Week of July 8, 2019

SEAMS SPRING NETWORKING CONFERENCE:

• Participants leave event with many takeaways, new contacts

• View slideshow of SEAMS networking activities

AAPN pro:AMERICAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE:

• AAPN: The 'adhesive' that holds supply chain together

• Blog: AAPN's 'dynamic duo' honored

• View slideshow of networking activities

MORE NEWS:

• SYFA: 'A Sustainable Thread' Spring Conference takes place.

• MILITARY: Burlington to produce fabric for new Army Green Service Uniform.

• LAUNCH: theTEXhub.com to connect digital textile printing sector.

• GTI: Highly popular color matching series expanded.

• KNITTING: Shima Seiki launches Online Services web-based portal.

• WARPING: COMSAT equipping Eltex tension monitoring system.

• BRANDING: Cone Denim launches new website.

• SURVEY OPEN: IPC D-70 E-Textiles Committee seeking input on standards.

• AATCC: Outstanding College Graduate Award presented.

• FRUIT OF THE LOOM: JERZEES® introduces Snow Heather Collection.

• APPLIED DNA: Source-verified recycled towels from Loftex available at retail.

• NCC: Enhanced reporting should improve flow of U.S. cotton.

• AFFIRMED: Global Organic Textile Standard ranked best in test traceability.

• AATCC: Diana Wyman selected as EVP, replacing departing Francois.

• AT ITMA: Picanol announces sale of new weaving machines to Milliken.

• NCTO: Winner of Paul T. O'Day Memorial Scholarship announced.

• INDA: WOW® Conference draws 390 attendees from 19 countries.

• PEOPLE: Frankl & Thomas adds Osbon as representative.

• PRINTING: Spoonflower invests in more Durst digital systems.

• WORKWEAR: Carhartt, Chevrolet form partnership between Detroit brands.

• GERBER: Software suite now available as subscription.

• CONNECTIVITY: Lectra platform helps fashion firms redefine experience.

• AATCC: Revised AATCC test methods, procedures available.

• AATCC: First special issue of Journal of Research launched.

• STANDARD: Cekal Specialties achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification.

• PEOPLE: Culp names Perry Davis to board of directors.

• ZDHC: DyStar commits to sustainable production with entry.

• TRANSPARENCY: Archroma to join ZDHC Foundation as contributor.

 

Week of June 24, 2019

ITMA19 REVIEWS

• SMASHING: ITMA sets record with 1,717 exhibitors during 18th edition.

• Denim maker Candiani clinches Sustainable Innovation Award.

• Navis TubeTex announces major sales.

• Unifi places 'significant' order with Oerlikon.

• Rieter awarded large contract from Egyptian firm.

OTHER NEWS:

• NCTO: Senate Passage of National Defense Authorization Act applauded.

• TRADE: NCTO's Glas testifies at hearing on proposed 301 tariff list.

• APPAREL: Cone Denim, Westex by Milliken extend FR denim partnership.

• CULP: Sustainable product category powered by REPREVE unveiled.

• HONOR: Unifi awards sustainability prize grant to UC-Berkeley.

• INVESTMENT: Universal Fibers expands yarn capabilities in Europe, Asia.

• PEOPLE: Milliken names Layton president of Polartec business.

• PEOPLE: ORCO adds Bagwell, Ebbrecht as company reps.

 

Week of June 17, 2019

• TRADE: NCTO, member companies testify at 301 tariff hearing.

• YARN PRODUCER: Eastman enters deal to acquire Spanish firm INACSA.

• ITMA19: Navis TubeTex unveils machine for applying digital print primer.

• KNITTING: Shima Seiki rebrands, overhauls website.

• VALIDATION: Tests of brrr° fabrics confirm superior cooling abilities.

• APPAREL: Carhartt awarded patent for workwear technology.

ITMA19 PREVIEWS

• Dornier

• GTI Graphic Technology Inc.

• Muratec

• Conitex Sonoco

• Navis TubeTex

• Itema

• Picanol

• Shima Seiki

• Vanguard Pai Lung

• Lang Ligon & Co.

• LGL Electronics

• BTSR

• Klueber Lubrication

• A.B. Carter

• Frankl & Thomas

• Zimmer Austria

• Meera Industries

• Mezger, Inc.

