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Applications now open for 2025 ITMF Awards
January 15th, 2025
The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) announced that applications are now open for the 2025 ITMF Awards. There are three categories that companies/organizations can apply for: ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award 2025 ITMF International Cooperation Award 2025 ITMF Start-up Award 2025 The deadline for applications is April 30, 2025. The winners will be presented during […]
Ambercycle and Shenghong partner to scale circular yarns for global apparel brands
January 14th, 2025
Ambercycle and Shenghong employees at the partnership signing ceremony. From left to right on the top row: Gerry Xue, country manager of China at Ambercycle; Shay Sethi, CEO of Ambercycle; Jason Tang, general manager of Shenghong and Alex Miao, marketing director of Shenghong. Bottom row: Matthew Iezzi, head of production at Ambercycle and Charming Qian, […]
Eastman’s Naia earns designation in the Canopy Hot Button Ranking and Report
January 14th, 2025
Eastman, based in Kingsport, Tenn., announced that its Naia™ cellulosic fibers have earned the dark green shirt designation in the 2024 Canopy Hot Button Ranking and Report for the company's commitment to protecting endangered forests while driving innovation in next-generation fiber solutions. "Buttons" are used in the report to measure manmade cellulosic fiber (MMCF) producers' […]
MFA announces 2025 Excellence Award winners
January 13th, 2025
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held its annual Fabrication Excellence Awards dinner on Saturday, Jan. 11 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Honorees received awards in 11 different categories. Fabric Tattoo and IMAR sponsored the awards dinner. Most categories are awarded one Award of Excellence and one Outstanding Achievement. In some cases, MFA gave two awards for […]
Mike Boatman wins 2025 Tools, Tips and Tricks contest
January 13th, 2025
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held its annual Tools, Tips and Tricks contest on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 during the Marine Fabricators Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas. This contest shares innovative tips, clever how-to ideas or DIY techniques. Simple solutions that save time and money or help with doing a job in a unique way make a big impact […]
Culp announces financial results for second quarter of FY25
January 13th, 2025
Culp Inc., based in High Point, N.C., and its consolidated subsidiaries reported financial and operating results for the second quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2025. FY25 second quarter financial highlights Consolidated net sales of $55.7 million Mattress fabrics segment sales up 7.1% sequentially 70.7% sequential reduction in mattress fabrics operating loss as reconstruction progresses; the […]
Heytex acquisition by Freudenberg approved
January 10th, 2025
Antitrust authorities in Germany, Austria and Poland have approved the acquisition of the core business of Heytex by Freudenberg Performance Materials, the parent company of Mehler Texnologies. Three Heytex production locations in Germany and China and all headquarter-related functions will now become part of the newly-formed Coated Technical Textiles division of Freudenberg Performance Materials. The […]
WTiN announces Innovate Textile Awards 2024 shortlist
January 8th, 2025
World Textile Information Network (WTiN) has announced the shortlisted companies for the Innovate Textile Awards 2024, a virtual event recognizing excellence and leadership in innovation across the textile and apparel industry. The Innovate Textile Awards showcase outstanding achievements in five key categories: Material Innovation, Product Innovation, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Innovation, Sustainability and Changemakers. This […]
Recover opens new manufacturing facility in Vietnam
January 7th, 2025
Recover™, a global producer of recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends headquartered in Madrid, Spain, announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam. Opening this facility is part of the company’s global expansion plan, and it is set to be operational by early 2025. Situated in the Dong Nai province, the factory's […]
Universal Fibers strengthens investments in solution-dyed nylon and nylon 6,6
January 6th, 2025
Universal Fibers®, a synthetic solution-dyed fiber manufacturer based in Bristol, Va., has announced its continued investments in solution-dyed nylon and nylon 6,6 yarn offerings in response to Ascend exiting the BCF fiber business. These investments in solution-dyed nylon and nylon 6,6 will position the company to support transitioning customers with a comprehensive product lineup. "Universal […]