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AATCC to host PFAS in Textiles Conference in May

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to garner significant attention in textile manufacturing, given their prevalent usage in enhancing durable water repellency and stain resistance along with growing health and environmental concerns. As the discourse evolves, open collaboration among diverse perspectives is vital to making progress. AATCC will host the 2024 PFAS in Textiles Conference [...]

By |2024-04-01T12:18:21-05:00April 1, 2024|

ABYC, USCG to host free risk mitigation webinar

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will host the free online webinar “Don’t be a Statistic: Data Saves Lives” on May 1, 2024, from 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is part of the Risk Mitigation Series, now in its sixth session, which aims to enhance safety and compliance [...]

By |2024-03-21T12:30:40-05:00March 28, 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 |2024-03-27T08:58:21-05:00March 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|

ARA launches national workforce development campaign

The American Rental Association (ARA) debuted its workforce development campaign – Born for This – at The ARA ShowTM 2024, held February 19 – 21 in New Orleans, La. As a prelude to The ARA Show keynote session, Tony Conant, ARA chief executive officer (CEO), introduced the new campaign titled Born for This, which features [...]

By |2024-03-26T07:18:43-05:00March 26, 2024|

Minnesota DNR announces $35M investment in boat access

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has said it has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional accesses are also anticipated. The work is part of the Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) investments approved by the legislature and [...]

By |2024-03-21T12:25:29-05:00March 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 |2024-03-25T10:05:21-05:00March 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 |2024-03-22T12:18:32-05:00March 22, 2024|

USDOT announces $500 million in funding for U.S. ports

As a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $500 million in Federal Fiscal Year 2024 funding through MARAD’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Investments made under the PIDP focus on modernizing U.S. coastal and inland waterway ports [...]

By |2024-03-18T10:06:42-05:00March 21, 2024|

Chicago Boat Show moving to new location in 2025

The Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, is moving from McCormick Place to the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center (DES Convention Center) in 2025. Organizers say the move of Chicagoland’s largest boating event is the result of market analysis, exhibitor demand and boater feedback. The show will take place [...]

By |2024-03-18T09:59:42-05:00March 20, 2024|
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