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Minnesota Knitting Mills Announces Promotion and New Board Member
Wade Kytola named Vice President and elected to Board of Directors. - April 27, 2014 - Minnesota Knitting Mills, Inc.
Coville to Feature Fabrics and Apparel Manufacturing Services at Texprocess Americas
The knit fabric and private label apparel manufacturer will showcase its performance and protective fabrics, contract and full package apparel services in Booth #3414 at the May 13-15 event in Atlanta. - April 21, 2014 - Coville Inc.
SEAMS to Host Largest Ever Supply Chain USA Pavilion & Reception at Texprocess Americas
Supply Chain USA will feature more than 35 individual company exhibits featuring the complete range of Made in USA supply chain manufacturing, components and services for the diverse fashion and sewn products industries. More than 200 industry professionals will attend the evening reception. - April 16, 2014 - SEAMS Association
Cass and Co. Launches Apparel / Art Collaboration with Caroline Lathan-Stiefel U.S. Acclaimed Textile Artist
Cass and Co., an award-winning leader in luxury shapewear, has launched ART CASS, a multi-faceted philanthropic foundation designed to incorporate the talents of leading artists with CASS shapewear to create apparel that is also wearable art. Proceeds from the collaboration will support artists and fund arts programs to benefit underprivileged children. - April 15, 2014 - CASS
CryoPlus Inc, in Wooster, Ohio Marks 20 Years of Cryogenic Service
CryoPlus, Inc, Wooster, Ohio marks 20 years of service to the woodworking, stamping, tool and die, welding, punching, musical, shooting and racing industries. - March 27, 2014 - CryoPlus Inc
The Bikini Has Evolved. Shark Tank Entrepreneur Releases the Eight in One, Interchangeable and Reversible Swimsuit Called Sophie Versus Emily
Sophie Versus Emily are the eight in one reversible and interchangeable swimsuits. The bikini tops split at the middle and with a simple pull of a string each side of the top can be worn on the left or the right side creating 4-ways to wear each top. With four ways to wear the top matched with the reversible bottom SVE is eight swimsuits in one. Mix and match with the other bikinis in the collection to create hundreds of swimsuits! - March 20, 2014 - Sophie Versus Emily
FashionManager Adds Notifications, Alerts and Other Visibility Enhancements
The latest edition of RLM’s popular enterprise software brings a range of new and expanded process visibility and management improvements designed to help clients manage every aspect of their fashion and related businesses. - March 20, 2014 - RLM Apparel Software Systems
Thousands of Dollars in Grants & Scholarships Still Available to Design Students
Thousands of dollars in Grants and Scholarships are unawarded and immediately available to University and College Interior Design focused students. Everyone needs to apply before April 30th, 2014 to be awarded these monies for their Design Projects. - March 19, 2014 - IFDA Educational Foundation
SPESA VIP Event to Welcome Sewn Products and Textile Industries to Atlanta
Held in conjunction with the Texprocess Americas and co-located shows, the popular dinner and industry networking function will be held on May 13 at the Georgia Aquarium. Participation in the event helps support the future of the industry through the AAFA Educational Foundation. - March 13, 2014 - SPESA
Coville Expands as Single-Source Solution to Supply Chain and Reshoring Challenges
The one-stop domestic source for knit fabrics, cut and sew production, product development and order fulfillment services is experiencing growth as apparel and sewn-products companies re-shore production to reduce supply chain cycle times, risk and complexity. - March 10, 2014 - Coville Inc.
Royal Embroider Commissioned to Design and Embroider the Magna Carta for Its 800th Anniversary
Rhoda Nevins, runs Soft Impressions and is a member of the Royal School of Needlework, has been commissioned to design and embroider a ten panel tapestry to mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. The year of celebration, which starts at Easter will culminate next June with... - February 20, 2014 - SoftImpressions
BRC Global Standards Launches Whistle Blower Service
BRC Global Standards has announced the availability of a 24/7 telephone hotline – TELL BRC – offering a confidential reporting service hotline for employees, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders to report concerns they may have about wrongdoing in a manufacturing site that is... - February 20, 2014 - BRC Global Standards
Uniform Advantage Secures Exclusivity for Koi’s and Med Couture’s 2 Newest Spring Colors
Uniform Advantage secures early exclusives for Koi’s and Med Couture’s 2 newest colors in their spring collection. For additional information about Koi and Med Couture Scrubs and the different styles and colors offered, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - February 04, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
Takuya Miyajima Promoted to Southeast Asia Regional Manager
Central and Southeast Asia Regional Manager for India, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar and Taiwan - January 29, 2014 - AeroGo, Inc.
