NEWS & EVENTS

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the eighth consecutive month and the 24th time in the last 25 months, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. "Our supplier has a positive outlook...

Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company* today announced that it earned a gold rating on its 2024 EcoVadis assessment. EcoVadis provides trusted business sustainability ratings for more than 130,000 organizations representing more than 220 industries....

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday chose trade lawyer Jamieson Greer as his new U.S. trade representative, elevating a key veteran of his first-term trade war against China to execute a sweeping tariff agenda that promises to upend global trade.  ...

Textile waste is among the greatest sources of environmental pollution, accounting for a major portion of the world’s landfill space, greenhouse emissions, harmful microplastics and toxic chemicals. Portland Garment Factory’s Britt Howard hopes a new business venture...

The U.S. EPA’s most recent progress report on PFAS actions highlights a year of significant new regulatory and research updates, some of which will continue to have long-term impacts on the waste and recycling industry. The third annual progress report compiles 2024...

These days, some companies try really hard to hide where their products are made. They’ve gotten pretty sneaky! Have you ever seen a label that says “Distributed by ABC Corp” or “Produced by ABC Corp” with a U.S. address? Or maybe just a company name and address, but...

Advanced Textiles Expo returned to Anaheim, Calif., this year, highlighting the unique West Coast textile industry and plenty of recent innovations. A bevy of new events helped bring energy to the show. LEGO® networking events, part of the new NextGen Takeover Day,...

The ability for Tukatech* users to upload renderings of traditional 3D avatars to EraseID by PiktID and quickly replace the facial features with new identities with photorealistic quality, signifies another big advancement in applying AI technology to improve digital...

Every day, we make choices about what to buy – from clothes and groceries to tools and toys. But have you ever thought about where those products come from? Choosing American-made products is one way to support our local economy, create jobs, and ensure a brighter...

Fast fashion is possible because of international trade. Each year, the global fashion industry generates more than $4 trillion USD and provides families with affordable clothing options. However, as fast fashion continues to grow, so does awareness of pressing issues...