Week of July 9, 2018

• LOOSE ENDS BLOG: SYFA Spring Conference Review – What's giving fibers and textiles a bad name now?

• NCTO: White House efforts to address China's trade practices applauded.

• PEOPLE: Milliken & Co. appoints Halsey Cook president & CEO.

• SUSTAINABILITY: Unifi, Pac-12 Conference announce partnership.

• CRAFT YARNS: Comvest Partners acquires Spinrite.

• U.S. MADE: Aurora celebrates benefits of American manufacturing.

• AATCC: Symposium to cover the 'finishing' touches for textiles.

• AATCC: Runway of Dreams fashion design contest announced.

• NONWOVENS: Nominations open for IDEA 2019 Achievement Awards.

• PRAISE: Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 ranked No. 1 by experts.

• OEM: BRUECKNER inaugurates new production facility in Bavaria.

• DONE DEAL: Archroma completes acquisition of dyes expert M. Dohmen.

• TRADE SHOW: World of Composites to co-locate with Techtextil India.

 

Week of July 2, 2018

• ATLANTA SHOWS REVIEW – Part 5: Participants give events full stamp of approval.

• BUY: Chargeurs Fashion Technologies acquires PCC interlining business.

• INVESTMENT: Polymer-maker Synthomer expanding operations in S.C.

• NCC: Senate farm legislation raises concerns for cotton.

• BRAND: UNTUCKit welcomes NASCAR driver Elliott as investor.

• HOSIERY: DeFeet introduces lightweight, high-performance cycling sock.

• FIBER: CoolVisions® dyeable polypropylene outperforms in outdoor fabrics.

• LABELING: NOVEXX presents 3-in-1 solution for printing, cutting, stacking.

• FABRIC MAKER: Study proves BekaertDeslee product reduces pet allergens.

• REPORT: Textile certification schemes offer false promise of sustainability.

• MONITORING: EXENTA solution offers real-time production visibility.

• HONOR: Mayer & Cie. receives Top 100 innovation award.

• PARTNERS: Archroma, Carlin ink deal to promote color tools in France.

• AT FEBRATEX: KARL MAYER to showcase high-speed tricot machine.

• KARL MAYER: China delegation 'wowed' by wide HKS tricot machine.

 

Week of June 25, 2018

• BLOG: Disruption – An apropos buzzword at AAPN's pro:Americas Annual Conference.

• ATLANTA SHOWS REVIEW – Part 4: Events garner continued applause.

• MERGER: Glen Raven Technical Fabrics, Shawmut to combine operations.

• APPAREL: Recover Brands launches made-in-the-Carolinas line.

• IN N.C.: Delta Apparel subsidiary opens digital printing location.

• APPAREL: NASCAR legend Waltrip invests in Authentically American.

• BUY: Culp completes ownership investment in e-commerce bedding firm.

• NONWOVENS: Bold innovations to command attention at Filtration 2018.

• TRADE SHOW: Exhibition sales strong for InPrint USA 2019.

• OUTDOOR RETAILER: CoolVisions® brand to bring fresh take on fibers.

• CHEMICALS: Devan technology makes textiles free from pet allergens.

• INVISTA: CORDURA® sponsors PCA student design competition.

• KNITTING: Shima Seiki exhibiting solutions at Pitti Filati in Italy.

• BRAZIL SHOW: Staubli to demo automation solutions at Febratex 2018.

• FIBER MAKER: Teijin Group celebrates centennial.

• SHOW: Online visitor registration opens for ITMA Asia + CITME 2018.

• SUSTAINABILITY: Beaulieu reduces CO2 emissions with transport program

• RESPONSIBILITY: Loepfe Brothers commits to a greener future.

• FIBERS: Lenzing, Duratex plan to build dissolving wood pulp plant in Brazil.

• THREAD MAKER: Coats launches improved website.

• CHEMICAL MAKER: Clariant breaks ground on JV production site in China.

   

Week of June 18, 2018

• YARN SPINNER: Keer America offers sneak peek at second U.S. plant.

• ATLANTA SHOWS REVIEW – Part 3: Great show reviews continue to pour in.

• NCTO: Administration's Section 301 action on tariffs applauded.

• ITMA: International textile show returns to Milan in 2023.

• HONOR: Allen Gant among inductees into American Home Furnishings Hall.

• MILESTONE: Kentwool celebrates 175 years of success.

