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• Standard Fiber Names Randy Spence To Top Merchandising Post
  HENDERSON, Nev.  — MARCH 17, 2026 — Standard Fiber has named 40-year industry veteran Randy Spence to the newly created role of chief merchandising officer, further strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its home textiles business. In this role, Spence will oversee merchandising, product development, marketing and sourcing, bringing a unified […]
• Hexcel Names James Coogan As New Chief Financial Officer
  STAMFORD, Conn. — MARCH 13, 2026 — Hexcel Corporation announced today that James (Jamie) Coogan has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective May 1, 2026. He will report to Tom Gentile, Hexcel Chairman, CEO and President. Coogan succeeds Mike Lenz who has been serving as interim Chief Financial Officer. Lenz will […]
• The LYCRA Company To Eliminate More Than $1.2 Billion Of Debt Through Prepackaged Restructuring Process, Positioning Business For Long-Term Financial Stability And Growth
  WILMINGTON, Del. — MARCH 17, 2026 — The LYCRA Company, LLC (“LYCRA” or “the Company”), a global  developer of fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that it has entered into a restructuring support agreement (“RSA”) with the overwhelming majority of its creditors to eliminate approximately $1.2 billion of […]
• COOLMAX CloakFX™ Fiber Makes Official Global Debut aA Performance Days Munich
  WILMINGTON, Del. — MARCH 12, 2026 — The LYCRA Company will officially launch COOLMAX CloakFX™ fiber globally at Performance Days Munich, Europe’s leading functional fabric fair, March 18–19. This innovation is designed to help garments appear drier by minimizing visible sweat marks while delivering moisture management and cooling comfort. COOLMAX CloakFX™ fiber is for brands, […]
• UTulsa Receives $12.6M In Appropriations For AI, Cyber, Extreme Materials, Energy Research
  TULSA, Okla. — MARCH 13, 2026 — The University of Tulsa has received four federal appropriations supporting major research initiatives that will strengthen the nation’s energy resilience, advance next-generation materials and manufacturing and position Oklahoma as a hub for secure autonomous-systems innovation. These funds will expand UTulsa’s pilot-scale research infrastructure, deepen industry and community partnerships […]
• Surforce Technology Group Achieves Major Breakthrough In Functional Nanofiber Nonwoven Materials
  QINGDAO, China — MARCH 12, 2026 — A news report from iQingdao: Recently, the “Low-Carbon Industrialized Complete Technology and Equipment for Functional Nanofiber Nonwoven Materials” independently developed by Surforce (Qingdao) Technology Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Surforce Technology Group”) has passed authoritative appraisal, with the overall technology reaching internationally advanced levels. This breakthrough not […]
• Azerbaijan Textile Association (ATA)  Becomes Member Of ITMF
  ZÜRICH, Switzerland — MARCH 16, 2026 — The Azerbaijan Textile Association (ATA) has officially become a Member Association of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), further strengthening Azerbaijan’s integration into the global textile value chain. Founded to represent and promote the interests of Azerbaijan’s textile and apparel industry, ATA plays a key role in sector […]
• Lenzing Introduces TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 To China Market At Intertextile Shanghai, Advancing Denim Innovation Through Mill Partnerships
  LENZING, Austria — MARCH 17, 2026 — The Lenzing Group, a leading global producer of regenerated cellulosic fibers, shared the China market debut of its latest fiber innovation, TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100, at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition. Originally developed for denim constructions and first introduced at Kingpins Amsterdam in September 2025, TENCEL™ […]
• Where Performance Becomes Product Strategy: Techtextil (Frankfurt) 2026 Puts Functional Apparel In The Spotlight
  FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany  — MARCH 17, 2026 — The demand for high-performance textile solutions for the apparel industry increases – and with it the sector’s innovative strength. Techtextil 2026 addresses these developments: The Performance Apparel Textiles area (Hall 9.0) presents around 130 exhibitors from 13 countries showcasing innovative materials for workwear, protective clothing, smart […]
• MISSION Introduces The Cool Compression Collection: A Second-Skin Feel Powered By Dry-To-Cool Technology 
  NEW YORK — MARCH 16, 2026 — MISSION, a supplier of wearable cooling solutions and sun-safe performance accessories, announces the launch of its newest innovative collection: the Cool Compression Collection. Designed to support movement, recovery, and comfort across seasons, the collection includes arm, leg, and knee sleeves as well as a back wrap engineered for […]

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