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Prestige Foam acquired by VPC Group
October 23rd, 2023
VPC Group, a leader in the production of both foam and fiber materials, has successfully acquired the assets of Klaussner's subsidiary, Prestige Foam, as part of Klaussner's asset liquidation. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in VPC Group's growth strategy, enabling them to expand their foam pouring and fabrication footprint beyond its historical origins of […]
HeiQ AeoniQ joins Canopy, commits to forest protection
October 20th, 2023
HeiQ AeoniQ becomes an active brand partner of the Canopy initiative with eleven other companies to address the growing climate and biodiversity crises by committing to keep Ancient and Endangered Forests out of our man-made cellulosic fiber supply chain. The commitments that HeiQ AeoniQ™ is making are part of solutions-driven non-profit Canopy’s Pack4Good and CanopyStyle […]
Loomia Technologies joins Smart Textile Alliance Supplier Network
October 19th, 2023
Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Loomia creates innovation in smart products and related data services for the smart fabrics sector. Photo: Loomia. Loomia Technologies is now a trusted supplier in the Smart Textile Alliance Network. London-based Smart Textile Alliance is a not-for-profit organization with three core principles: Promoting Smart Textile innovation by sharing informative articles, interviews, webinars and […]
GOTS: Sri Lankan apparel embracing organic manufacturing
October 18th, 2023
South Asian Representative of GOTS Ganesh Kasekar The half-a-billion dollar global organic textile market is set to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 40 percent within the next five years and with eco-consumption on the rise, it is evident that apparel companies too, are gearing for the shift in consumer patterns. Sri Lanka, […]
Better Cotton, IDH Event explore regenerative agriculture scalability
October 17th, 2023
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, and IDH hosted an event in New Delhi, India, to build consensus on the scope and merits of regenerative agriculture, as well as to identify opportunities for action across policy, business, finance, and research. The event – ‘AgriClimate Nexus: Food, Fibre and Regeneration for Sustainable Growth in […]
AQUAPAK seeks solution to recycling complex polymer packaging
October 16th, 2023
Aquapak Polymers Ltd, which specializes in polymer-based material technologies that can deliver both performance and environmental responsibility at scale, has announced its Newcastle University Chemistry Undergraduate award-winning Stage 3 Industry Challenge, which sets students the task of identifying new ways of recycling complex polymer packaging structures. The students then have around eight weeks to investigate […]
Everest Textile Co. Ltd. receives Circular Economy Leadership Award
October 13th, 2023
The Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2023 is pleased to honor 30 outstanding business leaders and enterprises for championing sustainable and responsible business practices. Presented by leading regional NGO Enterprise Asia, the AREA is the most reputable award recognition program recognizing organizational efforts in creating a culture of compassion, integrity and being socially responsible corporate citizens. […]
Textile manufacturing hub to receive $10 million federal ARC grant
October 12th, 2023
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $10 million grant to The Industrial Commons, an industry focused nonprofit in western North Carolina. The grant will help build a 40,000-square-foot green textile manufacturing hub in Burke County. “North Carolina has a rich legacy in textile manufacturing and innovation,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “This investment will help […]
Import cargo, spending growth slowing
October 11th, 2023
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports has already hit its expected peak for the year and should gradually slow headed into the holiday season, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Cargo volumes will still be strong the rest of the year, […]
Herculite Products named one of best places to work
October 10th, 2023
Herculite Products Inc., an innovator and manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, announced that it has been selected by the Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2023. Best Places to Work in PA identifies, recognizes, and honors the best places of employment […]