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Superior Glove opens first U.S. production plant in North Carolina
October 8th, 2025
Image: Superior Glove Superior Glove, a Canada-based safety gloves and sleeves producer, opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility Sept. 27 in High Point, N.C. The new 32,000-square-foot plant is located at 782 Gallimore Dairy Rd. The company also operates manufacturing sites in Ontario and Newfoundland, Canada, and Honduras, and distribution centers in Alberta and Buffalo, […]
UV-resistant and flame-retardant
October 7th, 2025
Snyder Manufacturing's coated mesh is printable, U.S.-made and custom colors available. Photo: Snyder Manufacturing This 72-inch 10-ounce coated mesh is UV-resistant and can be made flame-retardant upon request. The flame-retardant version passes California State Fire Marshall Title 19 NFPA-701-2019 Test Method A. ASTM E-84 Class A flame spreading rating. Printable, U.S.-made and custom colors available.snyderman.com
Sciessent awarded U.S. patent for Pilltec anti-pilling technology
October 7th, 2025
Image: Sciessent Sciessent, an antimicrobial and odor control technologies provider, announced that its Pilltec™ has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent, U.S. Patent No. 12,366,031, covers Pilltec for fabrics, textiles and articles of manufacture. The technology is a water-based, polymer-forming composition that enhances the durability and anti-pilling properties […]
Arvind, H&M Group, Deven Supercriticals launch supercritical CO₂ dyeing machine in India
October 7th, 2025
Image: Arvind Ltd. Arvind Ltd., an Indian textile-to-retail conglomerate, in collaboration with fashion brand H&M Group and Indian innovation start-up Deven Supercriticals Pvt. Ltd., has announced the launch of India’s first supercritical CO₂ dyeing machine at Arvind’s facility in Ahmedabad. The technology, globally patented under the SUPRAUNO® brand, reduces the use of water in the […]
Multiple printing options
October 6th, 2025
The P5 X offers a beam system, multifunctional status bar, multizone vacuum and adjustable vacuum table. Photo: Durst Image Technology US LLC The Durst P5 X is a new addition to the P5 Platform of printers, with a smaller footprint than other models. It was designed to meet the demands of mid-range large-format printing and […]
Herculite Products Inc. promotes Austin Barshinger to quality supervisor
October 6th, 2025
Image: Herculite® Products Inc. Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, has announced the appointment of Austin Barshinger as the new quality supervisor in York, Pa. Barshinger joined Herculite in December 2021. During this time, he has advanced to a Level 7 Lam Operator, earned his Master Supervisor Certificate through the Manufacturers’ […]
Arclin to acquire aramids business from DuPont
October 6th, 2025
Image: DuPont™ DuPont™ has announced that Arclin, a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC L.P., has reached a definitive agreement to acquire DuPont's aramids business (Kevlar® and Nomex®) in a $1.8 billion transaction. Arclin has received fully committed financing in connection with the transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, […]
Artistic Milliners acquires majority stake in Cone Denim from Elevate Textiles
October 3rd, 2025
Image: Elevate Textiles Artistic Milliners, a denim manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Cone Denim from Elevate Textiles. The new multinational company will operate under the Cone Denim name. Artistic Milliners’ Pakistan operations and business will continue to operate independently. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of […]
NMMA releases annual Total Industry Sales by Category and State Report
October 2nd, 2025
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its annual Total Industry Sales by Category and State Report, part of NMMA’s 2024 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. The 2024 data reveals recreational marine spending remained healthy last year, with total retail expenditures hitting $55.6 billion, down slightly (2.6 percent) from 2023. In addition to healthy spending, the […]
Milliken Assure moisture barrier wins 2025 R&D 100 Award
October 2nd, 2025
Image: Milliken & Company Milliken & Company has announced that its Milliken Assure™ moisture barrier, a non-PFAS, non-halogenated, UL-certified flame-resistant moisture barrier for firefighter turnout gear in North America, has been named a winner of the 2025 R&D 100 Awards. “We are honored to receive an R&D 100 Award for Assure,” says Halsey Cook, president and CEO […]