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Sciessent NOBO anti-odor technology receives U.S. patent
November 6th, 2025
Image: Sciessent Sciessent announced that its NOBO® anti-odor technology has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,435,295 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent covers the anti-odor technology for fabrics, textiles, and related articles of manufacture. This is the company's second patent. NOBO is a water-based, polymer-forming composition that provides durable, long-lasting odor control […]
FabricLink Network and AFFOA announce partnership
November 4th, 2025
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) and The Textile Gateway by the FabricLink Network (FLN) have partnered to advance careers and technical education in the textile industry. “Fueling interest among the next generation is essential to preserving and advancing this industry,” says Robert Finnegan, head of education and workforce development at AFFOA. “TheTextileGateway.org program is […]
KARL MAYER Group appoints Lutz Wolf CEO
October 30th, 2025
Lutz Wolf. Image: KARL MAYER/Armin Frieling KARL Mayer Group has announced the appointment of Lutz Wolf as CEO of KARL MAYER Holding SE & Co. KG, effective Nov. 1. Wolf will assume overall responsibility for the internationally active group of companies, headquartered in Obertshausen, Germany. He will also be the new chairman of the management […]
Microban International appoints Shermon McMillan president
October 27th, 2025
Image: Microban International Microban International, an antimicrobial and odor control solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Shermon McMillan as its new president. "Shermon McMillan is a strategic and experienced leader who understands Microban's goals and how to bring them to fruition," says Scott Beal, CEO at Barr Brands International, parent company of Microban. "We […]
Julian Sponseller joins Herculite Products Inc. direct sales team
October 22nd, 2025
Julian Sponseller. Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products Inc. announced that Julian Sponseller has been hired as the western regional manager for the direct sales team. Sponseller will oversee the Midwest region of the direct sales team, engaging with clients in the automotive, custom-engineered solutions, health care, agriculture, and tent and structure industries. Sponseller graduated from the […]
Spiber announces partnership with JNBY Group
October 20th, 2025
Spiber, the creators of Brewed Protein™ fiber, has launched a new collaboration with JNBY Group, a contemporary fashion conglomerate based in Hangzhou, China. The group's two signature brands—JNBY and CROQUIS—will release items made with Brewed Protein fiber, marking the first time a Chinese fashion brand has adopted the material. CROQUIS, a menswear brand, released a […]
Textile companies launch European Circular Textile Coalition
October 17th, 2025
Image: Reju Reju and 11 other companies in the textile industry have launched the European Circular Textile Coalition and a manifesto. The coalition aims to urge the European Union (EU) to develop a fully circular textile economy, including investing in recycling and manufacturing systems. "We refuse to accept textile waste as an inevitability; instead, we […]
Hohenstein, GoBlu partner to streamline verified chemical compliance
October 16th, 2025
Image: Hohenstein Hohenstein and The BHive® by GoBlu have announced a partnership to simplify chemical compliance and sustainability reporting across global textile supply chains. The collaboration combines Hohenstein’s testing and certification expertise with The BHive’s digital infrastructure for chemical data. Together, the two organizations aim to reduce complexity for brands, manufacturers and suppliers facing stricter […]
Kemin Industries acquires CJ Bio subsidiary CJ Youtell Biotech
October 15th, 2025
Image: Kemin Industries Kemin Industries has announced the acquisition of CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio. The acquisition strengthens Kemin's ability to serve markets such as animal feed, food, aquaculture, textiles, paper and pulp, and biofuel industries. With this acquisition, Kemin has full ownership of CJ Youtell's fermentation plants and […]
Samsara Eco appoints Lars Kissau general manager of Asia
October 14th, 2025
Lars Kissau, Ph.D., general manager of Asia (left), with Paul Riley, founder and CEO of Samsara Eco. Image: Samsara Eco Samsara Eco has announced the appointment of Lars Kissau, Ph.D., as its first general manager of Asia. Based in Singapore, Kissau will lead the company's expansion across Asia as it scales operations and prepares to […]