NEWS & EVENTS

U.S. Congressman Greg Murphy, MD, alongside Terri Sewell, has introduced the Buying American Cotton Act (BACA) in the U.S. House of Representatives, proposing a tax credit to incentivize the use of U.S.-grown cotton in consumer products. The bipartisan legislation...

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in January for the first time in 12 months, preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation's supply executives in the latest ISM® Manufacturing PMI® Report. Textile Mills were among eight industries...

Cotton Incorporated* announces the appointment of Bev Sylvester as chief marketing officer. In this newly created role, Sylvester will oversee Cotton Incorporated’s marketing strategy, brand positioning, consumer engagement and global outreach to increase demand for...

As the U.S. textile industry confronts supply-chain resilience, workforce development and long-term competitiveness, NC State University’s Wilson College of Textiles continues to position itself as a strategic engine for innovation, talent and domestic manufacturing...

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has welcomed the U.S. administration’s newly announced reciprocal trade agreement with El Salvador under the Dominican Republic–Central America–United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).  ...

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), which represents the full U.S. textile supply chain from fiber and yarn to fabrics and finished sewn products, welcomed the announcement of a reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Guatemala.  ...

Functional Fabric Fair, powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, successfully concluded its first Winter Edition on Jan. 21–22 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, held concurrently with the PGA Show. The two-day debut marked a significant expansion of Functional...

For more than 25 years, Standard Fiber has played an important role in the home textiles industry, supplying the core comfort products found in millions of households – from pillows and sheets to comforters, blankets, mattress pads and decorative bedding. Over the...

The Emerging Technologies Conference at Advanced Textiles Expo last November in Indianapolis, Ind., addressed the importance of business connections, academic partnerships and industry support for innovative ideas, with various sessions focused on these topics.  ...

Julie Tinsman [Strataglass LLC] sits down with featured guests: Charlene Clark, IFM [Signature CanvasMakers LLC], Jeff Newkirk, MFC [Precision Custom Canvas], and Andrew Oatley [Oatley's Top Shop] at the Advanced Textiles Expo to talk about seasonal business. They...