Humberto Medrano joins Herculite as Regional Sales Manager

EMIGSVILLE, PA — September 30, 2026 —  Herculite Products Inc., an innovator in High Performance and Custom Fabrics with recognized brands such as Coastline Plus and Patio 500, is pleased to announce that Humberto Medrano has been hired as Regional Sales Manager covering the Southwest to develop and grow relationships with End Product Manufacturers and related sales personnel for all Awning and Marine brands and to promote awareness, loyalty, and consumption of our industry-leading awning fabric brands through our distribution partners.

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Humberto Medrano

Humberto holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering from DeVry University. He has more than 40 years of international and domestic sales and account management experience, including over 20 in the textile industry. He currently lives in Azusa, California, is a dad to four amazing grown children, and a grandfather to two beautiful little girls. Humberto enjoys baseball and has played and coached in his spare time; one of his children played at the college level, and the other played in the Mexican professional league.

At Herculite, we are committed to delivering the highest level of service, support, and innovation in the industry. We are confident that Humberto’s experience, communication skills, and customer-focused approach will make him a valuable addition to our team and enable him to contribute meaningfully to our mission.

Posted: October 6, 2026

Source: Herculite Products Inc.

CPM Names Jeremy Patten Chief Executive Office

BLAINE, Minn. — October 2, 2026 —  CPM, a global provider of process equipment, engineered technologies and aftermarket support, announced today that Jeremy Patten has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer.

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Jeremy Patten

Patten brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across global industrial, manufacturing and technology-driven businesses. Most recently, he served as President of Modine’s Performance Technologies segment. Prior to Modine, he spent more than eight years with ATS Corporation, including serving as President of its Packaging and Food Technology Group. Earlier in his career, Patten held leadership roles with IDEX Corporation and Danaher Corporation.

“Jeremy brings the combination of operational leadership, commercial experience and focus on execution that makes him well suited to lead CPM,” said Simon Peckham, Chief Executive of Rosebank Industries. “CPM has strong market positions, longstanding customer relationships and significant opportunities for growth. We are pleased to have Jeremy leading the business as we invest to build on those strengths, grow the aftermarket and improve performance across the organization.”

Patten joins CPM as the company continues to focus on growth, operational improvement and strengthening support for customers throughout the full lifecycle of their equipment.

“CPM has strong brands, deep engineering expertise, long-standing customer relationships and a significant global installed base,” said Patten. “What attracted me to CPM is the opportunity to build on those strengths, grow the business and continue improving how we support our customers throughout the lifecycle of their equipment. I’m looking forward to getting to know our people, customers and businesses around the world.” 

Posted: October 6, 2026

Source: CPM

IND HEMP Invests In Premium Fiber Processing Line

IND HEMP Logo NEWFORT BENTON, Mont. — October 1, 2026 — IND HEMP, a producer, processor and supplier of industrial hemp materials in the USA, today announced a significant investment in new fiber processing equipment at its IH Fiber decortication facility in Fort Benton, Montana. The investment adds a secondary processing line, featuring multiple fiber refining technologies to perform opening, cleaning and cottonizing, that brings IND HEMP’s hemp fiber to a ready-to-spin quality directly at the source.

Yarn is the foundation from which nearly every fabric application is built. Once hemp fiber is spun into yarn, it can be woven or knit into a wide range of end products, from garments and home goods to technical fabrics such as composites. Historically, reaching that spinnable quality has required additional refining beyond standard decortication, work that has fallen to third-party processors, or to the spinners themselves, upgrading standard decorticated technical fiber before it can run on their equipment. The commissioning of IND HEMP’s new processing line brings that refining capability in-house, at the fiber’s source.

