July 2021

  • Published On: July 20, 2021

    Textile technology innovation leaders, The LYCRA Company and HeiQ, have entered into a broad-based collaboration across multiple technology and brand platforms that promises to bring more innovative, quality-enhancing and sustainable textile technologies to consumers around the world. Building on exploratory discussions that started in early 2019, HeiQ and The LYCRA Company have elected to leverage [...]

  • Published On: July 19, 2021

    Lenzing Group, a producer of wood-based specialty fibers, is partnering with Orange Fiber, an Italian company which has patented the pulp production process for citrus by-products, to produce the first ever TENCEL™ branded lyocell fiber made of orange and wood pulp. The new product aims to realize both companies’ shared vision to enhance sustainability in [...]

  • Published On: July 16, 2021

    According to Textile Exchange’s 2021 Organic Cotton Market Report, 2019-2020 was a record-setting year, with the largest volume of organic cotton fiber harvested globally to-date. In total, 229,280 farmers grew 249,153 metric tons of organic cotton fiber on 588,425 hectares of certified organic land in 21 countries. This represents a four percent growth in fiber [...]

  • Published On: July 15, 2021

    James Heal has developed a new microsite, performance.james-heal.co.uk, to showcase its range of performance testing instruments as well as useful resources including articles, videos and guides. The microsite was developed separately to the main company website and will provide accurate, up-to-date information, knowledge and expertise in the field of performance testing across a wide spectrum [...]

  • Published On: July 14, 2021

    Eastman Machine Company celebrated a commitment to its global growth, the future of its employees and its close hometown ties on July 13, 2021, by breaking ground on its expansion. The 7,500-square-foot expansion of the facility will provide necessary capacity for the company to accommodate the accelerated development and scope of its work. The ceremony [...]

  • Published On: July 14, 2021

    Beaver Paper Group, a manufacturer of sublimation media and sewn paper products, has announced the appointment of Johannes Diener as EMEA Sales Director. Diener will play an essential role in generating new sales and market opportunities while expanding Beaver Paper’s reach in EMEA markets. His extensive experience and leadership skills will energize the team, helping [...]

  • Published On: July 13, 2021

    The second IFAI Virtual Market Showcase, set for Tuesday, Aug. 10., from 1 to 4 p.m., will feature medical textiles, showcasing the latest materials and manufacturing solutions for medical products. The event will offer attendees the opportunity to connect with the industry on the latest trends and challenges. With in-person education being cancelled or delayed [...]

  • Published On: July 12, 2021

    Milliken & Company has hired Moira Murray as its residential sales and market director for the specialty interiors business within the Textile Division. Joining the company from UltraFabrics, Murray will work closely across departments to assist in accelerating the specialty interiors business’s position in the residential marketplace.  With more than 15 years of sales experience [...]

  • Published On: July 9, 2021

    According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global technical textile market is expected to grow at CAGR of 8.0% within the forecast period of 2021 to 2029. The demand for textiles is increasing and consumers are expecting higher quality textiles with sustainable properties. These textiles are known for their superior characteristics over their traditional equivalents [...]

  • Published On: July 8, 2021

    DIC Corp. has closed on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE). The acquisition brings together the technologies, products, manufacturing assets, supply chain and customer service of the two companies to serve customers globally. The purchase will broaden Sun Chemical’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments, including [...]