Circulose And TextileGenesis Partner To Scale Traceable Circular Materials

STOCKHOLM — September 17, 2025 — CIRCULOSE®, the next-generation material made entirely from discarded textiles, is partnering with TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, to integrate supply chain traceability into its solution offering for fashion brands.

Through the collaboration, every kilo of CIRCULOSE® pulp will be digitally traced from pulp to finished product, with a joint ambition to extend traceability further upstream over time. This gives brands verified, data-backed visibility to support circularity claims, build consumer trust as well as prepare for upcoming regulatory requirements.

“As the industry shifts to preferred and circular materials, strong traceability is critical to ensure integrity of sustainability claims,” said Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose. “By embedding traceability through TextileGenesis as part of our integrated solution, we make traceability easy for all brands that are buying CIRCULOSE®.”

The traceability is powered by TextileGenesis’ Fibercoin™ system, which assigns a unique digital token to each unit of CIRCULOSE®, recording every transformation step in the supply chain and preventing double-counting. This ensures a secure, real-time chain of custody from pulp to garment.

“TextileGenesis enables brands and producers to ensure a secure, transparent, and fully digital mapping of CIRCULOSE® material flows,” said Amit Gautam, Founder and CEO of TextileGenesis. “Together, we are proving that traceability is not a future ambition. It is a present-day reality.”

The partnership underscores Circulose’s commitment to being a complete solution provider for brands, rather than solely a pulp producer. It adds traceability as a fourth solution within our CIRCULOSE® Forward platform, alongside our existing three solutions. Integrated traceability, combined with our unique licensing-based pricing model, makes it easier for fashion brands to transition from virgin fibers to a scalable, circular material solution. Through this collaboration, all brands purchasing CIRCULOSE® will be able to achieve full traceability using the TextileGenesis system.

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: Circulose

World’s First EPA-Registered Silver + Zinc Ion Powder By Reolite Set To Transform The Global Apparel Market

LOS ANGELES — July 3, 2025 — Robin K. International Inc. (DBA Reolite), headquartered in Los Angeles, proudly announces that on July 3, 2025, it became the first company in the world to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration (Reg. No. 102257-2) for an antimicrobial powder formulated with dual active ingredients: Silver Ion (Ag⁺) and Zinc Ion (Zn²⁺).

This landmark registration sets a new global benchmark by overcoming the limitations of traditional silver-only agents. Reolite’s dual-ion technology provides durable and broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, fungi, and microbes, and can be applied across multiple materials and over 2,000 product categories.

Expansion from Electronics & Defense to Apparel OEM

Within just weeks of registration, Reolite was selected as a collaboration partner by a global top-tier electronics company to co-develop next-generation antimicrobial applications.

Reolite’s technology has also been recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense: the company donated training apparel and textile products to the U.S. Navy’s Fleet 311 and U.S. Forces Korea, resulting in formal letters of appreciation.

Now, Reolite is extending its platform into apparel the OEM and retail markets. Initial U.S. market entry is being accelerated through the first strategic partnership with Catwalk to Sidewalk Inc., a Los Angeles–based fashion manufacturer and brand operator with nearly 30 years of experience working with major U.S. retailers. This collaboration provides a powerful bridge for Reolite’s entry into the U.S. apparel market.

Global Certifications and Recognition

Reolite’s antimicrobial platform has been validated through international certifications and awards worldwide:

  • Japan SEK Certification – Demonstrated to maintain 99.99% antimicrobial performance in fabrics after 100 industrial washes
  • S. FDA Establishment & Listing Registration – Listed for medical gowns and hospital textiles
  • Defense Recognition – Letters of appreciation from the U.S. Navy’s Fleet 311, U.S. Forces Korea, and the U.S. Department of the Army (via donation program)
  • 2025 K-Beauty Awards – Grand Prize (Healthcare Division), hosted by Korea Textile News with support from the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy
  • AFFOA Membership – Active member of the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA), a manufacturing USA institute supported by the U.S. DoD; scheduled to present at the AFFOA Summit in Boston, September 2025

Fusion of OEM Expertise and Antimicrobial Innovation

Catwalk to Sidewalk Inc. has operated as both an OEM partner and brand developer for nearly three decades, supplying major U.S. retailers such as Nordstrom, TJX, Costco, Macy’s, Anthropologie, Von Maur, and Dillard’s, while also managing international OEM operations across 8 countries.