• Starlinger Group / Spinnzwirn

• Staubli

• Genkinger, Inc.

• Arosa Systems

• Uster

• Henderson Machinery

• Marzoli
   

Week of June 10, 2019

• STA: Two successful Spring Division meetings held.

• ISIFM: Society breaks tradition, meets at 'halfway' point.

• BIG DEAL: Milliken acquires Polartec to bolster performance fabric capabilities.

• AAPN: pro:Americas regionals set for Portland, Dallas.

• SPESA: Executive Conference set for New Orleans in October.

• SUSTAINABILITY: Unifi launches REPREVE® Our Ocean™ fiber.

• APPAREL: Delta Galil to acquire The Bogart Group.

• ITMF: Shipments report covers six segments of textile machinery.

• ECO-FOCUS: Gap announces goal of 100% sustainably sourced cotton.

• FLOORCOVERING: Marking 40th anniversary, AFA to host FloorTek Expo.

• GERBER: Latest version of AccuMark® software released.

• ITMA DEBUT: Datacolor, Adobe collaborate to launch textile design tool.

• ERP: Tietex licenses IFS Applications In S.C., Taiwan.

• ATHLEISURE: Teijin develops cotton-like polyester performance material.

• OR EXHIBITOR: Teijin to showcase latest high-tech fibers.

• NONWOVENS: Companies release biodegradable oil sorbent wipe.

• DYEING: Denim maker switches to 100% Archroma aniline-free indigo.

• EDANA: Conference on bitumen draws attendees from 24 countries.

• PEOPLE: Monforts adds Beisel to technology team.

 

Week of June 3, 2019

AATCC IC REVIEW:

• Association stays strong, relevant during industry evolution, president says

• Howard Malpass honored with Olney Medal

• Sandy Johnson receives Chapin Award for service

• Patrick Gruber gets Millson Award

• AATCC honors six with Future Leaders Award

• J.W. Weaver Award winners announced

• Technical Committee on Research Service Award goes to Gina Sloan

OTHER NEWS:

• TRADE: NCTO, AAFA send joint letter to Trump opposing Mexico tariffs.

• BIG BUY: Italy-based Aquafil acquires U.S. fiber producer O'Mara.

• ACQUISITION: Milliken buys Andover Healthcare.

• HONOR: R&M International receives President's 'E' Award for Exports.

• ITMA: Navis TubeTex unveils app for show visitors.

• ORCO: Company completes relocation of facilities in R.I., S.C.

• STA: 111th Annual Meeting with Fiber Buyers set for July.

• SHOWTIME: American Silk Mills updates iconic Brussels® velvet.

• HEMP DERIVATIVE: Creative Ticking introduces CBD to fabric product line.

• DENIM: DEVIL-DOG Dungarees relaunched, thanks to Gerber.

• FASHION TECH: Tukatech opens European HQ in Madrid.

• KARL MAYER: OEM reports successful Techtexil, workshop.

• AT OR: Indorama Ventures to bring new, sustainable innovations.

• TRACKING: Applied DNA, partners scale up to support global traceability.

• HOHENSTEIN: WATson device quantifies evaporative textiles cooling.

• INDA: Registration open for Hygienix™ as keynote speakers revealed.

• ARCHROMA: New product said to make transportation textiles light resistant.

• HONOR: BekaertDeslee receives two Interzum Awards for innovation.

• NONWOVENS: Teijin develops polishing pads using ultra-fine fiber.

• NONWOVENS: FILTREX™ Europe portends a bright future for filter media.

• PEOPLE: PCMC names Shaw regional sales manager for printing.

 

Week of May 27, 2019

IDEA19 REVIEW:

• Show gets superior reviews in return to Miami.

• See photos from the show floor.

OTHER NEWS:

• NCTO: Chief Kim Glas outlines priorities during Carolinas 'barnstorming' tour.

• LEADER: Auggie Tantillo toasted – and roasted – during retirement party

• INSIGHTS: Integrated micro-factories, the forecast gap, demand sourcing.

  #MISSION: Trotters Sewing Co. filling need for pew cushions in Puerto Rico.

  OUTDOOR RETAILER: Brands question show's three-run-a-year schedule.

  OERLIKON: Additive manufacturing facility opens in N.C.

  HFMSE: Trade wars turn attention to U.S. production.