• ITMF: Global yarn, fabric production decreases in last quarter.

• PEOPLE: Bentley Park named CEO of APJeT®.

• PEOPLE: Coats appoints president, Business Operations.

• INDA: World of Wipes® creates, connects, congratulates success.

• HONOR: INDA presents Haynes Lifetime Achievement Award.

• SAMPLING: Happypunt delivers fast fashion with Gerber's digital solutions.

• OEM: Uster Technologies launches yarn strength tester.

• RESEARCH: Synthetic spider silk-based vaccine helps with cancer.

 

Week of June 11, 2018

STA ANNUAL MEETING PREVIEWS:

• 110-year-old group to meet at Myrtle Beach S.C.

• GOLD STANDARD: Stately STA still standing tall as industry resource, Copeland says

• Incoming president Andrew Barker aims to 'keep train on the tracks.

 

OTHER NEWS

• ATLANTA SHOWS REVIEW – Part 2: Exhibitors give shows resounding thumbs up.

• GERBER: Micro factory showcased with digital printing leaders.

• DUPONT: Renovated HQ, biotechnology laboratories opens.

• PHOTO GALLERY: SPESA hosts Tailgate Party at Texprocess Americas.

• APPAREL: OnPoint Manufacturing collaborates with designer, Parsons.

• BUY: Zeus Industrial Products acquires MWC Technologies.

• DIGITAL PRINTING: Aurora Specialty Textile displays fabrics event.

• INDA: First Absorbent Hygiene Products Training Course a hit.

• PI APPAREL: Gerber to host panel on 3D customer experience.

• COTTON: Millions of dollars being invested to boost research in Texas.

• PARTNERS: Archroma, Lahore University to collaborate on research.

• PEOPLE: Santex Rimar Group elects former SMIT CEO as its chief.

 

Week of June 4, 2018

• ATLANTA SHOWS REVIEW – Part 1: Big industry names demo potential of micro factories.

• TECHTEXTIL N.A. / TEXPROCESS AMERICAS: Energy, excitement at Atlanta shows suggest bright future for industries.

• SEAMS: Networking Gala hosted during Texprocess Americas.

• BOUGHT: Graniteville Specialy Fabrics acquired by Crown Capital.

• BUY: Americhem expands global reach with acquisition of Prescient Color.

• CARBON FIBER: Teijin breaks ground for facility in Greenwood, S.C.

• HOSIERY: DeFeet creates socks from rare spider silk.

• GET SMART: Textiles, electronics to converge at IPC workshop in September.

• NEW HORIZONS: Astronaut to research functional textiles at zero gravity.

• FINANCIALS: Weaving machine sales at Itema exceed expectations in Q1.

• USTER: Nonwovens solutions cover inspection, contamination control.

• INDA: Speakers, program, registration for RISE® announced.

• INDA/EDANA: Updated guidelines for non-flushable wipes published.

• PEOPLE: Tukatech appoints Chris Walia COO.

• WEBINAR: Free Microban event to focus odor control in textiles.

• ERP: Royal Thai Carpets selects Datatex solution.

• ANEX SHOW: Beaulieu Fibers International debuts products, capabilities.

• ECO-CONSCIOUS: Young son aware of benefits of sustainability.
   

Week of May 28, 2018

• IFAI/DOC EVENT: Making connections – Second Smart Fabrics Summit attracts diverse players to D.C.

• CONES/TUBES: Sonoco acquires remaining interest in Conitex Sonoco.

• MADE IN USA: Standard Textile launches terry/sheeting collection.

• INVESTMENT: INVISTA proceeds with $250M technology upgrade in Texas.

• OEMs: Starlinger acquires Oerlikon biz unit Barmag Spinnzwirn.

• ITMF: New textile machinery shipments increased globally in 2017.

• AT TEXPROCESS: Gerber Tech empowers digitally connected supply chains.

• AT N.C. STATE: Major textile/apparel digitalization event set for next year.

• NONWOVENS: Kimberly-Clark to expand production at N.C. plant.

• AATCC: Winners of C2C/Merchandising competitions announced.

• COTTON LEADS: Wrangler joins eco-responsible program.

• FIBER: Lenzing makes major investment to expand TENCEL Luxe capacity.

• ARCHROMA: New ground broken with aniline-free indigo for denim.

