Week of July 24, 2017

• ​STA 109th ANNUAL MEETING: Members hear words of wisdom from dads, Dabo.

• LUBRIZOL: Textile Coatings Center of Excellence upgraded.

• OBITUARY: Ex-ITG chief Joe Gorga dies unexpectedly.

• OBITUARY: Former Burlington exec Doug Blanchard owned two industry suppliers.

• IN TENN.: Textile Corp. of America to invest $27.1M, create 1,000 jobs.

• S.C. CONTRACTOR: Hemingway Apparel announces updated web presence.

• INDA EVENT: Expanded program for RISE® Conference announced.

• ITMF REPORT: Global fabric, yarn production numbers for 1Q revealed.

• NEW PRODUCT: Denim N.A. introduces performance stretch denim with F&YP yarn.

• NEW LINE: Creative Ticking unveils fabrics with cooling technologies.

• AT OR: Burlington featuring insect-repellent fabrics.

• INVISTA CORDURA: New brand position rolling out during 50th anniversary year.

• INNOVATION: CORDURA®, Cotton Incorporated debut next-generation performance fabrics.

• PERFORMANCE TEXTILES: Noble Biomaterials, Lenzing partner on anti-odor fabrics.

• NONWOVENS: Saint-Gobain acquires German laid-scrim specialist Kirson.

• TEIJIN ARAMID: Production capacity for Twaron super fiber being expanded.

• BRÜCKNER ORDER: EPE-EATIT to add coating, laminating line.

• NCC TESTIMONY: Bring cotton back into Title I commodity policy.

• IN INDIA: Cotton Incorporated VP addresses large cotton, textile sector.

• DEMO, TRAINING FACILITY: SPGPrints’ new Experience Center to serve as digital printing resource.

• THREAD MAKER: Coats announces strategic alliance with interlinings specialist Permess.

• INTERVIEW: Resil Chemicals director explains company’s principles of innovation.

• COMPOSITES: JEC Group leader shares trend insights in Korea.

 

Week of July 17, 2017

• ​TECHTEXTIL NORTH AMERICA REVIEW: Chicago event shows continued growth in odd-numbered year.

• AATCC HEAD: Jack Daniels to retire after 21 years as association's EVP.

• POSSIBLE CLOSING: DuraFiber Technologies to shutter U.S. plants if buyer isn’t found.

• FLOORCOVERINGS MAKER: Beaulieu files Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

• ITC RULING: U.S. polyester producers applaud PSF determination.

• APPLIED DNA: Long-term deal with Loftex Home expanded.

• COLLABORATION: Trend forecaster MintModa, Archroma partner to advance color creativity.

• INDA CALL: Presentations sought for 2018 WOW International Conference.

• ITMF IN BALI: Annual Conference to cover ‘Orientation in Disruptive Times.’

• SPGPRINTS SALE: MA Textiles goes digital with JAVELIN® printer.

 

Week of July 10, 2017

• ​50TH ANNIVERSARY MEETING: The future SEAMS right for association.

• STA MEETING: Annual Summer Marketing Forum scheduled for August 16.

• NEW IDENTITY: Pharr, a family of companies, launches new brand.

• PEOPLE: Gerber’s Sam Simpson plans to retire after nearly 50 years of leadership.

• GLOBAL PROGRAM: A&E joins ZDHC as part of sustainability commitment.

• FROM GTI: Four reasons to use a light booth to simulate various conditions.

• JULY 20 EVENT: EFI Reggiani to demonstrate future of Digital Textile Apparel Ecosystem in Georgia.

• N.C. FIRMS: Classic Dyestuffs, Standard Colors earn ISO 9001:2015 certification.

• MILESTONE: KARL MAYER marks 80th milestone with biz partners at Germany HQ.

• THAT’S SMART: X-Rite brings color measurement to smartphones, online shopping.

• AATCC EVENT: Impressive roster of speakers on tap for AATCC coloration challenges conference.

• PEOPLE: Crypton® names VP of Marketing.

• APPLIED DNA: Agreement signed with home textiles maker GHCL.

• USTER® STATISTICS: 60th anniversary highlights measurable global success.

• INVISTA TOOL: LYCRA® Bra Fabric Finder™ introduced in Paris.

• INVESTMENT: SPGPrints expanding inkjet production capacity at HQ.

• GERBER NEWS: Swiss clothing maker implements YuniquePLM® Cloud software.

• AATCC HONOR: Publication earns another Apex Award for writing excellence.

• SHOWS: Shima Seiki to participate in exhibitions in the U.S., Brazil.

• TURKISH COMPANY: HBFABRICS, Inc. to open first U.S. facility in North Carolina. 

• TO YOUR CREDIT BLOG: Ways to manage uncertainty associated with expanding sales in foreign markets.

• Loose Ends blog: Technology driving trade show trends.

