Lutz Wolf. Image: KARL MAYER/Armin Frieling KARL Mayer Group has announced the appointment of Lutz Wolf as CEO of KARL MAYER Holding SE & Co. KG, effective Nov. 1. Wolf will assume overall responsibility for the internationally active group of companies, headquartered in Obertshausen, Germany. He will also be the new chairman of the management [...]
Image: Microban International Microban International, an antimicrobial and odor control solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Shermon McMillan as its new president. "Shermon McMillan is a strategic and experienced leader who understands Microban's goals and how to bring them to fruition," says Scott Beal, CEO at Barr Brands International, parent company of Microban. "We [...]
Spiber, the creators of Brewed Protein™ fiber, has launched a new collaboration with JNBY Group, a contemporary fashion conglomerate based in Hangzhou, China. The group's two signature brands—JNBY and CROQUIS—will release items made with Brewed Protein fiber, marking the first time a Chinese fashion brand has adopted the material. CROQUIS, a menswear brand, released a [...]
Image: Reju Reju and 11 other companies in the textile industry have launched the European Circular Textile Coalition and a manifesto. The coalition aims to urge the European Union (EU) to develop a fully circular textile economy, including investing in recycling and manufacturing systems. "We refuse to accept textile waste as an inevitability; instead, we [...]
Image: Kemin Industries Kemin Industries has announced the acquisition of CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio. The acquisition strengthens Kemin's ability to serve markets such as animal feed, food, aquaculture, textiles, paper and pulp, and biofuel industries. With this acquisition, Kemin has full ownership of CJ Youtell's fermentation plants and [...]
Image: Lectra Lectra, a technology solutions provider for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, has announced the appointment of John Brearley as president of the Americas and a member of the company's executive committee. Lectra currently operates in 31 countries in the Americas region, with 400 employees in 7 locations serving more than 8,000 customers. [...]
Image: Sunbrella® Sunbrella® has announced the launch of Sunbrella Interiors, a new sub-brand that will provide fabrics and products for interior spaces. The sub-brand will debut at High Point Market Oct. 25–29, and feature plush chenilles and other soft, textural fabrics, as well as window treatments, throws and more. “Consumers and the trade have always [...]
Image: Superior Glove Superior Glove, a Canada-based safety gloves and sleeves producer, opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility Sept. 27 in High Point, N.C. The new 32,000-square-foot plant is located at 782 Gallimore Dairy Rd. The company also operates manufacturing sites in Ontario and Newfoundland, Canada, and Honduras, and distribution centers in Alberta and Buffalo, [...]
Image: Sciessent Sciessent, an antimicrobial and odor control technologies provider, announced that its Pilltec™ has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent, U.S. Patent No. 12,366,031, covers Pilltec for fabrics, textiles and articles of manufacture. The technology is a water-based, polymer-forming composition that enhances the durability and anti-pilling properties [...]
Image: Arvind Ltd. Arvind Ltd., an Indian textile-to-retail conglomerate, in collaboration with fashion brand H&M Group and Indian innovation start-up Deven Supercriticals Pvt. Ltd., has announced the launch of India’s first supercritical CO₂ dyeing machine at Arvind’s facility in Ahmedabad. The technology, globally patented under the SUPRAUNO® brand, reduces the use of water in the [...]
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