Arrow Gloves, LLC Announces Launch of Web Platform for Made-to-Measure Dress Gloves
With just a photo, Arrow Gloves provides the only web-based measurement service for gloves sewn to each client's unique size. - January 28, 2014 - Arrow Gloves, LLC
Color Psychology Uniform Style Guide by Uniform Advantage
Uniform Advantage recently launched its latest Infographic titled “Color Psychology Uniform Style by UA.” This color psychology guide helps nurses understand how the colors they wear for their medical scrubs are influenced by their personality and moods. For additional information about the guide, please visit http://www.uniformadvantage.com/a-day-in-scrubs/hot-topics/color-psychology.asp. - January 28, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
Global Smart Textiles Market Revenue to Exceed $1,500 Million by 2020 - New Report by Grand View Research, Inc
Widening application areas to drive market demand and revenue generation. - January 26, 2014 - Grand View Research
New T-ChIP™ Program Offers Innovative Option for Textile Chemical Hazard and Risk Assessment
New confidential hazard/risk assessment program helps textile and textile chemical manufacturers meet sustainability reporting requirements without divulging proprietary formulas. - January 16, 2014 - T-ChIP
Omnichannel Solutions Drive Continued Growth at RLM
The enterprise solutions provider is reporting strong sales of its FashionManager solution in 2013; citing its development of timely and efficient new solutions for improved multi-channel execution and fulfillment. - January 13, 2014 - RLM Apparel Software Systems
SML Group Announces the Opening of Its EMEA RFID Technology and Innovation Center in the UK
On Thursday, December 12th, SML group opened what is to be the first of its three global RFID Technology and Innovation Centers. The center is located at Corby, Leicestershire, a town 75 miles north of London and home to SML’s UK operations. The group has plans to open a second center in the... - January 09, 2014 - SML Group Limited
iMerchandise Fashion App Becomes Available for Free on the App Store
iMerchandise, a revolutionary wholesale fashion buying app, becomes available for free on the App Store. - December 19, 2013 - iMerchandise
EnviroLeather Launches New Print Technology with Designs from Jhane Barnes
EnviroLeather™ by LDI announces the launch of a new line of PVC-Free faux leather featuring inspiring design patterns from renowned New York fashion and interior product designer Jhane Barnes. This new EnviroLeather™ upholstery is made with a unique, patent-pending, hybrid digital... - December 12, 2013 - EnviroLeather by LDI
Uniform Advantage Launches Butter-Soft Stretch
Uniform Advantage recently launched the new Butter-Soft Stretch collection, as the latest addition to the distinguished Butter-Soft Scrubs product line. For additional information about Butter-Soft Scrubs and the different styles and colors offered, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - November 19, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Textile Chemicals Market in India to Cross 9500 Crores by 2018 Says TechSci Research
Increasing domestic demand for quality textile materials coupled with growth in textile exports are expected to drive the textile chemicals market in India. - November 16, 2013 - TechSci Research
Papros Inc: Brief Webinar on Demand Released on Using Lab Reports for Global Product Compliance Demonstration
This webinar on demand sheds light on the latest developments in lab report standards for global product compliance and how to efficiently use those developments for compliance demonstration. - November 05, 2013 - Papros Inc.
New Deodorizing Seamless Smart Nanotechnology Briefs Launched
So comfortable, you want to fondle your bum. - November 03, 2013 - Greenyarn LLC
LOFTwall Announces New Program to Showcase Innovative Materials
“LOFTwall Approved” Will Streamline the Selection Process for Designers. - October 11, 2013 - LOFTwall
Clover Canyon Selects Cloud-Based FashionManager PLM/ERP
The Los Angeles-based women’s designer brand will replace a mix of general business and packaged software with the all-in-one fashion business management solution that promises to improve visibility and execution across the entire concept-to-consumer fashion lifecycle. - October 11, 2013 - RLM Apparel Software Systems
Designer T-Shirt Brand Implements Visual 2000 ERP/eCommerce Solutions
Vision/Eleven has replaced general office software and largely manual operations with the Visual ERP.net and integrated e-commerce solutions to increase overall efficiency and improve distribution and customer service across its multichannel operations. - October 11, 2013 - Visual 2000 International
Southern Textile Manufacturing Meets Textile Marketing Where Vintage Meets Chic: Couture Closets Launches Digital Consignment Store
Tonight, history was continued in an historic setting at Broad Margin, a Frank Lloyd Wright designated, nationally-recognized historical landmark as Couture Closets launched an exclusive consignment digital store showcasing the world’s finest designers. Two southern entrepreneurial... - October 10, 2013 - Couture Closets
Textile Manufacturing to Textile Marketing: South Carolina’s History Continues
The rich textile history of South Carolina continues Thursday, at one of only 18 nationally-recognized historical landmarks, specifically designated by architect Frank Lloyd Wright himself, in Greenville, South Carolina. Couture Closets launches an exclusive consignment digital store showcasing the... - October 08, 2013 - Couture Closets
Uniform Advantage Supports Making Strides This October
To continue support of October’s breast cancer awareness month, Uniform Advantage will donate $1 for every new Facebook page “like” received during the month of October. The donation proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Making Strides organization. This... - October 04, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
New Gas Infrared Tower Oven for PTFE Coatings on Fiberglass
Industrial, Gas Powered Infrared Tower Oven for adding PTFE Coatings onto Fiberglass fabrics. - September 15, 2013 - Radiant Energy Systems
TAC SHIELD Black Tactical Nylon Products Are Introduced to the Law Enforcement Teams. Proven in the Battlefields by Marines, TAC SHIELD Nylon is Made by Proud Americans.