Path to Scalable Growth

Reolite is actively pursuing strategic investment to establish U.S.-based large-scale manufacturing while also planning an antimicrobial powder production site in Korea. Backed by the exclusivity of its EPA registration and global certifications, the company is scaling its technology to expand into over 2,000 product categories, including textiles, plastics, films, coatings, apparel, and consumer goods.

By combining Reolite’s advanced antimicrobial platform with Catwalk’s established design and retail network, the partnership presents a new evolution model for antimicrobial-enabled apparel OEM.

Path to Scalable Growth

Reolite is actively pursuing strategic investment to establish U.S.-based large-scale manufacturing while also planning an antimicrobial powder production site in Korea. Backed by the exclusivity of its EPA registration and global certifications, the company is scaling its technology to expand into over 2,000 product categories, including textiles, plastics, films, coatings, apparel, and consumer goods.

ESG & Market Vision

“More Value, Not More Cost”

“Unmatched Performance at Comparable Price Point”

Reolite is setting a new global standard for antimicrobial innovation — delivering safety, sustainability, and scalability.

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: Robin K. International Inc. (DBA Reolite)

Cinte Techtextil China Proves To Be Dynamic International Platform And Launchpad For New Market Potential

SHANGHAI — September 22, 2025 — After three days of facilitating meaningful exchange for numerous applications of technical textiles and nonwovens, Cinte Techtextil China 2025 concluded on 5 September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

Feedback across the fairground was highly positive, especially from first-time exhibitors and buyers who valued the platform’s capability to create new opportunities both in China and overseas markets. The fair attracted nearly 20,000 visits from 74 countries and regions – a 17% increase from last year, and, as the most comprehensive edition ever in terms of product categories, visitors had much to explore.

Major fringe events, such as the China International Nonwovens Conference (CINC), Econogy Tour, Sustainability Forum, and AI Panel, effectively linked innovation and sustainability with industry demands, maximising reach and business opportunities for participants.

Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, was delighted to see engaging dialogues taking place onsite: “Cinte Techtextil China boasts a unique positioning, featuring highly functional, specialised and sophisticated products and technologies. Upholding the brand’s reputation for the cutting-edge, we continuously seek to integrate innovation and sustainability with new avenues for growth. This year’s new product categories and enhanced fringe programme infused fresh energy and opportunities, making the show a launchpad for exploring new domestic and international market potential. Chance encounters are a key driver in business, and we’re proud to have facilitated many of these at this show – which achieved solid results and instilled confidence in the industry’s future.”

As Asia’s only dedicated show for the full spectrum of technical textiles and nonwovens, Cinte Techtextil China 2025 hosted over 300 global exhibitors, and welcomed a wide range of visitors, including sourcing decision-makers, textile & mechanical engineers, product developers, researchers, and more.

The fair saw a significant rise in visitor pre-registrations, with international numbers increasing by over 40% compared to the previous edition. VIP buyers from across the globe attended the fair, as did 14 visitor delegations with over 250 participants. Some of the leading brands included domestic representatives from Kimberly-Clark (China), Li Auto, Li Ning, and L’Oréal (China); and international participants from Lego System (Denmark), Norafin Industries (Germany), Rockline Industries (USA), and Toyoshima & Co. Ltd (Japan). Strong visitor engagement opened new prospects for new and returning exhibitors across Halls W3 to W5.

Among the returning exhibitors, key international players included AUTEFA Solutions, Lindauer DORNIER and Rowa Group from Germany, Fil Man Made Group from Italy, Graf + Cie and Swisstulle from Switzerland, Picanol from Belgium, and more. This edition also welcomed several newcomers, partly due to the incorporation of textile chemicals and dyes into this year’s product categories. Key exhibitors making their debuts included: Serel Industrie (Belgium) and Proton Products (UK) in the European Zone; Wetekam Group in the German Zone; Dupre Minerals (UK) and Michelman (USA) in the Textile Chemicals and Dyes Zone; Huamao (Xiamen), BW Advanced Materials, Shanghai Shenda, and Zhejiang Kingsafe Group from China, JCT Industries Group from Malaysia, Vietnam Geotextile from Vietnam, and more.

