apparel garment association news

11th Mar 2022

US’ J2 Medical Supply has got a purchasing agreement for Nitrile examination gloves and disposable non-sterile apparel with Premier. Effective February 1, 2022, the agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for Nitrile Examination Gloves and Disposable Non-sterile...

10th Mar 2022

The net sales of Suominen were recorded at €47.0 million in 2021. In 2021, net sales of the Americas business area amounted to €265.2 million and net sales of the Europe business area to €178.1 million. The manufacturer’s ability to innovate and meet market needs is reflected in the share of new products of net sales which was above 25 per cent in 2021.

10th Mar 2022

US’ PDI, a leader in infection prevention products and solutions, has launched the novel, innovative disinfectants to help infection prevention professionals in the fight against rising healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) as well as the ongoing battle against COVID-19. PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, and training for...

10th Mar 2022

US’ Kimberly-Clark has announced that Sylvia Mathews Burwell has been nominated for election to its board of directors at the company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders on April 27, 2022. Current board member Ian Read will be retiring in 2022. Burwell has served as the president of American University, a private research university in Washington,...

9th Mar 2022

US’ INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced six new board members and its 2022 slate of officers to guide the success of the nonwovens industry and its members. The new board members bring a high level of diverse expertise and insight to the management of the association as it moves forward with its vibrant growth.

9th Mar 2022

US’ Elsner has launched the Elsner Model ERS-180 “One-Eighty” Canister Stuffer to their wipes production converting machinery line-up. Elsner makes world-class fully automatic perforator rewinders for wipes production for decades. Elsner has been part of driving the evolution of the wipes industry since they produced their first perforator in the 1970s.

9th Mar 2022

Sharon Laboratories, an Israeli manufacturer of preservative solutions for cosmetics and personal care markets, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire specialty ingredients producer RES Pharma Industriale based in Trezzo sull’Adda, Italy (RPI). RPI is a chemical firm specialised in research, innovation and the production of personal care...

8th Mar 2022

Composites manufacturer, Propex Furnishing Solutions, has signed an agreement with Ocean State Innovations, for the distribution and sale of Curv tactical composite material in North America. The partnership formalises both parties' commitment to provide advanced material innovation to North American tactical gear consumers and manufacturers alike.

8th Mar 2022

US’ Avient has announced the commercial availability of Complēt R long fibre-reinforced composites, which incorporate post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets. Avient provides sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.