Roland DG Corporation, Hamamatsu, Japan, was recognized by InfoTrends as the leading wide-format printer manufacturer in the durable graphics market for 2015. The InfoTrends 2015 Quarterly Wide-Format Tracking Shipping report covers all four reporting quarters in 2015 and takes into consideration all wide-format inkjets 30 inches wide and larger priced at under $50,000 USD. According [...]

R. Michael (Mike) Tyndall has been named the 2015 recipient of the Harold C. Chapin Award for his service to AATCC. Tyndall has represented AATCC locally, nationally and internationally, and has furthered the AATCC’s mission, service and outreach in the areas of textile education, research and communication. Tyndall served as President-elect from 2009–2010 and AATCC [...]

DuPont has developed a conductive ink that can allow electronic textiles to be more flexible and versatile than previously possible. Government and industry players gathered in Washington D.C. on April 11 to discuss the “nascent smart fabrics market,” as described by Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, who moderated the final session at the [...]

Founder and chief executive officer of TITIN LLC, Patrick Whaley, is the recipient of the AATCC Young Entrepreneur Award. Recognized for developing a line of fitted, weighted compression athletic apparel that creates an improved workout experience in many workout disciplines, Whaley’s apparel has been used therapeutically and professionally to build strength, endurance and speed. Besides [...]

J. Ennis Fabrics Ltd., an Edmonton, Canada-based fabrics and supplies distributor servicing the decorative, contract and specialty markets around the globe, plans to launch four new collections for spring 2016. The highlight product line, Ennis 1974, is a re-launch of the PVC coated polyester that now has a finer PVDF coating for improved weldability. Ennis [...]