Week of September 7, 2015

• ITMA 2015 EXHIBITOR PROFILE: Lang Ligon – expect best show in recent years.

• STA SOUTHERN DIVISION MEETING: Event set for September 29 in Clemson, S.C.

• MILLIKEN ACQUIRES SPRINGFIELD: Acquisition expands company's technical, performance, FR fabric capabilities.

• A&E's JACKSON RETIRING: Fred Jackson led American & Efird for nearly two decades; Les Miller to succeed.

• DYSTAR STEWARDSHIP: Company updates progress in 2014 Sustainability Report.

• LEARN COLOR MANAGEMENT: AATCC to host workshop on color October 21-22 at its Technical Center.

• INDA FINALISTS: Three companies announced as finalists for prestigious Visionary Award.

• DIGITAL PRINTING CONFERENCE: Attend conference at NCSU's College of Textiles.

• SEED INNOVATION CENTER: Bayer CropScience opens center on Texas Tech campus.

• MOSQUITO NETTING: Novel insecticide coating technique developed.

• Loose Ends blog: Lang Ligon & Co. – All in the family.

 

Week of August 31, 2015

• STA SUMMER MARKETING FORUM, PART 2: Speaker outlines successful U.S. manufacturing model.

• SHAW EXPANDING IN S.C.: Floorcoverings producer to invest $45 million in Lexington County

• TURKISH FIRM OPENING IN U.S.: Mogul establishing operations in South Carolina.

• ATTEND IFAI EXPO: Make plans to attend IFAI Expo in Anaheim in October.

• DAK ADDS CAPACITY: DAK Americas increases PSF capacity by 230 million pounds per year to meet demand.

• MILLIKEN ACQUISITION: Milliken subsidiary buys Ontera Modular Carpets of Australia.

• NSA BUY: National Safety Apparel acquires TECGEN® brand from INVISTA.

• INVISTA PARTNERSHIP: Company to partner with Aurizon Ultrasonics on joint development project.

• USTER MILESTONE: Pioneers tell USTER’s 50-year yarn clearers story. 

• INDA AWARDS: Nominations sought for innovative products and technologies for RISE® Durable Product Award.

• INSTITUTE CREATED: Wearable electronic textiles gets boost from Dept. of Defense.

• YALE RESEARCH: Can bulletproof clothing be made from corn?

• Loose Ends blog: Fall for textiles.

 

Week of August 24, 2015

• STA SUMMER MARKETING FORUM, PART 1: Exploring the changing face of retail, brands, U.S. textiles.

• EXPANSION CONTINUES: HomTex continues production capacity expansion with Tennessee opening.

• 50th ANNIVERSARY IN U.S.: Oerlikon opens second service center in U.S. – in Dalton, Ga.

• ED VAUGHN DIES: Retired Clemson professor made immense contributions to INDA.

• ITMA AWARD FINALISTS REVEALED: First Sustainable Innovation Award finalists announced.

• IFAI EXPO: Industrial fabrics show in California to feature 'Campfire Sessions.'

• INDA FILTRATION: Camfil Americas EVP to keynote INDA’s international conference and exposition in Chicago.

• HOMTEX PRODUCT: Company to launch DreamLiving® brand at NY Home Fashions Market.

• NEW AFA MEMBER: Örnek Machine Heat Set USA to cut ribbon in Dalton, Ga.

• GA. SOUTHERN PROCESSING FACILITY: Nanocellulose offers immense scope for advanced composites.

• Loose Ends blog: Tantillo: Strategic reasons behind NCTO's support of TPP.

   

Week of August 17, 2015

• SPILLING THE BEANS ON SOY: USB Fibers & Thermoplastics TAP meeting

• ALEXIUM ORDERS: Alexium announces two more purchase orders for FR finish from major bedding customer.

• MILLIKEN PARTNERSHIP: Milliken collaborates with Dickies on performance work shirt.

• MEDTEX15 USA: Learn more about healthcare, medical textiles at N.C. State event.

• WEARABLE TECHNOLOGIES EVENT: Attend the largest wearable technologies show, IDTechEx in California Nov. 18-19.

• SOFTWARE: IPE, Shopfloor partner to deliver real-time solutions.

• Loose Ends blog: Mark your calendar – Turkey Day comes early this year.
   

Week of August 10, 2015

• PART 2 OF 2: Industry associations seeing great results on social media.

• YARN PLANT OPENING: Kenya-based AR Textiles Ltd. plans to locate a new yarn-spinning facility in Robersonville, N.C.

• PENDLETON INVESTS: Oregon company installs Itema, Staubli jacquard looms.

• REPREVE TO ROAR AGAIN: Unifi's brand again teams up with Detroit Lions as sustainability partner.

• SPESA CONFERENCE: Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies set for September 17 in Charlotte.

• GERBER EXPANDING: Gerber Childrenswear building distribution center in Berkeley County, S.C.

• IFAI EXPO: NASA reps to share ‘wish list’ with textiles suppliers.