• NCTO: Richmond-area student wins 2018 Paul O'Day Memorial Scholarship.

• EDANA: Nonwovens Symposium closes with eye on a sustainable future.

• DIGITIZATION: Fabric producer increases productivity with Gerber Tech.

• KARL MAYER: Widest tricot machine available on market unveiled.

 

Week of May 21, 2018

• SINCE 1867: Lamb Knitting Machine steeped in rich history of American craftsmanship.

• STRC: SEAMS' Duncan to keynote Southern Textile Research Conference.

• IFAI: Outlook Conference sets five-year attendance record.

• IDEATION 2018: 'Disruptor' Rebecca Minkoff to speak at Gerber event.

• ARCHROMA: Progress being made in M. Dohmen integration.

• PRODUCT: Microban odor neutralizer reduces need for laundering.

• PARTNERSHIP: Archroma contributes to House of Denim Foundation.

• ZDHC: CHT Group strengthens its commitment to sustainability.

• OEM PARTS: Kern-Liebers launches next generation of Relanit Sinkers.

 

Week of May 14, 2018

• SCMA DINNER & ANNUAL MEETING: Milliken Defender Award winners bring textile-rich family histories.

• NCTO: Tantillo testifing today at USTR regarding China 301 tariffs.

• OEM: Lindauer DORNIER's American subsidiary in Charlotte turns 40.

• MILESTONE: SAHM celebrates 40th anniversary in the U.S.

• FIBER: DSM to increase global Dyneema® production capacity.

• NONWOVENS: Indorama Ventures to acquire controlling interest in Avgol.

• HONOR: Unifi receives prestigious UNC Sustainability Award.

• PEOPLE: APJeT adds Wilburn as process engineer.

• THREADMAKER: A&E launches PFC-free, water repellency enhancement.

• GERBER: Planning tool said to improve design, production efficiency.

• ITM REVIEW: Stäubli shows range of weaving, knitting solutions.

• DIGITAL PRINTING: EFI introduces print, ink technologies at FESPA.

• AT NPE: Clariant showcases chemicals for textiles, fibers and more.

• INSTALLATION: BRÜCKNER adds line at flame-retardant coatings producer.

• RESPONSIBILITY: Lenzing takes another step in sustainability journey.

• OEM: Benninger installs 1,000th automation solution at Getzner.

• HONOR: EDANA presents Lifetime Achievement Award.

• YARN PRODUCTION: Trevira approves large projects for Germany site.

• THAT'S COOL: Devan launches textile finish regulates body temperature.

 

Week of May 7, 2018

AAPN's CAROLINA MILL TOUR:

• Retail, brand reps make deep-dive educational visits to U.S. textile plants

• Tour draws lofty praise from participants

Other news:

• NATIONAL SPINNING: Booterbaugh elevated to CEO; Chesnutt remains chair.

• SALE: Burlington Technologies bought by investment firm, renamed.

• KNITTING: Shima Seiki joins the MIT lab to explore new technology.

• APPLIED DNA: Louis Dreyfus Co. installs cotton traceability system.

• SUMMER SHOW: Glen Raven among honorees at Home Furnishings Expo.

• NONWOVENS: Wipes industry associations support $700K fine of Pental.

• GEORGIA GROUP: Textile execs among new officers, directors of GAM.

• DIGITIZATION: Successful InPrint Industrial Inkjet Conference closes.

• X-RITE/PANTONE: Cloud-based digital color standard system expanded.

• OEM: Staubli offers innovative weaving technology for technical fabrics.

• NCC: Participants chosen for Emerging Leaders Program.

• PEOPLE: Loepfe Brothers appoints Link CEO.

• IN DUBAI: International Apparel and Textile Fair attracts global visitors.

 

Week of April 29, 2018

STA SPRING MEETING REVIEWS:

• SURVIVE AND ADVANCE: Keynoter's theme at Northern Division mirrors U.S. textile industry's journey.

• Labor discussion highlights Southern Division meeting at Clemson Univ.

Other news:

• CLEMSON INVOLVED: Cotton testing in space gets boost from Target, CASS.

• SUSTAINABILITY: NSF Int'l offers green chemistry verification services.

• AUTHENTICATION: Applied DNA pens deal with WestPoint Home.

• THAT'S SMART: New process enables production of knitted wearable textiles. 

• NICE THREADS: A&E to launch three products at Texprocess Americas.

