Sinopec Completes Construction Of China’s Largest Petrochemical Industrial Base

Views: 192 NINGBO, China — December 25, 2025 — China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation’s (“Sinopec”) recently announced the mechanical completion of the second-phase expansion and advanced materials project at its Zhenhai Refinery. This milestone sets new benchmarks for innovation, smart …

Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) And NC Small Business Center Network Present Free “Developing Your Apparel/Textile Product In The US” Webinar On January 15

Views: 196 CONOVER, N.C. — January 2, 2025 — The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College is partnering with the NC Small Business Center Network to present a free webinar, “Developing Your Apparel/Textile Product in the US,” …

Milliken & Company Becomes First Textile Manufacturer To Offer Non-PFAS Materials For Every Layer Of Firefighter Turnout Gear

Views: 189 SPARTANBURG, S.C. — December 19, 2024 — Global diversified manufacturing leader Milliken & Company announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including outer shell, thermal …

AAFA: Multi-Industry Letter Urges IP Protection And Raises Counterfeit Concerns As Immediate Trump Administration Priorities

Views: 48 WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 19, 2024 — A cross-industry group of representatives of U.S. manufacturers and owners of intellectual property (IP) rights today sent a  letter to President-elect Donald Trump  to recognize his commitment to protecting American businesses, …

Eurasian Textile Leaders Gather At VIATT 2025 Amidst Vietnam’s Promising Export Climate

Views: 190 HO CHI MINH CITY — December 20, 2024 — Despite global challenges, Vietnam’s textile industry is poised for robust growth. This year, the country’s textile and garment exports are projected to reach USD 44 billion, reflecting an impressive …

ITMF: International Textile Industry Statistics — Slight Capacity Growth And Lower Fiber Consumption In 2023

Views: 132 ZÜRICH, Switzerland — December 23, 2024 — The International Textile Manufacturer Federation (www.itmf.org) has published its International Textile Industry Statistics (ITIS) on productive capacity and raw materials consumption in the short-staple organized (spinning mill-) sector in virtually all …

Polartec Releases The Final Episode Of ‘Beyond Begins Today’ Mini Series – Chapter 3: Product — Beyond Performance. The Fabric Of Progress

Views: 180 SPARTANBURG, S.C. — December 20, 2024 — Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand and premium creator of innovative textile solutions for future thinking, introduces Product, the third and final chapter in Polartec’s multifaceted Beyond Begins Today mini-series. Within …

NCC Congratulates Senator Amy Klobuchar As Senate Ag Ranking Member

Views: 180 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — December 19, 2024 — The National Cotton Council (NCC) congratulates Senator Amy Klobuchar on her appointment as the new Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Senator Klobuchar’s extensive experience and deep-rooted commitment to agricultural issues make her …