To support the diverse array of exhibitors and visitors onsite, Cinte Techtextil China identified specific development areas and offered relevant fringe events to facilitate meaningful interaction. The Econogy Tour and Sustainability Forum promoted the industry’s eco-transition, with the latter sparking cross-sector discussions among academia, brands, and other industry players. On the innovation front, the AI Panel and the Innovation Product Award and Presentation provided forward-looking insights from various perspectives, helping the industry reshape its future.

Other events like the CINC, themed ‘Breaking the Deadlock and Reconstruction’, offered in-depth discussions and report presentations for the nonwovens industry to navigate upcoming challenges and opportunities. To harness the promising Mobiltech trend, the fair organised a Technical Innovation Exchange Conference on Automotive Textiles followed by a tour visiting related exhibitors. Interested parties could also enjoy live-streamed tours organised for in-demand sectors such as Medtech, Mobiltech, and Protech.

First-time exhibitors found business value at Cinte Techtextil China

“We received over 80 enquiries in two days, which is excellent for our debut at the fair. Chinese visitors appreciate seeing new European suppliers, and we’ve identified new potential markets for filtration and air conditioning fabrics. We believe China’s demand for innovative solutions is strong, particularly in fire protection. The potential customers we met are mainly Chinese – our target – with the rest from Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, and more. Our position in the debut Textile Chemicals and Dyes Zone boosted footfall.”
– Mr Reece Berrisford, Sales Manager, Dupre Minerals Ltd, UK

“Cinte Techtextil China effectively met our core objectives of showcasing innovations and initiating new business relationships. Its international scope offered us invaluable access to Chinese and global contacts – it is well suited to expand reach and crucial for market entry into China. We are pleased with the quality of visitors and the number of new connections made. This experience has reinforced our strategy to utilise international platforms for showcasing products and enhancing our presence in the region.”
–  Ms Nhu Quynh Nguyen, Vietnam Geotextile Joint Stock Company, Vietnam

“This influential fair is a vital international platform for expanding our overseas customer base, particularly in the technical textiles sector. We showcased key products of safety and protective applications, and eco-friendly options with excellent functionality. We connected with numerous international buyers from Europe – our target group – and found the fair effective in facilitating high-quality visits and meetings. Overall, this positive experience has reinforced the fair’s value as a promotional platform and business opportunity for export-oriented companies like ours.”
– Mr Hiyen Lin, Regional Manager, HUAMAO (XIAMEN) Special Material Co Ltd, China 

Buyers impressed by the fair’s comprehensiveness and in-demand offerings

“This is my first visit here, looking for special materials and high-end technology, particularly functional items for the automotive sector. The fair’s internationality allowed me to discover unique materials and techniques from various places, including European countries like Germany, as well as Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and around the world. There are a lot of foreign visitors here as well. Spanning three halls, the fair is a sizable, effective sourcing platform – it’s easy to meet people face-to-face and to see the products.”
– Mr Harald Bartisch, CEO, Blue Brain Alpha Science Coaching/Consulting, Austria

“I was attracted to the fair for its strong reputation and comprehensive offerings, to explore alternatives for our single-source materials. With sustainable yarns increasingly important in Europe but limited there, I find the Asian and Chinese markets effectively filling these gaps, providing the alternatives I seek. I am pleasantly surprised by the nonwoven materials available onsite and I’ve found almost everything I need here. The presence of many international companies also added to the fair’s appeal.”
– Mr Williams Peeters, Sourcing Manager, Milliken Textiles BV – Milliken Europe BV, Belgium

“The benefits gained and the international level at this fair exceeded expectations, with the German Zone showcasing industry-leading material innovation and precise craftsmanship. Companies from across Europe and Asia highlight the fair’s global influence. With a substantial number of exhibitors and a wide range of product categories, my sourcing efficiency significantly improved and I am particularly impressed by the filter products made with new fibreglass materials. The fair also provided access to the latest global industry technologies.”
– Mr Bintao Chen, Marketing Director, Zhejiang Aiye Lvbu Co Ltd, China

Speakers appreciated the opportunity to spark insightful discussions

“Each year, we see ongoing technical and sustainable progress, underscoring the importance of gathering annually at this fair to get updates. This year, the sustainability tour has fully integrated into Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Econogy system. For exhibitors who passed the Econogy Check and were on the Econogy Tour, the Econogy symbol served as an excellent promotional tool, highlighting these companies to a group of international buyers and journalists who were there to listen to their stories. This offered a powerful opportunity for exhibitors to promote their concepts globally.”
Mr Karl Borgschulze, Managing Director, Consulting Service International Ltd, Hong Kong

