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Businesses producing or selling textiles in California must register with PRO by July 1
June 12th, 2026
Image: CalRecycle Pursuant to the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, businesses that produce or sell apparel and textiles in California must register with the state's producer responsibility organization (PRO)—Landbell USA—by July 1. The Responsible Textile Recovery Act was passed in 2024 and establishes an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program, which ensures discarded textiles and apparel are […]
Tickets available for Alphabet Soup Collective Shindig
June 10th, 2026
Tickets are now available for the 2026 Alphabet Soup Collective Shindig on Aug. 4 at Whiskey Kitchen in Raleigh, N.C. Co-hosted by Messe Frankfurt North America, the event will run 6–9 p.m. New to this year's event is the VIP hour, hosted and sponsored by the North Carolina Textile Foundation from 5–6 p.m. VIPs will […]
Minnesota passes law excluding some products from PFAS reporting requirements
June 9th, 2026
A new law passed by the State Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim Walz makes a minor modification to Minnesota’s PFAS reporting requirements by excluding products made before July 1, 2023. Now, manufacturers or their representatives must report products that: are manufactured after July 1, 2023, are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota […]
Organic Cotton Summit concludes with call for greater investment, collaboration
June 9th, 2026
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) and Textile Exchange co-hosted the Organic Cotton Summit June 2-4 in Istanbul, Türkiye, at the Marriott Hotel Şişli. The summit featured speakers and experts from across the global cotton value chain, and the Organic Cotton Pavilion hosted by OCA, which highlighted organizations working in organic cotton production, certification, traceability and innovation. […]
Registration opens for IBEX 2026
June 8th, 2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). The show returns to the Tampa Convention Center Oct. 6–8. The 2026 show is the final edition before IBEX transitions to December dates in 2027. This year’s event will introduce new experiences, expanded educational programming and enhanced opportunities for marine professionals to […]
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 […]