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NCTO praises DHS textile, apparel enforcement plan
April 8th, 2024
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement welcoming the textile enforcement plan released by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on April 5, 2024, as a critical step to combatting import fraud and circumvention of free trade agreement rules and trade laws. The plan outlines pillars and action […]
INDA releases North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook Report
November 13th, 2023
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has released a new report, North American Nonwovens Industry Outlook, 2022-2027. This report is the twelfth edition detailing demand data for 2017 through 2022, with forecasts to 2027. The report provides analysis across all nonwoven end-use markets, providing a comprehensive and accurate view of the total North […]
GOTS: Sri Lankan apparel embracing organic manufacturing
October 18th, 2023
South Asian Representative of GOTS Ganesh Kasekar The half-a-billion dollar global organic textile market is set to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 40 percent within the next five years and with eco-consumption on the rise, it is evident that apparel companies too, are gearing for the shift in consumer patterns. Sri Lanka, […]
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 […]
STA elects Charles Poston president
July 17th, 2023
Charles Poston, market manager of textiles for Klüber Lubrication, Jamestown, N.C., has been elected president of the Southern Textile Association (STA). His election came during the STA Business Breakfast Session of the Joint Annual Meeting of the STA and Fiber Buyers Groups held at The Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort here on June 27. Poston succeeds […]
ITMA 2023 sees strong industry participation
June 19th, 2023
Recovering from the impact of the pandemic, the global textile industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience, capturing the world's attention with its strong presence at ITMA 2023 in Milan. This highly anticipated exhibition served as a comprehensive showcase of cutting-edge technologies, brought to life by an impressive gathering of 1,709 exhibitors.ITMA 2023 attracted decision-making industry leaders […]
In memoriam: Kevin Yonce
May 1st, 2023
Former IFAI (now ATA) Chairman Kevin Yonce passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 29th, 2023. Kevin was born January 24th, 1970, in Urbana, IL. He was a lifelong resident of Champaign-Urbana and a 1988 graduate of Urbana High School. Kevin is survived by his mother, Wanda, brother Byron (wife Lynn), […]
GOLDTOE launches free sock recycling program with TerraCycle
March 30th, 2023
In time for Earth Month, GOLDTOE® Socks announced its Free Recycling Program in partnership with TerraCycle®, an international recycling leader. The program will offer people an easy way to recycle used socks from any brand, which will then be made into new products. In return, users will be rewarded with points which can be used as […]
Tad Calahan appointed to lead TVF
March 23rd, 2023
TVF Inc., a 100% employee-owned global textile supplier, has announced the early completion of a strategic leadership transition. TVF President Tad Calahan will take on full leadership responsibility of the nearly 50-year-old company. TVF Chief Executive Officer Chris Fredericks will turn his full attention to serving as CEO of Empowered Ventures (EV), TVF’s 100% employee-owned […]
BIOPHIL Natural Fibers to locate $10 Million facility to Robeson County, N.C.
September 19th, 2022
BIOPHIL Natural Fibers, a manufacturer of organic raw materials, will create 41 new jobs in Robeson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced. The company will invest more than $10.9 million to locate a new processing operation to Lumberton. “North Carolina is the perfect place for BIOPHIL as our economy is deeply rooted in agriculture and manufacturing,” […]