|   NEWS

NEWS

Active Apparel Group announces seventh anniversary with FUZE Technologies

Active Apparel Group (AAG), a manufacturer of performance apparel for the leisure/lifestyle and active market headquartered in Hamilton, Queensland, Australia, announced the seventh anniversary of its partnership with the sustainable textile finishing brand FUZE Technologies. AAG is the first apparel manufacturer to adopt FUZE’s permanent, chemical-free textile finish, and the only company in China able [...]

By |2024-03-14T11:20:44-05:00March 14, 2024|

Texas Tech University lab director elected to National Academy of Inventors

Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., director of the Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory at Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, Texas. Image: TTU Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., director of the Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory at Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, Texas, was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Inventors' 2024 class of senior members. The [...]

By |2024-03-13T12:51:56-05:00March 13, 2024|

2024 Women MAKE Award winners announced

The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, has announced the 2024 Women MAKE Awards honorees. The annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite. The [...]

By |2024-03-11T09:11:30-05:00March 13, 2024|

Una Terra invests $2 million in Another Tomorrow 

Una Terra, a Zurich, Switzerland-based early growth impact investment manager, announced that it is investing $2 million in Another Tomorrow, a B-Corp-certified sustainable luxury ready-to-wear collection and platform, as part of their Series A financing round. Una Terra, also a B-Corp, is committed to scaling circular economy solutions addressing biodiversity loss and climate change. Luca Zerbini, [...]

By |2024-03-12T11:17:32-05:00March 12, 2024|

Whale strike reduction rule moves forward

The United States Department of Commerce has advanced the North Atlantic right whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Proposed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the rule would restrict vessels greater than or equal to 35 feet (10.7 m) and less than 65 feet (19.8 m) [...]

By |2024-03-11T09:06:02-05:00March 12, 2024|

Coalition to Close the De Minimis Loophole launches

The Coalition to Close the De Minimis Loophole launched March 6, representing thousands of voices, from the families of victims of fentanyl fatalities and nonprofit and nonpartisan organizations to labor unions, domestic law enforcement associations, domestic manufacturers and business associations.   The coalition was formed to amplify the urgent need to reform a loophole in federal [...]

By |2024-03-18T09:36:29-05:00March 11, 2024|

Lab registration open for AATCC 2024 Proficiency Testing Programs

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced that labs can now register for all 2024 AATCC Proficiency Testing Programs (PTPs). The next registration deadline is March 15 for the April Antibacterial Properties program. PTPs support certification and continuous improvement initiatives for textile laboratories and allow labs to compare results with hundreds of other labs [...]

By |2024-03-08T13:03:38-06:00March 8, 2024|

Rivercyclon DW receives drinking water standard AS/NZS 4020:2018 certification

A Rivertex water treatment plant at sunset. Image: Rivertex Rivertex, a global textile supplier, announced the release of its new Rivercyclon® DW drinking water range, which received certification to Australian and New Zealand drinking water standard 4020:2018. The certification validates that the Rivercyclon 385 DW, Rivercyclon 455 DW and Rivercyclon 595 DW products meet the [...]

By |2024-03-11T08:05:59-05:00March 7, 2024|

IFDA Educational Foundation announces design student scholarships for 2024

The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) Educational Foundation announced that applications are now open for nine scholarships for design students. Applications are open until March 31, 2024. This year, the nine scholarships available total $20,500. “These scholarships confirm our belief in supporting today’s students and enhancing public awareness of design through educational and philanthropic [...]

By |2024-03-06T14:55:32-06:00March 6, 2024|

Registration opens for 2024 American Boating Congress

Registration for the recreational boating industry’s annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress, is now open. The American Boating Congress will return to Washington, D.C. from May 8-10, 2024, bringing together all segments of the recreational boating industry to share its collective voice on Capitol Hill and address pressing matters for the industry. This year’s [...]

By |2024-03-05T08:06:55-06:00March 6, 2024|
Go to Top