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Feb 28, 2024 · Alcantara, the Made-in-Italy luxury lifestyle brand, has had a high profile at the start of 2024, making headline appearances at museum, fashion and classic-car events around the world.

Oct 25, 2024 · Report summary. This latest report in the Textiles Intelligence flagship series contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

Feb 20, 2023 · Tex Tech Industries, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, has acquired the operating assets of SGL Carbon’s plant in Gardena, California, which was formerly Hitco Carbon Composites.

South African private equity firm, Jacobs Capital, has acquired Gelvenor Textiles, a leading South African manufacturer of industrial, technical apparel, outdoor lifestyle, protective and aeronautical fabrics from Courthiel Holdings, which is owned by German corporate investor, Claas Daun, for an undisclosed amount.

May 7, 2024 · At the recent Techtextil 2024 in Frankfurt, the UK’s Heathcoat Fabrics introduced a number of new developments for the military, including its new Drytec surface-to-surface moisture-wicking spacer fabric.

Sep 23, 2024 · Fresh from huge success with Speedo at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lamoral Coatings will showcase its Space Tech PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) coatings at the forthcoming PerformanceDays exhibition in Munich from October 23-24.

Oct 7, 2022 · In the next Autumn/Winter season, Jack Wolfskin will use PrimaLoft’s Rise insulation in over 30 different products and a variety of styles – from parkas to technical hiking jackets.

Oct 3, 2022 · Dow has supported a three-year cooperation project with German development agency GIZ and the Dutch ZDHC Foundation to develop more sustainable manufacturing processes within the fast-growing fashion industry in Ethiopia.

Apr 27, 2022 · James Heal technical specialist Peter Goodwin outlines the important role of air permeability testing. 27th April 2022. Innovation in Textiles | Halifax, United Kingdom Clothing/ Footwear