• MOUNT VERNON FR PRODUCTS: Company unveils two more flame-resistant fabric collections. 

• NONWOVENS FORUM: EDANA and MP Expositions are jointly organizing a Nonwovens Forum at ITMA 2015.

• COLORANTS/CHEMICALS FORUM: Event to return to ITMA 2015 on November 14.

• HOMTEX MOVES: DreamFit® brand adds Nelson as director of sales.

• SAURER IN INDIA: German machinery manufacturer opens production facility in India.

• FILTRATION 2015: INDA's conference and exposition returns to Chicago in November.

• KUDOS, AATCC: AATCC Review garners another Tabbie award for writing.

• NCSU AT MAGIC: College of Textiles to bring smart technology to Las Vegas show.

• AATCC WEBINAR: Basics of Sulfur Dyeing webinar set for September 10.

• INDIA SLOWDOWN: Chinese import decline hits Indian spinning sector.

   

Week of August 3, 2015

• PART 1 OF 2: How textile companies, suppliers are using social media.

• LET'S TALK TURKEY: Attend the U.S./Turkey Textile Machinery and B2B Opportunities event October 13.

• AVINTIV SOLD: Berry Plastics of Indiana to buy Charlotte, N.C.-based nonwovens producer AVINTIV.

• RESPONSIBLE FABRICS, Burlington, Thread™ turning plastic into possibility.

• DOMOTEX GUEST: Star architect Prix to be special guest at floorcovering show in 2016.

• Loose Ends blog: Don't be anti-social. 

 

Week of July 27, 2015

• INDUSTRY SUPPLIER: Seydel finds the right chemistry for success.

• KLÜBER SITE: Klüber Lubrication launches informative content hub.

• KLÜBER PRODUCTS: More than 70 PFPE oils, greases available worldwide.

• AURORA PEOPLE: Smith brings expertise to Aurora Specialty Textile Group's print media sales force.

• AATCC AT MAGIC: Association exhibiting at Las Vegas show, participating in seminar.

• INVISTA PARTNER: INVISTA and Plaxica collaborate on bio-derived lactic acid technology.

• BURLINGTON INNOVATION: Company to unveil bug repellent technology.

• HYGIENIX WEBSITE: INDA launches website for October show for absorbant hygiene, personal care markets.

• McKISSICK ELECTED: Alice Manufacturing CEO tapped chairman of Clemson University's trustee board.

• COATS DEVELOPMENT: Company creates metallized antenna for RFID tag.

• DYSTAR PARTICIPATION: Company takes part in fourth bluesign conference.

• Loose Ends blog: Intangibles help separate Seydel.

 

Week of July 20, 2015

• YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: Crowdfunding helps Alpine Hammock get off the ground.

• STA MARKETING FORUM: Annual event schedule for August 13 in Belmont, N.C.

• UNIFI BREAKS GROUND: Officials break ground on 85,000-square-foot addition to the REPREVE® Recycling Center in Yadkinville, N.C.

• N. AMERICA BUCKS TREND: Fabric and yarn production increased slightly as global numbers slipped in Q1, according to ITMF.

• TENCATE BUYOUT OFFER: Gilde Buy Out Partners leads consortium to purchase Dutch company.

• PA GROUP HONORED: Software solutions provider named to Microsoft Dynamics Presidents Club.

• CONE DENIM INDIGO: Company partners with Stony Creek Colors to produce Natural Indigo Selvage Denim.

• BAYER PROGRAM: Bayer MaterialScience launches INSQIN® textile partner program.

• SOYBEAN/FIBER MEETING: Fibers and Thermoplastic event set for August 5-6 in Charlotte.

• Loose Ends blog: Hanging with Mr. Stolp.

Week of July 13, 2015

• LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM: Necessity is often the mother of reinvention, Frank Levy learns.

• SHAW SITE: Floorcoverings producer opens $20 million Evergreen Ringgold recycling facility.

• ALEXIUM DEAL: Greer, S.C. company signs distribution, sales agreement with iTextiles of Australia.

• TWITCHELL ACQUIRED: Investment firm Highlander Partners buys producer of fibers, textiles and coatings.

• BURLINGTON, INVISTA CORDURA® COLLECTION: Firms to display wool line at OutDoor show in Germany.

• AATCC CONFERENCE: Antimicrobial & odor control event scheduled for September in RTP, N.C.

• HOMTEX PRODUCT: DreamFit® luxury duvet program to debut at Las Vegas Market.

• A&E SUSTAINABILITY: American & Efird report shows continued progress.

• HEALTHCARE TEXTILES: Facilities convert to VESTEX protective uniforms.

• SCMA HR MEETING: South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance to host event for human resources managers.

• COATS PRODUCT: Thread launched for secure button attachment.

• OERLIKON JV: Company signs deal to strengthen polycondensation production.

• ELECTROSPINNING: Researches discover new twist on electrospinning technique.

