Dec 20, 2022 | Innovation
KENNESAW, Ga. — December 12, 2022 — The INVISTA-owned CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics brand is celebrating 55 years of continuous advancements that have helped shape the world of military, workwear and outdoor products and gear with performance fabric innovations. The 55th...
Dec 19, 2022 | Innovation
Sonja Salmon is a big fan of cellulose, and that’s why she wants to destroy it. “I love cellulose,” she says. “I’m ripping cellulose apart because I love it.” She’s also pulling it apart because the polymer, which is found naturally in wood and cotton, accounts for...
Dec 19, 2022 | Sustainability
With the opening of another laboratory in Shanghai, China, testing service provider Hohenstein is growing its international network. Starting in the first quarter of 2023, the new textile laboratory in the Pudong District industrial park will supplement its Hong Kong...
Dec 19, 2022 | Just for Fun
When you think of Santa and his trusty Elves, you probably imagine him wearing the traditional red, fur-lined suit and black boots and the Elves with pointy shoes and hats. However, if a risk assessment were to take place, would their work uniforms meet modern-day...
Dec 12, 2022 | Public Safety
NAUMD Network Member Nationwide Uniform Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fechheimer Brothers Co., announced a $11.5 million investment to expand its operations in Hodgenville, creating 63 quality jobs for Kentuckians. The $11.5 million expansion comes in response...
Dec 12, 2022 | Sustainability
Fibre52 Cotton has unveiled a patent-pending technology to revolutionize the way cotton is prepared and dyed, substantially minimizing the use of water and energy, and eliminating harsh chemicals while also offering a more durable and vastly improved...
Dec 12, 2022 | Manufacturing
Will a robot ever make your blue jeans? There is a quiet effort underway to find out — involving clothing and technology companies, including Germany’s Siemens AG and Levi Strauss & Co. The idea of using robots to bring more manufacturing back from overseas gained...
Dec 12, 2022 | Manufacturing
Mark your calendars. Plan to attend ITMA 2023, the world’s most influential textile and garment technology exhibition. NAUMD network members will enjoy a member-only discounted rate. ITMA is where the industry converges every four years to showcase the latest...