“The AI Panel served as a critical educational platform to clarify AI concepts and applications, particularly in fabric inspection, while highlighting the innovations in our technology. Academia-industry collaboration is essential for R&D projects, as understanding industry needs is key to producing effective, transferable research results. By participating in trade fairs, we gain direct insights from potential clients, allowing us to adjust our technology to better meet market demands. Exhibiting and speaking at the fair maximised our communication and connection with both new and existing clients.”
Prof Calvin Wong, CEO & Centre Director of Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab) and Cheng Yik Hung Professor in Fashion of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. These categories also cover the entire industry, from upstream technology and raw materials providers to finished fabrics, chemicals and other solutions. This scope of product groups and application areas ensures that the fair is an effective business platform for the entire industry.

The next edition of Cinte Techtextil China will be held September 1 – 3, 2026.

The fair is organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA).

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd; the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT; and the China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA)

Reliance Industries Raises The Bar With R|Elan™ GreenGold: Verified, Traceable, And Truly Sustainable

MUMBAI — September 22, 2025 — For years, the textile industry has wrestled with unverified claims of “recycled polyester” made from PET bottles, raising concerns of greenwashing and eroding consumer trust.

Now, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has introduced R|Elan™ GreenGold, a fabric that sets a global precedent for verified sustainability.

Models during the R l ELAN PRESENTS NAMRATA JOSHIPURA show in the 25th year – Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 at Jio World Convention centre in Mumbai, India on 28th March 2025.
Photo : Perfect Shadows / FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week / RISE Worldwide

Made from 100% post-consumer PET bottles, R|Elan™ GreenGold brings together responsible sourcing, traceable systems, and chemistry-backed proof to ensure authenticity at every stage.

The initiative not only strengthens confidence in recycled textiles but also fosters a broader ecosystem of sustainability, fashion innovation, and circular design.

What Makes R|Elan™ GreenGold Stand Out?

  1. Closed-Loop, Responsible Sourcing

Unlike conventional recycled polyester, R|Elan™ GreenGold is backed by a brand-controlled ecosystem that ensures every bottle collected, flaked, and spun into fibre is accounted for. With reverse vending machines, trusted on-ground channels, and stringent vendor compliance on labour and environmental standards, Reliance has built end-to-end transparency from waste collection to final fabric.

  1. Scientific Proof Through IPA Testing

One of the biggest gaps in sustainable textiles is proof of authenticity. R|Elan™ GreenGold bridges this gap through Isophthalic Acid (IPA) testing—a chemistry-based method that verifies the fibre’s true PET-bottle origin. Independent global-standard tests consistently validate GreenGold at ~1.8% IPA content, offering brands irrefutable proof of recycled authenticity.

  1. Beyond Fabric – A Sustainability Movement

RIL has expanded GreenGold into a platform for circularity and awareness:

  • Empowering stakeholders – from spinners to global brands – with sustainability-driven practices.
  • Encouraging entrepreneurs to embed recycling and waste-reduction into business models.
  • Supporting designers with R|Elan™ GreenGold fabrics to make sustainability mainstream in fashion.
  • Circular Design Challenge (CDC) – a flagship platform, now global, nurturing design talent around recyclability and circular fashion.
  • The Earth Tee – an annual World Environment Day initiative where limited-edition tees, crafted from GreenGold, are retailed through NGOs, with proceeds dedicated to tree plantation.
  • The Earth Tee – an annual World Environment Day initiative where limited-edition tees, crafted from GreenGold, are retailed through NGOs, with proceeds dedicated to tree plantation.
Photo : Perfect Shadows / FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week / RISE Worldwide

A Proven Alternative to Greenwashing

With 100% recycled PET origin, full traceability, and scientific validation, R|Elan™ GreenGold is more than an eco-friendly material—it is a tested, credible alternative to unchecked claims in the textile industry. By combining science, style, and sustainability, Reliance Industries has created a fabric that addresses both environmental responsibility and brand credibility.

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: Reliance Industries Ltd.