• DOMOTEX EXHIBITOR: Zollanvari rolls out the red carpet for G7 summit.

• Loose Ends blog: Levy's bio explores complex layers of past, present.

 

Week of July 6, 2015

• STA/JOINT FIBER BUYERS ANNUAL MEETING REVIEW-Part 2: Industry 'renaissance' covered from many angles.

• ​TECHTEXTIL N.A./JEC AMERICAS REVIEW-PART 3: Good reviews continue to come in.

• National Spinning Co. to invest $1.5 million, add 50 jobs in Beaulaville, N.C.

• White Oak Carpet Mills to expand operations in Rutherford County, N.C.

• OERLIKON IN GEORGIA: Machinery maker opening Service Center in Dalton, Ga. for floorcoverying sector.

• ARCHROMA ACQUISITION: Company completes deal to buy BASF's textile chemicals business.

• OERLIKON BARMAG EXPANSION: Company invests in R&D center in Germany.

• MILLER WELDMASTER PEOPLE: Lance deJong joins sales team.

• PRODUCTION MONITORING: Shopfloor Support launches shop floor control solution.

• EXPANSION GUIDANCE: Advisors can help floorcovering companies expand into new markets.

• CARPET WASTE BREAKTHROUGH: Researchers finding new uses for carpet waste.

• Loose Ends blog: Ac-cent-tchu-ating the positive.

 

Week of June 29, 2015

• ​TECHTEXTIL N.A./JEC AMERICAS REVIEW-PART 2: TTNA numbers exceed last three Western editions.

• NEW LINE AT AURORA: Company announces opening of operation that includes new line.

• STARLINGER-SAHM MOVES: Machinery maker moves to new headquarters in South Carolina.

• HOMTEX PEOPLE: Company adds Holliday as marketing manager.

• DOMOTEX 2016: American Floorcovering Alliance to host pavilion at show in Germany.

• IDEA16 WEBSITE: INDA launches site with exhibitor, attendee information.

• Loose Ends blog: Whose broad stripes and bright stars.

 

Week of June 22, 2015

• ​IFAI OUTLOOK CONFERENCE: Speakers provide clarity on wide range of issues.

• LINEBERGER HONORED: USIFI honors Jean Lineberger with inaugural Advocacy Award.

• WOW! INDA's World of Wipes International Conference in Atlanta attracts record attendance.

• RECYCLED BOTTLES: The Poole Co. developes biodegradable polyester fiber from recycled PET bottles.

• VF MOVES: VF Corp. appoints Steven Rendle president, COO.

• Loose Ends blog: The ever-inspiring Allen Gant Jr.
   

Week of June 15, 2015

• ​​STA/JOINT FIBER BUYERS ANNUAL MEETING REVIEW-Part 1: STA enjoying ride on big growth wave.

• NATIONAL SPINNING UNIT: Carolina Nonwovens LLC breaks ground on plant in Maiden, N.C.

• NCTO CHEERS TPA PASSAGE: National Council of Textile Organizations applauds House vote.

• COVILLE PEOPLE: Coville, Inc. names Scott Willis chief operating officer.

• PANTEX TO S.C.: Italy-based nonwovens producer establishing first U.S. operation in Simpsonville, S.C.

• TEXTILE RECYCLING: Victor, Designtex, Steelcase collaborate with Unifi on sustainable initiative.

• GEORGE C. MOORE RECOGNIZED: Narrow elastics producer honored by Fruit of the Loom, introduces sublimated elastics.

• FLOORTEK 2016: The American Floorcovering Alliance announced dates for its 2016 trade show.

• AATCC CONTEST: Winners announced in Concept 2 Consumer® Merchandising Competition.

• USA COTTON: Applied DNA Sciences, Divatex launch HomeGrown™ cotton.

• HONEYWELL GROUNDBREAKING: Honeywell Resins and Chemicals breaks ground on nylon resins line in Virginia.

• SDL ATLAS OFFERINGS: Company offers products, recommendations related to safety standard.

• CRYPTON LEADERS HONORED: Craig and Randy Rubin earn JVS Business Leadership Award.

• SWISSMEM OFFICERS: Swiss textile machinery association elects president, board members.

• TURKEY CARPET SHOW: DOMOTEX attracts 198 companies, 8,734 visitors.

• Loose Ends blog: STA's moments to remember.

Week of June 8, 2015

• ​STA/JOINT FIBER BUYERS ANNUAL MEETING PREVIEW: Groups ready for business, networking (and sun, too).

• STA ANNUAL MEETING: Q&A with President Judson Boehmer.

• STA ANNUAL MEETING: Q&A with First Vice President Todd Weymss.

• STA ANNUAL MEETING: Doyle Kidd to be recognized with inaugural Steve Epps Lifetime Service Award.

• STA ANNUAL MEETING: Russell Mims to be presented Clark Award.

• STA: Review of Spring Meetings.

• MACHINERY SHIPMENTS DOWN: Shipments in most of the textile machinery segments experienced declines in 2014, according to ITMF.

