Image: Kimberly-Clark Nonwovens producer Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced that it is expanding its operations in Beech Island, S.C., with an investment of over $200 million. The company's expansion will create more than 150 new jobs. Founded in 1872, Kimberly-Clark's well-known brands, including Cottonelle, Huggies, Kleenex, Scott and more, are sold in over 175 countries. The company is [...]

Image: Milliken & Company Milliken & Company released its seventh annual sustainability report, disclosing performance against its 2025 sustainability goals and 2030 net-zero targets. "Sustainability is at the core of Milliken's business strategy, and our 2024 sustainability report highlights our performance, processes and progress," says Halsey Cook, president and CEO at Milliken. "The progress we have made [...]

Image: The Lenzing Group The Lenzing Group, a supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, has announced that applications are now open for the Lenzing Young Scientist Award. The award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who develop innovative solutions to ecological challenges in the fiber and textile industry. The winners will [...]

Image: AFFOA Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced that its Transdisciplinary Workshop model will be brought to the West Coast, in partnership with the University of Oregon's sports product design graduate program and Bemis Associates. This initiative invites students to collaborate in studio teams to prototype advanced tactical apparel and gear utilizing Bemis' EverFit™ Sewfree® [...]

Dennis St. Louis. Image: Jones Family of Companies Jones Family of Companies, a textile nonwovens manufacturer in Humboldt, Tenn., announced the promotion of Dennis St. Louis to chief sales officer of Jones Nonwovens. In this role, he will lead the company’s continuing efforts to improve its sales approach and customer engagement model, focusing on expanding [...]

Image: Ultraflex Systems Inc. Ultraflex Systems Inc., a high-performing textiles and substrates manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Steven Spriggs as its central territory sales manager. With a background in procurement, supply chain management, and strategic sourcing, Spriggs brings nearly two decades of expertise in manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution to the role. Before joining Ultraflex, [...]

Image: GALLS® GALLS®, a uniform and tactical gear supplier for U.S. public safety and military professionals, announced the acquisition of Her BlueWear Uniforms™. GALLS' purchase of Her BlueWear provides product scalability and increases the accessibility of uniforms for women in public safety. Her BlueWear Uniforms started with uniform pants, and its product line will now [...]