Yorkshire Textile Manufacturer Think Group Invests In New Talent To Accelerate Growth And Innovation

BRADFORD. UK — September 22, 2025 — Yorkshire-based textile manufacturer Think Group (formerly James Robinson Fibres / Texfelt) is celebrating one year since its successful major rebrand by announcing two new integral hires, Harriet Adams and Lance Bray, who will help maximise the opportunities created by the rebrand while building on the firm’s 150-year heritage and reputation as a pioneer in the fibres and non-wovens sector.

Harriet Adams and Lance Bray

Harriet joins the organization’s senior leadership team as Development Director. Her role will see her responsible for focusing on growth strategies and identifying new markets beyond existing channels. She brings 13 years of product development and operational experience from Camira and H & C Whitehead, and has worked in textiles for 18 years.

Harriet comments: “I’m excited to be joining Think Group at such an exciting time for the company. What stood out to me about the firm is the team’s commitment to innovation and their focus on developing sustainable products and processes.”

Lance joins the group with a strong background in product development within the bedding and upholstery sectors, followed by more than a decade at one of the UK’s leading furniture retailers, SCS. The new key accounts manager will be responsible for strengthening customer partnerships and supporting the global expansion of the manufacturer’s non-woven portfolio.

Danny Shortall, Managing Director, comments: “These appointments demonstrate our commitment to innovation and growth, and Harriet and Lance will be integral in shaping Think Group’s future. Over the next few years, we will aim to build on the reputation of our non-wovens division, pushing the limits of our current production and developing bespoke solutions where necessary to enter new and exciting sectors.”

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: Think: Group

Cooperation Between Germany And India (Tamil Nadu) In The Field Of AI-Supported Manufacturing, Robotics And Smart Textiles

DÜSSELDORF, Germany — September 1, 2025 — The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) and the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University are planning to cooperate in the future in the field of AI-supported manufacturing, robotics and smart textiles. At the same time, the aim is to promote talent exchange and a sustainable Indian-German partnership.

(left to right): Felix Neugart (CEO, NRW.Global Business), V. Arun Roy, I.A.S. (Principal Secretary, Department of Industry, Government of Tamil Nadu), Hon. M.K. Stalin (Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu), Hon. Dr TRB Rajaa (Minister of Industry, Investment Promotion and Trade, Government of Tamil Nadu), Dr Akram Idrissi (ITA – RWTH Aachen), Varqha Bagwan (ITA – RWTH Aachen) and Reinhold von Ungern-Sternberg (BVMW) Source: Guidance Tamil Nadu

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during the Tamil Nadu Rising Investment Conclave in Düsseldorf. M. K. Stalin, Chief Minister of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, and high-ranking representatives from government and industry were present at the signing.

The aim of the partnership is to create an open innovation ecosystem that combines dynamic industry with Germany’s excellent research. This partnership is strongly supported by Guidance Tamil Nadu and Hon. Dr TRB Rajaa, Minister for Industry, Investment Promotion and Trade of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Thiru V. Arun Roy, I.A.S., Principal Secretary, Department of Industry, Government of Tamil Nadu, exchanged the MoU on behalf of Sandeep Nanduri, I.A.S., Managing Director, TIDCO.

Dr Akram Idrissi, Head of Strategy & Business Development at ITA, exchanged the MoU on behalf of ITA Director Prof. Dr Thomas Gries.

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: The Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University

X-Rite Adds New Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors (FHI) Color Library To PantoneLIVE Digital Color Ecosystem

GRAND RAPIDS, MI. — September 22, 2025 — X-Rite Incorporated, a global supplier of color science and technology, today announced the addition of the Pantone TPG color library to its PantoneLIVE™ digital color ecosystem. Part of the Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors (FHI) system, the new library enables accurate digital visualization and communication of Pantone TPG colors across a variety of applications, including leather goods, ceramics, cosmetics, and other hard surfaces. This helps apparel and home goods brands maintain color consistency from design through production and assembly across a range of different substrates and materials.

Available through the PantoneLIVE Production – Plastics, Coatings & Textile subscription, the Pantone TPG (Textile Paper – Green) libraries are specifically designed for use on coated materials such as paints and leather as well as being used in cosmetics. These lacquer-coated color standards provide a visual reference that matches back to their corresponding TCX (Textile Cotton System) colors. This alignment ensures color consistency across materials, whether designing for textiles or hard goods, allowing brands and suppliers to ensure design intent is achieved and color is produced quickly and accurately.