TECHTEXTIL FRANKFURT reports:

• Sandler’s nonwovens set the (acoustic) tone

• DiloGroup concludes sales to Turkish firm

 

Week of July 3, 2017

• ​​MADE IN THE USA: In the foot protection business, N.C.-based Thorlo socks it to 'em.

• BIG DEAL: Rieter acquires Schweiter Tech’s SSM Textile Machinery Division.

• PEOPLE: Shima Seiki announces leadership change as founder/chairman succeeded by his son.

• HUGO BOSS: Global fashion house joins Cotton LEADS ranks.

• NEW FABRICS: ECLAT Textile to launch knit initiative with INVISTA LYCRA® technology.

• FIBER PRODUCER: Lenzing to continue global growth with production plant in Thailand.

• FOR FAST FASHION: Portugal textile firm installs SPGPrints’ digital printer.

• UNITIN INNOVATION: Spanish brand unveils recycled indigo yarns.

• INNOVATION: Australian university licenses lower-cost carbon fiber to cyclist Greg LeMond.

• NONWOVEN: Indian firm develops processed cotton for use as absorbent technical textiles.

 

Week of June 26, 2017

• ​​PARDON THE DISRUPTION: AAPN Conference bears teeth for Western Hemisphere.

• IN N.C.: Turkish fabric maker to open former Microfibres plant.

• USTR NAFTA HEARING: NCTO's Tantillo outlines textile renegotiation objectives.

• SALE: Key Safety Systems agrees to purchase Takata assets.

• ITMA 2019: Organizers report strong early demand for booth space.

• MILESTONE: Jason Mills celebrating 10-year anniversary.

• INDA WOW: World of Wipes IC keeps this sector informed, connected.

• FLOORING HONORS: Milliken earns three awards at NeoCon.

• ANNIVESARY: Cone Denim marks 10 years of S GENE® technology.

• INDA CALL: Nominations sought for Hygienix Innovation Award.

• APPLIED DNA SCIENCES: Company announces order, agreement.

• ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018: Online application for space opens.

• AWARD: Applied DNA's Wan garners Outstanding 50 Asian American honor.

• DEBUT: Introducing blog series on topic of Advanced Manufacturing.
   

Week of June 19, 2017

• ​MATTEO MUTTI Q&A: The new face of Itema America.

• TEXTILE EXEC: Tripp Hornick of LHSC participates in U.S. DOC SelectUSA Investment Summit.

• INNOVATION: Denim N.A. collaborates with Poole Co. on biodegradable performance denim.

• INDA EVENT: Filtration's power, potential set to be unleashed at Chicago show.

 

Week of June 12, 2017​

STA HEADS TO HILTON HEAD:

• 'KING' FOR A YEAR: Kingsmore extols virtues of 'family-like' association.

• MAINTAINING TRADITION: Copeland aims to upholds group legacy as industry resource.

OTHER NEWS:

• CHI-TOWN SHOW: Exhibitors anxious to highlight goods, services at Techtextil N.A.

• NAFTA RENEGOTIATION: NCTO files public comments outlining objectives.

• APPRECIATION: NCTO's Auggie Tantillo pays tribute to his longtime Washington colleague, Paul O'Day.

• INVESTMENT: Service Thread installs new winding equipment in N.C.

• CTW INVESTMENT: SoftWear Automation receives funding to help bring production back to U.S.

• RELEASE: Aurora Specialty Textiles rolls out Expressions Canvas line.

• PARTNERSHIP: DeSales Trading Co. to distribute latex rubber thread for Malaysian firm.

• PURCHASE: Hollander Sleep Products to buy Pacific Coast Feather.

• LAUNCH: Lectra's PLM solution designed for Industry 4.0.

• PEOPLE: Milliken names Harmon VP, Specialty Interiors.

• AATCC CONTEST: C2C Merchandising Competition winners revealed.

• PRODUCT NEWS: Rieter unveils next-gen single-head draw frame.

• RESEARCH: U.S. scientists develop improved chemical warfare protective fabric.

Week of June 5, 2017

• ​SHIMA SEIKI G3D SEMINAR & WORKSHOP: Collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit shines.

• OBITUARY: Paul O'Day, who led AFMA, remembered for many contributions to industry.

• SEAMS’ MANAGEMENT: Will Duncan and Associates chosen to oversee daily operations.

• AATCC WEBINAR: Event to cover high-visibility safety apparel.

• SOFTWARE RELEASE: New Simparel product brings fresh approach to fashion PLM.

• AATCC CONTEST: C2C Student Design Competition winners announced.

• SUSTAINABLE DYES: DyStar supports circular economy initiative with EU fashion retailer.

• EDANA ELECTIONS: Rapp returns as board chairman.

• Loose Ends blog: Let's get ready to RUMMMBLE!

