Bally Ribbon responds to the global health crisis

May 14, 2020  |  In the Industry

In honor of National Textiles Day, Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) is celebrating not only textiles and their myriad uses, but the front-line workers in various industries who are using these fabrics to save lives. Held on May 3, National Textiles Day recognizes all the ways textiles improve lives.  In re…
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Polygiene’s new ViralOff pairs with global brands

May 11, 2020  |  COVID-19, In the Industry

Polygiene AB, solution provider in odor control and stay-fresh technologies continues to advance the development and production of ViralOff® technology, which the company says reduces over 99 percent of viruses in two hours on treated fabrics. Polygiene partner and sportswear brand Maloja was able …
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OEKO-TEX® offers face mask certification free

May 7, 2020  |  In the Industry

With immediate effect, the OEKO-TEX® Association will waive the license fee for STANDARD 100 certification of mouth and nose masks. This action is effective immediately. With the current demand and expert recommendations to wear mouth and nose coverings in public, OEKO-TEX® wants to support contin…
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LOOMIA recognized for “World Changing Idea ”

May 4, 2020  |  In the Industry

E-textile innovator LOOMIA was awarded an honorable mention in two general categories by Fast Company and their World Changing Ideas for 2020. The award honors products, concepts, companies, policies and designs that are pursuing innovation for the good of society and the planet.  The company, wi…
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Polyfab distributes Lenzing Profilen thread

May 1, 2020  |  In the Industry

Lenzing Plastics named Polyfab USA as the Master Distributor of the Lenzing Profilen line of PTFE sewing thread for the shade, awning and marine industries in North and South America, a recent news release announced.  According to Polyfab, Profilen PTFE sewing thread is UV resistant, flame ret…
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VF Corp. begins isolation gown production

April 30, 2020  |  In the Industry

Workwear brand Dickies and its parent company VF Corp. have begun production of FDA-compliant medical gowns for U.S. healthcare workers. They plan to deliver 50,000 gowns in May. By June, they hope to create the capacity to produce up to 675,000 gowns and up to 3.4 million by September. The isolatio…
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U.S. Air Force awards contract to Pvilion for solar-powered structures

April 27, 2020  |  In the Industry

Solar-powered fabric provider Pvilion announces that it has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to continue its development of rapidly deployable, solar-powered structures. Through a competitive awards-based program, the Small Busin…
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OEKO-TEX® offers no-fee certification for face masks

April 20, 2020  |  COVID-19, In the Industry, News

With immediate effect, the OEKO-TEX® Association will waive the license fee for STANDARD 100 certification of mouth and nose masks. With the current demand and expert recommendations to wear mouth and nose coverings in public, OEKO-TEX® wants to support continued safety of the population. “W…
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AATCC offers free test methods to aid in the pandemic response

April 16, 2020  |  COVID-19, In the Industry, News

AATCC is has made available Test Method TM42 Test Method for Water Resistance: Impact Penetration and TM127 Test Method for Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure. These methods are offered at no cost in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and are available as a download from the organization’s …
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Unifi customers join industry efforts in COVID-19 fight

April 13, 2020  |  In the Industry

Unifi supplies yarns and fibers to more than 100 companies that are producing masks, gowns and other personal protective equipment needed by first responders, medical staff and military personnel, a recent news release from the company says.  “We have customers actively engaged in the fight a…
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