  ITMA19: Levi, VF among ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award finalists.

  TRACEABILITY: Applied DNA closes loop for Egyptian Pima.

  SUSTAINABILITY: Duvaltex unveils recycled, biodegradable polyester fabrics.

  PRINTWEAR: Gildan announces multi-year partnership with Live Nation.

  ON-DEMAND: Gerber collaborating with Waldrip on fashion collection.

  COATS: Better Cotton Initiative certified thread launched.

  AATCC: Winners of C2C® Merchandising Competition announced.

  AATCC: New package for Standard Reference Detergent announced.

  REPORT: IDTechEx research forecasts e-textiles will reach $2B+ by 2029.

  KARL MAYER: New, modern training center for warp knitting opens.

  TRANSPARENCY: Lenzing to trace its fibers with blockchain technology.

  ARCHROMA: Water-based, natural textile coating binder launched.

  CHEMICALS: CHT Group develops recyclable textile print products for Lidl.

  EDANA: Nonwovens production in Greater Europe grew in '18.

  PEOPLE: Indorama renews contract of Trevira CEO Klaus Holz.
   

Week of May 20, 2019

• PENCE VISITS PARKDALE: VP urges swift passage of USMCA.

• GLEN RAVEN: New Sunbrella HQ is 'open' for innovation.

• WEAVING: Picanol announces production of its 100,000th airjet machine.

• IFAI: Outlook Conference explores sustainability, military and more.

• RESHORING INITIATIVE: Record number of companies return to U.S.

• SMART TEXTILES: BeBop Sensors wins award for wearable fabric technology.

• AATCC: Color Management Workshop set for August.

• AATCC: Winners of C2C ® student design contest announced.

• INDA: Material science innovations to be highlighted at RISE®.

• COTTON: Higher expectations, trade disputes bring mixed signals.
   

Week of May 13, 2019

• SEAMS SPRING NETWORKING CONFERENCE – PART 1: Contempora, Unionwear, Mara Hoffman win inaugural Sewn Products Reshoring Awards.

• ITMA: Speakers Platform to feature presentations by industry experts.

• MILESTONE: Sonoco celebrates 120th anniversary, rings NYSE closing bell.

• BUY: Prym Fashion acquires N.Y.-based Sher Plastics.

• IN DETROIT: Carhartt, ISAIC partner to move apparel industry forward.

• SHOWTIME: American Silk Mills to highlight versatile collection.

• HONOR: Fashion On Demand by Lectra Texprocess Innovation Award.

• INDA/EDANA: OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America keeps momentum.

• INDA: Excitement mounts as World of Wipes (WOW) nears.

• SOFTWARE: Gerber announces upgrade of Adobe plug-in for YuniquePLM.

• DIGITIZATION: EFI Optitex releases latest CAD platform at Texprocess.

• IN HICKORY, N.C.: All-star roster set to exhibit at Home Furnishings Expo.

• ARCHROMA: Center for auto, synthetic dyeing opens in Germany.

• AT TECHTEXTIL: Devan launches two sustainable technologies.

• FIBERS: Lenzing, CoolVisions® team up on comfort, performance collection.

• TRADE: India may import more U.S. cotton this year.

 

Week of May 6, 2019

AAPN  TOUR:

• Dots continued to be connected with 'Carolina Mill Express.'

• Photos of week-long plant tours.

OTHER NEWS:

• NCTO: Council renews call for tariffs on textile/apparel items.

• SUPPORT: Frontier Spinning gets new investments from Cerberus, TCW.

• AT STA: New NCTO leader Glas to deliver policy update in Clemson, S.C.

• ITMA DEBUT: Tandematic releases next-gen trimmer, guidance system.

• BUY: Standard Textile acquires window coverings maker JC Burnham.

• APPAREL: Randa Accessories inks deal to acquire Haggar Clothing.

• HONOR: OnPoint Manufacturing named Alabama Manufacturer of Year.

• AT TEXPROCESS: A&E to show molecular-tagged thread solutions.

• NCC: Inman Mills' Fisher participating in Emerging Leaders program.

• PEOPLE: Impactiva taps Ed Gribbin as chief engagement officer.

• DEAL: EFI Acquires reactive inkjet producer BDR Boya Kimya.

• TRACEABILITY: Applied DNA's to add tagging technology to Egyptian cotton.