• PA GROUP PARTNER: Software provider implementing solutions at Phifer, Inc.

• REDUCING ENERGY COSTS: EU Power Management Systems helping textile companies reduce energy costs.

• ITMA FORUMS: Trade show to include forums on colorants/chemicals and nonwovens.

• PICANOL GROWING: Picanol Group to recruit additional 100 employees in Belgium.

• AATCC COMPETITION: Winners of Concept 2 Consumer® design contest announced.

• MOUNT VERNON FR NEWS: Company teams up with Carhartt to develop flame-resistant jean.

• BULWARK, MILLIKEN PARTNER: Companies to augment product offering in FR category.

• Loose Ends blog: Summertime – and the living is frenzied

 

Week of June 1, 2015

• First impressions of TechTextil North America/JEC Americas in Houston

• Aurora Specialty Textiles announces new operation during TTNA Houston

• Suominen expanding operations in Bethune, S.C.

• Valdese Weavers marks 100th anniversary

• Jean Lineberger, general manager at Brawer Technical Yarns, dies

• KENTWOOL PRESIDENT: Golf industry veteran Murphy joins KENTWOOL as president.

• DESIGN TECHNOLOGY: Pointcarre, Browzwear team up to speed fashion product creation.
   

Week of May 25, 2015

• TechTextil N.A./JEC Americas in Houston poised to exceed planners' expectations.

• MOHAWK TO EXPAND: Floorcovering company to expand in Eden, N.C., add 105 jobs.

• HOMTEX GROWING: HomTex plans to triple production capacity at Alabama plant.

• AVGOL EXPANSION: Nonwovens producer plans to expand Mocksville, N.C., facility, add 50 jobs.

• VAN de WIELE BUY: Belgium-based Van de Wiele plans to purchase France-based Superba.

• WOW AWARDS: INDA announces finalists for World of Wipes Innovation Award®.

• CONE CERTIFIED: Cone Denim Jiaxing receives Oeko-Tex® certification.

• FEDERAL OPPORTUNITIES: The N.C. Federal Advanced Technologies Review (NCFATR) will take place in Raleigh, N.C. next week.

• HOMTEX PEOPLE: HomTex, Inc. names Cindy Williams VP of marketing/account management.

• NONWOVENS DELIVERY: Reifenhäuser REICOFIL delivering spunbond pilot plant to Nonwovens Institute.

• AFA WEBSITE: American Floorcovering Alliances unveils revamped website.

• HYGIENIX PROGRAM: INDA announces proceedings, speakers for October show in Florida.

• OEKO-TEX WEBINAR:Sustainability to be covered in webinar on June 3.

• DOMOTEX 2016: International floorcovering show on target for successful run.

• FR FEEDBACK: INVISTA TECGEN® FR to seek insights on vented shirt prototype at ASSE Safety 2015.

• Loose Ends blog: The disconcerting veil of secrecy around the TPP

 

Week of May 18, 2015

• REVOLUTIONARY FIBERS AND TEXTILE INSTITUTE: Proposer groups provide good information, insights.

• NCTO HAILS LEGISLATION: Council commends House, Senate for passing trade acts.

• COTTON LEADS: Program event in Gastonia, N.C. welcomes four new members.

• VALDESE PEOPLE: Valdese Weavers adds three at corporate, brand level.

• DOW SUSTAINABILITY: Dow Microbial Control joins the bluesign® system.

• DSM DYNEEMA BUY: Netherlands-based fiber producer acquires Arizona-based Cubic Tech.

• TEXTILE MUSEUM CHALLENGE: Your donation to American Textile History Museum in Lowell, Mass. will have twice the impact.

• AATCC WEBSITE: Chemists, colorists association launches 'responsive' website.

• Loose Ends blog: Institute's success depends on you.

 

Week of May 11, 2015

• SYFA SPRING CONFERENCE: Industry professionals get TPP update, more.

• APJeT, VF TO PARTNER: APJeT to work with VF Corp. to explore potential uses for textile finishing technology.

• NEED ITMA SERVICES? ATMA partners offering stand design and construction, hostesses, interpreters and hotels in Milan.

• AATCC TEST METHODS: The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists now offers on-site test method training.

• DYEING SUPPORT: Dyecoo teams with DyStar on innovative development.

• BIG NCSU CONFERENCES: College of Textiles to host conferences on composites, 3D fabrics, knitting.

• NONWOVENS COURSE: INDA to hold elementary nonwovens training course June 23-25.

• WORLD TEXTILE SUMMIT: First speakers announced for Milan event during ITMA.

• DEAL FINAL: Groz-Beckert's acquisition of Bekaert Group's carding activities complete.

• NONWOVENS PROCEEDINGS: Presentations available from Conference on Nonwovens for High-performance Applications in Cannes.

• TEXAS COTTON: El Nino weather good for this year's crop.