As consumer product lifecycles shorten and the demand for speed and consistency grows, the new TPG libraries in PantoneLIVE help eliminate costly guesswork and delays in color development. Designers and manufacturers can preview achievable, production-ready color options digitally, reducing approvals, rework, and physical sampling. With over 4,000 Pantone FHI colors now accessible through PantoneLIVE, the expanded digital color library supports a wide range of applications across fashion, home furnishings, accessories, cosmetics, and ceramics.

“PantoneLIVE now extends its value to brand owners who rely on the FHI system to specify and manage color across both soft and hard materials,” said Pieter Mulder, Director Global Brand Accounts, X-Rite and Pantone. “By digitizing Pantone TPG colors and aligning them with TCX textile standards, we’re giving designers and suppliers a unified, reliable approach to producing accurate color across materials while speeding up production.”

Digital Color Solutions for the Textile Industry

PantoneLIVE integrates with X-Rite’s portfolio of software and hardware solutions for the textile industry, including Textile Color Hub for brand color specification and approval, Color iMatch for formulation, Color iQC for quality control, and X-Rite spectrophotometers for precise color measurement. Together, these solutions create a connected workflow helping brands, dye houses, and manufacturers streamline communication, reduce color matching time, and improve time to market by up to 75%.

“These new PantoneLIVE libraries, combined with X-Rite’s measurement solutions, give brands and suppliers the ability to preview and deliver consistent color across the full production chain,” continued Mulder. “That means less guesswork—and more confidence that the final product will look exactly as intended.”

Learn more about X-Rite’s digital color management solutions at Fabricating the Future: AATCC and SEAMS 2025 Annual Conference, October 5–7 in Savannah, GA.

For more information on digital color workflow solutions for textile brands and manufacturers, visit https://www.xrite.com/industry-solutions/cpg-textiles

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: X-Rite Incorporated

SDL Atlas Launches Upgraded Scorch/Sublimation Tester For Heat And Pressure Fabric Testing

ROCK HILL, S.C. — September 22, 2025 — SDL Atlas announces the release of its newly upgraded Scorch/Sublimation Tester, engineered for greater accuracy, efficiency, and operator safety in evaluating fabrics under heat and pressure.

The instrument precisely measures ironing color fastness, dimensional stability under dry heat, and sublimation fastness, ensuring consistent and reliable results across applications.

SDL Atlas Scorch/Sublimation

A unique feature of the SDL Atlas Scorch/Sublimation Tester is its specially engineered lower hotplate system. Rather than depending on the upper plate’s weight for accuracy across different test methods, pressure is applied via a precision load cell beneath the lower hotplate. This design ensures pressure can be precisely adjusted to meet specific test standards, all easily controlled through the intuitive touch screen interface. It also enables a single instrument to perform both large plate and small plate tests with ease.

Other Key Upgrades:

  • Flexible Configuration – Standard large plate with optional small plate for special samples.
  • Built-In Standards – Preloaded international/domestic test methods with multi-language support.
  • Enhanced Safety – Insulated shell to reduce the risk of heat exposure
  • Higher Precision – Improved temperature and timing systems for accurate, repeatable testing.
  • Touch-Screen Controls – Intuitive interface for quick test setup.

Fully compliant with AATCC 92/114 and BS1006 UK-LA, the upgraded tester provides a reliable and safe solution for global textile laboratories.

The upgraded SDL Atlas Scorch/Sublimation Tester is now available worldwide.

To learn more about the Scorch/Sublimation Tester and the latest updates, visit: https://sdlatlas.com/products/scorchsublimation-testers

Posted: September 22, 2025

Source: SDL Atlas

NCTO Signs Letter To President Trump With Several Business, Law Enforcement And Fentanyl Victims Groups Applauding His Action Closing De Minimis Globally

WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 19, 2025 — Business, law enforcement, and families of fentanyl victims groups commend President Trump for taking decisive action to close the de minimis tariff loophole for all global commercial shipments, while countering misconceptions fueled by supporters, and urging the president to ensure the repeal remains in place if court rulings weaken it.

In a joint letter sent today, the groups state the president’s executive actions have “helped to level the playing field, restoring fairness for U.S. manufacturers and laying the groundwork for reinvestment and job creation in the United States,” while closing “a dangerous gateway used by bad actors seeking to illegally funnel fentanyl and precursor chemicals and other illicit goods into the United States, contributing to the drug epidemic ravaging our communities.”