• NONWOVENS: INDA annual report benchmarks No. American supply, trade.

• NONWOVENS: Mogul S.C. earns ISO 9001:2015 certification.

• EDANA: What does the future hold in nonwovens innovation?

• MILESTONE: Mayer & Cie. celebrates 1,000th knitting machine assembly.

• ITM REVIEW: KARL MAYER hosts 'touching' booth in Istanbul.

• COMPOSITES: Chomarat develops unidirectional woven tape.

 

Week of April 23, 2018

• IFAI: Steve Schiffman named president & CEO.

• SHUTDOWN: Alice Manufacturing to close Ellison plant.

• DONE DEAL: USTER closes acquisition of EVS to enhance inspection capabilities.

• A&E: Report ‘Ethical Thread’ focuses on sustainability efforts.

• DIGITIZATION: Gerber announces new version of AccuMark® platform.

• WORKSHOP: N.C. State, with Shima Seiki, to host knit design course.

• NONWOVENS: Nominations now open for Hygienix Innovation Award.

• DIGITAL PRINTING: Gilboa to close InPrint USA’s Industrial Inkjet Conference.

• SAFETY: Shaw, Milliken among award winners at Georgia association event.

• HFMSE: Technology in furniture production to take center stage.

• JASON MILLS: Website updated to highlight capabilities, vision.

• PARTNERSHIP: IFAI inks agreement with BCH in India.

• ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018: Show garners overwhelming support with sellout.

 

Week of April 16, 2018

ATLANTA SHOWS:

• Techtextil North America, Texprocess Americas boast expanded agendas with special features.

• Part 1: eTC's Featured Exhibitors selling the sizzle for Hotlanta.

• Part 2: Exhibitors tout show presence.

• Part 3: Exhibitors gear up for this year's largest textile shows in this hemisphere.

• Part 4: With shows fast approaching, exhibitors herald goods, services.

• Part 5: Wealth of solutions trumpeted for textile/apparel sectors.

Other news

• ITMA 2019: Exhibition space sells out, plans underway to expand.

• PARTNERS: Inman Mills, USTER share vision of progress.

• EARTH DAY: Haggar launches pants line using Unifi's REPREVE®.

• RECYCLING: Unifi's REPREVE® to partner with Wyndham Championship.

• AATCC: Color management workshop set for August.

• U.S. MADE: Accel Lifestyle launching ethical athleisure line.

• INDA: WOW Innovation Award finalists announced.

• INVISTA: CORDURA®, TENCEL, Artistic Milliners debut denim at Kingpins.

• PLAINS COTTON GROWERS ANNUAL MEETING: Marketing important for U.S. cotton, CCI head says.

• PLAINS COTTON GROWERS ANNUAL MEETING: Rep. Arrington emphasizes importance of level playing field amid tariff battle.

• OEMs: Oerlikon acquires AC-Automation to provide automation solutions.

• SMART FABRICS: BeBop Sensors closes on funding for development.

• SCMA: Students recognized on STEM Signing Day.

• HONOR: Beaulieu subsidiary IFFC receives Textile Industry Award.

• CHEMICAL SUPPLIER: Archroma partners with Montega Italy.

• EDANA: EU nonwovens production grows by 4.3 percent.
   

Week of April 9, 2018

• FLASH REPORT: AAPN's Carolina Mill Tour blowing minds (Loose Ends blog)

• ACQUISITION: Unifi inks deal to acquire dyed yarn unit of National Spinning.

• OEKO-TEX: GMO test for organic cotton launched.

• COMEBACK: Reshoring plus FDI add 171,000 U.S. jobs in 2017.

• MODEX SHOW: Genkinger debuts solutions at material-handling show.

• INNOVATION: ACME to launch aircraft seating fabric with Quantum technology.

• UNIFI: REPREVE® takes spotlight in museum exhibit for Flint, Mich.

• DIGITIZATION: InPrint to focus on improved capacity, flexibility, output.

• REPORT: Textile producers should address cyber security.
   

Week of April 2, 2018

AATCC INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE REVIEW:

• New EVP Francois formally introduced.

• Natick reps earn Weaver Paper of Year Award.

• TCR Service Award presented to Earnshaw.

• Dr. Peter Hauser recognized with Olney Medal.

OTHER NEWS:

• At ISPO: Lubrizol Corp. unveils unique 'Innovation Alliance' network.