• RIETER IN CHINA: Swiss machinery supplier establishes Spinning Technology Center in Changzhou.

• Loose Ends blog: Listen up, graduates.

Week of May 4, 2015

• MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS CENTER EVENT: Lonati offers ITMA 2015 technology preview in North Carolina.

• SCMA ANNUAL MEETING: Manufacturing issues take center stage.

• CLOSE HONORED: N.C. State's College of Textiles names Derick Close Leader of the Year.

• ZIMMER NEWS: Zimmer America to represent Santex line CAVITEC.

• CON-GRAD-ULATIONS, REPREVE®: Unifi recycled product transforms recycled bottles into graduation caps and gowns.

• GILDAN PEOPLE: Gildan Activewear appoints Harries as EVP, CFO, AO.

• Loose Ends blog: Quick hits from the road.

 

Week of April 27, 2015

• FR TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER: Alexium International poised to expand portfolio, accelerate growth

• APJeT TO MOVE: Atmospheric plasma technology company APJeT outgrows NCSU's College of Textiles, to move to Morrisville, N.C.

• SAGE BUY: Sage Automotive Interiors acquires Italy-based Miko. 

• TTNA GETS STRONG NUMBERS: More than 150 firms from 16-plus countries registered for Houston show. 

• EX-INDA HEAD DIES: Ted Wirtz lead nonwovens association from 1996-2004.

• EMERGING COTTON LEADERS: National Cotton Council announces 2015-16 class for leadership program.

• AATCC PAPER AWARDS: J. W. Weaver paper award winners announced.

• FI-TECH BUY: Company sells Enka Technica to Reifenhauser Group. 

• SSM PEOPLE: Spiller named sales director in Asia, replacing Lüchinger.

• Loose Ends blog: A little spring cleaning.

 

Week of April 20, 2015

• AATCC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Key accomplishments highlighted at IC15.

• AATCC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: S. Haig Zeronian honored with the Olney Medal.

• AATCC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Kanti Jasani receives Harold C. Chapin Award.

• AATCC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Sarah Bellos gets Young Entrepreneur Award.

• AATCC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Nelson Houser recognized with Education Award.

• NCTO endorses introduction of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation.

• WHITE OAK MILESTONE: Cone Denim plant in Greensboro, N.C. celebrating 110th anniversary.

• B&W ACQUISITION: B&W Fiber Glass of Shelby, N.C. acquires U.K.-based Multiple Winding.

• COTTON CAMPAIGN: Cotton Incorporated launches latest 'Fabric of Our Lives' ad campaign.

• PTA TECHNOLOGY: INVISTA Performance Technologies launches latest offering.

• SAURER PEOPLE: Stefan Kross joins Saurer Group's board of directors.

• Loose Ends blog: Saluting a fading generation.
   

Week of April 13, 2015

• BRIDGING THE SKILLS GAP: Picanol of America casts wider net to bring in talent.

• SYFA SPRING CONFERENCE: Becker sees growth, transition during his term.

• RFT-MI MEETING: NCTO to host meeting for proposers of Revolutionary Fiber and Textiles Institute for Manufacturing Innovation.

• NCSU PROF. HONORED: Pourdeyhimi wins highest faculty honor by UNC system.

• I LOVE MY COTTON: Cotton USA re-spins advertising campaign.

• CRYPTON INNOVATION: Company introduces first vinyl offering, Revl.

• INDA PEOPLE: Association names Jim Loftus director of Education and Technical Affairs.

• MILLIKEN HIRE: Company hires Bill Graves as VP of floor covering division.

• SEAMS CONFERENCE: Focus to be on growing U.S. sewn products manufacturing.

• SUOMINEN INVESTMENT: Nonwovens producer prepares to invest in Bethune, S.C. plant.

• NANOFIBER TECHNOLOGY: FibeRio, VF Corp. form strategic partnership.

• SOFTWARE UPDATE: Rago Shapewear modernizes with control system from IPE.

• Loose Ends blog: Tackling the skills gap.

 

Week of April 6, 2015

• NCTO 12th ANNUAL MEETING REVIEW-PART 2: Council launches P.R. campaign to paint positive, accurate picture.

• NCTO 12th ANNUAL MEETING REVIEW: Q&A with Milliken's Jeff Price.

• Springs Creative Products Group acquires Greenville, S.C.-based bandanna maker Carolina Manufacturing.

• UNIFI EXPANDS CAPACITY: Company expanding polyester texturing capacity to meet demand

• BIG PERFORMANCE NEWS: Performance Fibers completes sale of Asia operations, changes name to DuraFiber Technologies.

• PICANOL MILESTONE: Belgium-based weaving machine maker produces 20,000th OmniMax.

• STRC CONFERENCE: The Southern Textile Research Conference will take place in Greenville, S.C. in May.

• SANTEX ORDER: Swiss company gets order for drying machines from Vietnam company.

• DYSTAR COLOUR INDEX: Company to phase out usage of Colour Index reference work.