“Consumers are increasingly looking for natural materials and more transparent supply chains, and brands are moving quickly to try to meet that demand. Hemp is an incredible plant-based solution, but until now the U.S. hasn’t been capable of consistently delivering the quality and scale the global textile industry requires,” explains IND HEMP CEO Morgan Tweet. “By supplying ready-to-spin fiber directly from Montana, we’re removing one of the biggest barriers for manufacturers wanting to work with hemp. This investment gives American-grown hemp the opportunity to compete on the global market, ultimately making its way into more of the products consumers want to buy.”

“This investment is a strategic step in IND HEMP’s growth trajectory because it converts more of our existing processing scale into higher-value, market-ready fiber. By adding premium refining capability at our Fort Benton facility, we can serve a broader range of textile and nonwoven customers, improve consistency and supply-chain efficiency, and respond to growing demand in both domestic and international markets,” shares Trey Riddle, CFO, IND HEMP.

Multiple Grades, Ready to Run

The new line allows IND HEMP to offer multiple grades of premium, cottonized fiber directly from its Fort Benton facility, ready for spinners and nonwoven manufacturers to use as supplied. Because refining now happens at the source, fiber yields and quality are improved, giving customers a more consistent fiber with better overall economics.

Built for Global Supply

“IND HEMP was built to operate at industrial scale, and today’s textile supply chain is global,” said Tweet. “This investment gives us ready-to-spin fiber we can put directly into international supply chains. We’re already shipping fiber to international markets in Asia and the Americas, with additional export partnerships in development, and we invite spinners, weavers, and manufacturers around the world to connect with us as a reliable, scalable source for premium U.S.-grown hemp fiber.”

Posted: October 6, 2026

Source: IND HEMP

Purecare Launches New Pillow Collection Finished In The USA

PHOENIX — October 6, 2026 — At the upcoming Fall High Point Market, Purecare will launch the Refreshing Puffed pillow collection featuring TENCEL™ Lyocell and blended Identically Down™ fiber fill options. The new pillow line expands the wellness-focused bedding brand’s growing line of domestically made pillows, filled and finished at its Phoenix, Arizona campus.

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Purecare Refreshing Puffed Pillow collection

Purecare’s addition of the Refreshing Puffed pillow collection builds on the brand’s successful TENCEL™ Lyocell sheet and mattress protector programs, which have been a staple in its lineup for well over a decade. The new Refreshing Puffed pillows include a TENCEL™ Lyocell blended cover and two blended fill options.

“Domestic pillow production has been a true gamechanger for Purecare,” said Sarah Bergman, chief marketing officer, Purecare.

“We’re designing custom, ready-to-ship pillow programs for retailers around the country because we can control the quality, inject innovation and hit the price points that our retailers need.”

The Refreshing Puffed line offers a choice of adjustable fills. The option with blended cooling shredded foam and Identically Down™ fiber is offered at $79.97 MSRP and the blended shredded latex and Identically Down™ fiber fill at $99.97 MSRP, with additional fill options available upon request.

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Kelly Crenshaw

“This new collection of pillows offers the soft feel of TENCEL™ Lyocell that our customers know and love with a puffed cover that adds a nice cozy, huggable aspect and a dimension and texture that really makes it stand out,” said Kelly Crenshaw, senior vice president of product development, Purecare.

The new pillow collection will be featured October 17-21 along with Purecare’s assortment of top-selling lines in its High Point showroom with Paramount Sleep at 330 S. Wrenn St.

Posted: October 6, 2026

Source Purecare

The Nature Conservancy Launches Microfiber Action Alliance To Reduce Microfiber Pollution In Textile Sector

the_nature_conservancy_logoSACRAMENTO, CA— October 6, 2026 — The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has launched the Microfiber Action Alliance (MAA), a new multi-stakeholder initiative to combat microfiber pollution by accelerating the adoption and scaling of effective, evidence-based solutions. Convened by TNC, the founding cohort includes Nike, Patagonia, Under Armour, lululemon, Cotopaxi and REI Co-op, among other leading brands.

