USDA launches Great American Cotton Plan

May 29th, 2026

On May 28, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Great American Cotton Plan, a comprehensive United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiative to strengthen the cotton farm economy, restore domestic textile manufacturing, expand cotton trade opportunities and increase demand for products made with American-grown cotton. Cotton remains one of the most economically significant […]

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Standard Textile announces leadership appointments for health care, hospitality sales

May 28th, 2026

Adam Frankel (left) and Matt Vacca. Image: Standard Textile Co. Inc. Standard Textile Co. Inc., a health care and hospitality textiles provider, has announced the promotions of Adam Frankel to vice president, North America health care sales, and Matt Vacca to vice president, North America hospitality sales. Frankel has been with Standard Textile for more than 16 years, serving […]

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Palmer Snyder partners with Chameleon

May 27th, 2026

The EventXpress seamless dance floor in black and white checkerboard. The portable dance floors from Palmer Snyder are available in acrylic and vinyl options and can be installed directly on the ground. Photo courtesy of Palmer Snyder. Palmer Snyder Furniture, Louisville, Ky., has entered into a U.S. sales partnership with Chameleon Chair Collection®, Los Angeles. The […]

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EPA accepting public comment on proposed PFAS rules until July 20

May 27th, 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two proposed rules on May 18 that would revise the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for several four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Proposed rules The first proposed rule would rescind the regulatory determinations and Maximum Containment Level Goals for four PFAS, […]

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Trivantage appoints Kate McCracken as sales representative

May 26th, 2026

Image: Trivantage® Trivantage® announced the appointment of Kate McCracken as a sales representative for the furnishings division. In her new role, McCracken will strengthen customer relationships across the West Coast, focusing primarily on the outdoor furnishings and OEM segments. McCracken brings nearly a decade of building experience across textile sales, hospitality project management, and the […]

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Efficiency printing in delicate environments

May 26th, 2026

Available in two models, the Natchez 300 and Natchez 3220. Image: Vanguard Digital Printing Systems Natchez is a UV-LED flatbed printer with the ability to add up to three rows of Kyocera 4-picoliter variable-drop printheads. The printer offers speeds up to 3,875 square feet per hour and resolutions up to 1,800 dots per inch. It […]

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Alternative outdoor fabric

May 26th, 2026

The synergy between SILESTE’s water-repellent finish and its stain-resistant silicone layer provides added protection. Photo: LTM Textile Resources SILESTE is an alternative to traditional PVC, polyurethane or other outdoor fabrics. It offers lightfastness exceeding 1,000 hours, dual-action water repellency and stain resistance, all of which provide the customer with a product that is less frequently […]

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CitroTech, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station announce research partnership

May 22nd, 2026

Image: CitroTech Inc. CitroTech Inc., a specialty chemicals company producing environmentally responsible fire inhibitor solutions, and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), the official research agency of the Texas A&M University College of Engineering, have announced a 12-month research partnership to develop next-generation, water-based polymer technologies for fire-resistant textiles. Launched on March 1, the […]

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Trelleborg opens new manufacturing facility in North Carolina

May 21st, 2026

Image: Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics celebrated the opening of a new extrusion coating manufacturing facility in Forest City, N.C., on May 6, 2026. The event brought together community leaders, customers, partners and Trelleborg leadership to mark a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in innovation, capacity and sustainable operations. The […]

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Curated Events acquires Casa de Perrin

May 21st, 2026

Photo courtesy of Perry Vaile and Curated Events DMV. Curated Events, Charleston, S.C., has acquired Casa de Perrin, a Los Angeles-based tabletop rental and design company serving the luxury event market. According to the company, the acquisition expands Curated Events’ national event services platform, which also includes Skyline Tent Co., See-Hear Productions and Curated Linen Collection. […]

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