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Kentwool celebrates 180 years; announces new leadership

Kentwool Co., a wool yarn manufacturing company, celebrates 180 years in business, spanning five generations of Kent family ownership. Founded in 1843, Kentwool, formerly known as The Kent Manufacturing Co., was established in Philadelphia, Pa., by Philadelphia businessman and English immigrant Thomas Kent. From its inception, Kentwool has specialized in the manufacturing of woolen goods. [...]

By |2024-01-05T14:54:40-06:00January 5, 2024|

GOZEN welcomes Sedef Uncu Aki as chief product officer

GOZEN, a San Francisco-based biomaterials startup, announced the appointment of Sedef Uncu Aki as its new chief product officer. Aki joins GOZEN with a background in sustainability and textile innovation spanning more than 20 years. Her previous tenure as the director of product development and research at denim brand, ORTA, involved effectively creating and leading [...]

By |2024-01-09T16:19:28-06:00January 3, 2024|

Duvaltex announces intention to restructure operations under Creditors Act

Duvaltex, an office furniture textile manufacturer and protective textiles supplier, announced that it has sought protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) before the Superior Court of Québec in order to provide the company with time to restructure its finances, while continuing normal operations. The company has initiated a corresponding filing in the United [...]

By |2023-12-27T12:53:18-06:00December 27, 2023|

Gildan Activewear welcomes Chris Shackelton to board of directors

Gildan Activewear Inc. announced a support agreement with Coliseum Capital Management LLC, pursuant to which Coliseum will support Gildan’s full slate of Board nominees at each of the 2024 and 2025 annual meetings of shareholders. In connection with the agreement, and after meeting with members of Gildan’s board of directors, Coliseum currently intends to make [...]

By |2023-12-21T15:59:12-06:00December 21, 2023|

Coloreel appoints Lucia Eklöf as vice president of customer success

“We are excited to welcome Lucia Eklöf to our team,” says Torbjörn Bäck, CEO at Coloreel. “Her experience in sales management and her deep-rooted understanding of industry trends will help our customers grow. Lucia’s expertise in thread, understanding of operations for brands and producers, and commitment to sustainable practices will contribute to building our global [...]

By |2023-12-15T14:56:17-06:00December 15, 2023|

YKK DynaPel water-repellant zipper wins best product in ISPO Textrends competition

The ISPO Textrends judges have selected YKK's DynaPel™ water-repellent zipper as the best product in the accessories category. The competition, held twice a year in conjunction with the ISPO trade show, recognizes the most innovative performance textiles, components and apparel. Designed to be compatible with garment recycling systems, the DynaPel zipper uses Green Theme Technologies [...]

By |2024-03-21T08:44:48-05:00December 14, 2023|

Pacific Party Canopies acquires Stellar Event Rentals

Coral-pink florals add a subtle balance to the greenery of the centerpieces and trees, against a tent installation by Pacific Party Canopies. Photo courtesy of Kevin Meyers Photography. Pacific Party Canopies, Burlington, Wash., has entered into a strategic acquisition of Stellar Event Rentals, Lynnwood, Wash. Stellar Event Rentals Owner Jim Baker — who is retiring and [...]

By |2023-12-14T10:12:22-06:00December 14, 2023|

NatureWorks appoints Erik Ripple president, CEO

NatureWorks, a manufacturer of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, announced the appointment of Erik Ripple as the company’s new president and CEO Ripple will succeed interim president and CEO, Jill Zullo, who has served in the role since March 2023 when former CEO, Rich Altice, retired from NatureWorks. Ripple comes to NatureWorks [...]

By |2023-12-01T14:41:00-06:00December 1, 2023|

Lenzing, Södra win ITMF award for textile recycling

Södra OnceMore® technology creates cellulose pulp from postconsumer white goods. Photo: Södra Cell Bioproducts. The Lenzing Group, supplier of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, and the Swedish pulp producer Södra have received the ITMF Award 2023 in the category “International Cooperation” for their joint achievements in textile recycling and circular economy. The [...]

By |2023-11-07T09:57:27-06:00November 7, 2023|

Trivantage launches new membership program

Trivantage has launched Trivantage Plus™, a new customer membership program that offers unique membership advantages that are aligned with the company’s core customer benefits, including a best-in-class experience and hassle-free ordering. “We’ve always been committed to our customers’ satisfaction and success, and now we’re doubling down on that commitment,” says Bret Kelley, vice president of [...]

By |2023-11-06T10:59:18-06:00November 7, 2023|
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