Microfibers are small particles that shed from both synthetic and natural textiles. Alongside use and wear, the production of clothing and textiles is a significant contributor to microfiber pollution globally, with some estimates indicating that microfibers account for over 30% of ocean microplastics. While synthetic microfibers are among the most common forms of microplastic pollution found in nature, even natural fibers, such as cotton and wool, contribute to microfiber pollution if they have been treated with dye, softeners or finishes. Once in the environment, microfibers are extremely difficult to remove because they are so small and easily dispersed, underscoring the importance of prevention.

Fortunately, a range of effective solutions exist. Complementing the work of The Microfibre Consortium, which convenes across the textile industry to develop the science, data and tools needed to reduce fiber fragmentation, TNC will work with participating companies to better understand, refine and advance solutions that can meaningfully reduce microfiber pollution. Through actions taken within each participating company’s supply chain, the MAA will generate practical insights on what works and share those lessons with the broader industry to help drive wider adoption.

“We’re focusing on advancing solutions that can scale beyond Nike,” said Scott Vitters, Senior Director of Global Sustainability at Nike. “Through the Microfiber Action Alliance, we’re combining scientific insight with industry collaboration to better understand where pollution occurs, deploy effective interventions and accelerate progress across the apparel value chain. That’s how meaningful change happens, by learning together and acting together.”

“Microfiber pollution is a pervasive problem that affects everyone on the planet, and this alliance creates strategic tools for apparel companies to find solutions to that problem,” said Matt Dwyer, vice president of global product footprint at Patagonia. “We’re addressing microfibers throughout our supply chain while also investing in ways to reduce shedding during our products’ lifecycles. For the health of the planet, all apparel companies can reduce microfiber shedding.”

“We have seen incredible scientific advancements around this issue, informed by years of industry research, and The Nature Conservancy is excited to help companies apply and build upon those efforts,” said Patrick Jurney, Plastics Project Director at The Nature Conservancy in California. “Addressing microfiber pollution is a complicated problem that requires collaboration across the textile sector. We believe the Alliance can help accelerate the adoption of solutions that benefit freshwater ecosystems, oceans, wildlife and communities worldwide.”

“The Microfibre Consortium welcomes the Alliance’s focus on accelerating the adoption of new technologies and innovation across supply chains. We look forward to working with its members, and the wider industry, to reduce fiber fragmentation,” said Kelly Sheridan, CEO of The Microfibre Consortium.

With the initial participation of these companies—and opportunities for additional companies to join—the Microfiber Action Alliance is creating a credible, scalable roadmap for industry-wide progress over time.

Apparel companies interested in joining the Microfiber Action Alliance or learning more about reducing microfiber pollution can visit nature.org/microfibers.

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“We all must work to treat low-shedding construction as an engineering parameter embedded in design decisions from day one, not a metric measured at the end.  No single brand can solve this alone. Complete coordinated action across the value chain is essential to achieving the real reductions the science demands. Under Armour is proudly committed to contributing its data, methodology, and experience to this collective effort.” — Kyle Blakely, Senior Vice President, Design, Innovation and Development at Under Armour

“We envision a future where the clothing we wear and the textiles we make have a significantly lighter impact on our climate, communities and environment. While this is an ambitious vision and there is still significant work ahead, the brands involved are coming together now to help move the industry in the right direction and keep plastic out of our bodies and watersheds.” — Annie Agle, Vice President of Impact and Sustainability at Cotopaxi

“Microfiber pollution is a complex challenge that no single company can address alone. At REI, we’ve supported research and collaborative efforts to better understand this issue, and we’re committed to working alongside industry peers, researchers and conservation partners to help identify practical, science-based solutions. Through the Microfiber Action Alliance, we have an opportunity to build on that work and turn shared learning into collective action that helps protect the health of the outdoors for future generations.” —Andrew Dempsey, Director of Sustainability at REI

Posted: October 6, 2026

Source: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)

Results Of The 40th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey : Slight Improvement, But The Textile Industry Remains Under Pressure

