An essential new benchmarking tool for spinning mills launches today at ITMA 2023 that allows mills to evaluate their performance vis-à-vis others and definitively show the positive impact of U.S. cotton: the COTTON USA Mill Performance Index™. "The benchmarking capability of this tool from Cotton Council International (CCI) has the potential to transform a mill's performance," said [...]
24/7 Events announced the promotion of Joelyn Caprine to General Manager at their North Los Angeles operation. Caprine previously held the titles of Director of Sales, and Director of Operations within the company and is a notable name offering more than 10 years in the hospitality and event industry. Caprine holds certification as an Event [...]
Inditex and Jeanologia have jointly developed Air Fiber Washer, the first industrial air system designed to extract microfibers during garment fabrication and thus reduce subsequent shedding in domestic laundering. Microfibers are small particles with a length of less than 15 millimeters that are shed from textiles, especially during initial domestic washes. This is one of [...]
Ambercycle and Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation announced a strategic partnership to enable circularity in apparel. The collaboration aims to accelerate the production of high-quality performance yarns using Ambercycle’s regenerated cycora® material, in response to the heightened demand of the industry. Textile-to-textile regenerated materials will radically improve the sustainability of apparel supply chains by reducing emissions, [...]
Chad Altbaier David Wang Standard Fiber, one of the world’s largest innovators and suppliers to the home textiles market, has promoted Chad Altbaier and David Wang as co-CEOs charged with leading the company in a bold new direction of advanced textile innovation, consumer-responsive product design and unparalleled global production capabilities. Altbaier, previously the company's CCO, [...]
Event Source, Cleveland, has announced the grand reopening of its state-of-the-art Design Center in Columbus, Ohio. The development marks a milestone for the company as it continues to expand its offerings and enhance its commitment to delivering exceptional event experiences, the company said. Located in Clintonville, a neighborhood in Columbus, the newly renovated Design Center [...]
YKK Group’s comprehensive energy conservation and sustainability programs have increased energy efficiency and have greatly reduced carbon output. The Macon, Ga., facility (shown here) has substantially decreased electricity consumption by idling non-essential air compressors. Photo: YKK Group YKK Corporation announces that the number of YKK locations that have switched 100% of their electricity consumption to [...]
Modern Meadow Bio-FREED™ is a one-step, foam-based highly efficient dyeing system that uses 95% less water, 75% less energy, 80% less dyes and chemicals, and no salts compared to traditional dyeing. Modern Meadow, a biofabrication company specializing in the development of sustainable materials, announced its strategic partnership with Navis TubeTex, a provider of high-technology finishing [...]
Finnish sustainable textile pioneer Spinnova and the world’s largest pulp producer Suzano have officially opened their first commercial-scale facility producing wood-based SPINNOVA® fiber. Operated by Woodspin – Spinnova and Suzano’s joint venture – the plant will produce 1,000 tons of sustainable, recyclable and fully biodegradable textile fiber from responsibly-grown wood each year. This facility marks [...]
Shelter Structures America, Palos Verdes Estates, Calif., has added Everun America, Valencia, Calif., to the Shelter Structures America brand portfolio. Everun America debuted in the U.S. market at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas. Everun America offers compact equipment in the U.S. market with nationwide distribution centers in Los Angeles and Chicago. “We are excited to bring [...]
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