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2026 AATCC International Summit Call For Presentations

Authors of accepted oral presentations will be notified. In accepting an invitation to present at the AATCC International Summit, a speaker agrees to provide AATCC with the full text or PowerPoint presentation for

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Auburn University’s Applied Research Institute Expands Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities With CF3D Enterprise Cell

“Huntsville continues to be the gravitational center of hypersonic development in the United States, and Auburn is investing where it matters,” said Steve Starner, CEO of Continuous Composites. “The addition of a CF3D

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Barmag: First PA66 Spinning Plant With EvoQuench Successfully Commissioned

Strategic partnership for PA6 and PA6.6 solutions

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Better Cotton Initiative And Planboo To Launch Biochar Project In India

Throughout the project, Planboo’s digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRVin) system will capture data points from the production of biochar to the calculation of carbon removals.

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Borealis Partners With BlueAlp To Advance Chemical Recycling

”The deepening of the partnership with BlueAlp, combining assets and technology, will accelerate progress in chemical recycling for the industry,” says Stefan Doboczky, Borealis CEO. “It will allow Borealis to accelerate serving our

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CapEx Finance Index November 2025: Recent Rate Cuts Expected To Bolster Equipment Demand Heading Into Next Year

Activity at all three institution types declined in November. New deal growth at banks edged down by 1.0% to $4.9 billion, while volumes at captives declined by 9.3% to $2.9 billion and new

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Crown Brands Group Acquires Iconic Intimates Brand Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky has maintained a devoted following for nearly five decades, with one of its Signature Lace Thongs sold every 10 seconds globally. The brand is currently distributed through over 2,500 top-tier boutiques,

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EDANA Wraps Up Its Sustainability & Policy Forum 2025

The Forum opened with a powerful keynote address by Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-Founder & Chair of the Systems Transformation Hub. Addressing the theme “Social & Environmental Tipping Points,” she challenged attendees to unpack the

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ExxonMobil, Milliken And Ravago Collaborate On High Performance PP Compounds Incorporating Recycled Content For Automotive Standard

OEMs have interest in rPP compounds that can meet application requirements for impact resistance at various temperatures and stiffness benchmarks. Those compounds must also be designed for fast injection molding cycle times which

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Jeanologia Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary Transforming How Jeans Are Produced Worldwide

Beyond technology, the company highlights that its greatest contribution has always been its people. Today, 200 professionals form a multicultural team united by the same mission and passion, to prove that a different

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Kevlar® EXO™ Expands Protection Capabilities With Launch Of Hard Armor Applications

Beyond armor, Kevlar® EXO™’s structural versatility is driving innovation across industries. From high-strength, flexible fuel bladders to structures for space exploration, its structural reinforcement capabilities and enhanced strength-to-weight ratio opens its potential in

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KIPAS Launches fibR-e: The Recycling Breakthrough To Solve Fashion’s Polyester Problem

The platform removes accessories during processing rather than through manual sorting, cutting labour and bottlenecks. It decolourises blended fabrics to produce cleaner outputs. At its core is a patented molecular recycling technology developed

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Leading Fashion Brands Step Up To Unlock The Next Chapter Of Circulose

“These partnerships are an important milestone in Circulose’s new chapter. After a year of resetting our strategy and intensely engaging with brands, this wave of commitments shows our efforts are paying off. Their

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Lenzing AG Announces New Leadership And Establishment Of Executive Committee

: “On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Rohit Aggarwal for his commitment and for the progress achieved under his leadership, including the successful execution of the performance program,

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LOOM Carbon And RTI International Announce Strategic Collaboration To Transform Global Textile Waste

“Together with RTI, Loom is demonstrating that blended textile waste can be recycled into valuable resources,” said Kimberly Landry, CEO of LOOM Carbon. “This collaboration moves us from pilot to commercial readiness proving

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Navis Tubetex Announces U.S. Partnership With Icomatex

“Our goal is—and always has been—to provide the right solution for every customer,” said Will Motchar, President & CEO. “This partnership with Icomatex expands our offering. It does not diminish our commitment to

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Paul Stuart, American Luxury Menswear Brand, Acquired By Middle West Partners

With the acquisition complete, Middle West Partners and Peerless Clothing are jointly focused on strengthening core brand identity, unlocking international growth, and investing in product design that reminds us why Paul Stuart was,

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San Francisco Fire Department Becomes Largest In U.S. To Adopt Non-PFAS Turnout Gear

The transition follows an ordinance passed in May 2024 making San Francisco the first city in the country to ban the use of PFAS chemicals in its firefighters’ turnout gear. With a June

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Texpertise Focus AI: Messe Frankfurt Puts Artificial Intelligence Centre Stage At Its International Textile And Apparel Trade Fairs

