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  • Published On: December 14, 2023

    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 [...]

  • Published On: December 13, 2023

    Trivantage®, a specialty fabrics distributor, announced the promotion of Brett Baird to vice president of sales. In his new role, Baird will lead the commercial sales team with an emphasis on enhancing the customer experience. “At Trivantage, we always strive to give our customers what they need, when they need it,” said Baird. “My goal [...]

  • Published On: March 19, 2024

    U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced more than $50 million in grant awards for 34 technology demonstration projects across the country through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The competitive grant program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides $500 million over five years for state, local, and tribal governments to leverage advances in [...]

  • Published On: March 18, 2024

    Walmart announced a pilot project with unspun, an Oakland, Calif.-based fashion tech company using the world’s first 3D weaving technology. Through the collaboration, the companies aim to reduce the environmental impact of garment production and offer a more sustainable way to meet apparel demand. The project is focused on waste such as fabric loss from [...]

  • Published On: March 18, 2024

    B.I.G. Yarns now offers solution-dyed PET BCF yarns to ensure high-performance for automotive carpets, including durability and abrasion and stain resistance. B.I.G. Yarns now offers solution-dyed PET BCF yarns to ensure high performance for automotive carpets, including durability and abrasion and stain resistance. The yarns pass all stringent automotive tests including the Taber test for [...]

  • Published On: March 18, 2024

    Presto Geosystems presents the webinar – Advancing Sustainable Design in Recreational Trails and Embankments – on April 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT. The presenter is Cory Schneider, M.S., environmental scientist/business development manager for Presto Geosystems, you can earn 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. Discover how to create sustainable [...]

  • Published On: March 15, 2024

    Under Armour Inc. has announced that Kevin Plank will become president and CEO, effective April 1, 2024. Plank will succeed Stephanie Linnartz, who will be stepping down as president, CEO and member of the board. In connection with Plank’s appointment, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Ph.D., an independent director since 2018 and lead director since 2020, will become the non-executive [...]

  • Published On: March 15, 2024

    Cured-in-Place (CIPP) has transformed the rehabilitation of underground pipelines through its innovative approach and cost-efficiencies. A high level of quality control is imperative to achieve a high standard of materials, structural performance and longevity of the rehabilitated pipelines in reference to industry standards such as ASTM F1216, ASTM F1743 and guidelines by NASSCO and the [...]

  • Published On: March 14, 2024

    Active Apparel Group (AAG), a manufacturer of performance apparel for the leisure/lifestyle and active market headquartered in Hamilton, Queensland, Australia, announced the seventh anniversary of its partnership with the sustainable textile finishing brand FUZE Technologies. AAG is the first apparel manufacturer to adopt FUZE’s permanent, chemical-free textile finish, and the only company in China able [...]

  • Published On: March 14, 2024

    Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is offering a new learning opportunity on Change Leadership in partnership with Lake Forest Center for Leadership. Lake Forest Center for Leadership offers practical leadership development that managers of all levels can immediately put into action to develop high-performing teams and move their business forward. This program is designed to enhance [...]

  • Published On: March 14, 2024

    The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a new program authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program makes $100 million available over five years to assist public entities in facilitating and evaluating public-private partnerships and exploring innovative financing and delivery opportunities for the Transportation Infrastructure [...]