 

Week of May 29, 2017

• ​A HUB OF INNOVATION: Nonwovens Institute holds grand opening for pilot facility.

• STA SOUTHERN DIVISION REVIEW: In the Palmetto State, manufacturing enjoying its (new) day in the sun.

• DIGITAL PRINTING WEEK US: Event kicks off in Atlanta.

• RIGHT CHEMISTRY: Clariant, Huntsman to combine forces in ‘merger of equals.’

• A&E HIGHLIGHTS: Sustainability Report reflects Transparency, Traceability and Trust.

• REPORT: Fibers key to sustainability in the textile/apparel supply chain.

• IN CHICAGO: SPESA Advancements in Manufacturing Conference to focus on the Technology of Things.

• AATCC/SGIA CALL: Papers requested for Digital Textile Printing Conference.

• NONWOVENS: INDA to co-sponsor second RISI Hygiene Symposium in Shanghai.

• AAPN EVENT: Northwest Regional Conference set for August in Seattle.

• COATS NEWS: Thread maker to enter FTSE 250.

• COMPOSITES: JEC Group to present Innovation Awards at Chicago event.

• COMPOSITES: Hexcel enters into negotiations to acquire France-based Structil.

• TECHNOLOGY: Brückner, Tintex work to develop solution achieving new effects on knitted fabric.

• CHOMARAT NEWS: France firm joins AMRC, plans to develop multiaxial carbon fabrics.

• IN CHINA: Santex Rimar organizes dialogue to discuss Belt and Road Initiative.

• RESEARCH: Silk membranes as implants for eardrums closer to reality.

• RESEARCH: Suits embedded with biological cells that enable moisture control designed.

• PCG MEETING: Stakeholders in High Plains region gather to discuss plantings, cotton benefits.

• Loose Ends blog: Themes, talking points from 10 weeks of travel.

 

Week of May 22, 2017

• ​TWISTING/WINDING MACHINER SUPPLIER: India-based Meera Industries opens first facility in U.S.

• CHI-TOWN SHOW: Graduate student poster program among highlights at Techtextil North America.

• NCTO STATEMENT: Trade group welcomes Trump decision to renegotiate NAFTA.

• NCC VIEW: NAFTA remains crucial platform for U.S. cotton sector.

• ITMF REPORT: Shipments of new textile machinery in 2016 vary between segments.

• AT ITMA SHOWTIME: Sunbury Textiles to launch Nanotex® aSure technology.

• MILESTONE: Schlafhorst’s 2.5 millionth Autoconer winding unit put into operation.

• STARLINGER PRODUCT: Latest model in FX 8.0 circular loom series unveiled.

• KARL MAYER ON SHOW: Techtextil stand called a ‘source of inspiration.’

• FILSPEC YARNS: Welder coveralls fill manufactured in Quebec presented at Techtextil.

 

Week of May 15, 2017

• ​SYFA SPRING CONFERENCE REVIEW-Part 2: Positivity carries over into Day 2.

• INVISTA PURCHASE: Company buys ITG/Cone Denim's dual core patent technology.

• LEGWEAR STANDARDS: AAFA, MSC release industry testing guidelines.

• S.C. DOC AWARDS: Four textile/apparel firms garner Impact Awards.

• MOVES: Alexium announces organizational changes to support management succession plan.

• KNIT LEARNING: N.C. State, with Shima Seiki, to host design and programming course.

• COLLABORATION: Virginia Tech, Lowe’s develop lift-assisting, wearable exosuit.

• AT TECHTEXTIL: CORDURA®, DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products launch eco-solutions.

• AT INDEX: Sandler reports successful participation at Europe’s largest nonwovens show.

• SSM REVIEWS: Schärer Schweiter Mettler reports good success at four spring exhibitions.

• EDANA OUTLOOK: Keynote speakers announced as registration opens.

• INNOVATION: BekaertDeslee introduces biotechnology that turns bedding into skin care product.

 

Week of May 8, 2017

• ​SYFA SPRING CONFERENCE REVIEW-Part 1: Apple elected president; event attracts 144 people.

• DOC SUBMISSION: NCTO, AFMA, NFI, USIFI post comments on causes of textile/apparel trade deficit.

• NEW USTR: NCTO, NCC praise Senate confirmation of Lighthizer.

• INVISTA INVESTING: $65 million upgrade occurring at S.C. fiber facility.

• NEW EQUIPMENT: Frontier Spinning Mills investing $6 million at Alabama yarn plant.

• ACQUISITION: Twitchell Technical Products acquires The Quantum Group.

• EXPERT NAMED: Fralix to work with SoftWear Automation as ‘technology evangelist’ for robotics.

• AATCC TOOLS: Products to simplify testing procedure for UPF launched.

• PEOPLE: INDA names assistant director of Career Services.

• ITEMA DEALS: Lamiflex, NoeCha acquisitions part of diversification, expansion plan.

