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Trivantage promotes Brett Baird to vice president of sales
December 13, 2023
Trivantage®, a specialty fabrics distributor, announced the promotion of Brett Baird to vice president of sales. In his new role, Baird will lead the commercial sales team with an emphasis on enhancing the customer experience. “At Trivantage, we always strive to give our customers what they need, when they need it,” said Baird. “My goal […]
Woolmark launches Woolmark+ to support sustainability
October 4, 2024
The Woolmark Company, owners of Woolmark, a wool industry certification mark used on pure wool products that meet quality standards, announced the launch of Woolmark+, a plan designed to unite wool growers, supply chains and brands in ensuring a sustainable future for the wool industry. Woolmark+ aims to accelerate low-impact production, promote circularity and enhance […]
EFI expands relationship with global strategic partner DPI
October 3, 2024
Electronics For Imaging Inc. (EFI) reported its subsidiary, EFI Cretaprint S.L.U., headquartered in Londonderry, N.H., has licensed its building m materials digital printing business to its current global strategic partner, DPI, a technology company with a network of dealers that specialize in research, development, production, sales and service for high-speed industrial digital printing solutions. “This strategic partnership […]
eVent Fabrics announces new hires to assist with global expansion into Korea
October 2, 2024
eVent®️ Fabrics, a waterproof and breathable laminates producer based in Kansas City, Mo., announced the company has hired three team members to assist with growing demand for the brand’s expanding line of performance laminates and recent expansion into the markets in southern Korea. Recent hires include Bartosz Lassak to the U.S. sales team, Xie Yi […]
Universal Fibers publishes 2024 Sustainability Snapshot
October 1, 2024
Universal Fibers, a synthetic solution-dyed fiber manufacturer based in Bristol, Va., has released its latest Sustainability Snapshot, illustrating the company's continued commitments to reducing environmental impact and advancing its social responsibility. Since its latest published CSR report, the company has achieved year-over-year carbon reduction. Universal Fibers has been recognized as a "Virtual Zero Waste Company" and, […]
Announcing the 2024 International Achievement Awards Winners
September 30, 2024
Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 International Achievement Awards (IAA). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world and showcase the innovation and excellence driving this dynamic industry. IAA shines a spotlight on the extraordinary versatility of specialty fabrics, which are […]
Herculite hires Jonathan Horton as regional manager of direct sales team
September 30, 2024
Jonathan Horton, the new western regional manager for Herculite®'s direct sales team. Image: Herculite Herculite® Products Inc., a laminated and coated textile producer based in Emigsville, Pa., announced it has hired Jonathan Horton as the western regional manager for its direct sales team. Horton will manage the direct sales team's western region, which includes automotive, […]
Hailide America announces organizational changes
September 27, 2024
Hailide America, a supplier of industrial polyester yarns, tire cords and more based in Alpharetta, Ga., announced it has hired Josh McArthur as technical director and other organizational changes. McArthur brings over a decade of experience in the technical yarns sector. His career spans various rising levels of responsibility in production, technical service and operations. He is […]
Accelerating Circularity announces global sustainability commitment
September 25, 2024
Accelerating Circularity, a New York, N.Y.-based nonprofit dedicated to creating business models and supply chains for manufacturing more sustainable fabrics, announced its commitment to action at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2024 Annual Meeting. This commitment, titled "Building Circular Systems" aims to change the textile industry by building scalable systems where materials are continuously repurposed […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 Show Stoppers winners announced
September 24, 2024
The winners of the 13th annual Show Stoppers Awards program were recently announced at the 2024 Advanced Textiles Expo in Anaheim, Calif. The Show Stopper Awards are designed to recognize the most popular new products each year from Advanced Textiles Expo exhibitors. The awards acknowledge the newest, most innovative, useful and exciting, effective, efficient and […]
Shalag US Inc. to open new nonwovens facility in Virginia
September 23, 2024
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that Shalag US Inc., a nonwoven fabrics manufacturer based in Oxford, N.C., will invest $16.6 million to open a new nonwoven manufacturing and production facility in Richmond, Va. The investment will create 52 new jobs. “I am gratified to see another international company select Virginia for a new U.S. facility, […]
Indorama Ventures receives ISCC+ certification at fiber production sites
September 20, 2024
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical producer based in Bangkok, Thailand, announced it has received International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC+) certification for three of its fiber manufacturing sites. Across its entire business, nine Indorama Ventures sites are now ISCC+ certified, offering a diverse range of sustainable products, including PTA, PET […]
TESTEX joins ITMF as corporate member
September 19, 2024
TESTEX, an official representative and founding member of OEKO-TEX®, announced it has joined the Zurich, Switzerland-based International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. TESTEX is a globally operating and independent Swiss testing and certification institute. Founded in 1846 and originally known as the Seidentrocknungsanstalt Zurich (Silk Conditioning Institute), its expertise lies in testing, […]
D.C. Humphrys acquires Gosport Manufacturing
September 18, 2024
Gosport Manufacturing in Gosport, Ind. Image: Gosport Manufacturing Philadelphia, Penn.-based D.C. Humphrys announced the company has acquired tarps and industrial textiles producer, Gosport Manufacturing. The acquisition will keep Gosport Manufacturing's employees in place, with no changes to key personnel or day-to-day operations. Gosport Manufacturing was founded in 1944 by the King family and has been […]
Shawmut launches Shawmut Infinite, acquires Fairystone Fabrics
September 16, 2024
James Wyner, CEO of Shawmut. Image: Shawmut Shawmut LLC, a subsidiary of Shawmut Corporation, a global textile solutions provider based in West Bridgwater, Mass., announced the acquisition of warp-knitting supplier, Fairystone Fabrics, by its newly formed affiliate, Shawmut Infinite. Shawmut Infinite will operate in Burlington, N.C., as a stand-alone supplier of contract knitting and warping […]
Spiber Inc. and Consinee Group announce continuation of partnership
September 13, 2024
Spiber Inc., a biotech company based in Yamagata, Japan, known for its Brewed Protein™ fiber, announced the continuation of its partnership with Consinee Group Co. Ltd., a textile manufacturer for luxury knitwear and woven garments based in Ningbo, China. Begun in 2023, the collaboration has allowed the two companies to explore new possibilities by combining Spiber's […]