TextileGenesis launches 2.0 version of traceability platform

TextileGenesis™, a Lectra Group company, announced the launch of version 2.0 of its SaaS platform which allows brands and manufacturers to digitally map their textiles, from fiber to consumer, to ensure the authenticity and traceability of all materials and garments. The 2.0 version offers new features, including risk management, a traceability engine based on more [...]

By |2024-03-27T12:21:09-05:00March 29, 2024|

INDA invites nonwoven professionals to present at IDEA25

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced a call for presentation abstracts for its IDEA®25 show, set for April 29 through May 1, 2025, at Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla. The theme for IDEA25 is “Nonwovens for a Healthier Planet” highlighting nonwoven advancements in sustainability. The deadline to submit is June [...]

By |2024-03-27T08:58:47-05:00March 27, 2024|

Dietz-motoren joins ITMF as corporate member

Dietz-motoren GmbH, based in Dettingen unter Teck, Germany, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a corporate member. “ITMF welcomes Dietz-motoren as a new corporate member of ITMF. This shows that ITMF is not only an informative platform for fiber, textile, apparel, home textile, textile chemical or textile machinery companies but also for [...]

By |2024-03-26T08:00:00-05:00March 26, 2024|

AAFA announces board of directors leadership for 2024–2025

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced the renewal of its board of directors’ leadership and the addition of 15 new and re-elected board members. The following individuals were confirmed as AAFA’s Board of Directors leadership for the 2024–2025 term: Josue Solano, BBC International – chair Halide Alagöz, Ralph Lauren Corporation – vice chair [...]

By |2024-03-25T10:05:38-05:00March 25, 2024|

H&M Group and Vargas Holding launch new venture to scale textile-to-textile recycled polyester

H&M Group and Vargas Holding, both based in Stockholm, Sweden, announced the founding of Syre, a new venture to scale textile-to-textile recycled polyester (rPET). The co-founded venture, also backed by TPG Rise Climate, aims to rapidly scale textile-to-textile recycling of polyester, and contribute to a more sustainable textile industry. H&M Group has secured an offtake [...]

By |2024-03-22T12:18:52-05:00March 22, 2024|

Michelin Inflatable Solutions, ALUULA Composites Inc. announce research and development collaboration

Michelin Inflatable Solutions, a Michelin company based in Trappes, France, and ALUULA Composites Inc., a composite materials developer headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada announced a collaboration on a joint research and development project. “We are thrilled to work with Michelin, one of the world leaders in innovation, and to be providing high-performing materials that [...]

By |2024-03-21T14:56:51-05:00March 21, 2024|

Orbus Visual Communications announces relocation and opening of new manufacturing facility

The new Orbus Visual Communications® manufacturing facility in Huntersville, N.C. Image: Orbus Visual Communications Orbus Visual Communications® announced the relocation and grand opening of a new manufacturing facility for its SEG Systems® and Fabric Images® brands in Huntersville, N.C. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on April 17, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate Orbus [...]

By |2024-03-19T13:51:35-05:00March 20, 2024|

Walmart and unspun collaborate on 3D fabric weaving technology pilot project

Walmart announced a pilot project with unspun, an Oakland, Calif.-based fashion tech company using the world’s first 3D weaving technology. Through the collaboration, the companies aim to reduce the environmental impact of garment production and offer a more sustainable way to meet apparel demand. The project is focused on waste such as fabric loss from [...]

By |2024-03-18T11:39:12-05:00March 18, 2024|

ATA launches Leadership Academy

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has launched the ATA Leadership Academy, an initiative set to reshape leadership excellence within the textile industry. This comprehensive leadership development program is designed to offer advanced training to professionals across all levels, with training options for ATA member companies of all sizes. The ATA Leadership Academy exemplifies the Association’s commitment [...]

By |2023-09-11T14:43:09-05:00September 11, 2023|

Jeff Butler named AT Expo keynote speaker

Workplace expert Jeff Butler has been named as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Advanced Textiles Expo. Butler will focus on managing and working with various generations in “Building an Effective Multigenerational Workforce.” The Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo, will be Nov. 1-3 in Orlando, Fla. Butler will kick off the show [...]

By |2023-05-11T14:07:46-05:00May 3, 2023|
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