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Elevate Textiles names Ren head of Corporate Development and Strategy
Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality products and mission critical textile solutions, announced that Elizabeth K. Ren (Liz) has joined the company as head of Corporate Development and Strategy. Ren is based out of Elevate's global headquarters...
Slow Fashion Caucus urges Biden to include fashion and textile industry reps in Climate and Trade Task Force
The Slow Fashion Caucus is advocating for fashion and textiles industry leaders to be part of policy discussions. Six members of Congress have requested US President Joe Biden to include fashion and textiles representatives in the White House Task Force on Climate and...
Cottonseed oil: A leap in eco-friendly textiles
The textile and apparel industries have made significant strides in recent years to advance efforts to reduce the amount of potentially harmful chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Another effort toward sustainability in the sector involves a growing number of...
Textile and apparel imports edge up in June
Textile and apparel imports totaled 8.36 billion square meter equivalents in June, up 0.8 percent from May but down 0.7 percent from a year earlier. Textile imports totaled 6.33 billion SME, unchanged for the month and down 0.5 percent from the previous year, while...
How S.C.’s once-dominating textile industry has transformed to supply new employers
South Carolina has largely shed its textile label, remaking itself into a state known for automotive and aerospace manufacturing. But the Palmetto State still has upwards of 200 locations that the state’s Commerce Department categorizes as textile manufacturing...
MMI Textiles* hires Doug McBurney as global procurement executive
MMI Textiles* announced that Doug McBurney has recently joined the company as global procurement executive. McBurney brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the textile industry. His journey began with degrees in Textile Chemistry from...
AATCC* seeks new Executive Director
AATCC’s* Executive Search Committee is seeking a new AATCC* Executive Director. AATCC’s* Board of Directors has authorized an Executive Search Committee to seek out a new Executive Director for the 100-year-old association. ...
Manufacturing PMI® at 46.8%; July 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in July for the fourth consecutive month and the 20th time in the last 21 months, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. Textile Mills were among 10 industries...
NCTO welcomes legislation aimed at cracking down on international trade crimes
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued the following statement on August 1 commending Senator Graham (R-SC) and Senator Whitehouse (D-RI) for introducing the bipartisan “Protecting American Industry and Labor from...
Apex Mills* launches fabrics for super long-lasting stretch
Apex Mills*, a premier USA manufacturer of specialty fabric solutions, announced the launch of OutStretch™, a revolutionary new collection of textiles targeting the high-performance needs of the apparel industry. ...