TAC SHIELD brand of American Made Tactical Nylon Gear is now offered to the Law Enforcement community in black. After years of proven support of our Warfighters in battlefields across the world, TAC SHIELD is now supporting our American Law Enforcement at the Federal, State and Local level. TAC SHIELD nylon is Made by Proud Americans. - September 14, 2013 - Military Products Inc
SEAMS Event Aims to Help Brands and Manufacturers Secure Their Future
The September 19-21 Networking Conference will feature presentations and panel discussions designed to help attendees maximize business opportunities and manage risks. The event is open to registered fashion and sewn products industry professionals. - September 11, 2013 - SEAMS Association
Alliance Bank & Trust Hires New Retail Leader
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced the hiring of Sally D. Dunn to their retail banking team as Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Manager. - September 05, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
MFI International Announces New President
Manufacturer, MFI International has announced the promotion of Lawrence Wollschlager to the post of President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. - August 28, 2013 - MFI International., MFG., LLC
Visual 2000 Unveils Major PLM and ERP Releases at Global Partner Event
Visual PLM.net V8 and Visual ERP.net V5 promise to help fashion companies gain and sustain a competitive edge with significant advancements in usability, dashboard visualization and reporting, and integration with Microsoft productivity tools. - August 26, 2013 - Visual 2000 International
RLM Delivers System Wide Upgrades in Latest FashionManager Release
The developer and marketer of the widely-used FashionManager enterprise software solution has added or extended numerous features and capabilities that are designed to help its high profile client base meet growing mandates for customer service, supply chain transparency, and operational speed and efficiency. - August 26, 2013 - RLM Apparel Software Systems
Leading Accessories Firm Aquarius Ltd. Taps Integrated IT Platform from Visual 2000
The St. Louis-based accessories designer and marketer is planning a phased implementation of the Visual End-2-End fashion solution. With out-of-the-box PLM, ERP, and other mission-critical capabilities, the all-in-one system will consolidate all product information and processes to enhance collaboration and streamline operations. - August 17, 2013 - Visual 2000 International
Billabong’s Platinum Pack Collection Features CORDURA® Lite Fabrics for Exceptional Durability Without Added Weight
New backpacks and travel bags are designed for adventure travel. - August 15, 2013 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
The SML Group Launches ViziT™ FT/200
The SML Group (“SML”) known for its range of Brand Identification Labels, has today launched the ViziT™ FT/200 a Bulk Encoder and Box Audit station. For operations that require bulk encoding of RFID tags and where items need to be counted and matched to the SKU when packed into... - August 13, 2013 - SML Group Limited
Sleepwear Leader Taps Visual PLM.net® to Advance Customer Focus
The Kersheh Group, owner of the Jelli Fish Kids, Vayola, and other popular brands, is implementing web-based PLM capabilities from longtime IT partner Visual 2000. The company expects the added capabilities to foster greater product collaboration and enhance the overall focus on customers. - August 06, 2013 - Visual 2000 International
Colorful Brentano Textiles in Playful Patterns
Fall 2013 Rhythm collection expands range of eco-friendly and performance fabrics. - August 04, 2013 - Brentano, Inc.
eCowhides Rolls Out Big Overstock Sale on Genuine Cowhide Rugs
eCowhides has announced the launch of a huge sale offering up to 60% off on its genuine, grade A cowhide rugs and pillows. - August 02, 2013 - eCowhides
Canadian Fashion Lifestyle Brand Distributor Selects Visual End-2-End
LEF Industries will leverage the simplicity and power of the all-in-one business software to manage purchasing, distribution, and customer service for its growing stable of global brands and more than 500 retail customers. - July 26, 2013 - Visual 2000 International
ACLeathercraft Brings Old Crafting Skills to the Modern Day – No Machines Allowed
Handcrafted leather journals, slip covers and checkbooks launched on Kickstarter to promote age old crafts. - July 26, 2013 - ACLeathercraft
Central Pennsylvania Mohair Producers to Attend SpinExpo in New York City
Principals at Pure American Naturals attending 5th Annual New York SpinExpo to network, discover upcoming trends. - July 14, 2013 - Pure American Naturals
SML Group Acquires Xterprise
The SML Group (“SML”) continues the expansion of its RFID ViziT™ program with the announcement today that it has acquired a controlling interest in Xterprise, Carrollton, TX, USA. Xterprise now becomes a part of the SML Group. As an industry leader in RFID item-level inventory... - July 11, 2013 - SML Group Limited
INVISTA’S CORDURA® Brand Expands Performance Line with Air Flow Technology (AFT) Fabric
High Performance Fabric Designed for Excellent Abrasion, Tensile Strength and Snagging Performance - July 11, 2013 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics