Image: Herculite® Products Inc. Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, has announced the appointment of Austin Barshinger as the new quality supervisor in York, Pa. Barshinger joined Herculite in December 2021. During this time, he has advanced to a Level 7 Lam Operator, earned his Master Supervisor Certificate through the Manufacturers’ [...]

Image: DuPont™ DuPont™ has announced that Arclin, a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC L.P., has reached a definitive agreement to acquire DuPont's aramids business (Kevlar® and Nomex®) in a $1.8 billion transaction. Arclin has received fully committed financing in connection with the transaction, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, [...]

Image: Elevate Textiles Artistic Milliners, a denim manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Cone Denim from Elevate Textiles. The new multinational company will operate under the Cone Denim name. Artistic Milliners’ Pakistan operations and business will continue to operate independently. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of [...]

Image: Milliken & Company Milliken & Company has announced that its Milliken Assure™ moisture barrier, a non-PFAS, non-halogenated, UL-certified flame-resistant moisture barrier for firefighter turnout gear in North America, has been named a winner of the 2025 R&D 100 Awards. “We are honored to receive an R&D 100 Award for Assure,” says Halsey Cook, president and CEO [...]

Image: CiCLO® Technology CiCLO® Technology has announced that the Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA) has recognized the company with the 2025 Home Excellence Behind the Seams Award. The award recognizes a supplier partner who has made an exceptional impact on the textile industry through innovation, meaningful partnerships, integrity and leadership. “We are honored and grateful [...]

Image: Avalara Computer Generated Solutions Inc. (CGS), a supply chain management software company, has announced a native integration between its BlueCherry® platform and Avalara AvaTax compliance automation software. With the integration of Avalara’s AI-powered AvaTax platform, BlueCherry users can automate real-time tax calculations, manage exemption certificates and streamline filings across multiple jurisdictions, both domestically and [...]

Image: Replin by Hainsworth Replin by Hainsworth, a manufacturer of premium fabrics for aviation and transport interiors, announced that the company is celebrating its 80th anniversary since the business was founded in 1945 by Dr. Maurus Banyai, a Hungarian refugee who specialized in textile innovation.  The company was formed in post‑war Britain and is known [...]

Image: Samsara Eco Australian biotech company Samsara Eco has opened a new company headquarters and its first plant. The new plant will increase the company’s ability to produce virgin-identical, low-carbon circular materials such as recycled nylon 6,6 and polyester for applications in apparel, packaging and automotive industries. Located in Jerrabomberra, Australia, the new facility houses EosEco, Samsara [...]

Image: eVent® Fabrics eVent® Fabrics, a laminate technologies provider, announced that its PFAS-free stormburstLT laminate is now available to cyclists through a partnership with Alé Cycling, based in Italy. The company introduced laminate in early 2025. While other brands have adopted the new laminate, the partnership with Alé represents the first time the laminate will [...]

Image: Sunbrella® Glen Raven Material Solutions Group and Phifer Incorporated have announced a new partnership to provide Sunbrella® sling fabric for use on outdoor chairs, chaise lounges and other seating options. The joint sling collection debuts in January 2026. The launch will feature around 50 stock and additional made-to-order sling fabrics produced in Phifer Incorporated’s [...]