• USTER® MILESTONE: 1 millionth QUANTUM 3 yarn clearer to be produced this fall.

• HONORS: Messe Frankfurt captures awards for Techtextil N.A. / Texprocess Americas.

• INNOVATION: CORDURA®, Carrington launch FR fabric for extreme conditions.

• PUBLISHING: Professional reference textbooks on textiles, nonwovens available.

• DONATION: X-Rite/Pantone donates color management solutions to UNC-Greensboro.

• PCG MEETING: Collective effort by all stakeholders needed to advance cotton industry.

• DYSTAR OPENING: Texanlab set up to drive textile sustainability.

 

Week of May 1, 2017

• ​STA NORTHERN DIV. MEETING: Industry's resilience reiterated at N.C. State

• YARN MAKER: Richmond Specialty Yarns changes name to Filspec USA.

• NEW UNIFI CHIEF: Kevin Hall appointed CEO, member of board of directors.

• LONATI ON SHOW: Manufacturing Solutions Center hosts knitting equipment exhibition.

• ITMA 2019: Exhibition space application opens.

• IT MARRIAGE: Simparel, Inc. acquires partner Shopfloor Support.

• ACQUISITION: Itema to acquire majority stake in composites maker Lamiflex.

• INDA RISE®: All-star lineup of keynote speakers announced.

• SALE: Dyeing/finishing and other assets of former Polartec plant up for sale.

• SHOWS: Organizers call co-located InPrint USA, ICE USA a success.

• PEOPLE: Gerber appoints new CEO, Uberoi; Elia joins board, retires from firm.

• PEOPLE: Gerber promotes Steve Gore to SVP, automation solutions.

• NCC PROGRAM: Emerging Leaders Program Class of 2017-18 announced.

• TAGGING: Applied DNA's molecular SigNature™ technology debuts in BB&B line.

• CORDURA® PARTNER: Brand to collaborate with Südwolle Group on performance wools.

• CRYPTON COMPANY: Nanotex® performance sheets being featured today on QVC.

• KARL MAYER REVIEW: Company reports successful presence at JEC World.

• PLM SOFTWARE: Sun City chooses Gerber's YuniquePLM In The Cloud system.

• CAD SOLUTIONS: Brandix implements Tukatech solutions in all divisions.

• MAKEOVER: Erhardt+Leimer gives website a facelift.

• Loose Ends blog: Chesnutt: Champion, statesman, friend to all.

 

Week of April 24, 2017

• ​ISIFM MEETING: Members never 'tire' of getting the latest updates.

• ACQUISITION: Indorama Ventures acquires leading European tire cord maker, Glanzstoff.

• OBITUARY: Tindal retired as Schlafhorst president after 30-year textile industry career.

• NEW COLLECTION: Valdese Weavers teams with designer, best-selling author Justina Blakeney.

• BIG HONOR: Crypton, Inc. co-owner Randy Rubin earns WithIt WOW Leadership Award.

• RELEASE: Shima Seiki launches PLM software engineered for flat knitting industry.

• HIGH PLAINS: Strong demand drives cotton market amid increased planting intentions.

• COATS NEWS: Company selected to supply braid material to Caterpillar.

• Loose Ends blog: To Witt: A big thank you.
   

Week of April 17, 2017

• Q&A WITH SYFA PRESIDENT: 44-year member has witnessed group's, industry's evolution.

• STATEMENT: NCTO applauds Trump's Executive Order on buy American.

• CHICAGO SHOW: Techtextil North America set to hit exhibitor record in odd-number year.

• ACQUISITION: Milliken buys Keystone Aniline, positions division for growth.

• PEOPLE: Meridian Specialty Yarn adds director as it continues to expand.

• ON TAP:  SEAMS announces speakers for 50th anniversary conference.

• INDA ELECTION: Six new members welcomed to 21-seat board.

• INNOVATION: CORDURA® brand, 'Monsieur-T.' debut denim collection.

• AATCC IC: Archroma, Cotton Inc. collaboration colors cotton with cotton.

• KARL MAYER EVENTS: Company to mark 80th anniversary with exhibitions.

• X-RITE DONATION: Spectrophotometer contributed to AATCC lab.

• SOLUTIONS: N.C. firm helps textile manufacturers maximize benefits of IT.

• RENOVATION: Americhem Europe upfits facility to better serve customers.

• CHOMARAT INVESTMENT: Three-year, 35 million euro plan announced.

 

Week of April 10, 2017

AATCC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE REVIEW:

• AATCC experiences membership growth, pleasant surprise at IC.

• Walmart leader reaffirms commitment to buy American.

• Chehna earns Harold C. Chapin Award.

• Reynolds receives Young Entrepreneur Award.

• J.W. Weaver Paper of the Year Award announced.

• Carla MacClamrock presented TRC Service Award.

