#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2022-05-25

More new markets for Carrington Textiles as sales team keeps expanding

Carrington Textiles, a global leader in the manufacture of workwear, flame retardant, defence, waterproof and sustainable fabrics, has announced the further expansion of their sales team with the addition of Andrew Ashcroft as International Business Development Manager.

With the addition of Andrew Ashcroft as International Business Development Manager, Carrington Textiles continues its market expansion beyond Europe.

The news comes after the company revealed the hiring of a new Head of Sales for Northern and Eastern Europe earlier this year, as part of the textile manufacturer’s global growth plan.

With a degree in Manufacturing Management and an MBA, Andrew has a wealth of experience in the textile industry, with his most recent roles including Regional Sales Manager in the Middle East for TenCate Protective Fabrics, and Arc Flash Garment Consultant and Regional General Manager for VF Imagewear in Dubai.

Andrew says: “It’s terrific to be part of the Carrington Textiles team at this stage in my career. I am looking forward to using my international business experience to help the company grow in all areas of the fabric industry. With the wealth of experience and expertise within the company I am sure I will improve my textile knowledge and hope to add to the history of this legend in textiles”.

Carrington Textiles Sales Director, Paul Farrell, added: “We are excited to welcome Andrew to the business. As we continue to focus on the development of new and existing customers in markets outside of Europe, Andrew will play a key role in helping us deliver those sales. His deep knowledge of the Middle Eastern market, will be vital for that.”

“Production is a product”

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“We need to move away from the price trap and return to a value-driven mindset.”

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“Innovation, resilience and international experience remain the great strengths of the Swiss textile machinery industry”

Geopolitical uncertainty, growing competitive pressure from China, new free trade agreements and the shift towards a circular economy are currently reshaping the global textile industry. In this interview, Cornelia Buchwalder discusses the current mood within the Swiss textile machinery sector, the industry’s distinctive innovative strength, new market opportunities in India and Asia, and the technological trends that could shape the upcoming trade fair cycle leading up to ITMA 2027.

Next week’s focus: Intertextile Shenzhen & Yarn Expo Shenzhen fuse textile tradition with sustainable, digital trends

Fashion will not be left behind in one of the world’s undisputed tech and manufacturing capitals. Which is why next week, at Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Shenzhen 2026, the organisers have made special efforts to integrate textile topics such as materials innovation, holistic sustainability, digitalisation and AI. Yet, from 9 – 11 June at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, the platform also includes timeless tradition and heritage-inspired evolution in equal measure. Across both shows, over 600 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions are set to showcase everything from Peruvian alpaca wool fabrics to tea-derived fibres, while their fringe programmes will explore diverse solutions along the entire value chain.

DYNEEMA® and NP Aerospace advance personal protection for military servicewomen

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Textile Exchange publishes comprehensive polyester LCA study

Textile Exchange has released a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on polyester, providing detailed data on the environmental impacts of both virgin and recycled polyester production. The study aims to strengthen understanding across the fashion, textile and apparel industries and support more informed decision-making regarding polyester sourcing and production.

Keeping products moving with Swedish automation at FILTECH 2026

At FILTECH 2026, taking place in Cologne from June 30th to July 2nd, members of TMAS – the Swedish textile machinery association – will highlight how the country’s engineering expertise is enabling filtration manufacturers to increase productivity, improve traceability and reduce dependence on labour-intensive manual processes.