Jimtex Yarns, a division of Martex Fiber Southern Corp., has announced the development of R3 Denim™, a sustainable denim collection, in cooperation with Denim North America (DNA). The launch of the line further advances Martex’s “No Fiber Left Behind—Zero Landfill ™” campaign. The line utilizes certified Martex Fiber Southern Corp. ECO2cotton®, a sustainable fiber solution [...]
Adding to the information in the October issue, there are a number of educational opportunities about the latest news in nonwovens: On Tuesday, as part of the Advanced Textiles Conference, Automotive track. Three free presentations will take place on the Advanced Textiles show floor: On Wednesday: 4:30 pm, Nonwovens in Apparel and Footwear, Dr. Behnam [...]
Techmer ES, Clinton, Tenn., has opened a new compounding facility in New Castle, Del., that further advances the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices. The plant features closed-loop utilities, cooling and vacuum systems, all of which rely on recycled water. A water filtration system, odor control system and various recycling initiatives reduce waste to landfill. [...]
The Makers Movement is bringing back into mainstream consciousness the honor, skill and dedication it takes to create custom goods—and it’s about time. Sewing, designing and creating never went away—they’ve always been the bedrock of custom textile work—but now that their value is being more broadly recognized, coupled with the fact that many lifelong makers [...]
Gale’s recent advancements include the use of diamond lock-stitch with four-yarn crossover in its knitted and netting products. Quad Crossover also promotes plant growth by creating micro-climates and helps save water by reducing evaporation and spray drift. Photo: Gale Pacific Ltd. Profit margins are tight for a lot of industries, but this is [...]
Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Serge Ferrari North America, a manufacturer of flexible composite membranes, welcomes Nick R. Ferrante Jr. to its sales team as the new sales manger for the middle atlantic region. Ferrante comes to Serge Ferrari with 20 years of sales experience. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree majoring in business administration from Seton Hall [...]
Evolon® replaces coated woven textiles to provide an anti-mite mattress encasing that is coating- and rustle-free, breathable and soft. Photo: Freudenberg Performance Materials. David Nelson was devoted to nonwoven technology at 3M when the Minnesota-based corporate powerhouse became a charter member of The Nonwovens Institute, which launched in 2007 at North Carolina State [...]
Munich-based Sympatex Technologies, leading global suppliers of high tech functional materials in clothing, footwear, accessories, protective workwear and technical applications, appointed Dr. Rüdiger Fox CEO and management spokesman. Michael Kamm, CEO and management spokesman since 2010, has left the company by mutual agreement. Fox brings more than 25 years of management experience working for international companies [...]
Emigsville, Pa.-based Herculite Products Inc., the leading innovator in high performance and custom fabrics, hired Buddy Silva as their new western regional sales manger-awning and marine. Silva comes to Herculite with many years of sales and business development experience. He earned the Marketing Excellence National Award and is a present/past director on two textile industry [...]
Cleveland, Ohio-based MMI Textiles Inc. has expanded its team with two new hires.Dave Barton was brought on as a sales representative. He brings over 20 years of textile and materials expertise. Barton earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. After interning with MMI for over a year, Annie Lempke [...]
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