ZÜRICH, Switzerland — October 6, 2026 — The 40th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS), conducted from 21 to 29 September 2026, shows a slight improvement in the global business situation, to -23pp, well above the November 2023 low of -46pp. Conditions nevertheless remain weak, in what has become a new normal of high uncertainty. Only South Asia (+13pp) and Africa (+9pp) are positive, while Europe (-36pp), South America (-44pp) and North & Central America (-56pp) report the weakest conditions. Along the value chain, the two ends are doing better than the middle. Fibre producers (+17pp) are the only positive segment, while spinners (-33pp) and finishers (-42pp) lag. Textile machinery manufacturers (-35pp) continue to suffer from companies’ reluctance to invest.

ITMF - GTIS 40 GraphsBusiness expectations for the next six months improved to +19pp, in sharp contrast to the current situation. However, 46% of participants expect no change, a sign that the optimism rests more on hope than on concrete signals. Africa (+59pp) is by far the most optimistic region, while East Asia (-20pp) and Southeast Asia (-6pp) remain pessimistic. Fibre producers (+67pp) are the most confident segment.

Order intake edged up to -24pp but remains weak, and South America has fallen to a record low of -69pp. Rising costs and inflation make a significant recovery in the coming months unlikely. The global order backlog shortened slightly to 2.3 months, within the range of 2 to 2.5 months it has held since mid-2023, as most companies work on confirmed orders only. Capacity utilisation rose to 71%, above the November 2023 record low of 68% but still well below the levels above 80% seen before late 2022.

Weak demand remains the main concern, cited by 56% of participants. Cost-related concerns are rising, led by high raw material (42%) and energy prices (41%), which have pushed inflation up again since the war in Iran. Concern about geopolitics has eased to 36%, from 46% in July. In response to US tariffs, companies are mainly diversifying into non-US markets (29%), investing in automation and efficiency (23%) or absorbing the higher costs (23%).

Order cancellations remain low at around 2% on average, though they have risen among finishers in three consecutive surveys. Inventories remain lean in most regions, with Southeast Asia at a record low. The Americas are the exception: there, high inventories combined with weak order intake point to a build-up of unsold stock.

For more information, please see www.itmf.org

Posted: October 6, 2026

Source: The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

EverDye Recognized By The Textile Industry: ZDHC Certification And CEMATEX Start-Up Grant To Scale Up Sustainable Dyeing

EverDye logoPARIS — October 5, 2026 — EverDye, the startup developing low-impact textile dyeing solutions, received two important recognition from the textile industry. The company secured the ZDHC Certification (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals), and is one of the 20 startups selected by CEMATEX (European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers) for the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant.

Founded in 2021, EverDye developed a bio-based pigment dyeing process that consumes less energy and operates at room temperature. This process reduces CO2 emissions by 90% and cuts energy consumption by 8 times compared to traditional textile dyeing methods. The company is led by Dr Amira Erokh, a materials chemist whose vision paved the way to a new approach.

ZDHC certification: a labor for chemical management excellence

ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) is a global initiative aiming to eliminate hazardous chemicals from the textile and leather industry. The certification attests to a chemical product’s compliance with the MRSL (Manufacturing Restricted Substances List), the list of substances prohibited or restricted during manufacturing.

This mission resonates with EverDye, validating the technological approach of using bio-based pigments with the aim to limit chemical residues.

“The ZDHC certification confirms that it is possible to transform the dyeing process without compromising on chemical control. At EverDye, we want to drive a profound shift in the industry toward a more responsible model, starting with dyeing. This recognition gives brands and manufacturers a concrete guarantee for partnering with us.” – Amira Erokh, Founder of EverDye

EverDye’s process relies on green-chemistry based on affinity: the pigment acts like a magnet, quickly anchoring itself into the fiber with a longer lasting effect, allowing the dyeing process to take place rapidly and at room temperature. This streamlined approach offers three major benefits: less chemical residue, reduced water and energy consumption, and richer, longer-lasting colours.

