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NCTO welcomes U.S.-China memorandum of understanding to terminate Chinese export subsidies

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) applauded the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and China in regards to an agreement by China to terminate export subsidies under its “Demonstration Bases-Common Services Platform.” “There is no doubt that China’s rise to become the world’s largest exporter of textile and apparel products [...]

By |2016-05-16T10:23:51-05:00May 16, 2016|

Sciessent expands bluesign® partnership

Sciessent, provider of environmentally-friendly antimicrobial and anti-odor solutions, has partnered with bluesign® systems for their fluorocarbon-free durable water repellent (DWR), CURB. CURB joins Sciessent’s odor absorbing Lava technology on a list of bluesign-approved products. Engineered to keep harmful fluorocarbons out of the environment, CURB delivers the same water repellent performance as existing technologies. Textile manufacturers [...]

By |2016-05-13T09:34:26-05:00May 13, 2016|

Sciessent expands bluesign® partnership

Sciessent, provider of environmentally-friendly antimicrobial and anti-odor solutions, has partnered with bluesign® systems for their fluorocarbon-free durable water repellent (DWR), CURB. CURB joins Sciessent’s odor absorbing Lava technology on a list of bluesign-approved products. Engineered to keep harmful fluorocarbons out of the environment, CURB delivers the same water repellent performance as existing technologies. Textile manufacturers [...]

By |2016-05-13T09:00:41-05:00May 13, 2016|

U.S. Manufacturing Council to meet May 18 via teleconference

The United States Manufacturing Council will hold an open meeting via teleconference on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Council members will review and deliberate on proposed recommendations by the Trade, Tax Policy, and Export Growth Subcommittee focused on tax policy and the Trans-Pacific Partnership and a proposed recommendation by the Workforce Subcommittee focused on career pathways [...]

By |2016-05-12T11:02:32-05:00May 12, 2016|

U.S. Manufacturing Council to meet May 18 via teleconference

The United States Manufacturing Council will hold an open meeting via teleconference on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Council members will review and deliberate on proposed recommendations by the Trade, Tax Policy, and Export Growth Subcommittee focused on tax policy and the Trans-Pacific Partnership and a proposed recommendation by the Workforce Subcommittee focused on career pathways [...]

By |2016-05-12T09:00:06-05:00May 12, 2016|

Dowco acquires plastics and seating manufacturer

Dowco®, a Manitowoc, Wis.-based manufacturer that focuses on cut and sew products for the marine and powersports markets, has acquired Premier Plastics and Leisure Designs of Hoyt Lakes, Minn. Premier Plastics is a manufacturer of rotational molded and vacuum formed plastic components for the marine, powersports and construction industries. Leisure Designs, a subsidiary of Premier [...]

By |2016-05-11T09:32:57-05:00May 11, 2016|

Dowco acquires plastics and seating manufacturer

Dowco®, a Manitowoc, Wis.-based manufacturer that focuses on cut and sew products for the marine and powersports markets, has acquired Premier Plastics and Leisure Designs of Hoyt Lakes, Minn. Premier Plastics is a manufacturer of rotational molded and vacuum formed plastic components for the marine, powersports and construction industries. Leisure Designs, a subsidiary of Premier [...]

By |2016-05-11T09:30:04-05:00May 11, 2016|

Sunbrella® honored with platinum award in ADEX Competition

The Sunbrella® 2016 Upholstery Collection was honored with a Platinum award in this year’s ADEX awards competition. The 2016 additions to the Upholstery Collection emphasize design simplicity with bright colors and natural-inspired neutrals. The new introductions include seven fabric groupings (Stripes, Wisteria, Regatta, Mist, Emerald, Meridian and Cast) with vibrant colors and patterns as well [...]

By |2016-05-10T08:36:32-05:00May 10, 2016|

Sunbrella® honored with platinum award in ADEX Competition

The Sunbrella® 2016 Upholstery Collection was honored with a Platinum award in this year’s ADEX awards competition. The 2016 additions to the Upholstery Collection emphasize design simplicity with bright colors and natural-inspired neutrals. The new introductions include seven fabric groupings (Stripes, Wisteria, Regatta, Mist, Emerald, Meridian and Cast) with vibrant colors and patterns as well [...]

By |2016-05-10T08:34:51-05:00May 10, 2016|

Call for entries: IFAI’s Student Design Challenge

ATA’s Student Design Challenges is the industry’s best showcase for tomorrow’s talent. The opportunity will give students a chance to network with industry professionals and build their resume and portfolios. Deadline is June 10, 2016. This year’s competition features awards in four separate challenges, all using textiles as major components: Advanced Textiles: Design for aerospace, [...]

By |2016-06-07T15:14:06-05:00May 9, 2016|
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