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06/08/26  Draper Knitting 170th Celebration Mill Tour & Reception Mill Tour & Reception (6/8/26)
  Hosted by: AATCC New England Section

06/08/26  Indorama Ventures enables brands to scale circular textiles through proven, traceable supply chains (6/8/26)
  Global leader in recycled polyester fibers and yarns exhibits at Textiles Recycling Expo

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

06/01/26  2026 World of Wipes Innovation Award® Finalists Revealed (6/1/26)
  2026 World of Wipes Innovation Award® Finalists Revealed

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

05/15/26  Draper Knitting 170th Celebration Mill Tour & Reception (5/15/26)
  Hosted by: AATCC New England Section

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

05/11/26  Driving efficiency and objectivity in textile development: emtec showcases the Tactile Sensation Analyzer at ITM 2026 (5/11/26)
  Driving efficiency and objectivity in textile development: emtec showcases the Tactile Sensation Analyzer at ITM 2026

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

04/16/26  Lean and Sustainable Manufacturing (4/15/26)
  Lean and Sustainable Manufacturing

04/15/26  INDA 2026 Supply Report Highlights Resilient Growth and Sustainability Focus in North American Nonwovens Industry (4/15/26)
  INDA 2026 Supply Report Highlights Resilient Growth and Sustainability Focus in North American Nonwovens Industry

04/15/26  Lower CO2, stronger bonds: Indorama Ventures enables customers’ performance at Techtextil Recycled, bio-based, and binder fibers that help cut emissions and improve cost-in-use
  Lower CO2, stronger bonds: Indorama Ventures enables customers’ performance at Techtextil. Recycled, bio-based, and binder fibers that help cut emissions and improve cost-in-use (4/15/26)

04/14/26  Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2026 Delivers Strong Turnout and Forward-Looking Innovation (4/14/26)
  Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2026 Delivers Strong Turnout and Forward-Looking Innovation

04/13/26  RISE® Conference to Be Held in Conjunction with IDEA®27 (4/13/26)
  Expanded Format Brings Innovation and Technical Insight to a Global Audience

04/08/26  Bailey – Feel the cool
  Bailey – Feel the cool

04/07/26  2025 Nonwoven Production in Greater Europe: European Nonwovens Industry Remains Strong Amid Challenging Market Conditions (4/7/26)
  2025 Nonwoven Production in Greater Europe: European Nonwovens Industry Remains Strong Amid Challenging Market Conditions

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

04/03/26  Indorama Ventures supports Southeast Asia’s textile customers with reliable regional supply and global innovative portfolio (4/3/26)
  First-time exhibitor at Indo Intertex in Jakarta showcases diverse fiber & yarn portfolio

04/02/26  Orta and Archroma launch denim collection dyed with wool waste (4/2/26)
  Premium denim mill ORTA debuts a FiberColors® collection at Kingpins Amsterdam, using Archroma’s dyes made from pre-consumer wool waste

04/02/26  Hohenstein reports 50% emissions reduction goal in 2025 sustainability report (4/2/26)
  Report highlights Scope 3 supply chain emissions and ongoing sustainability initiatives

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

03/27/26  Danish Partnership Launches Initiative to Recycle Ship and Hotel Textiles for a Sustainable Future (3/27/26)
  Carpets and upholstery fabrics from ships and hotels have untapped recycling potential.

03/27/26  INDA Announces Legislative Champion and Industry Advocate Awards (3/27/26)
  INDA Announces Legislative Champion and Industry Advocate Awards

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

03/24/26  How to determine the human touch of textiles: emtec’s TSA at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland (3/24/26)
  How to determine the human touch of textiles: emtec’s TSA at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland

03/13/26  EDANA unveils nominees for INDEXTM26 Awards: Highlighting the next generation of nonwoven excellence (3/13/26)
  EDANA unveils nominees for INDEXTM26 Awards: Highlighting the next generation of nonwoven excellence

03/12/26  Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON® Wins the iF Design Award 2026 (3/12/26)
  Revived Replacement Elements for VISLON® Wins the iF Design Award 2026

03/12/26  Bally Ribbon Mills Highlights High Performance 3-D Woven Composites (3/12/26)
  Joints, TPS technology, and other 3-D woven composites

03/11/26  eVent Fabrics and ALLIED Feather + Down Redefine Down Jacket Performance Through Moisture Management Innovation (3/11/26)
  stormburstLT laminate and 800FP ExpeDRY® down demonstrate system-level advancement at Performance Days Munich

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