• KLÜBER PRODUCT: Lubricants supplier introduces synthetic grease for extreme conditions.

• INVISTA EXPANSION: Company expands production of TERRIN™ aliphatic polyols into Europe.

• DYSTAR® TO EXHIBIT: Company to showcase solutions at China InterDye event.

• SCMA MEETING: South Carolina group to hold Plant/Manufacturers Meeting April 22-24 in Charleston.

• SAURER INNOVATION: Company touts new Schlafhorst Autoconor 6 winding machine.

• Loose Ends blog: Help tell the textile story

   

Week of March 30, 2015

• NCTO 12th ANNUAL MEETING REVIEW-PART 1: Self, council continue push for reasonable TPP.

• IFAI OUTLOOK CONFERENCE: Annual event to attract heavy hitters to dais in West Virginia.

• STA SPRING MEETINGS: Divisional events set for Greensboro, N.C., Clemson, S.C.

• MOHICAN MILLS TO CLOSE: Knitter to shut doors in Lincolnton, N.C., eliminate 157 jobs.

• STRC CONFERENCE: The Southern Textile Research Conference will take place in Greenville, S.C. in May.

• LONATI TECHNOLOGY: Hosiery equipment manufacturer to showcase new machines at MSC in Conover, N.C.

• NONWOVENS REPORT: INDA publishes annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report.

• SEWN PRODUCT AUTOMATION: SoftWear SVP to discuss new technologies at SYFA Conference.

• MILLIKEN DIRECTOR TO SPEAK: Phil McIntyre to address SEAMS Spring Conference in Asheville, N.C.

• SUESSEN ORDER: German supplier gets 170,000 spindle order from San Yang Textile of China.

• SAURER MOVES: Lippuner to hand over reigns of Saurer Group to Folini.

• LENZING PEOPLE: Doboczky appointed chairman, CEO as Untersperger steps down.

• McALLISTER MILLS EXPANSION: Company to invest $1.05 million, expand operations in Grayson Co., Va

• Loose Ends blog: Mr. Answer Man returns

 

Week of March 23, 2015

• Revolutionary Fiber and Textile Institute for Manufacturing Innovation to be created

• ITMA REGISTRATION OPENS: Early-bird rates available for November trade show in Milan.

• SEAMS SPEAKER: N.C. State College of Textiles interim dean to speak at spring conference.

• SYFA SPEAKER: James Ewell of GreenBlue to speak at 'Futures in Textiles' conference.

• WOW CONFERENCE: INDA event to bring together wipes industry in Atlanta in June. 

• FLUSHABILITY GUIDELINES: INDA collaborates with other groups to promote product stewardship.

• SMART BANDAGES: California scientests device smart bandages to detect bedsores. 

• INVISTA PRODUCT: Company says new Novadyn™ transparent polyamides improve nylon performance.

• XENNIA INK: Company launches digital textile ink for production printing of silk and polyamide fabrics.

• Loose Ends blog: eTC marks first year

 

Week of March 16, 2015

• KNIT APPAREL MAKER: Keya growing in U.S. with ring-spun cotton

• SYFA to hold 'Futures in Textiles' spring conference April 16-17

• IFAI EXPO CALL: Deadline extended to March 21 for topics, speakers, papers.

• SCMA SAFETY AWARDS: Several textile facilities among 92 honored by South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance.

• UNIFORM EXPO: COTTON USA to host Latin American delegation at uniform expo in Orlando.

• VF EXEC TO SPEAK: Aaron Ledet to keynote SEAMS spring conference in Asheville, N.C.

• GODIN TO ADDRESS AAPN: Internationally renowned speaker to keynote annual meeting in Miami.  

• NEW PAYROLL SYSTEM: Aiken Industries turns to IPE payroll system.

• PURTHREAD PARTNERSHIP: PurThread Technologies to provide antimicrobial and anti-odor protection to N.C.-based Beacon Linens.

• TEXPROCESS AWARD: Trade show recognized for growth in attendance.

• SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURER: MetaWear launches USA’s first GOTS-certified ethical factory.

• ICONIX BUY: Iconix Brand Group acquires full ownership of China joint venture.

• Loose Ends blog: The madness begins
   

Week of March 9, 2015

• Tire Cord USA rolling along

• INDA honors Federle with Lifetime Technical Achievement Award

• NEW NAME: INDA renames, rebrands INSIGHT + VISION conference, now known as HYGIENIX.

• DATACOLOR UPGRADE: Company unveils MATCH TEXTILE 2.0 for dyehouses.

• AATCC EVENT: International Conference in Savannah, Ga. fast approaching.

• ENTREPRENEUR AWARD: Bellos named AATCC’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

• AATCC WEBINAR: Weaving compliance and regulatory requirements into textile R&D to be covered.

• CHINA NONWOVENS SHOW: INDA co-organizes nonwovens expo and forum.

• TTNA AWARD: Techtexil North American 2014 honored for attendance, exhibitor growth.