CEMATEX Grant: EverDye selected as one of Europe’s most promising textile innovations

EverDye is one of the 20 European startups selected to receive the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant. This highly competitive selection identifies the company as one of the most promising innovators in the textile industry. EverDye is featured in the “Colourants & Chemicals” category, alongside other startups working on recycling, fibers, testing and automation.

The grant will fund EverDye’s participation at ITMA 2027 in Hanover. Often considered “The Olympics” of textile machinery, every four years ITMA brings together manufacturers, brands, investors, research centres and technology partners. The event will be an opportunity to showcase its bio-based dyeing process to those who can help EverDye scale it up for wider industry adoption.

Dual recognition, one shared direction

The ZDHC certification and the CEMATEX selection certify how the industry is validating both the chemical rigor and the industrial potential of EverDye. In a sector where dyeing accounts for a significant share of water, energy, and polluting chemical consumption, these two milestones confirm that low-carbon dyeing can establish itself as a credible alternative.

“Color should never again come at a hidden cost to the planet. These recognitions tell us that the industry is ready to move from commitment to action, and we are ready to play our part.” – Philippe Berlan, CEO of EverDye

Posted: October 6, 2026

Source: EverDye

Yarn Expo Spring Returns To Shanghai In 2027 As Material Innovation Reshapes Sourcing

SHANGHAI — October 6, 2026 — Yarn Expo Spring will welcome the global yarn and fibre industry back to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from 10 – 12 March 2027. The upcoming fair follows its strongest edition to date, held in March this year, when over 600 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions connected with more than 25,000 visitors from 113 countries and regions.

The record turnout reaffirmed the fair’s role as a key venue for sourcing, innovation and industry exchange. Returning alongside Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, CHIC and PH Value, the comprehensive yarn and fibre trade fair will create further opportunities for the textile value chain to connect around changing material and sourcing priorities.

Prior to the fair, Ms Wilmet Shea, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, commented: “In a changing economic landscape, last year’s record participation showed how important it is for the yarn and fibre industry to meet in Shanghai, exchange ideas and understand what the market needs next. In March, suppliers will have the opportunity to present their latest developments to buyers from apparel, home textiles, knitting and related sectors, discuss requirements and build business relationships for the long term.”

Yarn and fibre markets evolve with changing sourcing needs

As the yarn, fibre and thread market expands towards a projected USD 182.7 billion by 2032, Asia-Pacific remains central to spinning, filament and textile production, as well as downstream demand. China’s integrated fibre, yarn, textile and equipment segments further strengthen Shanghai’s role as a location for industry exchange. Covering cotton and linen, chemical and regenerated fibre, fancy yarn and much more, the upcoming fair is set to provide a practical environment for industry players to explore developments, engage with new and established partners, and identify opportunities across regional and international markets.

As sourcing requirements become more complex, buyers are looking for materials that combine performance with credible environmental and supply-chain credentials. Interest is growing in recycled and bio-based inputs, improved traceability and safer processing, alongside specialised solutions such as glass fibre yarns, where factors including strength, thermal behaviour and processing performance are important.

The previous edition welcomed a range of innovative exhibitors, including well-known names like Better International, Circ Inc, Everest Textile and Toray Industries, many of whom reported positive business outcomes. Next spring, the fair’s International Zone and eight dedicated zones – Cashmere Yarn, Cotton Yarn, Chemical Fibre, Fancy Yarn, Linen Yarn, Silk Yarn, Wool Yarn and Digital Solution Zone – will help visitors navigate this broad offer across natural, man-made, and various specialty categories, making it easier to identify materials and suppliers relevant to their end-use needs.

The value of such direct engagement was reflected in productive feedback from the previous edition. Mr Raj Bhimani, Sales Manager of Spinfab Spinners, exhibiting in the India Pavilion, commented: “The fair provided an exceptional platform for connecting with the global textile community. We engaged with a remarkably diverse range of customers – from luxury European suit makers seeking our aesthetically stunning, long-lasting yarns, to mass-market fashion buyers from Southeast Asia impressed by how our cutting-edge technology ensures consistency at scale.”