• GEORGIA: GAM, MEF elect officers, board of directors.

• GREEN: Prym Fashion unveils eco-friendly snaps for textile/apparel industry.

• KARL MAYER: OEM expands technology to include thermoplastic UD tapes.

• ATHLETIC APPAREL: Devan, HUUB to partner on cool comfort technology.

• PERFORMANCE DAYS: DyStar® showcasing dyestuffs, more.

• COMPOSITES: JEC to host forum In Chicago in June.

• NONWOVENS: EDANA announces nominees for Filtrex Innovation Award.

 

Week of April 29, 2019

• SHIMA SEIKI: 5th G3D Knitting Session held, new LA showroom opened.

• PART 2: Industry taking on labor shortage head on.

• DENIM: Cone Denim unveils organic cotton capsule collection.

• APPAREL: OnPoint Manufacturing, FIT launch of Unique.Fashion.

• WEAVING: Itema Denim Day brings sustainability into focus.

• NCTO: VP of Communications, director of Regulatory & Technical hired.

• AATCC: Winners of  'Fashion for All' student design competition announced.

• MILESTONE: EU Power Management Systems marks 15th anniversary.

• SPESA: Registration now open for Executive Conference in New Orleans.

• DIGITIZATION: Lectra event demonstrates power of data in fashion.

• PEOPLE: NSF International appoints York sustainability services manager.

• KARL MAYER: Company buys ISO film-cutting, stretching business.

• COOL PRODUCT: Teijin expands lineup of fan-cooling jackets.

• DEAL: Coloreel signs distributorship in the Netherlands, Belgium.

 

Week of April 22, 2019

• TRADE SHOW: DOMOTEX establish roots on U.S. soil ... er, floor.

• GRANITEVILLE: $1.7 million investment to upgrade thermal oxidizer.

• ITEMA: Technical Textile Division to debut in Frankfurt.

• A&E: Ninth annual Corporate Sustainability Report released.

• COMMERCIALIZATION: Sustainable oil sorbent debuts in U.S. market.

• ANTIDUMPING: DOC issues preliminary determination on yarn investigations.

• NEW LINE: FilamentFactory announces product with UV-stabilized PET yarns.

• AUTHENTICATION: Applied DNA, GHCL launch verified products on Amazon.

• INDA: Annual report benchmarks N.A. nonwoven supply, trade.

• NONWOVENS: World of Wipes Innovation Award® finalist announced.

• LENZING: Green goals outlined in Sustainability Report.

• HONOR: Beaulieu fiber named finalist for Innovation Award.

• MONFORTS: Textiles finishing equipment installed at Arta.

• AT PEFORMANCE DAYS: Teijin Frontier to exhibit high-performance fabrics.

• KARL MAYER: Workshop on additive manufacturing for textiles slated.

• TEXTILE RESEARCH: Archroma partnering with National Textile University.
   

Week of April 15, 2019

• IFAI: Women in Textiles Summit inspires ALL.

• CONE DENIM: Iconic X3 selvage looms expected to crank up again.

• MADE IN USA: Software providers help accelerate renaissance.

• OEM: Erhardt+Leimer celebrates 100th anniversary.

• DEAL: EFI announces deal to be acquired by private equity firm.

• RECYCLING: Eastman offers solution to plastic waste problem.

• IFAI: Smart Fabrics Virtual Summit to take place May 14-15.

• STA: Southern Division Meeting to take place May 15 in Clemson.

• SYFA: Slate of officers, directors proposed for next week's conference.

• ITMF: Global textile production cost comparison published.

• IDEA19: Association heads agree with 'nonwovens' definition without 'textiles.'

• PEOPLE: Mezger, Inc. adds Walker in yarn spinning sales & service.

• MARZOLI: Transport System now serving more than 240K spindles.

• COTTON: Cotton Incorporated's Worsham addresses PCG meeting.

• COATS: Innovation Hubs now open in Turkey, China, USA.

• NONWOVENS: Keynoters to focus on growing segment at NETInc.

• WORKSHOP: Registration open for IPC E-Textiles at Drexel University.

• GERBER: eCommerce platform launched, digital cutting system expanded.

• DUAL SHOWS: ICE, InPrint USA events called successful.

• IDEA19: Meltblown specialist invests in Oerlikon nonwovens line.

