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Duvaltex announces intention to restructure operations under Creditors Act
December 27th, 2023
Duvaltex, an office furniture textile manufacturer and protective textiles supplier, announced that it has sought protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) before the Superior Court of Québec in order to provide the company with time to restructure its finances, while continuing normal operations. The company has initiated a corresponding filing in the United […]
SEAMS joins Texworld NYC to amplify U.S.-based sourcing
December 22nd, 2023
Texworld NYC, a trade show for the textile and apparel industry, announced the expansion of its longstanding “Local Sourcing” feature area at the upcoming event Jan. 22-24, marking a significant milestone in the event’s commitment to addressing the escalating demand for reliable and innovative domestic sourcing choices. As part of an initiative to empower the […]
Gildan Activewear welcomes Chris Shackelton to board of directors
December 21st, 2023
Gildan Activewear Inc. announced a support agreement with Coliseum Capital Management LLC, pursuant to which Coliseum will support Gildan’s full slate of Board nominees at each of the 2024 and 2025 annual meetings of shareholders. In connection with the agreement, and after meeting with members of Gildan’s board of directors, Coliseum currently intends to make […]
AATCC announces 2024 Student Design Competition
December 20th, 2023
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to showcase their design talents to win cash and recognition by participating in the 2024 Concept 2 Consumer Student Design Competition. Entries are due April 11, 2024. This year’s theme, “Vibrant Vacation—Colorful Resort Wear," asks students to design a colorful resort wear apparel line that will include the use […]
Rheiazymes AG (Switzerland) joins ITMF as corporate member
December 19th, 2023
With its proprietary molecular bio recycling technology, Rheiazymes, based in Horgen, Switzerland, provides biotech solutions for recycling of functional fabrics. Rheiazymes’ first industry application, YARN-TO-YARN® is a commitment to closing the recycling gap for synthetic yarn blends and functional textiles, through using natural enzymes. "It is important to welcome start-up companies like Rheiazymes as new […]
YKK DynaPel water-repellant zipper wins best product in ISPO Textrends competition
December 14th, 2023
The ISPO Textrends judges have selected YKK's DynaPel™ water-repellent zipper as the best product in the accessories category. The competition, held twice a year in conjunction with the ISPO trade show, recognizes the most innovative performance textiles, components and apparel. Designed to be compatible with garment recycling systems, the DynaPel zipper uses Green Theme Technologies […]
Trivantage promotes Brett Baird to vice president of sales
December 13th, 2023
Trivantage®, a specialty fabrics distributor, announced the promotion of Brett Baird to vice president of sales. In his new role, Baird will lead the commercial sales team with an emphasis on enhancing the customer experience. “At Trivantage, we always strive to give our customers what they need, when they need it,” said Baird. “My goal […]
Global staple fiber market may reach $281 billion by 2031
December 8th, 2023
Photo: Gaston College Textile Technology Center. Staple fibers are short fibers made of either natural or synthetic materials. Any fiber that is usable, constrained, or has a finite length is referred to as a staple fiber. Even though the source is the same, the length of the fiber varies both within and across types obtained […]
Craig Arnold appointed Borealis EVP Polyolefins, Circular Economy Solutions, Innovation & Technology
December 7th, 2023
The Supervisory Board of Borealis has appointed Craig Arnold as the new Executive Vice President Polyolefins, Circular Economy Solutions and Innovation & Technology with effect from February 1, 2024. Craig Arnold is currently the Chief Commercial Officer at Ferroglobe PLC in Madrid, Spain. Prior to this appointment, he had a long-standing career at Dow Inc., […]
Global digital textile printing inks market size to grow by 11.8%
December 6th, 2023
Mimaki’s TS55-1800 Dye-Sublimation Transfer Inkjet Printer. Photo: I.T. Strategies. Ink designed for apparel, garment, textile, household, and display applications is digital textile printing ink. Durability, excellent color saturation, and superior picture quality are attributes of digitally printed clothes. Moreover, digitally printed garments are gaining popularity in India due to a growth in the advertising of […]