Innovation-focused insight exchange helps fairgoers adapt to new demands

Complementing the exhibition, Yarn Expo Spring 2027 will offer a range of fringe events that provides added visibility, connecting material innovation with commercial and creative applications. Highlights include the China Yarns Fashion Trends, Tongkun · China Fibre Fashion Trend 2027/2028,  New Fibre New World – Textile Materials Innovation Activities, and selected Enterprise Product Launch sessions.

These activities will bring together material trends, product applications and innovation perspectives, helping participants interpret how market expectations are translating into fibre and yarn development. They will also complement the fair’s product offering by creating opportunities to explore emerging materials, exchange market insights and bridge the gap between R&D and market implementation.

Yarn Expo Spring is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT. The fair will be held alongside Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition, Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Spring Edition, CHIC and PH Value, with the resultant synergy allowing exhibitors and buyers to maximise their business opportunities.

For further information, please visit: www.yarn-expo-spring.com.

Yarn Expo Spring will be held from 10 – 12 March 2027.

Posted: October 6, 2026

Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

Ian Maclean MBE Appointed As Chairman, Campaign For Wool

LONDON / BRADFORD, UK — October 6, 2026 — The Campaign for Wool is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Maclean MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) as its new Chairman. Ian succeeds the late Peter Ackroyd MBE, who sadly, and unexpectedly, passed away in July 2026 after serving as Chairman since January 2025. Peter’s contribution as Chairman and to the global textile industry for over 50 years was greatly valued, and his untimely passing was deeply felt.

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Ian Maclean MBE
Photo: Katie Bishop

The appointment is announced during Wool Month in October, when the Campaign for Wool will once again bring together farmers, manufacturers, designers, brands, retailers and consumers through a programme of events and activities celebrating wool and its many applications across fashion, interiors and artisan products.

Wool Month provides the perfect opportunity, as autumn begins, to bring to the fore the many benefits of this remarkable natural fibre. It is a time to highlight the growing number of brands and companies choosing wool as a renewable, sustainable and versatile fibre, while placing greater emphasis on traceability, responsible land management, animal welfare, recycling and circularity.

Collectively, we all have a role to play in supporting the health of our biosphere and protecting natural resources for future generations. Wool, with its inherent qualities and potential for responsible production and circular use, has an important part to play in that journey.

Ian Maclean has been a long-standing supporter of the Campaign for Wool and has played an active role in the wider UK wool and textile industry throughout his career. As Chairman of his family-owned knitwear company, John Smedley Ltd, Ian brings considerable experience from the manufacturing and retail sectors. He is also the grantee of two Royal Warrants held by the company. His appointment follows the unanimous endorsement of the Campaign’s Funders’ Board, which recognises Ian’s longstanding commitment to wool and his extensive experience across manufacturing, fashion and textiles, the wide use of different wool types from the Commonwealth including Merino and British wools, iconic collaborations, global commercial retail channels both in-store and on-line.

Ian was President of the Sandringham Association of Royal Warrant Holders in 2025 (Patron, His Majesty The King) and served as Chair of The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) from 2022 to 2025. He has served as a Director on the Board of the UK fashion and textiles trade association (UKFT) for the past 12 years and is Chair of the Textile Committee for The Clothworkers’ Company. In 2020, Ian was awarded an MBE for his company’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and for services to the UK textile industry.

Ian’s appointment follows the passing of Peter Ackroyd, whose contribution to the Campaign for Wool and the international wool industry spanned many decades. The appointment ensures continuity of governance for the Campaign and provides a strong foundation for its ongoing work and future development.