OTHER NEWS:

• NONWOVENS TRAINING: INDA to host two filter media courses this year. 

• PRODUCT: Erhardt+Leimer's Elsmart web guiding system rolling right along.

• COTTON USA: Program to support U.K. university, future textile talent.

• UPLAND COTTON: Improved genome sequence to advance fiber applications.

• STUDY: Cotton Incorporated introduces data for U.S. activewear market.

• KNITTING EVENT: Shima Seiki USA, BF+DA partner to host G3D seminar.

• IN ORLANDO: Inaugural Inkjet Conference to coincide with InPrint, ICE shows.

• DIGITAL SOLUTIONS: Gerber participates in PI Apparel in Hong Kong.

• OERLIKON MEETING: Shareholders approve all board resolutions.

• OERLIKON BARMAG: Supplier announces investments by yarn makers.

• NONWOVENS: Oerlikon Neumag adds partner, shows advances at INDEX.

• COMEBACK? Swissmem symposium aimed at reviving Egyptian textiles.

• EDANA INITIATIVE: Global network for absorbent hygiene sector launched.

• TEXTILE PRINTING: SPGPrints to showcase digital solutions at Intertex.

 

Week of April 3, 2017

• TEXTILE SUMMIT: N.C. State event attracts researchers from around the globe.

• ACQUISITION: The Crypton® Companies acquired by Berkley Capital.

• ACME-McCRARY BUYER: Sri Lanka-based MAS Holdings selects N.C. for first manufacturing facility.

• PURCHASE: Valdese Weavers buys Circa 1801 facility.

• #TURNITGREEN: Unifi REPREVE® recycled fiber used in first NBA-licensed cap.

• NEW PRODUCT: Mount Vernon FR extends FR FlexTex line of stretch fabrics.

• NONWOVENS: INDA Annual Report benchmarks N.A. nonwoven capacity, production, trade.

• ORLANDO SHOWS: InPrint USA, ICE USA report strong registration numbers.

• GAM HONORS: Georgia Association of Manufacturers presents 115 annual safety awards. 

• PEOPLE: Matthew Hellstern appointed CEO of Americhem Group.

• PEOPLE: Ascend Performance Materials names Phil McDivitt CEO.

• TESTIMONY: National Cotton Council conveys farm law priorities in Washington.

• Loose Ends blog: Rebranding textiles, one mind at a time.

 

Week of March 27, 2017

• STATE OF THE INDUSTRY ADDRESS: Fundamentals of U.S. textile industry remain sound, outgoing NCTO Chairman Chapman says.

• NONWOVENS TURKISH COMPANY: Mogul holds grand opening for spunlace facility in S.C.

• NCSU HONOR: AATCC’s Jack Daniels named 2017 Textile Leader of the Year.

• SUSTAINABILITY: A&E launches first Unifi REPREVE® recycled core-spun sewing thread.

• SYFA SPRING CONFERENCE: Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association to hold event April 27-28.

• MESSE FRANKFURT EVENTS:  TTNA, Texprocess Americas named to Top 250 Trade Shows list in U.S.

• IFAI SHOW: Geotechnical Frontiers ‘super event’ a huge success, organizers say.

• AATCC EVENTS: Spring Committee Meetings to shed light on industry-specific topics.

• SCMA ANNUAL MEETING: AFL’s Dallas elected chairman, succeeding Sage’s Pieper.

• PCG MEETING: Cotton demand expected to be strong.

• IN BERLIN: IDTechEx Europe to explore wearable technology trends.

 

Week of March 20, 2017

• GROWING MASS. COMPANY: Swan Dyeing & Finishing finds way to smoother waters.

• STA MEETING: Attend Southern Division meeting April 19 in Clemson.

• BOUGHT: Buhler Quality Yarns acquired by Samil Spinning of South Korea.

• PARTNERS: Custom Synthetic Fibers selects FiberQuest as sole distribution partner.

• EXCELLENCE: FabricLink Network announces Top 10 Innovations Awards.

• IN ATLANTA: Agenda for Digital Textile Printing US conference announced.

• SHOWING NOW: X-Rite, Lumiscaphe SA showcase Total Appearance Capture solutions.

• GROWTH: PHP Fibers to expand nylon 6,6 yarn-spinning capacity in Ala.

• INDA, EDANA EVENT: Second Outlook™ Plus Latin America gains momentum, keeps promises.

• IDTechEx REPORT: Can e-textiles take the next step towards mass market?

• ITEMA SHOWS: Company showing latest innovations at two exhibitions in Turkey.

• IN INDIA: Oerlikon Manmade Fibers opens service station.

• UNITIN YARNS: New indigo collection for seamless denim fashion offered.

• JEC WORLD: Composites show sets record with double-digit attendance growth.

• RESEARCH: Soybean oil used to make graphene by group of Australian scientists.