• DYSTAR UNIT: CSI launches Color Analysis trend magazine.

• PEOPLE: Fi-Tech appoints Fred Adams market development manager.

• PEOPLE: Gildan Activewear nominates four new directors to board.

• GOTS: Dual leadership installed at top.

 

Week of March 26, 2018

NCTO's 15TH ANNUAL MEETING REVIEW:

• Q&A: New Chairman Marty Moran outlines goals for his tenure.

• STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: McCrary – Industry can't 'rest on its laurels.'

• ELECTIONS: Moran elected chairman, Bockhoven vice chair.

OTHER NEWS:

• SPESA: Michael McDonald named new executive director.

• HONOR: FabricLink Network announces Top 10 Textile Innovation Awards.

• IN TEXAS: Indorama Ventures enters into JV to acquire PTA-PET assets.

• AATCC: Winners of student design contest announced.

• SUSTAINABILITY: Cotton LEADS welcomes JCPenney.

• CORDURA: Brand wins Japanese Senken Synthetic Fiber Prize.

• TESTING: USDA updates ITMF committee on testing instruments.

• COLOR MANAGEMENT: X-Rite publishes blog series on tolerancing.

• PEOPLE: Nester Hosiery promotes Jason Nester to VP, Sales.

• PEOPLE: Valdese Weavers names Reynolds VP of Design.

• PEOPLE: Coats names DuPont president, Performance Materials.

• LENZING: Sustainability Report highlights eco-friendly practices.

• NONWOVENS: Biodegradable, oil-absorbent mats on market.

 

Week of March 19, 2018

• Q&A: Henderson Sewing Machine – American made for 50 years.

• NCTO: New website aimed at promoting dynamism of U.S. textiles launched.

• SCMA: Annual meeting set; Close, Hamrick among Milliken award winners.

• ACQUISITON: Toray to buy TenCate Advanced Composites.

• BUY: Indorama Ventures to acquire PET facility in Brazil.

• AATCC: URI Scholarship increased to honor Dr. Martin Bide.

• INDA: Five board members elected.

• DIGITAL PRINTING: Expert insights to be showcased at InPrint USA.

• HONOR: Fruit of the Loom receives Renewable Energy Award.

• AUTHENTICATION: GHCL launches bedding products featuring Applied DNA platform.

• ARCHING UPWARD: St. Louis poised to lead reshoring of fashion industry.

• PEOPLE: Pantone/X-Rite appoints Kruk president.

• USTER: Total Testing Center already a hit with spinners.

• EDANA: Leading global experts offer insights at OUTLOOK Asia.

• EU ASSOCIATION: EURATEX sets strategic course, appoints directors.

• JULY SHOW: Technology to take center stage at Home Furnishings Expo.

• VISIT: Resil director discusses innovation in textiles at Texas Tech.

 

Week of March 12, 2018

• NCTO's 15TH ANNUAL MEETING: Chairman Bill McCrary discusses AFMA merger, NAFTA and more.

• STA: N.C. State legend Whittenburg to speak at Northern Division meeting. 

• SYFA: Spring Conference set for April 26-27 in Charlotte. 

• TRADE SHOW: Techtextil North America 2019 to take place in Raleigh, N.C. 

• DEAL: Culp inks deal to acquire Read Window Products.

• U.S. OEM: Morrison increases dominance in denim business during 2017. 

• AAPN: Haggar's Anzovino named president for 2018-19.

• TRAINING: Textile Technology Center offering multiple courses this year. 

• SEAMS: USA Pavilion at MAGIC deemed big success.

• PEOPLE: Valdese Weavers announces executive hires, promotions.

• PEOPLE: Archroma appoints leader for textile specialties business.

• SUSTAINABILITY: Dow Chemical Co. launches eco-friendly textile treatment. 

• CANADA MANUFACTURER: FilSpec Mexico makes mark on textile industry.

• INDA: Changes for filtration event in Chicago announced.

• HONOR: TTU Prof. Ramkumar earns two international textile awards.

• STANDARDS: GOTS-certified facilities tops 5,000 for first time.

• GREEN: Macy's selects OEKO-TEX® traceable labels to textile goods.

• HONOR: X-Rite, Pantone win iF Design Award for Virtual Light Booth.

