textile industry
AFFOA Institute Taps PTC’s FlexPLM Platform to ‘Pioneer New Products’
Using the PLM solution will support the institute's mission to "revolutionize" U.S. manufacturing.
Italian Textile Firms Join Forces to Weather COVID-19 Fallout
Leading textile firms in Italy are partnering by way of acquisitions and collaborative ventures to safeguard…
Sustainability Is Way Out of the Pandemic for Italian Textile Sector
WWD conducted a survey spotlighting the sector's sustainable journey in the aftermath of the pandemic.
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Mask Contracts and Biden Administration Push on U.S. Manufacturing
Government contracts for face masks made in the U.S. follow Biden administration moves to support the…
Howard Silver, Purveyor of Luxury and Niche Fabrics, Dies
Silver revived his father's textile business, Jasco Fabrics, becoming a source for nearly every notable…
Italy’s Fashion and Textile Sectors Map Out Five-Year Rebound Plan
Sistema Moda Italia is turning to the government for aid to help the industry rebound.
Fashion Textile Market Supply Chain Goes Full-on Green
Demand for greater sustainability is being driven by strong consumer demand.
Milano Unica Highlights Key Textile Trends for Spring 2022
Performance, natural fabrics for both men's suits and women's ready-to-wear, as well as bold patterns for…
National Council of Textile Organizations CEO Kim Glas on Biden’s Policies, Trade and the Pandemic
A year into the ongoing pandemic, the textile industry group's head emphasized the need for policies that…
Brands Seen Acknowledging Importance of Synergistic Partnership With Suppliers, Survey Say
If brands and their suppliers share long-term strategies and values, it's a win-win match, Long Term Partners…
NCTO Says Biden’s Orders Will Boost US PPE Supply Chains
NCTO applauds President Biden's use of the Defense Production Act to address shortages of personal protective…
Adidas, Ralph Lauren Among Fashion Names Fighting Vietnam Tariff Threat in Trump’s Last Days
A coalition of fashion names from Nike to Urban Outfitters argues against slapping tariffs on No. 2 apparel…
Will Antiviral Fabrics Sustain Momentum in 2021?
These "new gen" fabrics became all the rage in 2020 and are poised to become a new market standard despite…
Behind the Sweden-based Partnership Scaling Up Textile Recycling
Beyond Retro and Bank and Vogue partner with Renewcell to transform 30,000 metric tons of used clothing a…
Major Hemp Facility Finds a Home in Texas
The Panda Texas Plains Hemp Gin will also be the first facility to "cottonize" hemp fiber commercially for…