His Majesty King Charles III, Patron of the Campaign for Wool first conceived his International Campaign in 2008, when he was HRH The Prince of Wales in support of farmers and wool’s natural benefits. The Campaign was formally launched to consumers in 2010 with a purpose to raise awareness of the unique and sustainable properties of wool as a natural fibre and to promote its many uses across fashion, interiors and other areas of everyday life, as well as supporting the farmers and woolgrowers across the Commonwealth where the leading wool growing sectors exist in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and of course closer to home in the British Isles.

Commenting on his appointment, Ian Maclean MBE said: “It is a great honour to be appointed Chairman of the Campaign for Wool. As a long-standing supporter of the Campaign since its inception, I have seen first-hand the importance of His Majesty’s vision in bringing together the many different parts of the wool community. Wool has such an important role to play in the future of textiles, with its natural, renewable and biodegradable qualities making it increasingly relevant as we seek more sustainable materials and more responsible ways of producing and consuming. I look forward to working with our partners and supporters around the world to build on the strong foundations laid by those who have led the Campaign before me, and to continue championing wool for future generations.”

Posted: October 6, 2026

Source: The Campaign for Wool

Thermore® Partners With Patagonia On New Heyes Peak Collection

MILAN, Italy — October 6, 2026 — Thermore, a global supplier of thermal insulation for apparel, announces a new partnership with Patagonia, bringing Thermore® EVOdown® insulation to the Heyes Peak collection , new this year and spanning five men’s and women’s styles, including a jacket, parka, hoody, and 3-in-1 parka.

Designed for mixed-weather adaptability, the Heyes Peak collection delivers just-right warmth for daily wear across transitional seasons. Each style features a layer-friendly lining and Thermore® EVOdown® insulation for reliable, breathable warmth and softness without the bulk. The collection’s anchor piece, the Heyes Peak Jacket, pairs 80 gr/m2 EVOdown®

with a durable shell built from NetPlus® 100% postconsumer recycled nylon ripstop – made from recycled fishing nets – to help reduce ocean plastic pollution. Styles across the collection are made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

Thermore® EVOdown® is an insulation made with fibers 100% recycled from PET bottles, engineered to bring the soft hand feel and loft of down with the reliability and easy care of a synthetic fill. It offers consistent warmth wear after wear making it a natural fit for a collection built for changing conditions. Thermore® EVOdown® is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, Global Recycled Standard (GRS), and bluesign certified.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Patagonia on the Heyes Peak collection,” said Laura Beachy, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications, Thermore .”This launch reflects exactly what we set out to do at Thermore: prove that high-performance insulation and genuine environmental responsibility aren’t a trade-off. Thermore® EVOdown® gives Patagonia a fill that meets their sustainability standards across five styles without asking them to compromise on warmth or comfort, and that’s the kind of partnership we’re proud to stand behind.”

“This is an exciting collaboration for our team,” said Joe DiGirolamo, Director of Sales, Thermore . “Patagonia is a brand that holds itself, and its supply chain, to a high bar on sustainability, so being chosen as their insulation partner across a five-style men’s and women’s collection says a lot about where Thermore stands in this space. We’re confident retailers and consumers alike will respond to a lineup that delivers on performance and on its environmental promises.”

The Heyes Peak Jacket’s shell fabric is a 1.2-oz, 20-denier NetPlus® ripstop, finished with a DWR treatment made without intentionally added PFAS – pairing recycled insulation with a recycled, PFAS-conscious shell for a collection built with sustainability at every layer.

“The best materials are the ones that help us meet our customers’ needs while reducing our impact,” said Mark Little, Senior Business Unit Director, Patagonia – Lifestyle Essentials + Graphics. “Thermore® EVOdown® gave us an opportunity to deliver dependable warmth, softness, and durability in the Heyes Peak collection while incorporating North Star materials throughout the system. That’s the kind of innovation we’re excited to bring to market.”

With this partnership, Thermore continues its commitment to delivering innovative insulation solutions that never compromise on performance, quality, or respect for the planet.

Posted: October 6, 2026

Source: Thermore

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