ATA Board of Directors positions. The ATA Board of Directors relies on highly engaged, volunteer leadership that is willing to represent our members, work with ATA leadership staff and provide guidance in the direction of the association and its activities. The ATA Leadership Development Committee […]
Cauldron Ferm receives $13 million, named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies
April 14th, 2026
Image: Cauldron Cauldron Ferm, an advanced biomanufacturer, announced that the company has received $13.25 million in a Series A2 funding round and has been included on Fast Company’s 2026 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. The round was led by Main Sequence Ventures, with participation from Horizons Ventures, SOSV and NGS Super, bringing Cauldron’s total […]
Nufabrx expands federal access, receives $5 million investment
April 13th, 2026
Nufabrx, Charlotte, N.C., announced that the company is expanding access to its non-opioid pain relief products across federal health care systems and has secured new funding to support continued growth and innovation. The company announced its inclusion on TrillaMed’s Pharmacy (FSS) and DAPA contracts, increasing availability of its time-released pain relief solutions across federal providers, including […]
INDA honors industry leaders with 2026 Lifetime Service and Technical Achievement Awards
April 10th, 2026
Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has announced the four recipients of the 2026 INDA Lifetime Service and Lifetime Technical Achievement Awards. Tom Daugherty, Pricie Hanna, Carey Hobbs, and C.K. Wong were recognized for their exceptional leadership, innovation, and enduring contributions to advancing the nonwovens industry and strengthening the global community. […]
Nick Beighton joins Kornit Digital as strategic adviser
April 9th, 2026
Kornit Digital Ltd., a provider of sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, has appointed Nick Beighton as a strategic adviser to the company and its board of directors. The appointment reflects Kornit’s focus on strengthening its connection to global brands, retailers and digital commerce platforms as the industry shifts toward on-demand production. The […]
The LYCRA Company announces partnership with Texhong International Group
April 8th, 2026
Jason Wang (left), vice president, Asia, The LYCRA Company, and Zhou Xia, chief operating officer of Texhong International Group. Image: The LYRCA Company The LYCRA Company, a sustainable fiber solutions provider, announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Texhong International Group Limited, a core-spun cotton textiles supplier. Under the agreement, Texhong will exclusively partner […]
Syre announces partnerships with ABB, JEPLAN
April 7th, 2026
Swedish textile-to-textile recycling company Syre has announced partnerships with ABB and JEPLAN. ABB has partnered with Syre to develop Syre's first textile-to-textile recycling plant in Vietnam, and JEPLAN has partnered with Syre to accelerate the commercialization of circular polyester. Partnership with JEPLAN Images: Syre Under the agreement between Syre and JEPLAN, full commercialization, spinning validation […]