• ECO-FRIENDLY PROCESS: Levi Strauss licenses patents from RevoLaze.

• DYEING: DyStar launches resource-saving process.

 

Week of March 5, 2018

• STA: Winter Seminar tackles industry's elephant in the loom – labor.

• STA EVENT: Southern Division Meeting set for March 28 in Clemson.

• IN S.C.: Global Organic Textile Standard hosts U.S. Roundtable.

• AFFOA: Advanced fabric curricula project developed with technical school.

• PARTNERS: Legacy Executive Search Group sponsors Reshoring Initiative.

• ITMF: Global yarn, fabric production shows slight quarterly decrease.

• ISIFM: Spring Meeting set for April 9-10 in Decatur, Ga.

• THREAD BARD: Coats named Official Supplier to Royal Shakespeare Co.

• JULY SHOW: Many exhibitors returning to Home Furnishings Expo.

• PEOPLE: Jones Nonwovens bids farewell to sales' prez, welcomes VP.

• NCC: USTR officials' confirmations, Sens. Cochran, Perdue applauded.

• HONOR: Mayer & Cie. earns green awards for spinning/knitting machine.

 

Week of February 26, 2018

• N.C. STATE COLLEGE OF TEXTILES: Career Fair continues to grow, mirroring industry's resurgence.

• BUY: American & Efird to be sold to Platinum Equity Capital Partners. 

• PURCHASE: Navis TubeTex buys Tandematic, Consultex Spray Systems.

• TRACEABILITY: Applied DNA, A&E to collaborate on anti-counterfeiting.

• SUSTAINABILITY: Levi Strauss model endeavors to create cleaner jean.

• JULY SHOW: Home furnishings expo to take place in Greenville, S.C.

• ICONIC BRANDS: Pendleton by Sunbrella launched by The Shade Store.

• PATENT: Applied DNA Awarded patent on fiberTyping® technology.

• ITMA 2019: Cluster of knowledge-sharing events to be featured.

• OBITUARY: Dick Hanzel, Top Value Fabrics co-founder, dies.

• SHOWING: Staubli presents technology at Dhakatex, turns attention to ITM.

• KARL MAYER: OEM acquires dyeing technology from MASTER.

• USTER: New tensile test system meets spinners™ needs.

• YARN PRODUCTION: Loepfe offers feature to detect shade variations.

• HONOR: Beaulieu Fibres gets supplier award from Yanfeng Automotive.

• KNITTING: Santoni & Fulgar shoe concept by designer for sustainability.

• COMPOSITES: JEC World set for Paris next week.

• EDANA: European nonwovens group earns two association awards.
   

Week of February 19, 2018

• CREATING A NEW DENIM DIMENSION: Young entrepreneur fills high-end, tailor-made niche with Billiam Jeans.

• SMART TEXTILES: Supreme Corp., JRC REFLEX partner to deliver reflective, conductive yarn.

• MILWAUKEE EVENT: MCT Digital hosts inaugural textile finishing symposium.

• NONWOVENS: Suominen announces major investment in capital equipment in Wisconsin.

• ITALY FIRM: IMPRIMA acquires U.S. textile printing companies.

• SCMA: Several textile companies among Plant Safety Award winners.

• RULING: U.S. polyester producers applaud ITC decision on subsidized imports.

• PEOPLE: Albany International names Jarrault president & CEO.

• SOLUTIONS: PolyOne drives textile sustainability, innovation with colorant technology.

• TURKEY SHOW: KARL MAYER showcasing warp knitting products at ITM.

• ITM SHOW: SSM to show winding machine innovations in Turkey.

• YARN PRODUCTION: Oerlikon Neumag to present technology at Domotex Asia/Chinafloor.

 

Week of February 12, 2018

NCC ANNUAL MEETING:

• Improving global demand, increased stocks offer mixed cotton outlook.

• Survey: U.S. producers intend to plant 13.1 million acres

• Lovelady, Maguire honored with NCC's highest awards.

• Ron Craft elected chairman for 2018

• National Cotton Council elects directors

• Holladay elected chairman of American Cotton Producers

• State unit officers elected

• Louisiana producer elected CCI president

• Dwayne Alford earns National Ginner Award

OTHER NEWS

• THRIVING AT 50: Fairystone Fabrics celebrates half century of innovation.

• HONORS: Frontier Spinning, Therafirm among N.C. export award winners.

