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Hohenstein supports Global Textile Scheme initiative for structured data exchange
April 29th, 2025
Image: Hohenstein Global testing and research laboratory Hohenstein has announced the acquisition of shares in Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS). The GTS initiative aims to create an international standard for handling structured product data in the textile and apparel industry. Hohenstein will support GTS in enhancing and automating data exchange along the supply chain. “The […]
UNIFI named to Fast Company’s 2025 World’s Most Innovative Companies list
April 28th, 2025
Image: UNIFI® UNIFI® Inc. announced that the company has been named to Fast Company’s 2025 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in the Fashion and Apparel category. “Being recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies is a great honor,” says Eddie Ingle, chief executive officer of UNIFI. "Polyester is the most widely […]
DuPont wins four Edison Awards
April 25th, 2025
Image: DuPont™ DuPont™ announced that four of its material technologies were recognized at the 2025 Edison Awards™. The company received two gold awards, one silver award and one bronze award. "We’re honored that four of our innovative technologies have been recognized for delivering exceptional performance and creating lasting value for our customers,” says Alexa Dembek, […]
Sheep Inc. raises £5 million in Series A funding round
April 24th, 2025
Image: Sheep Inc. Sheep Inc., a wool apparel brand, announced it has completed its £5 million Series A funding round, led by Inside Out LLC. This investment will support the company's proprietary Connected Dot technology, which allows customers to trace every garment’s journey—from regenerative farms to the final stitch. Inside Out’s Fashion, Textiles and Home […]
INDA announces four new members elected to join Board of Directors
April 23rd, 2025
Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has announced the election of four new members to its 2025 Board of Directors. "We are excited to welcome these exceptional professionals whose insights, extensive experience, and leadership will significantly enhance INDA’s initiatives," says Tony Fragnito, president of INDA. "Their collective expertise will further strengthen […]
AFFOA names Nuream, Z-Polymers as awardees of Product Accelerator program
April 22nd, 2025
Image: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Inc. (AFFOA) announced that Nuream and Z-Polymers have been chosen to participate in the Product Accelerator for Functional Fabrics (PAFF) 2.0 program. This initiative aims to accelerate the commercialization of advanced functional fabric products through targeted technical and manufacturing support. Launched in 2024, the […]
Milliken & Company invests $1.5 million in NC State Textile Protection and Comfort Center
April 21st, 2025
Image: North Carolina State University North Carolina State University's (NC State) Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC) has received a $1.5 million investment from Milliken & Company. As a result, it has been renamed to Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation TPACC. The center is housed in the Wilson College of Textiles and focuses on advancing […]
Jones Family of Companies promotes Andrew Dailey to general manager
April 18th, 2025
Andrew Dailey, the new general manager of Jones Sustainable Packaging. Image: Jones Family of Companies Jones Family of Companies, Charlotte, N.C., announced the promotion of Andrew Dailey to general manager of Jones Sustainable Packaging. Dailey has been a member of the leadership team for several years. He initially joined in 1991 as vice president of […]
EU pauses countermeasures on U.S. tariffs for 90 days
April 17th, 2025
The European Union (EU) has paused its countermeasures on U.S. trade tariffs for 90 days to allow time for EU and U.S. negotiations. The pause was first announced by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen April 9, and went into effect April 14. The decision was made in response to the U.S. delaying tariffs on imports […]
Applications open for ATA Board of Directors positions
April 17th, 2025
The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Board of Directors is seeking volunteer applicants to fill three open positions. The ATA Board of Directors represents ATA's members and works with the ATA leadership staff, providing guidance on association decisions and activities. Open positions 1st Vice Chairman (2-year term) This individual will be the "Chairman-elect" and will automatically […]