• LUBBOCK EVENT: Former Ag Committee chair offers tips for cotton and allied sectors.

• Loose Ends blog: Thrills on The Hill.

 

Week of March 13, 2017

NCTO'S 14TH ANNUAL MEETING: Leaders talk policy, intiative:

• Chairman Chapman discusses TPP, Trump, council's agenda/focus

• Incoming Chairman McCrary ready to continue work for the industry

 

Other headlines:

• INVESTMENT: Navis TubeTex installs stenter coating line in U.S.

• GROWING ARCHIVES: Springs Creative acquires Ilene Danchig Studio.

• MILLIKEN RECOGNIZED: Company makes World’s Most Ethical Company list for 11th straight year.

• BIG HONOR: George C. Moore named Partner of the Year by Fruit of the Loom.

• IFAI EXPO: Expanded Advanced Textiles program announced.

• IFAI EVENTS: Winter gatherings attract record attendance.

• AATCC HONOR: Reynolds to receive Young Entrepreneur Award.

• AATCC EVENTS: Remote participation in test method development encouraged.

• ZIMMER INSTALLATION: Mountville Mills adds another CHROMOJET print line.

• INNOVATION: TSG Finishing introduces new brand of high-performance technology.

• SPESA ELECTION: Lectra N.A.’s Ambrogi elected to board of directors.

• BREAKTHROUGH: Bolt Threads unveils neckties made of 100% spider silk.

• PARTNERSHIP: CORDURA®, DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products collaborate on sustainable textile solutions.

• INDA HONORS: WOW Innovation Award® finalists changing the face of wipes industry.

• ITMA THEME: 2019 show to highlight innovation at its second Barcelona edition.

• VIRTUAL LIGHT BOOTH:  X-Rite launches first immersive 3D visualization environment.

• ON THE MOVE: Sachdev appointed managing director of SPGPrints America.

• SIMPAREL SOLUTION: OTX Logistics USA selects software to improve operations, customer service.

• PEOPLE: Simparel appoints strategic accounts director.

• KARL MAYER OPEN HOUSE: Opening of Development Centre in Japan celebrated.

• SSM MOVES: Company names Muser chief technology officer.

• ERP PROVIDER: Datatex launches new portal for vendor management.

• ACHIEVEMENT: FRX Polymers earns ISO 9001:2015 certification.

• ECO-FRIENDLY: Peacock feathers inspire textile coloration process.

• SURVEY: InPrint USA releases report on inkjet print technology in packaging.

• AT JEC WORLD: Coats displaying composite fiber sports car.

 

Week of March 6, 2017

• STA WINTER TECHNICAL SEMINAR: 'Resurgent' textile industry reflected in association growth, participation.

• STA BACK IN RALEIGH: Northern Division Spring Meeting set for April 4.

• COLLABORATION:  Mount Vernon FR, Wrangler® FR partner to launch high-tech jeans collection.

• AATCC HONOR: Chehna to receive Chapin Award for service.

• ANTI-ODOR SOLUTION: Cotton Incorporated to collaborate with PurThread Technologies.

• STARTUP: Industry veterans form TexTempoto provide technology solutions.

• DIGITAL PRINTING: Schedule of educational sessions for InPrint USA show announced.

• ISIFM TO MEET: Spring Conference to take place April 10-11 in Atlanta.

• SUSTAINABLE FINISHING: HeiQ, Patagonia create research partnership.

• USTER® AT INDEX: Fiber cleaning systems for nonwovens – quality is super critical.

• ERP SYSTEM: Veronica Beard taps Simparel software to scale with rapid omni-channel growth.

• HONOR: X-Rite/Pantone wins iF Design Award for TAC scanner.

• DHAKA SHOW: Stäubli exhibits extensive product range in Bangladesh.

• NONWOVENS: Huafon Microfiber orders 10 needling lines from DiloGroup.

• JEC WORLD: Good growth expected next week at Paris composites show.

• PREVIEWS: Karl Mayer, Chomarat, Hexcel among JEC World exhibitors.

• Loose Ends blog: Don't mess with textiles.

 

Week of February 27, 2017

• SEAMS' 50th: Association to mark anniversary at Spring Networking Conference.

• INVISTA OPTIONS: Company to explore alternatives for its Apparel & Advanced Textiles business.

• DIGITAL PRINTING: Aurora Specialty, Mohawk Fine Papers collaborate on textile substrates.

• TEXAS TECH: Research shows finer raw cotton best for oil spill remediation.

• APPLIED DNA: Company IDs Uzbek cotton markers with goal of eliminating forced labor.

• INDA EVENT: WOW to keep attendees ahead of change in the wipes industry.

• PEOPLE: Alexium International promotes Van Hyning to CEO.

• GERBER TECHNOLOGIES: Three companies choose YuniquePLM® In The Cloud solution.

