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Lightweight zippers
June 8th, 2026
Approximately 25% of the cut zipper (15 centimeters, or 6 inches) is made from recycled materials by weight. Image: YKK® Corporation YZiP® Light is a lightweight aluminum alloy zipper for cotton pants. It delivers a weight reduction of approximately 50% in comparison to the YZiP copper alloy zipper for jeans. Sliding resistance has been reduced […]
Sunbelt Rentals opens new Texas campus
June 8th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Sunbelt Rentals. Sunbelt Rentals, Fort Mill, S.C., is growing in the Lone Star State, opening the first-of-its-kind campus in Grapevine, Texas. Partnering with Crossland Construction Co., on the project, this DFW campus spans 26-acres, with five new buildings totaling more than 105,000 sq. ft. The facility is LEED Gold Certified, reflecting the […]
SBA launches $1M ‘Patriot Pitch’ competition for small businesses
June 8th, 2026
In conjunction with America’s 250th anniversary commemorations this year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is celebrating the spirit of American small businesses through the Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition — an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to compete for a $1 million prize pool. “The American story of innovation is rich, complex and wonderfully diverse. […]
Capital Events Austin opens in Central Texas
June 8th, 2026
Central Texas is welcoming a new event rental company — Capital Events Austin — serving Austin, Texas, and its metro area. Founded by Billy Gann, the company launched on May 1, 2026, from its location in Liberty Hill. The full-service event rental company has inventory from rides and attractions, such as rock-climbing walls and mechanical […]
Saint-Gobain completes sale of technical textile business
June 5th, 2026
Image: Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain, a French construction company with a focus on sustainability, has completed the sale of HKO in Germany and Deltec in France, the company's technical textiles business that manufactures components for high-temperature insulation for automotive and industrial applications. HKO and Deltec were sold to a fund managed by DUBAG Group. HKO has industrial […]
Kornit Digital Ltd. acquires PrintFactory
June 4th, 2026
Image: Kornit Digital Kornit Digital Ltd. announced the acquisition of PrintFactory, a global Netherlands-based technology leader of cloud-native workflow, color management and production automation software. PrintFactory’s platform helps producers streamline operations — from file preparation through final output — reducing media and ink waste, while enabling production environments that run faster, leaner and more consistently. By integrating PrintFactory’s automation […]
Texas Christian University, AFFOA launch workforce development initiative
June 3rd, 2026
Image: Texas Christian University Texas Christian University (TCU) and Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) announced the launch of a new workforce development initiative, the Texas Advanced Certificate in Textiles for Innovation and Composites (TACTIC). It is designed to prepare students and workers for careers in advanced textiles, soft-goods engineering and next-generation manufacturing. In partnership […]
Arvind Advanced Materials acquires Dalco-GFT, entering U.S. market
June 2nd, 2026
Image: Arvind Ltd. Arvind Advanced Materials Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of India-based Arvind Ltd., announced the acquisition of nearly 61% stake in Dalco-GFT, a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized needle-punched nonwoven specialty fabrics. Arvind Advanced Materials supplies solutions for sectors such as protective gear, renewable energy, mass mobility and industrial filters. Dalco-GFT was founded in […]
New Mexico PFAS Protection Act rule effective July 1
June 1st, 2026
New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board finalized a rule (20.13.2 NMAC) regulating intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, effective July 1. The rule establishes a process for manufacturers to submit currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposals for exemption from state requirements, in addition to reporting, labeling and testing requirements, and fees and penalties. It strengthens the 2025 […]
Connecticut PFAS labeling requirements effective July 1
June 1st, 2026
Beginning July 1, several products manufactured, sold, offered or distributed for sale in Connecticut must include a warning label if they contain intentionally added PFAS. Products that must be labeled include apparel, carpets or rugs, fabric treatments, textile furnishings, upholstered furniture, dental floss, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetic products, juvenile products, menstruation products and ski wax. […]