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President Trump extends pause on China tariff for 90 days
August 13th, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 11 that the tariff on Chinese imports will remain at the same rate—30%—for an additional 90 days. China's 10% tariff on American imports will also remain unchanged. The announcement was made shortly before the U.S. tariff on Chinese imports was set to increase to 145%. This increase was […]
Herculite announces 1,000 days without lost-time incident
August 13th, 2025
Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products Inc. has announced that the company has reached 1,000 days with zero lost-time incidents (LTI). Herculite President and CEO Peter McKernan said, “This achievement is not about numbers. It’s about people. It’s about the way we look after one another, the pride we take in doing things safely, and the Herculite […]
Alsco Uniforms acquires Topper Linen and Uniform Service
August 12th, 2025
Image: Alsco Uniforms Alsco Uniforms, a uniform and linen laundry services provider headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has announced the acquisition of Topper Linen and Uniform Service, a textile rental service based in Toronto, Ont., Canada. As a result, the company has acquired Topper Linen's laundry facility in Toronto and will now operate two […]
Weather defense
August 12th, 2025
Hydrofend CVR has a sturdy tensile strength, resists wind-whipping while towing and is fade-resistant. Photo: Trivantage Hydrofend CVR is a durable, lightweight, gel-coat friendly marine cover fabric designed to offer top-notch weather defense. It is built to clean, store and fabricate easily with minimal fraying or damage, as well as resist puckering when sewn. Hydrofend […]
AJ Nonwovens provides sustainable materials for automotive OEMs
August 11th, 2025
Image: AJ Nonwovens AJ Nonwovens has announced the company's expanded commitment to the automotive industry with a complete portfolio of U.S.-made, sustainable nonwoven solutions for both interior and exterior vehicle applications. From seat composites and headliners to wheel liners and underbody shields, AJ Nonwovens supports OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in meeting performance, environmental and […]
Bugs, bugs go away
August 11th, 2025
The HDPE yarns in Green Insect Netting are designed to ensure all necessary light passes through to the crops. Photo: Acadian Industrial Textiles. Green Insect Netting supports pest management crop growth for the agriculture and horticulture markets. It enables a green growing environment that keeps insects and other pesky creatures away. The netting comes in […]
RBFF reports record-high fishing participation in 2024
August 7th, 2025
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) recently released its 2025 Special Report on Fishing. The report says that an estimated 57.9 million Americans who are 6 years old and up went fishing in 2024—surpassing 2023’s previous record of 57.7 million. The national participation rate in fishing was 19 percent. This held steady from the […]
KARL MAYER names Axel Wintermeyer president of Warp Knitting Business Unit
August 7th, 2025
Axel Wintermeyer. Image: KARL MAYER KARL MAYER has announced that Axel Wintermeyer has been named the president of its Warp Knitting Business Unit. Wintermeyer has been with the company for 29 years, beginning in machinery sales before taking over as vice president of sales at KARL MAYER's subsidiary, Chemnitz. From 2014–2020, Wintermeyer headed the spare […]
Seshadri Ramkumar receives Lifetime Achievement Award
August 6th, 2025
Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., (center) receiving the award. Image: Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D. Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., a professor at Texas Tech University (TTU), received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Science Monitor. The foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals for their contributions to science and technology. Ramkumar was recognized for his work in promoting India-U.S. collaborations […]
AATCC accepting proposals for textile research funding
August 5th, 2025
Image: AATCC The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced that the association is accepting textile research proposals to be considered for funding through the AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant Program. Research proposals may be submitted by undergraduate and graduate students pursuing textile-related projects and must be submitted by Oct. 1, […]