W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., announces the commercial introduction of GORE® PYRAD™ Flame Retardant technology, a new laminate technology that offers an optimal combination of thermal / flashover burn protection, environmental protection, and comfort. GORE® PYRAD™ Flame Retardant is a durably bonded laminate solution that allows manufacturers to integrate Flame Retardant (FR) performance into protective outerwear where traditional (non-FR) textiles, such as nylon and polyester, are used.

IntertechPira is pleased to announce that Smart Fabrics 2012 will take place April 17-19, 2012, at the Conrad Miami Hotel in Miami, Florida. The event – now in its eighth year – will unite experts from a variety of industries, including textile, fashion, electronics, technology, research, academia and more, all of which play a unique role in the emerging smart fabrics industry.

China Linen Textile Industry, Ltd. (OTCQB: CTXIF) ("China Linen" or the "Company"), one of China's leading linen fabric and linen yarn producers and exporters, today announced the Company's management team will present at the 2011 Global Hunter Securities Conference to be held July 17-19 at the Intercontinental Hotel, 888 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA.

Global fabric leader Glen Raven Inc. has engaged KeyMark Inc., an award-winning document management solution provider, to engineer and implement a shared services accounts payable environment to enable Glen Raven to gain greater efficiencies and improve processes. The engagement between Glen Raven and KeyMark will also enable Hyland Software to reach its 10,000 client milestone. As an authorized provider of Hyland Software’s OnBase solution, KeyMark has helped deploy OnBase and provide ongoing support to companies throughout the country.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Textiles Intelligence's new report "Flame Resistant Fibres and Fabrics, 2011 Edition" to their offering.

China Linen Textile Industry, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: CTXFD) ("China Linen" or the "Company"), a China-based company engaged in the production and sale of linen yarn and various types of linen fabric, announced today that Mr. Xu Jianzhong and Mr. Xu Jixiang have joined China Linen's Board of Directors, effective April 20, 2011 and Mr. Teng Yunhai has resigned as director of the Board of the Company.

You may not want to miss the opportunity to see what's next in the smart fabrics industry at Smart Fabrics 2011.  This event will be held April 4-6, 2011 in London. Highlights of this year's program will include more than 30 presentations from organizations including Cocona Fabric, Parsons the New School for Design, Philips Research and many more.

Learn more about the Smart Fabrics Conference.

Wellco Enterprises has specified GORE-TEX^® footwear fabric to provide waterproof, breathable protection in its new Smith & Wesson Guardian GTX series of footwear for law enforcement professionals. GORE-TEX^® footwear fabric keeps feet drier and more comfortable by preventing exposure to rain and inclement weather while allowing moisture vapor (perspiration) to escape.

“While working with Gore during the design and construction of these new boots, we found that their commitment to delivering high-quality products is backed by years of expertise in barrier design and some of the most rigorous performance testing available in the industry today.”

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Nonwoven Fabric Mills Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2010 Edition]" to their offering.

“Nonwoven Fabric Mills Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2010 Edition]”

The newly published Nonwoven Fabric Mills Industry report provides the most recently updated market research on the industry. Its scope contains analysis on the industry's key financial data, competitive landscape, shipment and inventory data, upstream and downstream industries, and trade data.

Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFI) recently announced financial results for its first quarter ended May 1, 2010.

Financial highlights for the first quarter include:

• Net sales for the quarter were $63.1 million compared to $64.1 million for first quarter of last year, and comparable store sales decreased 2.0% compared to a 2.3% increase in the previous year.
• Operating income was $17,000 in the quarter compared to $0.6 million in the first quarter last year.
• Net loss was $1.3 million, or $0.07 per basic share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to a loss of $0.9 million, or $0.05 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2009.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $1.6 million, a decrease of $0.6 million over the same period last fiscal year.
• The amount of cash generated from operations before reorganization activities increased by $146,000 to $2.1 million during the quarter.
• Inventories have been reduced by $7.6 million compared to the same period last year, ending the quarter at $93.0 million.
• At quarter end, the Company had outstanding borrowings under its revolving line of credit of $13.7 million and outstanding letters of credit of $7.7 million. The Company increased its borrowings by $102,000 during the quarter. Additional amounts available to borrow under its revolving line of credit at the end of the quarter were $43.5 million. The balance of the Company’s subordinate debt was $21.6 million at quarter end, and the warrant discount on this debt was $7.6 million.

Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFI), a leading specialty store retailer, today announced that Stacey Gross has joined the Company as Vice President, eCommerce. In this role, Ms. Gross will be responsible for all aspects of internet store merchandising, marketing and operations, and will report to Jane Aggers, Chief Executive Officer.

“We are delighted to welcome Stacey to Hancock Fabrics”

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China silk and textile finishing industry, 2010" report to their offering.

“China silk and textile finishing industry, 2010”

China silk and textile finishing Industry, 2010 is valuable for anyone who wants to invest in the silk and textile finishing industry, to get Chinese investments; to import into China or export from China, to build factories and take advantage of lower costs in China, to partner with one of the key Chinese corporations, to get market shares as China is boosting its domestic needs; to forecast the future of the world economy as China is leading the way; or to compete in the segment. The report provides in-depth analysis and detailed insight into the silk and textile finishing industry, market drivers, key enterprises and their strategies, as well as technologies and investment status, risks and trends.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Textiles Intelligence's new report "Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 4th Quarter 2009" to their offering.

“Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 4th Quarter 2009”

In fabrics, Klopman International has introduced a new version of its Luminex C50 high visibility fabric, Velcro USA has developed a new moisture wicking and antimicrobial textile called Velcro brand Evaptex fabric, and Quick-Med Technologies has developed a new antimicrobial fabric treatment called Stay Fresh. Meanwhile, Kraton Polymers has introduced a range of Nexar moisture management polymers for use in high performance membranes for fabrics.