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CreateMe, Avalo and Laguna Fabrics launch AI-powered apparel manufacturing ecosystem
July 17th, 2026
Image: CreateMe CreateMe Technologies, an AI robotics company, announced strategic partnerships with Avalo and Laguna Fabrics to introduce Seed to System, an initiative connecting domestic cotton textile manufacturing and robotic garment assembly into a single AI-assisted ecosystem. Seed to System will initially launch as a pilot designed to demonstrate how a fully integrated apparel manufacturing system can work in practice. […]
Gherzi Textil Organisation AG expands North American office, renames U.S. office
July 16th, 2026
Gherzi Textil Organisation AG, a global engineering and textile management consulting company based in Zurich, Switzerland, announced the expansion of its North American office and the renaming of its U.S. office, Gherzi-USA, to Gherzi Americas. The new name reflects a broader mandate covering the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the regional textile and apparel supply […]
ATA accepting independent nominations for board of directors positions
July 15th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced that the association's leadership development committee has recommended the appointment of four individuals for board of directors positions beginning in November. There is, however, still an opportunity for additional candidates to be considered. Those interested can submit an independent nomination to ATA through Aug. 27. Independent nominations due Aug. 27 […]
Eco-friendly coated fabric
July 15th, 2026
Duet is free of phthalates and flame retardants as well as anti-mildew, antibacterial and antimicrobial additives. Photo: Enduratex™ Duet is part of Enduratex™’s Puretex collection and was designed to combine a woven look with cleaner chemistry. The fabric is crafted with multiple print layers and is AB-2998 compliant. Duet is free of phthalates and flame […]
Registration opens for 2027 Marine Fabricators Conference
July 14th, 2026
Registration is now open for the 2027 Marine Fabricators Conference. This annual event, hosted by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), will be held January 7–9, 2027, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn. “Registering for the 2027 conference will be an easy decision to make with this year’s conference offering new and diverse […]
AFFOA launches Chemical Protective Textiles Challenge
July 13th, 2026
Image: AFFOA Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced the launch of the Chemical Protective Textile Challenge, a nationwide initiative sponsored by the Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND) through its SPARK innovation incubator and administered by AFFOA. The challenge is designed to identify commercially available and high-technology […]
Discounted registration rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026
July 10th, 2026
Through Sept. 3, get early bird registration rates for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference Nov. 2. Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members get in for $69, non-members $169. For ET Conference, early bird rates are $525 for members and $725 for […]
HKRITA signs MoU with Jeanologia and Looptworks to establish circular textile ecosystem
July 9th, 2026
From left: Begoña García, global director of sustainable innovation, Jeanologia; Jake Koh, CEO, HKRITA; and Scott Hamlin, founder and CEO, Looptworks. The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with two global partners, Jeanologia and Looptworks, to establish the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem, a collaboration […]
Element Event Solutions opens new showroom
July 9th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Element Event Solutions. Element Event Solutions, a Canadian provider of rentals, tents and event services, has opened its newest showroom at 91 Advance Road in Etobicoke, Ontario. The opening marks an investment in serving the growing demand for event rental solutions across Toronto's west end. The thoughtfully designed showroom reflects the company's […]
WeatherMAX introduces technical guides, resources for outdoor performance fabric industry
July 8th, 2026
Image: Safety Components Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., a global leader in technology-driven fabric solutions, announced that its leading outdoor performance fabric brand, WeatherMAX®, has released a new series of product infographics and educational guides. Designed for manufacturers, fabricators, dealers, designers and consumers, the infographics simplify technical information into clear visual references that can be […]