The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) announced that applications are now open for the 2025 ITMF Awards. There are three categories that companies/organizations can apply for: ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award 2025 ITMF International Cooperation Award 2025 ITMF Start-up Award 2025 The deadline for applications is April 30, 2025. The winners will be presented during [...]

Eastman, based in Kingsport, Tenn., announced that its Naia™ cellulosic fibers have earned the dark green shirt designation in the 2024 Canopy Hot Button Ranking and Report for the company's commitment to protecting endangered forests while driving innovation in next-generation fiber solutions. "Buttons" are used in the report to measure manmade cellulosic fiber (MMCF) producers' [...]

Culp Inc., based in High Point, N.C., and its consolidated subsidiaries reported financial and operating results for the second quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2025. FY25 second quarter financial highlights Consolidated net sales of $55.7 million Mattress fabrics segment sales up 7.1% sequentially 70.7% sequential reduction in mattress fabrics operating loss as reconstruction progresses; the [...]

Antitrust authorities in Germany, Austria and Poland have approved the acquisition of the core business of Heytex by Freudenberg Performance Materials, the parent company of Mehler Texnologies. Three Heytex production locations in Germany and China and all headquarter-related functions will now become part of the newly-formed Coated Technical Textiles division of Freudenberg Performance Materials. The [...]

World Textile Information Network (WTiN) has announced the shortlisted companies for the Innovate Textile Awards 2024, a virtual event recognizing excellence and leadership in innovation across the textile and apparel industry. The Innovate Textile Awards showcase outstanding achievements in five key categories: Material Innovation, Product Innovation, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Innovation, Sustainability and Changemakers. This [...]

Recover™, a global producer of recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends headquartered in Madrid, Spain, announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam. Opening this facility is part of the company’s global expansion plan, and it is set to be operational by early 2025. Situated in the Dong Nai province, the factory's [...]