• EVS ORDER: Elbit Vision Systems receives $1 million order from home goods producer in China.

• SSM MOVES: SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler appoints Wagner head of operations, COO.

• SORONA® AWARD: DuPont fiber earns technology award in Amsterdam.

• Loose Ends blog: The epitomy of the American dream.
   

Week of March 2, 2015

• MIND-STRETCHING EVENT: Representatives from 20 states, five countries attend AATCC spandex processing conference

• VENUS TO INVEST IN S.C.: Specialty textiles producer to establish manufacturing operations in Fort Lawn

• BALANCED FLOW UPDATE: S.C. company completes final contract for assisting warfighters in Afghanistan, Iraq

• GROZ-BECKERT ACQUISITION: Parts supplier to acquire Bakaert's Carding Solutions activities.

• INDA CONFERENCE REVIEW: Successful RISE® 2015 & N3M Conference completed in Miami.

• FITESA WINS INDA AWARD: RISE® Durable Product Award fiven for a new nonwoven material made entirely from plant-based materials.

• AATCC'S CHAPIN AWARD: Kanti Jasani to be honored for his longtime service to association.

• AATCC KEYNOTER: Bluesign's Myette to discuss sustainability at International Conference in Savannah.

• VF INNOVATION CENTER: VF Corp. selects Greensboro, N.C. site for Global Jeanswear Innovation Center.

• ''GREEN' DYES: Cal-Berkley professor trying to mimic synthesis of dye used in denim.

• WEBINAR REVIEW: Nonwovens industry poised for healthy growth.

• OERLIKON BOARD CHANGES: Summers to step down as chairman, two others to depart.

• RLM SELECTED: Two women's brands select RLM Apparel's FashionManager software.
  BASF INNOVATION: Acrodur® binder for automotive lightweight composites launched.

• Loose Ends blog: Assessing #TheDress

 

Week of February 23, 2015

• Shima Seiki demos complete garment knitting technology at N.C. State's College of Textiles

• Shalag USA to expand production facility in Granville County, N.C.

• DELTA UNIT SALE: Delta Apparel anticipates sale of The Game branded business.

• AATCC'S HIGHEST HONOR: Association honors Zeronian with The Olney Medal.

• PURTHREAD, BURLINGTON PARTNER: Collaboration to provide antimicrobial and anti-odor protection products.

• MAINE TEXTILE PEOPLE: Maine Textile International names Boyer CEO to lead expansion.

• HLC HIRE: HLC Industries names Raneri VP of Sales, Business Development.

• GEOSYNTHETICS REVIEW: IFAI conference called 'best show in 10 years.'

• FRUIT COLLECTION: Fruit of the Loom launches updated Fit for Me® collection.

• ENDURATEX LINE: Colorful Coastal Ranch collection launched.

• Loose Ends blog: Smoke 'em if you've got 'em

   

Week of February 16, 2015

• HEADY STUFF: Artex Knitting Mills survives and thrives with American-made goods.

• DECISION HAILED: NCTO applaud's USTR's decision to confront China on export subsidies.

• FI-TECH SELECTED: Brückner chooses Richmond, Va. company to sell, service machines in U.S., Canada. 

• PA GROUP SPONSORSHIP: Software consulting firm to exclusively sponsor inaugural Apparel Share Group.

• SAFETY EVENT: South Carolina Safety Summit slated for March 10-12 in Columbia, S.C.

• BURLINGTON COLLECTION: Iconic Collection of merino wool fabrics introduced.

• COTTON AWARDS: Kelley, Lange, Maguire earn awards from National Ginners Association.

• Loose Ends blog: Fifty Shades of Grey

 

Week of February 9, 2015

• SCMA TEXTILE SUMMIT: Leader discusses Unifi's embrace of sustainability.

• NCC ANNUAL MEETING: Duke Kimbrell honored with lifetime achievement award.

• NCC ANNUAL MEETING: Adams, Taylor elected to leadership posts.

• NCC ANNUAL MEETING: Global stocks making for challenging year for cotton.

• NCC ANNUAL MEETING: NCC survey: U.S. producers to plant 9.4 million acres.

• NCC ANNUAL MEETING: Council names directors, state unit officers.

• ITEMA HIRE: Itema America hires Ron Ingram as account sales manager.

• GILDAN TO GET COMFORT: Gildan Activewear plans to purchase Comfort Colors.

• GEORGE C. MOORE MOVES: Dreher, Streiff, Pack earn senior promotions.

• PIMA MARKING COMPLETE: Applied DNA Sciences completes marking of 10,000 bales of U.S. pima cotton. 

• AATCC SCHOLARSHIP: Foundation offers new corporate member scholarship. 

• COLOUR INDEX: New benefits, improvements announced by AATCC, Society of Dyers and Colourists.

• USTER NEWS: Raw cotton destocking could bring spinners quality issues.

• RLM INNOVATIONS: Software provider continues extensive FashionManager™ development.