• ROADSHOWS: Gerber bringing latest fashion technology innovations to the East, West coasts.

• SHIMA SEIKI: Knitting machine supplier participating in trade shows around the world.

• HONORS: Coats wins at American Advertising Awards in Charlotte.

• Loose Ends blog: Two steps forward, one step back.
   

Week of February 20, 2017

• SPRINGING INTO ACTION: NCSU's College of Textiles Career Fair addresses industry's hiring needs.

• BIG HONOR: Service Thread named recipient of NCMEP Leadership Award.

• SCMA SAFETY AWARDS: Several textile plants among winners.

• DEAL: Springs Window Fashions acquires Mariak Industries.

• INVISTA CORDURA®: Microsite celebrates brand’s rich, 50-year heritage.

• ITEMA SHOWING: Company exhibiting new rapier machine at Dhaka event.

• CAPITAL EQUIPMENT: Bernauer invests in leading Brückner stenter technology.

• RESEARCH: Australian organization debuts carbon fiber production.

• TO YOUR CREDIT BLOG: Tips on selling to clients in Chapter 11 protection.

• Loose Ends blog: The industry spoke, N.C. State listened.

 

Week of February 13, 2017

• 60-YEAR TEXTILE CAREER: Gabe Hill hangs up hat, leaves SP Associates in 'mighty good hands.'

• HOUSE REP VISIT: U.S. Congressman tours Aurora’s new facility.

• ADVANCING REPREVE®: Unifi, pro sports teams partner to promote eco-responsibility.

• AATCC TUTORIAL: LED lighting and the retail supply chain to be covered in pre-IC event.

• ANNUAL MEETING: Cotton producer Lee elected president of National Cotton Council.

• TRADE SHOW HONOR: Texprocess Americas wins Fastest 50 award again.

• AATCC CONTEST: Student design competition partners with Runway of Dreams.

• TAPPI EVENT: Innovations in nonwovens to be featured at international conference.

• PRINT SHOW: SGIA signs on as Association Partner for InPrint USA.

• USTER PROGRAM: Company fosters new talent in China’s textile industry.

• CERTIFICATION: Applied DNA Sciences announces molecular tags for synthetic fiber protection.

• ERP SOLUTION: Datatex announces projects with Maral Overseas, BMD.

• Loose Ends blog: Everyone knows Gabe.

 

Week of February 6, 2017

• N.C. CLIENT VISITS: Shima Seiki puts customer service, collaboration at forefront.

• MEZGER PARTNERSHIP: Company to represent Takayama Reed in U.S.

• UNIFI HONOR: N.C. company named Fiber Producer of Year by World Textile Awards.

• PA GROUP CHOSEN: Point Blank Enterprises selects firm to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP solutions.

• AATCC COLLECTION: Test methods available as online subscription. 

• N.C. FURNITURE EVENT: Gerber symposium focuses on automation, optimization.

• INVISTA BRAND: In 50th anniversary, CORDURA® honored with more than 50 ISPO awards.

• WEBINAR: Mold, mildew, bacteria in textiles to be covered during IFAI/IAC event.

• INDA, EDANA EVENT: Final program announced for Outlook™ Plus Latin America.

• INNOVATION: Milliken launches eco-based, performance upholstery fabric.

• TRAINING: X-Rite expands spring color management training in North America.

• PEOPLE: Datatex appoints Buchan director of USA sales and marketing.

• BREAKTHROUGH: Environmentally friendly oil sorbent launched, tested after spill.

• SMART TEXTILES: Noble Biomaterials’ Circuitex® advances design flexibility in conductive apparel.

• COATS' BRAND: Red Heart named America's Most Recommended Yarn.

• MACHINERY MOVES: Reifenhäuser sells Reimotec units to Dietze+Schell.

• WET PROCESSING: Thies introduces iMaster mini sampling machine.

• RING SPINNING: Saurer ZinserRing 71 ‘delights’ Chinese yarn spinner.

• HEIMTEXTIL: SPGPrints showcases digital printing technologies.

• IDEX: CORDURA® to highlight innovative military/tactical fabrics.

 

Week of January 30, 2017

• SCMA TEXTILE SUMMIT: NCTO chief upbeat about paradigm shift in D.C.

• KARL MAYER MILESTONE: Company celebrating 80 years of innovation.

• INVESTMENT: Eton Systems strengthening presence in U.S.

• NONWOVENS UPDATE: INDA president reports what's going on in this sector in North America.

• AATCC EVENT: Walmart exec to keynote International Conference. 

• WALMART GRANT: Funding to support N.C. State research into sustainable fabric dyeing.

• SOCK SOLUTIONS: Thorlos® debuts Outdoor Collection at OR, showing again at ISPO.

• CORDURA® PARTNERS: Brand collaborates with BLACKYAK to expand outdoor apparel collection.