• NONWOVENS: Program announced for OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America.

• PCG MEETING: China showing interest in buying U.S. cotton.

• PRYM FASHION: Fastener finishing facility to open in India.

• KARL MAYER: Deal inked for joint venture in India.

   

Week of April 7, 2019

TECHTEXTIL NORTH AMERICA:

• Trade show in Raleigh draws high praise.

• See photos from event.

OTHER NEWS:

• MILESTONE: Champion Thread celebrating 40th anniversary of service.

• TEXHUB: Online community to connect digital textile printing industry.
   

Week of April 1, 2019

• STA: Winter Seminar 'Charts the Course' for 2019.

• PEOPLE: Elevate Textiles names Loof president & CEO.

• DYE SUBLIMATION: The cloud is raining pixels - A look inside Coldenhove.

• HISTORY: Cannon legacy, N.C. textile industry to be spotlighted.

• AT TTC: 'Doing Business with the Federal Government' set for April 9.

• HONOR: Aurora wins SGIA's Sustainable Business Recognition Award.

• DUMPING: Unifi, Nan Ya file allegation regarding poly textured yarn.

• GREEN: Cone Denim launches eco-friendly indigo denims.

• GOTS: Court ruling against textile printer obtained.

• LECTRA: Innovation Lab brings breakthrough ideation to life.

• APPLIED DNA: Loftex announces introduction of source-verified towels.

• USTER: Multiple resources offered to fully understanding quality.

• DIGITIZATION: Esmetex launches online platform for fabrics.

• ZDHC PARTNER: Hohenstein now offers wastewater testing.

• LAROCHE: Solutions developed to create nonwovens from recycled waste.

• RECYCLING: BekaertDeslee taking part in massive ocean cleanup.

 

Week of March 25, 2019

NCTO's 16th Annual Meeting review:

• Moran: Fundamentals of the U.S. textile industry are 'sound'

• Incoming Chairman Oehmig outlines goals for his term

OTHER NEWS

• IN N.C.: SANS Technical Fibers announces large polyester expansion.

• ORCO: Look for a 'Big Splash' at AATCC's International Conference.

• SYFA: 'A Sustainable Thread' Spring Conference set for April 25-26.

• PARTNERS: 1888 Mills, DuPont collaborate on odor-protection textiles.

• HIGH-TECH: Therapedic debuts sheets with brrr° cooling technology.

• GERBER: YuniquePLM's integrations empower speed, connectivity.

• TUFTING: Eltex testing latest version of yarn fault detection system.

• CONFERENCE: Textile coating/laminating event highlights.

PEOPLE:

• American Silk Mills adds Todd Nifong as director

• Schoeller Textil names Lowery N.A. sales manager

 

Week of March 18, 2019

• PART 1: How are some textile and apparel companies handling the skilled labor shortage?

• UNIFI: Hall out as CEO; Carey, Caudle elected to top posts.

• IDEA19: INDA president reflects on association's 50-year history.

• AATCC: Patrick Gruber to receive Millson Award at IC.

• ZIMMER AUSTRIA: 500th MAGANOROLL coating machine delivered.

• AATCC: Sustainability submissions for AATCC Journal sought.

• INDA: Presentations for Hygienix™ Conference 2019 sought.

• NONWOVENS: Americhem expands softening technology portfolio.

• QUALITY: Beverly Knits earns ISO 9001:2015 certification.

• GAM: Annual Safety Conference to take place March 26.

• ISIFM: Spring Meeting to take place April 15-16 in Greenville, S.C.

• EVENT: American Flock Association announces 10th Flock School.
   

Week of March 11, 2019

• NCTO ANNUAL MEETING PREVIEW: Moran reviews transition, initiatives during his chairmanship.

• SCMA: See highlights of 10th annual Textile Summit.

• STA: Northern Div. Spring Meeting to take place April 10 in Raleigh.

• AATCC: Sandy Johnson to receive Chapin Award for service.

• SCMA: Textile companies among several recognized for safety.

• REBRANDING: Brand and Oppenheimer changes name.

• IPC: Call for participation issued in two E-TEXTILES events.

• INDA: Seven added to Board of Directors.

• INDA: Filtration experts invited to present developments at FiltXPO™.

• REPORT: Coats pioneers a sustainable future with targets for 2022.

