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Media One becomes exclusive U.S. distributor for Mimaki TX330 Series
May 1, 2026
Image: Media One Media One has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Mimaki's TX330 and TX330B textile pigment printing solutions in the U.S. The addition of the TX330 and TX330B strengthens Media One's position as a provider in the digital pigment-textile market. These solutions offer both direct-to-textile and dye sub transfer capabilities, enabling customers to streamline production, reduce water consumption, and […]
Accelerating Circularity releases chemical recycling paper
April 29, 2026
Image: Accelerating Circularity Accelerating Circularity announced the release of its latest paper, Tipping the Scale: Mass Balance in Chemical Recycling, developed through the Alliance for Chemical Recycling (ACTR) working group. The paper offers a detailed look at how mass balance is being applied to track material flows and attribute recycled content across complex textile value […]
Ultraflex appoints Kylie Schleicher as VP of business development and product management
April 28, 2026
Image: Ultraflex Systems Ultraflex Systems announced the promotion of Kylie Schleicher to vice president of business development and product management. In this role, she will lead strategic business development and product management initiatives. Previously serving as director of product development and product management, Schleicher played a key role in advancing Ultraflex’s product strategy, driving material […]
INDA announces Legislative Champion and Industry Advocate of the Year Award winners
April 24, 2026
Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced the winners of its inaugural Legislative Champion and Industry Advocate of the Year Awards, recognizing policymakers and industry members for their support of the nonwovens industry’s advocacy agenda. Legislative Champion Award winners were Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI), recognized for […]
Sunbrella debuts new Trade Program for interior designers
April 23, 2026
Image: Sunbrella® Sunbrella® has announced the launch of its new Trade Program, developed to support interior designers at every stage of the design process. The program allows interior designers to directly source from Sunbrella's portfolio of fabrics and products, with exclusive pricing, tailored support, and enhanced ordering capabilities included. Program benefits Exclusive trade pricing: Preferred pricing on […]
Texbase launches CPSC eFiling solution for brands
April 22, 2026
Image: Texbase Texbase Inc., a cloud-based platform connecting brands and retailers with supply chain partners and independent testing labs, has launched Texbase for eFiling, a capability designed to help brands prepare and submit certified product data directly to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Product Registry. As regulatory requirements expand and product compliance becomes more […]
KARL MAYER opens new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER
April 21, 2026
Image: KARL MAYER KARL MAYER opened its new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER (TIC) April 21 in Obertshausen, Germany. Located in the company's headquarters, the center brings together the latest developments in warp knitting, technical textiles and warp preparation. The company will be hosting an opening week for the center April 21–24, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled […]
Apparel brands support unspun’s automated manufacturing hu
April 20, 2026
Image: unspun Automated manufacturing technology company unspun announced that brands, including Walmart and REI, have signed letters of support for the company's plan to build domestic manufacturing capacity in the U.S. In partnership with Bethel Industries, Peckham and PDS Ltd./GSC Link, the company plans to establish automated production hubs equipped with unspun's artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens IEEPA tariff refund portal
April 20, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 Court of International Trade ruling that deemed the duties illegal. The […]
ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact
April 17, 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 17, 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 16, 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 15, 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 14, 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 13, 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 […]