• AT HEIMTEXTIL: Zimmer Austria exhibits innovations, developments, innovations in Germany.

• NONWOVENS SHOW: INDA to co-organize second edition of CiNE show in Shanghai.

• SHIMA SEIKI SHOWING: Knitting machine manufacturer to exhibit at Première Vision in Paris.

• LOOSE ENDS BLOG: Tantillo still standing tall.

 

Week of January 23, 2017

• INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AWARD: A&E's Colorlink app-ropriately garners honor.

• CROSSING THE BORDER: Oxco launching new nonwovens operations in S.C.

• NCTO STATEMENT: Council congratulates Trump, thanks Obama, touts industry.

• NCC ANNOUNCEMENT: National Cotton Council ready to work with new ag secretary.

• TNC GLOBAL: In-depth database for global para-aramid market released.

• EXPANSION: Ascend Performance Materials expanding S.C. operations.

• MANUFACTURING BOOST: Walmart to provide $3M in grants to textile research universities.

• ACQUISITION: Groz-Beckert acquires needle producer Schmetz.

• PEOPLE: Hull promoted to GM of Carolina Nonwovens.

• COTTON SURVEY: Applied DNA Sciences announces results of consumer poll.

• NEW FIBER: Eastman debuts cellulosic brand for intimate apparel.

• HUNTSMAN NEWS: Company to retain Textile Effects Business.

• SHOWING: Shima Seiki to sponsor village at ISPO Munich.

• GERBER PARTNER: Italian fashion brand implements YuniquePLM® In The Cloud.

• PCG MEETING: Cotton industry begins year with optimism.

• DEAL: Has Group inks distribution agreement with Santex Rimar.

• INNOVATION: Antibiotic synthetic spider silk using E. coli developed.

• SHOW PREVIEW: Saurer Allma to highlight latest developments at Tire Technology Expo.

• IN MUNICH: INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand to make European debut.

• BRÜCKNER SALE: Stenter order placed with Nan Yang of Thailand.

 

Week of January 16, 2017

eTC's Review & Forecast Special:

• REVIEW: 2016 brings mixed reviews from producers, suppliers.

• FORECAST: A number of leaders optimistic as 2017 kicks off.

• THE TRUMP FACTOR: Many take wait-and-see approach to president-elect.

Also:

• GROWTH: USFibers expanding S.C. facility, add 20 jobs.

• INVISTA CORDURA®: Brand partners with N.C. State's College of Textiles, Cotton Inc.

• GERBER UPDATE: AccuMark® family gives new dimension to retail, design.

• TECHNOLOGY: Synalloy Chemicals launches FlameQuest Barrier Solutions.

• WHITE PAPER: Huge growth opportunities exist for digital printing in N. America.

• AT COLOMBIATEX: Methods Workshop to exhibit costing, shop floor control solutions.

• Loose Ends blog: Here's what I'm hearing.

 

Week of January 9, 2017

• SAS TEXTILES: California knitter perseveres with top quality, fast turnaround. 

• OBITUARY: H&H's Marshall Cooper remembered as 'one of the good guys.'

• AUCTION: Gildan wins bid to acquire American Apparel brand.

• SHIMA SEIKI TO SHOW: Knitting machine maker to exhibit at Première Vision NY.

• INVISTA CORDURA®: New technologies, collaborations announced at OR.

• INDA TRAINING: Professional Development Center for nonwovens courses launched.

• NONWOVENS: Bouckaert Industrial Textiles adding air-lay line.

• BELTWIDE CONFERENCES: UGA prof. receives Cotton Genetics Research Award.

• REPREVE EXPANSION: Unifi brands enters Vietnam market.

• USTER UPDATE: Nine spinning mills earned USTERIZED® certification in 2016.

• AT PGA SHOW: Alvanon’s Gribbin to explore digital trends, speed-to-profit.

 

Week of January 2, 2017

• AATCC/SGIA CONFERENCE: All the hues that are fit to print.

• STA MOVES MEETING: Winter Technical Conference rescheduled for Feb. 15.

• NEW ROLE: INDA expands services to enhance college recruiting efforts.

• InPRINT USA: Registration now open for industrial print show.

• GERBER HONOR: Cal-Davis professor wins FashionTech Professional Award.

• OERLIKON BARMAG: Industrial yarns still in demand.

• AT DOMOTEX: Oerlikon Neumag to present system concepts for BCF carpet yarn.

• FROM BOTTLE TO BAG: Starlinger offers sustainable, woven, plastic packaging.

• PEOPLE: Champion Thread recruits industry vet McCord to lead sales.

• PEOPLE: Applied DNA Sciences appoints advisory board member.

• PEOPLE: PCMC appoints company veteran sales director.

• LOOSE ENDS BLOG: Inside the colorful mind of Alexander Julian.