• HABITAT AWARD: George C. Moore earns honor for work in El Salvador.

• Loose Ends blog: A punctuated point

 

Week of February 2, 2015

• STA WINTER TECHNICAL SEMINAR: Attendees experience well-rounded program.

• NCC ANNUAL MEETING: Cotton Council to hold Annual Meeting in Memphis.

• TTNA SYMPOSIUM: Details announced for World-Class Symposium in Houston.

• B&O MOVES: Brand & Oppenheimer announces major management transition.

• PATENT GRANTED: Applied DNA Sciences issued patent for Pima cotton authentication.

• GARMENT-MAKING TECHNOLOGY AT NCSU: Shima Seiki to demonstrate WHOLEGARMENT® system.

• BRAZIL NONWOVENS SHOW: Program announced for OUTLOOK™ Plus Latin America in São Paulo.

• COLLABORATION: Gerber Childrenswear, Peds Legwear form strategic alliance.

• OERLIKON STUDY: Machinery maker's report reveals potential for modernization in China.

• SUIT UPHELD: China court upholds Oerlikon’s IP infringement claims.

• Loose Ends blog: In praise of the soaring smokestack

 

Week of January 26, 2015

• Diamond Gusset Jean Co.: Jeans maker carves niche with 100% U.S. supply chain.

• HANESBRANDS INVESTMENT: Company to invest $1.5 million, expand Clarksville, Ark., hosiery facility.

• DOMOTEX REVIEW: Show in Germany 'floors' 40,000 visitors.

• REPREVE PARTNER: The North Face incorporates Unifi product into Denali line.

• WESTEX, CONE DENIM TO PARTNER: Milliken unit to join forces with fabric producer to provide FR denim.

• DSM DYNEEMA, CONE DENIM COLLABORATE: Partnership opens opportunities for Cone’s expanding line of performance denims.

• CRYPTON PEOPLE: Bart Kennedy named vice president of Nanotex by Crypton Companies.

• INDA ANNOUNCES PROGRAM: Speakers revealed for Engineered Fabrics Conference (RISE®) and Nanofibers for the Third Millennium (N3M) in Miami.

• ENDURATEX PRODUCT: Company introduces COUNTERPANE collection of marine-grade vinyl.

• BB ENGINEERING OPEN HOUSE: Bottle-to-POY line in operation unveiled during event in Germany.

• TULLAHOMA ADDS SOFTWARE: Tullahoma Industries implements IPE payroll, production software.

• Loose Ends blog: Bad flashbacks
   

Week of January 19, 2015

• SCMA TEXTILE SUMMIT: Will 2015 be the Year of the TPP?

• HeyTex of Germany buys Virginia-based BondCote

• Mohawk to purchase IVC Group

• ED ELLIOTT DIES: He was principle with Ford, Elliott & Trimble in Charlotte, N.C.

• INDA ANNUAL MEETING: Speakers announced for nonwovens association's event at Hilton Head, S.C.

• STATE OF THE UNION: Auburn Manufacturing head attends presidential address.

• BURLINGTON LABS INNOVATION: Moisture management control system technology unveiled.

• BURLINGTON COLLECTION: Hendry Bishop collection featuring performance synthetics expanded.

• SDL ATLAS PRODUCT: Second generation MMT Moisture Management Tester unveiled.

• MEDICAL TEXTILES: LifeThreads unveils antimicrobial medical apparel.

• Loose Ends blog: Industry earns seat at the trade table 

 

Week of January 12, 2015

• FAST-GROWING SOCK MAKER: Swiftwick builds business on innovation, sustainability

• Pharr Yarns buys Phenix Flooring, LLC, makes investment

• Vapor Apparel to open cut-and-sew plant in Union County, S.C.

• Applied DNA Sciences partners with Crypton on product authentication marking

• WELLMAN UNIT SOLD: Wellman Plastics Recycling to be bought by Shanghai Pret Composites

• NONWOVENS REPORT: INDA releases North American Nonwovens Outlook report

• SPANDEX THE STAR: AATCC to sponsor Wet Processing of Textiles with Spandex: Best Practices symposium in Belmont, N.C.

• STRC CONFERENCE SET: Southern Textile Research Conference slated for May in Greenville, S.C.

• CROWN CRAFTS PARTNERSHIP: Crown Crafts to partner with Zutano on infant products

• EXPO PRODUCCION EXHIBITOR: Methods Workshop to debut redesigned software at Mexico City tradeshow

• Loose Ends blog: Milliken's enduring lessons, legacy

 

Week of January 5, 2015

• SCMA honors Templeton, DeLoach with Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Awards

• Valdese Weavers buys Dicey Mills

• Ga. Southern's Herty, NCSU's Nonwovens Institute launch agreement to accelerate development of novel specialty fibers

• AATCC Technical Manual for test methods available

• Italian textile machinery makers look forward to ITMA in home country

• Loose Ends blog: Clearing out the notebook as we embark on a new year