Member News
Freudenberg and Ratti develop process for re-using silk textiles for usage in thermal insulation
Weinheim, December 14, 2020. Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg) and Ratti, the Italian fashion textile company, have been working together on sustainability projects since the start of this year. The first […]
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Lynda Kelly appointed SVP, Americas at Suominen
Helsinki, Finland, December 11, 2020 – Lynda Kelly (B.Sc.) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Americas business area as of January 1, 2021. Lynda has a long experience in different […]
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Milestone in the Mask-Alliance Bavaria: FFP2 certification for masks made with Sandler nonwovens
Founded in May 2020, the Mask-Alliance Bavaria established a complete value chain for the manufacture of face masks in Germany. Futurus, the alliance’s latest development, has now been certified as […]
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WHO References AATCC in Face Covering Guidance
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., USA, December 9, 2020—The World Health Organization (WHO) now advises manufacturers wishing to produce product with consistent performance to follow guidance from AATCC or other standards […]
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Lt. Gov and other leaders visit Kappler to discuss workforce development
Kappler hosts state leaders for discussion about “thinking outside the box” to address critical workforce development needs. Guntersville, AL, November 20, 2020 – On November 4 Kappler hosted a group […]
read more »AATCC Recognizes Outgoing Board and Officers
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., USA, December 4, 2020—For the past 100 years, committees of volunteer members have determined and implemented AATCC activities in support of a sustainable textile industry. AATCC […]
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Cascades Tissue Group Wisconsin wins energy award with ANDRITZ technology
GRAZ, DECEMBER 7, 2020. International technology Group ANDRITZ recently completed successful replacement and start-up of the PM5 Yankee hood at Cascades Tissue Group’s tissue mill in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. […]
read more »ANDRITZ to acquire Laroche, France
GRAZ, DECEMBER 4, 2020. International technology Group ANDRITZ has signed an agreement with Laroche, based in Cours, France, to acquire LM Industries comprising Laroche SA and Miltec SA, France. ANDRITZ […]
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PFN Strategic investment in North American Center of Excellence
New jobs for the Hazleton community announced Hazleton, PA, December 3, 2020 – PFNonwovens, a leading global producer of nonwoven fabrics with operations in Europe, USA and Africa, is investing […]
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New Issue – Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Volume 11, Issue 4
Raleigh, North Carolina, Thursday, December 3, 2020 – The newest issue of the Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM), is available at https://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/JTATM/issue/view/96. Volume 11, Issue 4 is now available with […]
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