NEWS & EVENTS

The article examines SHEIN's business model and the broader fast-fashion industry, discussing concerns surrounding environmental impact, labor practices, overconsumption and textile waste while also exploring why consumers continue to embrace ultra-low-cost fashion.  ...

MIT engineers design recyclable elastic yarn Researchers at MIT have developed a recyclable elastic yarn designed to provide stretch while making garments easier to recycle at the end of their useful life. The innovation could help address one of the textile...

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative finalized tariff rates, product exclusions and tariff-rate quotas following its latest trade review, providing greater clarity for importers and manufacturers navigating evolving U.S. trade policy.  ...

Elevate Textiles will close its Burlington, N.C., finishing facility, resulting in approximately 150 job losses. The company cited ongoing market challenges and changing business conditions as factors behind the decision.  ...

The article explores a growing consumer preference for natural fibers such as cotton, wool and linen, driven by concerns over comfort, sustainability and microplastic pollution, while examining the challenges brands face balancing performance, cost and environmental...

North Carolina State University's Wilson College of Textiles profiles fashion student Rachael Wills, whose transfer pathway from Textile Technology Center at Gaston College helped prepare her for success in Raleigh while pursuing a degree in fashion development and...

The article examines the growing industrial hemp fiber sector, highlighting opportunities for domestic production, processing infrastructure and expanding end-use applications in composites, construction materials, textiles and other industrial markets.  ...

The latest round of Trump administration tariffs places new pressure on textile and apparel imports, raising concerns about higher sourcing costs, supply chain disruptions and increased prices for manufacturers, brands and consumers.  ...

Nufabrx received national exposure after appearing on The View, where the company's innovative smart textile technology and wellness-focused apparel products were showcased to a nationwide television audience.   https://www.facebook.com/reel/1371018748275400

The Quincy Fire Department in Massachusetts has completed its transition to non-PFAS turnout gear, nearly one year after independent testing detected PFAS in equipment the city had previously purchased and believed to be PFAS-free. The City of Quincy invested...