From 2026, Texpertise Focus AI will further enhance the visibility and accessibility of AI-related topics at Messe Frankfurt’s textile trade fairs. This includes curated content formats such as panel discussions, guided tours and

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Textile Exchange Publishes The Final Criteria For Its New Materials Matter Standard, Marking A Pivotal Shift In Connecting Certification To Impact

The criteria were developed over five years in close collaboration with a designated International Working Group made up of brands, retailers, suppliers, producers, NGOs, and technical specialists. Two publicly consulted drafts and a

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Yanpai Expands Nonwovens Capacity With Two New ANDRITZ Needlepunch Lines

This order further strengthens Yanpai’s partnership with ANDRITZ.The company has operated eight ANDRITZ needlepunch lines since 2019.

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Brückner showcases Future-Proof Textile Finishing at ITMA ASIA 2025 in Singapore

Brückner Textile Technologies is presenting German engineering expertise and energy-efficient line concepts at this year’s ITMA ASIA in Singapore. The family-run company has been a leader in customized technologies and solutions for textile

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Proposte expressed satisfaction with the participation of buyers from all over the world -

The curtain has fallen on the 29th edition of Proposte. All the exhibitors taking part in the 3-day trade show held in Cernobbio expressed satisfaction with the participation of buyers from all over

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Reshmi Industries to unveil Advanced Winding Solutions for Post Spinning & Sewing Thread applications

The global textile industry is standing at a crossroads, where efficiency, sustainability, and intelligent automation have become imperatives rather than aspirations . Headquartered in Coimbatore, the textile hub of India, Reshmi Industries embodies

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1888 Mills, Cotton Incorporated Unveil 100% Cotton Bath And Bedding Line — Comfort, Durability And Affordability

“1888 Mills champions cotton and consistently proves that natural fiber innovation meets real market needs,” noted Marcy Gang, executive account manager at Cotton Incorporated. “This collection shows cotton delivers cost efficiency and gives

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2025 Quarterly Issue IV

Shawmut, West Bridgewater, Mass., recently launched Shawmut™ Insights, a proprietary Life Cycle Assessment system for its automotive textiles, from raw materials to end-of-life.

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AAFA Calls On U.S. Government To Protect American Companies, Workers, And Families From Digital Devalue Chain Of Counterfeits Promulgated By Platforms

to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as part of USTR’s 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (NML). In the submission, AAFA recommends the following platforms for inclusion

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Accelerating Circularity Announces Leadership Transition As Organization Plans For The Future

Incoming CEO Eileen Mockus brings over two decades of experience driving sustainable innovation in the textile industry. Formerly CEO of Coyuchi, she has also held roles at the Pottery Barn brands, The North

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America Knits: Sparking Big Change In A Small Town

Hawkins has been on a remarkable journey in the cut-and-sew business from the time he graduated college with a degree in finance. From Reelsboro and Ayden, N.C., to Honduras — requiring his first

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And Lockdown Continues

Where I live, Morwellia, we are in stage 3 lockdown, but Melbourne, where my mother and daughters live are in stage 4- as we deal with this second wave of Covid 19. This

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And the Fires Keep Burning

It is hard to imagine that bushfires have been burning in various parts of Australia since September and still continue to put many communities at risk, including the communities so badly affected by

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And Then the Rain Came

In the media it is being reported that the fires are now out and that some are still smouldering but no longer a threat. That is until things dry out again. The rain

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ANDRITZ Collaborates With Tandem Repeat On Solutions To Produce Novel Sustainable Fiber

Dr. Sergey Malkov, vice president, Manmade Cellulosic Fibers at ANDRITZ, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Tandem Repeat on this exciting product. Procell fiber has the potential to be a true breakthrough

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April Already

The last two months have simply flown by busy with open exhibitions at ArcYinnar and teaching at Grampians Textures in March. What a delight to be amongst like minded textile enthusiasts again and

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Auburn University’s Applied Research Institute Expands Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities With CF3D Enterprise Cell

“Huntsville continues to be the gravitational center of hypersonic development in the United States, and Auburn is investing where it matters,” said Steve Starner, CEO of Continuous Composites. “The addition of a CF3D

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Australian Company, Thread The Word, Launches US Operation In Manufacturing Solutions Center Incubator

Thread the Word began operations in the MSC incubator in September. Learn more about Thread the Word at www.threadtheword.com.

