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Arthur Friedman

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Lenzing Investing $293 Million to Build Tencel Plant in Alabama

The new facility will have a production capacity of 90,000 tons per year and will be the largest Tencel fiber…

PVH Signs Two UN Environmental Accords

Earlier this year PVH signed the U.N. Women's Empowerment Principles to reinforce its commitment to gender…

Brand Studio JUX Named to Alvanon’s Mentorship Program

The program was established in September 2011 by Alvanon to mentor emerging brands and design talent.

Pertex Introduces New Subbrand Structure

Pertex has also redefined its fabric technologies.

Huntsman Textile Effects Inks Deal With Bangladesh’s Viyellatex Group

This cooperation allows Viyellatex to further leverage Huntsman's research and development capabilities…

Retail Cargo Imports Up as Holiday Shopping Continues

Ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 1.67 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in October.

Everest Textile Investing $18.5 Million to Build North Carolina Factory

Once fully operational, the facility will add nearly $15.8 million annual payroll impact to the local economy.

New York Trade Shows Emphasize Convenience, Experiences

Organizers look to improve and revamp the environment for visitors to their venues.

NYCEDC Awards First Industrial Development Fund Grant

NYCEDC is awarding a $10 million grant through the IDF and providing a $3.7 million loan for the $37 million…

Spinnova Rolls Out Wood-Based Fiber

Spinnova's new fiber was on display at Finland's presidential Independence Day reception.

Fifty Companies Now Certified by GOTS in U.S.

The number of Canadian companies now certified to the program has more than doubled in the last few months to…

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Launches Higg Design & Development Module

The new Higg Index module empowers apparel, footwear and textile product developers and designers to design…

Coalition Asks Federal Maritime Commission to Address Port Disruption Fees

The coalition said millions of dollars in fees have been charged during incidents beyond their control.

Lenzing and WTS Develop Indigo Knit Collection

Lenzing Inc. has developed a Tencel indigo circular knit collection with Peru's World Textile Sourcing…

PV New York Names Nellie Partow Brand Ambassador

To select its ambassadors, Première Vision partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America.