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Haartz Expands offerings to include MultiCam patterns
October 31st, 2023
The Haartz Corporation, a global supplier of highly engineered and uniquely designed textile materials, announced that its ProTact by Haartz™ material is now available in MultiCam® patterns. MultiCam is an original combat-proven pattern officially issued for use by the US Army for its Afghanistan operations in 2010 and remains a leading name in concealment pattern […]
Quantum Materials acquires Innegra portfolio of high-performance fibers
October 30th, 2023
Quantum Materials, LLC, a vertically integrated manufacturer of multifilament and monofilament yarns, elastomeric woven suspension fabrics and industrial textiles, has acquired the Innegra™ portfolio of patented high-performance fibers and materials. Innegra will serve as a foundational product to support Quantum’s growth of new technical and industrial textile solutions for the composite and textile markets. Quantum […]
ANC purchases ZIM International
October 27th, 2023
American Niagara (ANC) of Norcross, Ga., is pleased to announce the purchase of ZIM International (ZIM) of Smyrna, Ga. ANC and ZIM will be headquartered out of ANC’s Norcross, Ga., location. Scotty Barocas, President of ANC, said “This is a great opportunity for ANC and for ZIM! As a combined company, we can offer ZIM’s […]
Prestige Foam acquired by VPC Group
October 23rd, 2023
VPC Group, a leader in the production of both foam and fiber materials, has successfully acquired the assets of Klaussner's subsidiary, Prestige Foam, as part of Klaussner's asset liquidation. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in VPC Group's growth strategy, enabling them to expand their foam pouring and fabrication footprint beyond its historical origins of […]
GOTS: Sri Lankan apparel embracing organic manufacturing
October 18th, 2023
South Asian Representative of GOTS Ganesh Kasekar The half-a-billion dollar global organic textile market is set to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 40 percent within the next five years and with eco-consumption on the rise, it is evident that apparel companies too, are gearing for the shift in consumer patterns. Sri Lanka, […]
Better Cotton, IDH Event explore regenerative agriculture scalability
October 17th, 2023
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, and IDH hosted an event in New Delhi, India, to build consensus on the scope and merits of regenerative agriculture, as well as to identify opportunities for action across policy, business, finance, and research. The event – ‘AgriClimate Nexus: Food, Fibre and Regeneration for Sustainable Growth in […]
AQUAPAK seeks solution to recycling complex polymer packaging
October 16th, 2023
Aquapak Polymers Ltd, which specializes in polymer-based material technologies that can deliver both performance and environmental responsibility at scale, has announced its Newcastle University Chemistry Undergraduate award-winning Stage 3 Industry Challenge, which sets students the task of identifying new ways of recycling complex polymer packaging structures. The students then have around eight weeks to investigate […]
Everest Textile Co. Ltd. receives Circular Economy Leadership Award
October 13th, 2023
The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2023 is pleased to honor 30 outstanding business leaders and enterprises for championing sustainable and responsible business practices. Presented by leading regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is the most reputable award recognition program recognizing organizational efforts in creating a culture of compassion, integrity and being socially responsible corporate citizens. […]
Textile manufacturing hub to receive $10 million federal ARC grant
October 12th, 2023
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $10 million grant to The Industrial Commons, an industry focused nonprofit in western North Carolina. The grant will help build a 40,000-square-foot green textile manufacturing hub in Burke County. “North Carolina has a rich legacy in textile manufacturing and innovation,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “This investment will help […]
Import cargo, spending growth slowing
October 11th, 2023
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports has already hit its expected peak for the year and should gradually slow headed into the holiday season, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Cargo volumes will still be strong the rest of the year, […]