Milliken & Company®, one of the world’s largest privately-held textile and chemical manufacturers, today announced that Abrams™, its flame resistant (FR) fabric designed specifically for military applications, has been chosen as the only approved fabric for the United States Army’s improved Combat Vehicle Coverall (iCVC).

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: APDN), a provider of DNA-based security solutions, today announced that it will utilize its proprietary SigNature™ DNA to mark Yorkshire Textiles and Fabrics in collaboration with the Textile Centre of Excellence consortium of companies. The first phase of this collaboration will demonstrate how SigNature™ DNA can be used to authenticate textiles at all points of the supply chain through to the end user. In addition, this project will demonstrate the integration of SigNature™ DNA with existing manufacturing processes to produce threads, labels and fabrics manufactured by Yorkshire-based companies.

Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc. ("NAT" or the "Company") (OTCBB: NADVF), announced second quarter sales results for its apparel division, HTnaturals, a provider of environmentally sustainable hemp, bamboo, organic cotton and soy blended apparel.

Milliken & Company®, one of the world’s largest privately-held textile and chemical manufacturers, today announced the introduction of Amplitude™, a patent-pending line of premium, high-performance flame resistant (FR) fabrics for industrial workwear. The new proprietary fabrics are processed ammonia-free and are constructed of a cotton/nylon blend designed to help mitigate potential injuries due to electric arc and flash fire exposure, while providing enhanced durability and comfort. The combination of these capabilities makes it an ideal fabric for industrial workwear occupations in manufacturing, utilities, electrical maintenance, petrochemical, welding, and steel.

Government and industry information notes that the majority of severe and fatal burn injuries are due to the individual’s clothing igniting and continuing to burn, not by the exposure itself. Therefore, extensive independent testing of FR clothing fabrics must be conducted to evaluate the protective capabilities these fabrics exhibit when exposed to hazards such as electric arc flash and flash fires.

Milliken & Company, one of the world’s largest privately-held textile and chemical manufacturers, this week announced that, starting fall 2008, Browning will offer a new retail line of scent-control hunting apparel powered by VisaEndurance Shield™. Branded under Browning’s new ScentSmart line, the new clothing will feature VisaEndurance Shield, Milliken’s newest odor-adsorption fabric technology that fights odors, wicks moisture, dries quickly and repels-and-releases stains to deliver superior comfort and enhanced performance for hunters.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the leading national fabric and craft specialty retailer, has enlisted the expertise of M’Liss Rae Hawley, the internationally known leader in the field of quilting, to expand class and fabric offerings for quilters nationwide.

M’Liss has designed an exclusive line of fabrics featuring a variety of vibrant colors – a M’Liss specialty – and some of her favorite and popular themes. Her artsy floral groups include: M’Liss’s Garden, Garden Court, and Spring Bouquet - all inspired by her gardens. In addition, her new line of fabrics also incorporates the travel-themed Experience the World with M’Liss, and the whimsical feline collection simply entitled, Meow. “These designs were very fun to do. And, because they are pre-coordinated, they will save customers time,” said M’Liss. All of the fabrics are 100% cotton, with a total of over 40 designs available at a price of $6.99 per yard. Look for additional collections, including a dog-inspired line, to be available in stores later this year.

This is an article on the French Seam and the Flat Fell Seam. The article aims to say something about seams in general and their place in manufacture and design.

Cone Denim Nicaragua ("CDN"), an affiliate of the International Textile Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ITXN), located in Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua announced today that it has signed a USD $37 million 7 year amortizing term loan with the Inter-American Investment Corporation ("IIC") and four co-financing banks doing business in Nicaragua that include Banco de la Produccion, S.A., Banco de America Central, S.A, Banco de Credito Centroamericano, S.A. and Banco HSBC Nicaragua, S.A.

Several leading sock companies will launch a bevy of innovative technologies, featuring COOLMAX(R) fabric for spring/summer '08 at The Running Event, an industry expo and conference for specialty retailers in Austin, Texas. Additional new technologies will also combat blisters and odors and boost comfort from heel to toe, for everyone from weekend warriors to marathon runners.

DAIKIN and Dow Corning Corporation have jointly developed a new product for fabric protection. The new Unidyne(TM) TG-5521 fabric treatment delivers
the advantages of two complementary chemistries - the superior oil and
water repellency of fluorine and the softness of silicone. Additionally,
this combination of performance benefits is available in the new C6
fluorine platform, which enhances the product's environmental performance.

Bahamas-based fabric design and print company Bahama Hand Prints is celebrating summer with its new season of sensational tropical fabric designs and bold color-ground resort wear essentials to add punch to any vacation wardrobe.  Three excitingly fresh fabric prints and one limited-edition, vintage re- run will be added in the 2007 season building upon an already vibrant fabric collection of over 50 screen printed designs. Additionally, the company will showcase 7 new and fabulous fashions for this summer.  This season kicks off with "Seashells, Seashells," a single screened, delicate and romantic scattering of miniature shell drawings fashioned in a linear fabric design. The illustration presents classic conch shells side by side with sand dollars, cowries and queen conch shells to instill a beautiful beach scene to any living room or bedroom decor.
   

During the last ten years, alternatives to real stones (volcanic pumice) have been tested by all the major jean manufacturers. The goal has been to reduce the amount of maintenance required when using stones, and to achieve a softer finish. After years of testing, many are using various grades of perlite.

Following earlier multimillion dollar orders at the end of 2006 TenCate Protective Fabrics USA received further substantial orders for flame-resistant camouflage printed fabric. Besides that TenCate (Euronext: KTC) developed a
completely new material named Defender(TM)M for the US Military. This material is used for the new fire retarding combat garment. The amount of the two orders is approximately US$ 54 - 64M, depending on the exact
requirements of the US Military.

Leading Chinese fabric processor, the Huafeng Textile International Group (stock code HK:0364), today confirmed its intention to continue to seek a listing on the Korea Exchange (KRX).

Representatives of five Mongolian cashmere export companies that have received assistance from the
U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve their business skills, are visiting New York City March
12-13 to showcase their products for some of the United States' most influential clothiers and garment distributors.

Polartec, LLC announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Malden Mills Industries, Inc.

The main theme of Issue 19 is "Flame Resistant Fibres and Fabrics".

* The market for heat and flame retardant protective clothing in Western Europe has grown by more than 3% each year since 2002. Moreover, the market is forecast
to grow by an average of 3.5% each year between 2005 and 2012. In 2006 the market was worth an estimated Euro310 mn.

* Stricter regulations regarding fire safety and changes in market requirements have spurred the development of new fibres, treatments and fabrics.