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Avery Dennison Expands Deal With San Francisco 49ers

Avery Dennison, Mentor, Ohio, has extended its partnership with the San Francisco 49ers, continuing as the team’s exclusive partner for personalization and embellishment technologies via its Embelex solutions portfolio. The updated agreement expands

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Avery Dennison Extends San Francisco 49ers Collaboration With Enhanced Fan Personalization Technology

A horizon of excitement for the 49ers and Levi’s® Stadium

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Back from European Travels

I have been back in Australia for about a week. It is always such a long journey home. Though there was not much time to recover as I had to visit Mum in

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Back in Self Isolation

Last week I came out of isolation to go visit my mother, take her to the doctor, and make sure she had enough supplies and medication. Thankfully one of her neighbours I very

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Barmag: First PA66 Spinning Plant With EvoQuench Successfully Commissioned

Growing Interest in polyamide yarn systems

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bluesign: Driven By Responsible Production

“We are the only service provider in the textile sector offering a comprehensive eco-system approach that connects chemical management, manufacturing process optimization, and sustainable product stewardship,” said Barbara Oswald, chief commercial officer, bluesign.“Our

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Bluestar Alliance Completes Acquisition Of Iconic Workwear And Lifestyle Brand Dickies™ From VF Corporation

“Dickies is one of the most authentic, resilient brands in global apparel,” said Joey Gabbay, CEO of Bluestar Alliance. “Its 100+ years legacy rooted in workwear has evolved to be fully embraced by

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Bluestar Alliance Completes Dickies Purchase

Bluestar Alliance, New York City, has completed its acquisition of the Dickies brand from VF Corp. The deal brings the heritage workwear label into Bluestar’s expanding portfolio —which includes Off-White, Palm Angels, Scotch

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Book Without Words (or Book of Many Many Hours)

It looks like the state in which I live is going back into lock down. We had been doing very well, but some foolish, selfish people who for some reason think they know

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BRÜCKNER: What Modern Textile Finishing Looks Like Today At ITMA ASIA

This tool and much more is available to customers in the new myBrückner customer portal. All important machine information, access to digital services, and a service system are bundled there and can be

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Bush Sentinelle

I posted this new sentinelle on Instagram and Facebook but I thought I would also blog about her.

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Busy But not Going Anywhere

I have been working on new on-line classes, and I hope we will be able to make the videos sooner rather than later- things have already been delayed because of the continuing lockdown.

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BW Converting To Promote Sustainable Finishing Solutions With A.T.E. At Techtextil India 2025

“Technical textiles and home furnishings are growing segments in India, and mills are increasingly focused on operational efficiency and sustainability,” added Rick Stanford, Vice President of Global Business Development, Textiles, BW Converting. “Our

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CASCADE By KARL MAYER Leads To Significant Energy Savings When Used In The PROSIZE At Getzner Textil

Verifiable benefits

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Catching Up

The time has flown , and I feel I have very little to show for the time. We have had two big exhibitions at ARC Yinnarwhere I am a very part-time ( 4

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Circulose, M&S Collaborate

Circulose has partnered with Marks & Spencer (M&S). The collaboration supports Circulose’s goal of expanding circular materials in the fashion industry, with M&S planning to integrate a significant volume of CIRCULOSE® — a

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Coats Completes Acquisition Of OrthoLite, Strengthening Footwear Business

“I’m confident this move will bring even more value and opportunity for our customers and our people, while still delivering the great partnership and collaboration we’ve taken pride in over the years,” said

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Cone Denim Sells Majority Stake To Artistic Milliners

Pakistan-based Artistic Milliners has acquired a majority stake in Cone Denim from Elevate Textiles, Greensboro, N.C. The resulting multinational company will operate under the Cone Denim name, and Artistic Milliners’ Pakistan operations will

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Dilo Group With Kansan Materials, Izmir, On Display At ITMA ASIA Singapore 2025

During ITMA ASIA we shall exhibit such lightweight applications by a series of physical samples, as well as samples on the other end of the needled products spectrum with very large area weights

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DuPont, Hohenstein To Launch New Testing Protocols For Body Armor Comfort And Mobility Assessment

These test methods were developed in collaboration with Hohenstein, a German-based research institute with strong expertise in textile testing and ergonomics.

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EDANA Wraps Up Its Sustainability & Policy Forum 2025

Designed to foster strategic alignment, the Forum moved beyond standard information-sharing to encourage deep, cross-sector debate. With the European regulatory landscape shifting—spanning chemicals, product design, waste, and climate due diligence—the event provided a

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Exhibition at Arc Yinnar; Morning Walks in the Pandemic

I meant to post on my blog much earlier than this but October got fiendishly busy with all sorts of things and also with things taking up time that were rescheduled because of

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Exhibition at Meeniyan Art Gallery

I have been slow to recover from Covid and that combined with mum’s ongoing health issues meant i had a very slow start to the month indeed. My mother has refused to entertain

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Finally- My Tifaifai Quilts

Finally, after 5 months and 20 odd days my tifaifai quilts have come back to me. In that time I have made two claims to Aus Post to find the quilts had the

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