• SUSTAINABILITY: Devan  joins consortium addressing textile recycling.

• ECO-FRIENDLY: Solvay, Lenzing partner on biodegradable fiber.

• AFFOA: WTiN joins institute as partner network continues to expand.

• X-RITE: New Color iMatch Release accelerates color formulation.

• PEOPLE: Monforts appoints Flöth managing director.

 

Week of March 4, 2019

• SPESA EVENT: Advancements in manufacturing technology covered.

• CIRCULARITY: Eastman pursuing recycling technology for polyester.

• AATCC: Howard Malpass to be honored with with Olney Medal.

• ADDITIVE: TSG Finishing reports growth of protective fabric brand.

• INSTRUCTION: SeeDaten, Milliken donate to college for AR learning.

• TESTING: SDL Atlas introduces remote instrument monitoring app.

• KNITTING: Shima Seiki releases update to VR-knit.com app.

• NONWOVENS: EU nations adopt flushability INDA/EDANA guidelines.

• IN MUNICH: Call for abstracts for IPC E-TEXTILES Europe issued.

PEOPLE:

• Aurora Specialty Textiles hires ex-Alice Mfg. sales manager.

• Culp names Decker to board of directors.

• TUKAgroup promotes Bailey to president of TUKAweb unit.

 

Week of February 25, 2019

• AATCC/SGIA EVENT: Movers & shakers of digital textile printing gather.

• DOMOTEX USA: SVP at CCA to speak on brand leadership.

• IDEA® 2019 COUNTDOWN: More than 7,000 expected in Miami.

• SUSTAINABILITY: Eastman, C.L.A.S.S. ink deal to support circular economy.

• INVISTA: Memorandum of cooperation inked for ADN plant.

• HONOR: Beaulieu Fibres receives award for property protection.

• PEOPLE: Gerber adds Pillet as VP, Global Marketing.

• JEC WORK: KARL MAYER to show solutions for producing reinforcement textiles.

 

Week of February 18, 2019

• #ROCKINRALEIGH: Exhibitors tout goods, services for Techtextile North America.

• ELASTIC MAKER: George C. Moore named FOTL's Supplier of Year.

• FOAM TECHNOLOGY: Germany's beba Technology entering U.S. market.

• AATCC: International standard for e-textiles resistance published.

• NEW STA MEMBER: Hummingbird 3D Solutions expanding presence.

• IGATEX SHOW: Itema to exhibit best-in-class weaving innovations.

• KNITTING: Shima Seiki to host fifth G3D seminar, open LA Showroom.

• GLEN RAVEN: Sunbrella® introduces its first nonwoven marine fabric seating.

• SHIMA SEIKI: Knitting solutions to be featured at two trade shows.

• RETAILER: M&S approves SDL Atlas colorfastness tester.

• DOMOTEX USA: World Tour Sweepstakes winners announced.

• KARL MAYER: Sports fabric capabilities shown in ISPO debut.

• YARN: Loepfe develops adjustment tool for clearing polypropylene fibers.

• COTTON: PCG hosts event to discuss supply, trade matters.

• SHOW: InPrint USA to bring cutting-edge conference content.

• HEIMTEXTIL: ACG Kinna demonstrates Industry 4.0: From bale to box.

• TEXTILES INTELLIGENCE: Report focuses on growth of water sports apparel.

• INDA/EDANA: Speakers announced for OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America.

• ISKO: Eco-awareness fostered at Responsible Denim event.

• BRÜCKNER: OEM provides eco-friendly finishing solutions at mills.

• PEOPLE: SSM names Mori CFO, Haefeli head of sales.
   

Week of February 11, 2019

NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING:

• Rob Chapman honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

• Trade tensions between U.S., China create uncertainty

• Mike Tate elected chairman of NCC

• NCC directors for 2019 elected

• Morgan elected president of Cotton Ginners Association

• Cotton Council International elects Reichle president

• Cotton Service Award Honors former NCC exec Burnett

• Survey suggests U.S. cotton production to rise 2.9 percent

MORE NEWS:

• NCTO: Kimberly Glas announced as next president & CEO.

• TECHTEXTIL NORTH AMERICA: Mobile app now available for download.

• IFAI: Tent Expo 2019 shines with education, networking.

• DOMOTEX USA: Insider Talks lineup of speakers announced.

