Image: Universal Fibers Universal Fibers has announced the appointment of Jay Brown as president. Bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience across the flooring, fiber and building materials industries, Brown joins the business at a pivotal time as it continues to advance innovation and strengthen its global commercial presence. Brown has held several senior roles [...]

Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in February were illegal. The 2–1 decision ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were "invalid" and "unauthorized by the law," according [...]

Polypropylene and other plastic resins have increased in price in recent months as a result of conflict in the Middle East, affecting the cost of geosynthetic products. A similar price increase occurred in early 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased demand for personal protective equipment worldwide. “Higher feedstock costs and supply disruptions tied [...]

Image: NCTO The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber through finished sewn products, has announced officer appointments for fiscal year 2026 following officer elections at its annual meeting April 14–16. Amy Bircher Bruyn, CEO and founder of MMI Textiles, has been elected chair, and Jay Todd, [...]

On March 2, Landbell USA announced that the organization was selected by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, or CalRecycle, to serve as the Producer Responsibility Organization for the state's Extended Producer Responsibility under the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707). The act establishes a formal framework for the collection, repair, reuse and recycling [...]

Image: Media One Media One has been appointed the exclusive distributor for Mimaki's TX330 and TX330B textile pigment printing solutions in the U.S. The addition of the TX330 and TX330B strengthens Media One's position as a provider in the digital pigment-textile market. These solutions offer both direct-to-textile and dye sub transfer capabilities, enabling customers to streamline production, reduce water consumption, and [...]