• SUPPLIERS: USTER Technologies inks deal to acquire Elbit Vision Systems.

• OLNEY MEDAL: AATCC honors N.C. State’s Hauser with highest award.

• CONFERENCE: Disrupters gather to talk fast fashion at PI Apparel.

• IN CHICAGO: Registration open for InPrint USA’s Industrial Inkjet Conference in May.

• TEXTILE FINISHING: HanesBrands invests in 19 Baldwin Tech systems to reduce eco-footprint.

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

• TESTING: AATCC approves revised methods with standard laundering conditions.

• PRINTING: Epson launches digital printing microsite for fashion designers.

• LEGISLATION: SCMA applauds passage of pro-manufacturing bill.

• ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018: Dates for trade fair changed to October 15-19.

• WITH MINTMODA: Archroma brings eco-oriented approach to Première Vision Paris.

• FIBERS: Lenzing redefines TENCEL™ as its premium textile brand.

• PEOPLE: Gribbin of Alvanon to transition to senior advisor role with firm.

• PEOPLE: Gerber adds Schinlever as COO.

• SAURER: Schlahorst says Autoconor 6 more productive, economical.

• TIRE SHOW: Saurer to launch Allman twisting machine.

 

Week of February 5, 2018

• NONWOVENS: Expanded offerings, strong reputation credited with Rando Machine's growth.

• DEAL: Dartex Coatings acquired by Trelleborg Coated Systems.

• PEOPLE: Uster announces phased evolution in senior management positions, including Harold Hoke's.

• AUTOMOTIVE TEXTILES: Treves TSC changes name to Tesca, creates presence in U.S.

• AATCC: Content for 2018 added to online standards subscription.

• INDA: Advanced training course in absorbent hygiene products now offered.

• SEMINARS: X-Rite to host color/appearance training courses in North America.

• SPONSORSHIP: EXENTA to showcase innovations in fashion tech at PI Apparel LA.

• DIGITAL PRINTING: Mimaki renews contract with DigiMania.

• ITM SHOW IN ISTANBUL: Industry to gather at the crossroads of East, West.

• MACHINERY: BRUECKNER sets future course with new production facility.

• BREAKTHROUGH: DyStar, RotaSpray develop indigo spray dyeing procedure for production at bulk level.

• SUSTAINABILITY: Archroma, WWF Pakistan to work on water conservation solutions.

 

Week of January 29, 2018

• SCMA TEXTILE SUMMIT: NAFTA renegotiations highlighted.

• STA: Labor crisis to be tackled at Winter Technical Seminar on Feb. 28.

• HONOR: Unifi presents REPREVE® Champions of Sustainability Awards.

• NONWOVENS: Natural fiber demand, sustainability drive Jones' expansion.

• AGREEMENT: Organic Dyes and Pigments to partner with Farbenpunkt.

• ISPO WINNER: Burlington system a key component in Jack Wolfskin collection.

• AUTO SUPPLIER: Grupo Antolin launching three facilities in Upstate S.C.

• DEAL: Lectra to acquire IT systems supplier Kubix Lab.

• GERBER: Digital solution adopted by Grosso Moda to meet industry trends.

• AATCC: Introduction to Textile Testing Workshop set for May.

• INVISTA: CORDURA® partners with Converse, takes honors at ISPO Munich.

• TRACEABILITY: Applied DNA Sciences reports collaborations, installation.

• PEOPLE: Unifi names Ingle VP of Global Corporate Sustainability.

• KARL MAYER: Latest innovations, JEC World presence touted.

• ARCHROMA: New technology, product adoption announced.

• IN DUBAI: International Apparel and Textile Fair set for eighth edition in April.

• PART 2 OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING BLOG SERIES: Analyzing the mindset of an advanced manufacturer.

• LOOSE ENDS BLOG: Super-sized superlatives.

 

Week of January 22, 2018

• PRE-OWNED EQUIPMENT DEALER: Intangibles still play pivotal role in Atkins Machinery longevity.

• UNIFI: N.C. Gov. Cooper, officials tour recycling plant.

• GROWTH: Home Fashions Int’l. expanding operations in Gaffney, S.C.

• MILESTONE: LAMB Knitting Machine Corp. celebrates 150th anniversary.

• WEBINAR: Oeko-Tex/AAFA event to cover Millennials, textile sustainability.

