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INDA honors industry leaders with 2026 Lifetime Service and Technical Achievement Awards
April 10, 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 9, 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 8, 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 7, 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 […]
Reju receives €135 million for Netherlands site
April 6, 2026
Image: Reju Reju™, a textile-to-textile regeneration company, announced that the company has been awarded €135 million (around $156 million) in funding under the Netherlands’ Nationale Investeringsregeling Klimaatprojecten Industrie (NIKI) program. The funding will support Reju’s planned industrial-scale Regeneration Hub at Chemelot Industrial Park in Sittard-Geleen, covering both the investment phase and ongoing operations. “We are […]
Australian Wool Innovation names Bryan Fry CEO
April 3, 2026
Bryan Fry. Image: Woolmark Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the organization behind the global Woolmark brand, has named Bryan Fry as its next CEO, effective immediately. “Bryan brings global leadership experience, most recently serving as chairman and global chief executive officer of Pernod Ricard Winemakers, where he led large-scale international operations across multiple markets and premium […]
Arclin acquires DuPont’s Aramid business, Kevlar and Nomex brands
April 1, 2026
Image: Arclin Arclin, a global materials science company, announced that the company has completed the acquisition of DuPont’s Aramid business, including the Kevlar® and Nomex® brands, for approximately $1.8 billion. “Kevlar and Nomex are the gold standard in their respective industries, and we are very excited to incorporate the Aramids platform into Arclin’s broader material science […]
INDA announces transition of chief market and industry analyst Mark Snider
March 31, 2026
Mark Snider. Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has announced that Mark Snider, chief market and industry analyst, will be transitioning from his role as he prepares for a move to France. Since joining INDA, Snider has served as a leading voice on market and industry dynamics, delivering data-driven insights and […]
New Mexico approves PFAS labeling requirement for consumer products
March 30, 2026
On March 23, New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board approved rules requiring manufacturers to label consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS. The board also approved a state law, which phases out and prohibits the sale of certain products containing PFAS. The labeling requirement strengthens the state’s PFAS Protection Act, which Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed in […]
Accelerating Circularity appoints Edd Denes CEO
March 30, 2026
Image: Accelerating Circularity Accelerating Circularity has appointed Edd Denes as CEO. Denes has served as the board treasurer of Accelerating Circularity since 2021. Denes brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning financial services, technology and international operations. Accelerating Circularity works with brands, manufacturers, collectors, sorters, recyclers and innovators to develop systems that enable […]
Registration open for 2026 Southern Textile Research Conference
March 27, 2026
Image: STRC Registration is now open for the 2026 Southern Textile Research Conference on May 17–19, 2026, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. This year's theme is “Integrating Materials, Machines, and Intelligence in Textiles,” and will take place at the Embassy Suites Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. The annual event highlights developments in material science, chemical processing, artificial intelligence (AI) […]
The Look Company appoints Amy Johnson U.S. CEO
March 26, 2026
Image: The Look Company The Look Company has announced the appointment of Amy Johnson as the company's first U.S. CEO. Johnson previously served as president of The Look Company’s Middle East division and brings more than 20 years of experience in the visuals and branding industry. Her appointment follows The Look Company’s recent expansion in […]
Serge Ferrari Group appoints Tony Cimaglia Jr. solar protection manager
March 25, 2026
Tony Cimaglia Jr. Image: Serge Ferrari Group Serge Ferrari Group announced the appointment of Tony Cimaglia Jr. as solar protection manager – Eastern North America, to Serge Ferrari North America’s team. In his new role, Cimaglia will support the company’s continued expansion in the solar protection market by collaborating with North American-based fabricators and strategic […]
Seaweed dye startup receives £200,000 in funding
March 24, 2026
Image: The James Hutton Institute/SeaDyes SeaDyes, a Scotland-based startup, has received £200,000 (around $266,780) in funding after entering the company creation phase of Scottish Enterprise's High Growth Spinout Programme. The startup is developing a seaweed-based alternative to petroleum-based synthetic dyes for textiles. So far, the company has created dye prototypes and engaged with potential customers. […]
Registration open for SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference
March 23, 2026
Image: SPESA Registration is now open for the 2026 SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference to be held April 13–14, 2026, at The LOOM in Columbus, Ohio. The two-day event is for manufacturers, brands, retailers, suppliers and stakeholders in the sewn products industry. Attendees will have the chance to view current technology, participate in discussion […]