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Lenzing, Södra win ITMF award for textile recycling
November 7th, 2023
Södra OnceMore® technology creates cellulose pulp from postconsumer white goods. Photo: Södra Cell Bioproducts. The Lenzing Group, supplier of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, and the Swedish pulp producer Södra have received the ITMF Award 2023 in the category “International Cooperation” for their joint achievements in textile recycling and circular economy. The […]
Avery Dennison launches DPP as a Service
November 6th, 2023
Avery Dennison Corporation launched DPP as a Service (DPPaaS) to help brands fully prepare for forthcoming EU legislation on Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Burton Snowboards is the first customer to use the new Avery Dennison on-demand end-to-end service that is a solution comprising consultancy, hardware, software, digital ID technology, physical labels, and support services – […]
Haartz Expands offerings to include MultiCam patterns
October 31st, 2023
The Haartz Corporation, a global supplier of highly engineered and uniquely designed textile materials, announced that its ProTact by Haartz™ material is now available in MultiCam® patterns. MultiCam is an original combat-proven pattern officially issued for use by the US Army for its Afghanistan operations in 2010 and remains a leading name in concealment pattern […]
Quantum Materials acquires Innegra portfolio of high-performance fibers
October 30th, 2023
Quantum Materials, LLC, a vertically integrated manufacturer of multifilament and monofilament yarns, elastomeric woven suspension fabrics and industrial textiles, has acquired the Innegra™ portfolio of patented high-performance fibers and materials. Innegra will serve as a foundational product to support Quantum’s growth of new technical and industrial textile solutions for the composite and textile markets. Quantum […]
ANC purchases ZIM International
October 27th, 2023
American Niagara (ANC) of Norcross, Ga., is pleased to announce the purchase of ZIM International (ZIM) of Smyrna, Ga. ANC and ZIM will be headquartered out of ANC’s Norcross, Ga., location. Scotty Barocas, President of ANC, said “This is a great opportunity for ANC and for ZIM! As a combined company, we can offer ZIM’s […]
Prestige Foam acquired by VPC Group
October 23rd, 2023
VPC Group, a leader in the production of both foam and fiber materials, has successfully acquired the assets of Klaussner's subsidiary, Prestige Foam, as part of Klaussner's asset liquidation. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in VPC Group's growth strategy, enabling them to expand their foam pouring and fabrication footprint beyond its historical origins of […]
HeiQ AeoniQ joins Canopy, commits to forest protection
October 20th, 2023
HeiQ AeoniQ becomes an active brand partner of the Canopy initiative with eleven other companies to address the growing climate and biodiversity crises by committing to keep Ancient and Endangered Forests out of our man-made cellulosic fiber supply chain. The commitments that HeiQ AeoniQ™ is making are part of solutions-driven non-profit Canopy’s Pack4Good and CanopyStyle […]
Loomia Technologies joins Smart Textile Alliance Supplier Network
October 19th, 2023
Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Loomia creates innovation in smart products and related data services for the smart fabrics sector. Photo: Loomia. Loomia Technologies is now a trusted supplier in the Smart Textile Alliance Network. London-based Smart Textile Alliance is a not-for-profit organization with three core principles: Promoting Smart Textile innovation by sharing informative articles, interviews, webinars and […]
Herculite Products named one of best places to work
October 10th, 2023
Herculite Products Inc., an innovator and manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, announced that it has been selected by the Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2023. Best Places to Work in PA identifies, recognizes, and honors the best places of employment […]
Cotton Egypt Association, Better Cotton inaugurate renewed strategic partnership
October 6th, 2023
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, and Cotton Egypt Association (CEA), the organisation responsible for promoting and protecting Egyptian cotton worldwide, inaugurated the launch of their renewed strategic partnership at a multi-stakeholder event in Cairo on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Uniting key stakeholders from across the cotton sector in Egypt and beyond, the […]