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Durst Group acquires Aleph SrL
September 20th, 2023
Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production solutions, has acquired Aleph SrL, a pioneer in sustainable digital solutions for textiles and interior and exterior decorations. With this strategic move, Durst Group further enhances its position in water-based and sustainable printing technologies. For Durst Group, the acquisition also serves as a bridge to Como, […]
Kelheim Fibres, Magnolab join forces
September 7th, 2023
Short cut viscose fibers for specialty papers, cartons, filters and wipes. Photo: Kelheim Fibres GmbH. The viscose specialty fiber manufacturer Kelheim Fibres has entered into a collaboration with MagnoLab, an international network of companies in the textile industry based in the Biella region. This partnership highlights the importance of collaboration between different companies to drive […]
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group celebrates 140 years of U.S. manufacturing
August 31st, 2023
Meridian Industries leadership. While thousands of U.S. manufacturing companies have closed over the past 40 years, or moved operations overseas, Aurora Specialty Textiles Group (ASTG) has remained in the USA and this year is celebrating 140 years of continuous operation outside Chicago. Through two world wars, two global pandemics, a major depression, countless recessions and […]
AATCC 2023 Future Leaders Award Recipients
August 29th, 2023
The AATCC Future Leaders Award recognizes promising young professionals in the fields of textiles, apparel, and related material sciences, provides acknowledgement and recognition to enhance their careers, engages these young professionals in the work of the Association, and brings their insights and needs to the forefront. These young professionals are the future of the textile […]
Philip Brown to receive 2023 AATCC Olney Medal
August 24th, 2023
AATCC is proud to announce the 2023 recipient of the Olney Medal, Philip J. Brown, Swetenburg Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University. He is being recognized for his prolific work with fiber materials, including spinning and the production of deep groove capillary surface channeled fibers; fabrication of polymeric photonic […]
TÜV Rheinland laboratory approved for manmade cellulosic fibers testing
August 23rd, 2023
TÜV Rheinland has been certified as an approved laboratory under the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) MMCF Guidelines Wastewater Version 2.1. The recently released ZDHC MMCF guidelines 2.1 provide a clear point of reference for sector-wide benchmarking and best practice sharing on hazardous emissions and chemicals management. The guidelines provide a collaborative and aligned […]
Trützschler and Balkan join forces with TRUECYCLED
August 17th, 2023
The cooperation with Balkan Textile Machinery Inc. Co. completes our product portfolio for recycling by cutting and pulling solutions, making us the first full-liner in spinning preparation for recycling! Thanks to our combined machinery expertise and technological know-how our customers can produce yarns at the highest possible quality level – and literally turn waste into […]
Tallayne to acquire Nufabrx from Textile-Based Delivery Inc.
August 14th, 2023
Tallayne, in collaboration with Textile-Based Delivery, Inc., announces an agreement to acquire the renowned Nufabrx brand and its retail business unit. This strategic move marks a significant step towards an accelerated expansion of product accessibility across North America and key international markets. Tallayne’s planned acquisition of Nufabrx underscores a commitment to amplify the brand’s already […]
Dr. Sanjay Patel joins Navis TubeTex
August 10th, 2023
Navis TubeTex, a provider of dyeing, finishing, and coating solutions, dedicated to providing cutting edge sustainability solutions, announces the appointment of Dr. Sanjay Patel. In his new role, Dr. Patel will lead the chemical applications product line, further strengthening the company’s commitment to providing the leading sustainable chemical finishing solutions. Dr. Patel brings with him […]
Newtex Industries Inc. acquires Gentex Corp.’s industrial textile division
August 8th, 2023
Specialized Aircraft Rescue Firefighters (ARFF) from the San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center in California participate in a training exercise. Proximity protective suits constructed from aluminized fabrics, such as the Z-Flex Multilayer Aluminized Fabrics by Newtex, are designed to protect people and equipment from radiant energy, sparks, flames and molten metal splash. Photo: San Bernardino […]