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Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc. (MSYG), based in North Carolina, announced that Keith Horn has joined the company as vice president of manufacturing for its Ranlo plant. Horn brings more than 30 years of experience in worsted wool spinning operations. In this role, he will lead manufacturing operations at Ranlo, with a focus on strengthening … Read More The post MSYG names Keith Horn vice…
The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), a Detroit, Mich.-based nonprofit and national resource for textile and apparel manufacturing, has announced a partnership with TUKATECH, a global fashion technology solutions provider, to launch a TUKAcenter in Detroit. The TUKAcenter will provide brands, designers and entrepreneurs access to leading digital tools and expertise, creating new…
Following an agreement between the U.S. and Canada Aug. 18, the U.S. has paused the implementation of tariffs on certain goods from Canada for three days, delaying the effective date to Aug. 22. The 50% tariffs were set to take effect Aug. 19 pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. They were … Read More The post Section 338 tariffs on Canadian imports paused until Aug. 22 appeared first…
Herculite® Products Inc. announced that Erik Moesch has joined Herculite as the new Northeastern regional sales manager on the direct sales team. Moesch will oversee the Northeast region of the direct sales team, partnering with customers across the company’s engineered solutions, healthcare, agriculture, and tent and structure markets. He has a bachelor’s degree in business … Read More The post…
Fabric Structures Association, a member group of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), announced it is developing a white paper focused on sustainability, with sponsorship opportunities available. The paper — “Building a Sustainable Future: The Environmental, Economic, and Human Case for Fabric Structures” — will explore how fabric structures can support sustainability initiatives by reducing…
Registration is open for the Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair, Sept. 9–11 at Istanbul Expo Centre in Türkiye. In its tenth year, the fair is open to buyers, brands, designers and other industry members seeking to explore production partnerships, material alternatives and Türkiye’s textile manufacturing ecosystem. The fair will be held across five … Read More The post…
North Carolina State University (NC State) announced that the university has been chosen to lead a 10-year Department of Defense initiative aimed at modernizing textile manufacturing in the U.S. to support the defense industry. The FutureTEX award — which includes $36 million in its first year and has a ceiling of $480 million over a … Read More The post NC State to spearhead 10-Year, $480 million…
The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), in collaboration with Nonwovens Industry Magazine, is now accepting nominations for the 2027 IDEA® Achievement Awards. Nominations must be submitted by Nov. 8. The IDEA Achievement Awards recognize outstanding innovations, technical advancements and leadership across the nonwovens and engineered materials industry. Industry professionals are…
The new OPTIWAVE radar transmitters ensure accurate inventory and safety for storage vessels, providing maintenance-free measurement of solids and liquids. OPTIWAVE 1530’s measuring range is 0–15 meters (up to 49 feet), making it well-suited for small to medium silos and tanks. The OPTIWAVE 1560 extends this capability to 30 meters (98 feet). Both include a … Read More The post Maintenance-free…
Sixty trade partners of the U.S. are subject to new tariffs following the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 investigation into concerns about forced labor. The investigation began in March, with the USTR determining in June that the acts, policies and practices of the economies were “unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce.” Trading partners … Read More The post U.S. imposes…
Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28. Project submissions are $25 per entry, and winners are recognized online, in print and at Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. For more than 75 years, the IAAs recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and … Read More The post 2026 International…