As equally important, the groups urged the administration to ensure the closure of de minimis cannot be undone: “Insofar as recent or future court rulings overturn, nullify or introduce any uncertainty…we urge you to use existing executive authorities without hesitation to ensure that the de minimis loophole remains closed for good,” the letter states.

Further, the groups challenged defenders of de minimis who have raised alarms about the reforms, countering “the price surges, supply chain collapses, and delivery delays…have not come to pass.” They added when de minimis shipments from China, which accounted for the vast majority of all de minimis shipments into the United States, ended on May 2, “no significant disruptions” followed, and major carriers quickly adapted.

“We stand ready to continue challenging misconceptions about the end of de minimis being promoted by de minimis supporters and others, knowing how important closing this loophole has been for our economy and for the safety of our communities,” the letter states.

See a link to today’s full letter here: https://www.closedeminimis.com/letters/sept-19-2025-letter

The letter was signed by:

  • Achieve Greatness
  • Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA)
  • Facing Fentanyl
  • Families Against Fentanyl (FAF)
  • Fentanyl Victims Network of North Carolina
  • Kelsie’s Cause
  • Lost Voices of Fentanyl (LVOF)
  • National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO)
  • National Bike Dealers Association (NBDA)
  • National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)
  • Reshoring Initiative
  • Shatterproof
  • Sherrill Manufacturing
  • United Against Fentanyl
  • Victims of Illicit Drugs (VOID)
  • Voices for Awareness

Posted: September 19, 2025

Source: The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

AATCC Honors Leaders in Textile Science and Service with 2025 Olney Medal and Harold C. Chapin Award

DURHAM, N.C. — September 19, 2025 — The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) proudly announce two distinguished award recipients for 2025: Karen K. Leonas, Ph.D., recipient of the Olney Medal, and Barry P. Brady, recipient of the Harold C. Chapin Award. These honors celebrate remarkable achievements in textile science, sustainability, and dedicated service to the Association.

Karen K. Leonas Receives 2025 Olney Medal

Karen K. Leonas

Karen K. Leonas, Professor in the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management at North Carolina State University, is the 2025 recipient of AATCC’s prestigious Olney Medal. She is recognized for prolific contributions to textile sciences—particularly sustainable processes and practices across the supply chain, including textile processing, recycling, closed-loop manufacturing, circular economy methods, life-cycle analysis, and social justice. Her expertise also extends to weathering and degradation of polymeric materials; protective apparel material design for small particle and liquid penetration; and surface and chemical modifications of textiles and polymeric materials.

Leonas’s research outcomes appear in peer-reviewed publications, books, and presentations, and she has mentored dozens of graduate and undergraduate students. She has earned multiple honors from universities and professional societies, including the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA). A member of AATCC since 1978, Leonas has contributed through numerous committees, student chapter advising, and conference presentations.

The Olney Medal—established in 1944 to recognize outstanding achievement in textile or polymer chemistry or related fields—will be presented during Fabricating the Future: AATCC and SEAMS Annual Conference, October 6–8, 2025, at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Georgia. Leonas will deliver the traditional Olney Medal Address, “Textile Chemistry: What a Wonderful World,” on October 6 at 4:15 p.m.

Barry P. Brady Honored with Harold C. Chapin Award

Barry P. Brady

AATCC also announces Barry P. Brady as the 2025 recipient of the Harold C. Chapin Award, given in grateful recognition of years of dedicated service to the Association. Brady has been a member of AATCC since 1979 and currently serves on both the AATCC and AATCC Foundation Boards of Directors. Since 2023, he has held the roles of 13th Treasurer of AATCC and 6th Treasurer of the Foundation, guiding financial growth and stability.

Brady chairs the Committee on Conferences and contributes to several administrative committees, including the Study Committee of Employee Benefits, Building and Grounds Committee, and Appropriations Committee. Previously, he chaired and moderated sessions for the Yarn Dyeing Technology Research Committee (1993–2008) and organized Yarn Dyeing and Jet Dyeing symposia. An enthusiastic advocate for education, he has judged student competitions, evaluated scholarships, and inspired countless members to engage in AATCC programs.

Brady’s award will also be presented during the Fabricating the Future: AATCC and SEAMS Annual Conference on October 6, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia.

Posted: September 19, 2025

Source: The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)

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