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Archroma and Lameirinho announce partnership to deploy InOneGO
September 15, 2026
Image: Archroma Archroma, a specialty chemicals provider, and Lameirinho, a home textiles manufacturer based in Portugal, have announced a collaboration to bring InOneGO by Archroma, a new single-step dyeing process, into commercial production. Lameirinho’s first InOneGo bedlinens collection is now available worldwide. InOneGO by Archroma is a continuous dyeing process that combines coloration, fixation and […]
Lectra strengthens partnership with Caron Technology
September 14, 2026
Image: Lectra Lectra, a technology company based in Paris, France, has announced the strengthening of its industrial alliance with Caron Technology, an Italian company founded in 1993 that specializes in preparation systems operating before the cutting process. To support this new phase of development, Lectra acquired 70% of Caron Technology’s equity in August for €1.9 […]
Trivantage appoints James Dillport outside sales representative
September 11, 2026
Trivantage, a supplier of specialty fabrics, hardware and accessories, has announced the appointment of James Dillport as an outside sales representative serving Missouri, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas. Dillport brings 10 years of industry experience to Trivantage. In his new role, Dillport will help customers navigate products, applications and emerging innovations. “Building strong relationships and […]
Fayetteville Technical Community College, North Carolina Military Business Center announce executive leadership transition
September 10, 2026
Image: NCMBC Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) announced a succession of executive leadership. Scott Dorney, the organization’s founder and executive director since 2004, will transition leadership responsibilities to Martin J. “Jimmy” Hendrix III, who will assume the role of executive director effective Oct. 1. Since opening in 2005, the […]
ATA announces volunteer award winners, call for board candidates results
September 9, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced the 2026 recipients of the Outstanding Volunteer Award and the results of the call for board candidates at the Annual Meeting and Advanced Textiles Expo Preview webinar, Sept. 9. Outstanding Volunteer Award winners The Outstanding Volunteer Award program was created in 2012 and recognizes a handful of dedicated ATA volunteers, […]
Cone Denim announces strategic transformation, plans exit from China manufacturing
September 8, 2026
Image: Cone Denim Cone Denim has announced strategic transformation plans designed to better serve the global denim fabric market. The plans include strengthening Cone Denim’s focus on its established manufacturing platform in Mexico and the planned exit of denim manufacturing operations in China by the end of 2026. “We are positioning Cone Denim for its […]
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill passes PFAS bill
September 2, 2026
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed bill S1281 into law Aug. 27. The law prohibits the sale, manufacture and distribution of apparel and diaper products containing intentionally added PFAS beginning in 2028. Apparel The bill defines "apparel" as: Clothing items intended for regular wear or formal occasions including, but not limited to, undergarments, shirts, pants, […]
Lafuente Sign & Awning opens new headquarters, production facility
September 2, 2026
Image: Lafuente Sign & Awning Lafuente Sign & Awning opened its new headquarters and production facility in Peabody, Mass., Aug. 25. The move was led by Andrew Lafuente, the company's founder and principal. The expanded Peabody headquarters replaces the company’s former dual-floor layout with a single-level, linear production flow, enabling a more streamlined, assembly-style process. […]
Schotex Global appoints Mats Jengard Nordic sales director
September 1, 2026
Mats Jengard. Image: Schotex Global® Sustainable and high-performance textile and textile technology developer Schotex Global® Co. Ltd. announced that the company has named Mats Jengard as its head of sales for the Nordic region. Jengard brings more than 25 years of successful sales and project management experience to his position at Schotex. Based in Sweden, Jengard has served […]
Appeals court upholds U.S. rule designating PFAS chemicals as ‘hazardous’
September 1, 2026
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) 2024 decision to designate some "forever chemicals" as hazardous substances. The judges ruled Aug. 18 that the EPA was within its authority to designate the chemicals as hazardous. Additionally, the court rejected […]
INDA Announces Hygienix 2026 conference program
August 31, 2026
Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry announced that the conference program is available for Hygienix™ 2026, taking place Nov. 16–19 at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston, Texas. Hygienix 2026 will bring together industry leaders, technical experts, researchers and innovators to explore the absorbent hygiene industry, including sustainability advancements, regulatory developments, evolving […]
Registration open for ATA Annual Meeting, Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 Preview webinar
August 28, 2026
Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Association's (ATA's) Annual Meeting and Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 Preview webinar, Sept. 9, 1–2 pm EDT. The webinar is free to ATA members and nonmembers. Craig Zola, chairman of the ATA Board of Directors, will provide the annual State of the Association report for fiscal year 2026, as well […]
ATA members: Register now for Level Funded Health Plan webinar
August 26, 2026
Registration is open for the Level Funded Health Plan: Predictable Costs, Control and Savings webinar, Sept. 2, 1–2 pm EDT. The webinar is open to Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members only. Attendees will learn about the Major Medical Health plans available to their employees through ATA, including how level funding works and its advantages. Melissa Cook, […]
Arclin joins United Nations Global Compact
August 25, 2026
Image: Arclin Arclin, Alpharetta, Ga., a materials science company, announced that it has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Through this commitment, Arclin reinforces its longstanding dedication to responsible business practices and pledges support for the compact's mission to advance sustainable, inclusive growth. Arclin joins an international network of more than 20,000 companies and 3,800 non-business participants working to address […]
MSYG names Keith Horn vice president of manufacturing for Ranlo plant
August 21, 2026
Image: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc. Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc. (MSYG), based in North Carolina, announced that Keith Horn has joined the company as vice president of manufacturing for its Ranlo plant. Horn brings more than 30 years of experience in worsted wool spinning operations. In this role, he will lead manufacturing operations at […]