• ITMA: Speakers announced for nonwovens, chemical / colorant forums.

• UNIFI: Mara Hoffman receives REPREVE® Sustainability Award.

• NONWOVENS: Registration open for 2019 WOW® International Conference.

• PICANOL: Weaving machine maker to showcase capabilities at IGATEX.

• TRENDS: CSI releases Autumn/Winter 2020 Color Analysis report.

• SOFTWARE: Gerber releases Version 12 of it AccuMark® Platform.

• PREMIERE VISION: Archroma, Carlin share booth, color trends.

• FIBERS: Teijin Frontier shows high-tech materials at Premiere Vision.

• DESIGN: EFI Optitex donates software licenses to school.

• OEM: Monforts technology provides Turkish firm real-time control.

• DESIGN: Lenzing partners with TaFF to open space for fashion leaders.

• COTTON: Ginning is the gatekeeper for fiber quality.

PEOPLE:

• Chris Plotz joins INDA as director of Education & Technical Affairs.

• Lectra announces appointment of Croci as managing director.

 

Week of February 4, 2019

• SYFA: Another well-attended conference takes place.

• TECHTEXTIL N.A.: Industry set to rock Raleigh.

• NCTO: President & CEO Auggie Tantillo announces retirement.

• AATCC: Program announced for International Conference in Texas.

• IFIA: Women in Textiles Summit scheduled for March.

• MILITARY: Southeast Region Federal and Defense Textile Summit set.

• COMPLETE: INVISTA finalizes sale of Apparel & Advanced Textiles unit.

• SUSTAINABILITY: With REPREVE®, Atlanta promotes recycling.

• SUPPLY DEAL: Unifi Asia Pacific, KIPAS enter into strategic agreement.

• MILLIKEN: New website presents full scope of textile expertise.

• NONWOVENS: INDA reveals finalists for 15 IDEA®19 Achievement Awards.

• PREMIERE VISION: Prym Fashion to unveil eco-friendly metal fasteners.

• TEXTILE LEADER: ASTM International presents top award to Adi Chehna.

PEOPLE:

• Navis TubeTex announces hiring of Dickson as EVP.

• American Silk Mills appoints David Corbin CEO.

• Zund America welcomes Arkin as Market Segment manager.

 

Week of January 28, 2019

• SUPREMELY SMART: Volt, sister division begin to soar in wearable technology.

• HONORS: Unifi's REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability Awards revealed.

• TEXTILE TECH. CENTER: Seamstress assists on Army uniforms project.

• UNIFI: New sustainable offerings unveiled at Outdoor Retailer.

• AT O.R.: Flylow Gear unveils performance apparel.

• SOFTWARE: FreePoint expands into soft goods with TexTempo partnership.

• INDA: Presentations, nominations for RISE® Award sought.

• AUTHENTICATION: Applied DNA signs MOU with Tex-Ray Industrial.

• DOMOTEX: Stäubli showcases innovative carpet production systems.

• DIGITAL STRATEGY: Oerlikon Manmade Fibers becomes ADAMOS partner.

• COTTON: Research & development discussed at Lubbock meeting.

• EFI OPTITEX: On-demand, eLearning Platform for industry launched.

• SUSTAINABILITY: Lenzing ranked first by Canopy for wood sourcing.

• PEOPLE: Creative Ticking adds Witherell as EVP.

• PEOPLE: Applied DNA appoints Birkhold to the Strategic Advisory Board.

 

Week of January 21, 2019

• YARN SPINNER: FilSpec preparing for further global market expansion.

• BRANDING: ITG renamed 'Elevate Textiles' after integration of A&E.

• HONOR: Unifi receives 2018 N.C. Governor's Export Award.

• YARNS: Coats sells North America crafts business to Spinrite.

• QUALITY: Apex Mills becomes ISO 9001:2015 certified.

• PARTNERS: Southern Tide, brrr° team up on cooling, rapid-dry technology.

• DOMOTEX USA: Top EU floorcovering innovators to exhibit.

• FLOOR SHOW: Beaulieu introduces sustainable solutions in Hannover.

• IFAI DIVISION: Marine Fabricators Conference hits high attendance marks.

• TRADE: Tensions between U.S., China problematic for cotton.

• O.R. SNOW SHOW: Teijin to highlight high-tech materials.

