Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 brings more than 4,200 attendees
Oct 17, 2024 · Advanced Textiles Expo® 2024, the largest event of Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), concluded with resounding success on Sept. 24–26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Once again held in conjunction with Sun Shading Expo North America—organized by Messe Stuttgart, founders of R + T and the world’s largest trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun shading ...
Jones Family of Companies, ECO Fiber enter joint venture
Dec 2, 2024 · Jones Family of Companies Inc., headquartered in Humboldt, Tenn., and ECO Fiber Inc., based in Charlotte, N.C., announced the formation of a joint venture to establish a new company, ECO Fiber Packaging. ECO Fiber Packaging will provide sustainable cold chain packaging solutions and operate as a new entity under …
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The embroidery artwork of Hiroko Otake was a highlight of DESIGNART Tokyo 2024 in October. The exhibition featured three pieces showing butterflies in a variety of ways, from simplified forms in Butterfly Camouflage to intricately detailed in Circulation.
Startup produces textiles made from potato harvest waste
Nov 1, 2024 · Fibe has created potato-waste-based fibers with similar properties to conventional fibers such as cotton and polyester. The fibers have a diameter close to cotton, outperforming bast fibers such as hemp and linen; this allows them to be used in various applications from heavy canvas to a lightweight, breathable shirt.
Milliken & Company releases non-PFAS materials for every layer of ...
Jan 3, 2025 · The three layers in the non-PFAS composites include: Milliken Horizon™: a non-PFAS, lightweight outer shell. Milliken Assure™: a non-PFAS, non-halogenated, flame-resistant moisture barrier that exceeds NFPA 1971-2018 requirements. Milliken Equinox™: a non-PFAS, slick thermal liner that offers enhanced wicking and moisture management, resulting in quick dry times and high levels of ...
MMI Textiles Inc. acquires Jason Mills LLC
Dec 11, 2024 · MMI Textiles Inc., a global supplier of industrial and custom fabrics and textile components with military, tactical, medical, commercial, and apparel expertise, has acquired Jason Mills LLC, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of knit textiles.Effective Jan. 2, 2025, the acquisition will immediately expand the MMI Textiles product line. “We have had the privilege of working with Jason Mills for ...
Paradise Textiles unveils first garment made with bio-synthetic …
Nov 8, 2024 · Paradise Textiles, the material science hub of Alpine Group based in Taiwan, announced it has partnered with Kintra Fibers, a bio-based fiber producer based in New York, N.Y., to create the first garment using Kintra’s proprietary bio-synthetic material. The lightweight jacket serves as a proof-of-concept, representing a step in …
Sustainable recycling: from textile waste to chindi rugs
Oct 1, 2018 · The northern Indian states boast multiple hand-loom weaving clusters. This export-oriented activity is supported by the Indian government to assist local communities of weavers; the government specifically liberalized the import of new trim cutting waste for use in chindi rugs by removing any controls on quantities imported.
WTiN announces Innovate Textile Awards 2024 shortlist
Jan 8, 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 ...
Universal Fibers strengthens investments in solution-dyed nylon …
Jan 6, 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 …