• TRACKING: Applied DNA introduces GeoTyping Beta Program to ID cotton origin.

• EXPANDING: Applied DNA expands globally with lab in heart of India’s textile industry.

• ADVANCED MANUFACTURING BLOG SERIES: Analyzing the mindset of an advanced manufacturer.

• NEW PRODUCT: Culp Home Fashions introduces line of bedding accessories.

• COTTON INCORPORATED: CottonWorks™ education, training resource site improved.

• FABRIC TECHNOLOGY: CORDURA®, Crye Precision bring comfort to military uniforms.

• INDA EVENT: Registration for World of Wipes® International Conference now open.

• UPGRADE: American Cord & Webbing Co. acquires continuous dye range.

• PEOPLE: Unifi elects PepsiCo N.A. CEO Carey to its board.

• OEM: Oerlikon secures two contracts for manmade fibers solutions.

 

Week of January 15, 2018

• REVIEW: 2017 brings mostly positive reviews from industry leaders.

• FORECAST: Many industry leaders confident about prospects for 2018.

• PARTNERSHIP: VF Corp., N.C. State form strategic alliance.

• OBITUARY: Jim Leonard served in roles at Burlington Industries, U.S. DOC.

• U.S. PLANT: Indorama Ventures, Huvis to form JV for fiber production facility.

• CVD RULING: U.S. DOC reveals final determinations on duties in polyster case.

• TRANSPARENCY: Cone Denim expands OEKO-TEX® certification to Mexico operations.

• SEAMS: Officers, directors elected to lead ‘made in America’ push.

• E-TEXTILES: IDTechEx report covers technologies, markets, players.

• AT SHOT SHOW: Coville unit Rock Face to debut FR, performance base layers.

• AT OR: CORDURA®, Triple Aught Design debut collection of wool sweaters.

• APPAREL: Fruit of the Loom, Goldbug partner to produce line of infant products.

• NEW PRODUCT: SDL Atlas introduces drying rate tester.

• KNITTING: Shima Seiki exhibiting in U.S., Italy.

• AT NRF SHOW: Gerber Technology to tout digital solutions.

• USTER: Evenness tester making impact in Bangladesh spinning mills.

• RIETER: New app allows 24/7 monitoring of machinery performance.

• KARL MAYER: Conference on additive manufacturing in textiles takes place.

• AT DOMOTEX: Oerlikon Neumag to present solution for demanding BCF yarn processes.

• USDA REPORT: U.S. expected to produce 21.26 million bales of cotton this season.

• GLOBAL COTTON: U.S. closely watching China’s import levels.

• INVISTA: Latest P8 technology sees first successful deployment in China.

• NONWOVENS: EDANA launches call for papers for 11th FILTREX™ ASIA edition.

• LOOSE ENDS BLOG: Textile industry is Jim-dandy.

 

Week of January 8, 2018

• AATCC/SGIA CONFERENCE: Textile printing experts expound on all the ways to get digi with it.

• AATCC: Pulcra CEO Francois named EVP, replacing retiring Daniels.

• SUSTAINABILITY: L.L. Bean joins Cotton LEADS program.

• AATCC: Program announced for International Conference.

• DOMOTEX: Floorcovering show to debut in Atlanta next year.

• AT OR: Hohenstein to showcase device that tests compression garments.

• NEW NAME: Simparel rebrands as EXENTA, reflecting transformation.

• SEWN PRODUCTS: BYTE, TexTempo partner to offer range of solutions.

• PRODUCT NEWS: Klueber Lubrication provides solution for lime deposit, water scale removal.

• RESHORING INITIATIVE: Businesses asked to take survey on U.S. manufacturing reshoring.

• MACHINERY: Staubli to feature weaving solutions at 14th Dhaka show.

• IN HANNOVER: Beaulieu Yarns aims to inspire bold, colorful designs for carpet tiles at DOMOTEX.

• RESPONSIBILITY: Archroma joins the U.N. Global Compact initiative.

• AT ISPO: Archroma to offer nature-inspired ingredients to enhance clothing.

• PRODUCT: Lubrizol launches breathable resins for hot melt adhesives.

• BELTWIDES: USDA's Campbell receives Cotton Genetics Research Award.

• PEOPLE: Coats appoints non-executive director.

 

Week of January 1, 2018

• SCMA: Alliance names Sara Hazzard president & CEO.