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Current News Releases

07/16/26  Datacolor Introduces Connected Color Intelligence with Launch of Textile Lab Manager (7/16/26)
  Data-driven textile formulation platform that connects business systems and dispensing into one intelligent lab workflow

07/16/26  Showcase Your Brand at the AATCC International Summit (7/16/26)
  Showcase Your Brand at the AATCC International Summit

07/16/26  See the Trends, Technologies, and Solutions Shaping What's Next (7/16/26)
  The technical textile industry continues to evolve through advancements in materials, manufacturing technologies, sustainability initiatives, and emerging applications across every sector. Join us August 4–6 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

07/15/26  The Invisible Arsenal --- Why America Cannot Afford to Lose Its Technical Textile Capability (7/15/26)
  By Ted Fetterman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bally Ribbon Mills

07/15/26  Texworld NYC Celebrates 20 Years as the East Coast’s Largest Premier Global Sourcing Destination (7/15/26)
  The Co-Located Event Unites Global Textiles, Apparel Manufacturing, Home Textiles, and Print Design Under One Roof

07/15/26  The West Coast's Premier Sourcing Destination Returns to Los Angeles This Summer (7/10/26)
  Texworld LA Expands Its West Coast Marketplace with Home Textiles Sourcing LA and Interfilière Los Angeles

07/01/26  Hands-on emtec’s TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer at Techtextil North America in Raleigh (7/1/26)
  Hands-on emtec’s TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer at Techtextil North America in Raleigh

07/01/26  Tullomer™ Fiber: Ultra-Fine High-Performance Monofilament for Advanced Materials Applications (7/1/26)
 

06/17/26  Towards pragmatic and harmonised labelling in the EU (6/17/26)
  Towards pragmatic and harmonised labelling in the EU

06/16/26  Goodwill South Florida Reduces Cutting Room Planning Time from Days to Minutes with Lectra Valia Manufacturing (6/16/26)
  Goodwill South Florida embraces intelligent automation to boost operational performance, achieve a five-month payback period, and realize nearly $400K in net savings

06/15/26  Bally Ribbon Mills Highlights Kevlar® Webbing and Tapes for Military Applications (6/15/26)
  High-performance Kevlar® webbing solutions deliver exceptional strength, durability, and protection in demanding environments

06/08/26  Forever Chemicals Levels Drop After State Laws Phase Out PFAS in Textiles (6/8/26)
  NRDC testing shows chemical restrictions work to protect public health

06/08/26  Registration and Exhibit Reservations Are Open for Hygienix™ 2026 (6/8/26)
  Absorbent hygiene leaders will convene Nov. 16-19 in Houston, Texas

06/04/26  YKK Announces Decision to Construct a New Factory in India (6/4/26)
  YKK Announces Decision to Construct a New Factory in India

05/27/26  The Updated Poster on Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments has been Released (5/27/26)
  The Updated Poster on Biodegradable Polymers in Various Environments has been Released

05/19/26  EVERGRACE LAUNCHES SEVEN NEW SPRING BEDDING COLLECTIONS DESIGNED FOR EFFORTLESS, ELEVATED LIVING (5/19/26)
  The Amazon bestselling mother-daughter brand introduces new textures, timeless silhouettes, and an expanded color palette for every home

05/19/26  If you want to know what's trending in innovation and sustainability in fashion and textiles, you’re in the right place! (5/19/26)
  Sustainability that performs: the new competitive standard

05/19/26  YKK Corporation Earns Top Honors as a CDP Supplier Engagement Leader for Fourth Consecutive Year (5/19/26)
  YKK Corporation Earns Top Honors as a CDP Supplier Engagement Leader for Fourth Consecutive Year

05/19/26  INDEXTM26 Awards Winners Announced: Setting New Benchmarks in Nonwovens (5/19/26)
  INDEXTM26 Awards Winners Announced: Setting New Benchmarks in Nonwovens

05/18/26  Mixed Media Artist Neha Shah Shares What Homeowners Should Consider When Choosing Art for Their Space (5/18/26)
  As interiors become more personal and emotionally driven, custom mixed media art is emerging as a defining design statement

05/15/26  EDANA welcomes imposition of provisional anti-dumping measures (5/15/26)
  EDANA welcomes imposition of provisional anti-dumping measures

05/13/26  Outdoor Retailer and Backcountry Partner to Debut “Backcountry Garage” at Reshaped Show in Minneapolis, Aug. 19-21. (5/13/26)
  Onsite Activation brings emerging brands, creators, buyers, and industry leaders together in Minneapolis

05/12/26  Alchemie Technology Demonstrates Up to 92% Water Saving in Textile Dyeing, Assessed by Third-Party (5/12/26)
  Alchemie Technology Demonstrates Up to 92% Water Saving in Textile Dyeing, Assessed by Third-Party

05/07/26  YKK Joins ZDHC as a Signatory Supplier, Strengthening Commitment to Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals (5/7/26)
  YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) has joined ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) as a Signatory Supplier as of May 2026.

05/07/26  INDA Announces Call for Abstracts for Hygienix™ 2026 (5/7/26)
  INDA Announces Call for Abstracts for Hygienix™ 2026

05/05/26  Hohenstein Establishes Soil-Based Testing Framework for Biodegradable Tree Shelters (5/5/26)
  New DIN SPEC 35808 framework defines requirements for bio-based materials that must biodegrade completely and disintegrate under simulated forest conditions.

04/23/26  INDA Opens Nominations for the 2026 FiltXPO™ Innovation Awards (4/23/26)
  Innovation Awards to be presented October 28 at FiltXPO™ 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota

04/22/26  Elevate Textiles Releases 2026 Sustainability Report (4/22/26)
  Shares updates on commitments, strategic partnerships, and sustainable innovations

04/21/26  Bally Ribbon Mills Highlights Nylon Webbing Product Line for Straps, Tapes, and Belts (4/21/26)
  Innovative nylon webbing solutions deliver exceptional strength and durability for diverse applications in demanding environments

04/21/26  Outdoor Retailer 2026 Opens Registration, Launches “Make It Yours” Campaign Putting Industry in the Driver’s Seat (4/21/26)
  “Make It Yours” campaign invites outdoor industry to shape the future of Outdoor Retailer through participation, collaboration, feedback and shared experiences

04/20/26  NATULON® Zipper Series Surpasses 50% of YKK’s Global Zipper Sales (4/20/26)
  Accelerating the transition to 100% sustainable textile materials for fastening products

04/06/26  CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics Launches CORDURA AdventurerTM at Functional Fabric Fair (4/6/26)
  A Curated Fabric Collection for Outdoor Apparel Designers Seeking Proven Performance

03/27/26  Texworld, Apparel Sourcing, and Home Textiles Sourcing Open Registration for Summer Events in New York and Los Angeles (3/27/26)
  Texworld, Apparel Sourcing, and Home Textiles Sourcing Open Registration for Summer Events in New York and Los Angeles

03/26/26  Texworld, Apparel Sourcing, and Home Textiles Sourcing Open Registration for Summer Events in New York and Los Angeles (3/26/26)
  Texworld, Apparel Sourcing, and Home Textiles Sourcing Open Registration for Summer Events in New York and Los Angeles

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