• EFI: Digital print technology innovations featured at Connect Conference.

• PRINTING: Kornit Digital launches the Atlas, its direct-to-garment platform.

• VANDEWIELE: Jacquard technology used in hybrid woven textile research.

• KARL MAYER: Warp-knitting machine with weft insertion launched.

• FINISHING: Venerable but modern Getzner relies on BRUECKNER equipment.

 

Week of January 14, 2019

REVIEW & FORECAST

• REVIEW: Most companies saw uptick in business in 2018.

• FORECAST: Many industry leaders optimistic as 2019 kicks off.

OTHER NEWS:

• ACQUISITION: HomTex buys Southern Proper to expand apparel footprint.

• RECYCLER: DAK Americas agrees to acquire Perpetual PET facility.

• 50th ANNIVERSARY: DeSales Trading welcomes bull yarn market.

• WARPING: New Generation Yarn Corporation expands N.C. operations.

• SEAMS: Deadline fast approaching for first Sewn Products Reshoring Award.

• AATCC: Officers for 2019-20 elected at Annual Meeting.

• UPDATE: Software/textile industry expert SeeDaten launches website.

• KNITTING: Shima Seiki to showcase solutions at Pitt Filati.

• E-TEXTILES: IPC issues call for participation in 2019 event.

• DOMOTEX USA: Retailer spotlighted, panelist Emily Morrow Home on panel.

• TPP-11: Interesting dynamic created with entry by cotton-hungry Vietnam.

• NONWOVENS SHOW: Website registration open for IDEA19 in Miami Beach.

• AT OR: Indorama to showcase CoolVisions® fabric collection.

• SMART GARMENTS: Teijin Frontier launches 'sensing' sportswear line.

• LECTRA: Executive Committee strengthened to accelerate 4.0 strategy.

• MONITORING: USTER® SENTINEL offers the long view for ring spinners.

• TOOL: Datacolor® partners with CSI to improve color identification.

• MONFORTS: Production site stays busy on new orders, machinery.

• COLOMBIATEX: Archroma to showcase solutions for denim inspiration.

• NEW LINES: Chomarat invests in coatings, films business.

• DOMOTEX: Oerlikon Neumag presents BCF platform technology.

• LENZING: R&D Center of Excellence opened in Indonesia.

• NCC: Hequet receives 2018 Cotton Genetics Research Award.

• PEOPLE: PepsiCo CEO appointed non-executive board chair at Unifi.

• PEOPLE: Durst strengthens large format printing business.

Week of January 7, 2019

• NICE THREADS: American & Efird sews up eTC's 2018 Industry Champion honor.

• STA: Winter Tech Seminar set to 'Chart the Course' for 2019.

• SCMA: Textile Summit slated for Jan. 24-25 in Spartanburg, S.C

• FABRIC TECHNOLOGIES: Crypton expanding into Europe market.

• DOMOTEX USA: Digital marketing, branding experts to headline conference.

• PEOPLE: Crowley promotes Jackie Gonsalez to VP.

• FINISHER: Bethge weathers the storm - with the help of Monforts.

• NONWOVENS: Lenzing, Hof University ink deal to utilize spunlacing line.
   

Week of January 1, 2019

• STA: Well-attended, diverse fall conferences takes place.

• ROB CHAPMAN: YMCA to honor legacy of former Inman Mills chief.

• U.S. TEXTILES: Cotton fiber expert opines on keys to revival.

• IN LA: Tukatech, Lefty Production unveil design, production center.

• ACQUISITION: Coats buys digital applications provider ThreadSol.

• AATCC: Adobe added as sponsor of C2C Student Design Competition.

• DOMOTEX USA: Tours of four Dalton, Ga.-area plants offered.

• TEIJIN: Aramid fiber adopted for use in SHARP smartphone.

• HEIMTEXTIL: Devan Chemicals to showcase health & wellness solutions.

• OEKO-TEX: Product portfolio regulations amended for 2019.

• KNITTING: STOLL, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao collaborate on exhibition.

• PEOPLE: Obendrauf, van de Kerkhof reappointed to Lenzing board.

DHAKA EXHIIBITION PREVIEWS:

• Itema to exhibit best-in-class weaving innovations.

• Staubli to present solutions for weaving mills.

• Shima Seiki to showcase WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology.