WASHINGTON, May 6 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * "Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion," on view May 15, 2025, through April 11, 2026, Reveals Solutions Past and Present at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum Left to right: Green Matters Natural Dye Company, Dye Lot of the Month Dress and Jacket, Pennsylvania, overdyed in 2022. / Jacket; China, early 17th century (fabric); Tibet, 19th century (construction). The Textile M  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Commerce together with USTR Announces Historic Trade Deal with the United Kingdom to Open Markets, Raise Revenue and Strengthen Security Thursday, May 8, 2025 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov (link sends email) Today, the United States and the United Kingdom announced a historic trade deal - providing unprecedented access to the U.K. markets while bolstering U.S.  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 7 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release: * * * Dow honored with ten wins in the 2025 Edison Awards MIDLAND, Mich. - May 7, 2025 - For the eighth consecutive year, Dow opens in a new tab (NYSE: DOW) has received more Edison Awards than any other company. Ten Dow innovations have been  more

TORONTO, Ontario, May 6 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Launches La Ola - A Vibrant Rooftop Escape Celebrating Coastal Mexican Cuisine with a California Twist Just in time for summer, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills introduces La Ola, a bold new rooftop restaurant that infuses the heart of Beverly Hills with the soul of Mexico's coast -- and a fresh California twis  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum to Host After-Hours Event Inspired by Responsible Fashion After Hours: Wreck the Runway EVENT: Inspired by responsible fashion movements and the opening of its exhibition "Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion," The George Washington Univrsity Museum and The Textile Museum is hosting Wreck the Runway on Thursday, May 22, 6-9 p.m. The m  more

LONDON, England, May 7 -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * Solena raises $6.7m to create next-gen textiles using AI and synthetic biology By David Silverman Imperial spinout will scale activity to create a new generation of sustainable, high-performance textiles using an entirely new class of fibres. Solena Materials has raised $6.7 million (pound sterling5.1 million) in seed funding, following a $4.1 million (pound sterling3.1 million) pre-seed funding round in 2022  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Congressman Moran's No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Nathaniel Moran's (R-TX-01) No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act. This legislation that would prohibit Department of State contracts with companies tied to forced labor in the Xinjian region of China. Congressman Moran spoke in support of the legislation ahe  more

ITHACA, New York, May 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Plants you wear: LivingLoom weaves seeds into textiles Humans' relationships with plants is largely utilitarian, serving our needs. We generally either eat them or make things out of them. Researchers in the College of Human Ecology (CHE) have developed a design and fabrication approach that treats these living things as companions to humans, with seeds woven into hydrogel material for hairbands, wristbands, hats  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this critical legislation that would prohibit United States State Department contracts with companies tied to forced labor in the Xin  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Suzanne Loker, emerita professor of fiber science and apparel design, dies at 77 Suzanne Loker, an innovator in apparel education and champion for sustainability and corporate responsibility, died April 12 at age 77, from cancer. Loker, a professor emerita in fiber science and apparel design in the College of Human Ecology (CHE), was awarded Faculty Fellow status by the International Textile and Apparel Associati  more

LONDON, England, May 7 -- The University College London issued the following news: * * * Feat of 'dung-gineering' turns cow manure into one of world's most used materials A new technique to extract tiny cellulose strands from cow dung and turn them into manufacturing-grade cellulose, currently used to make everything from surgical masks to food packaging, has been developed by researchers from UCL and Edinburgh Napier University. The study, published in The Journal of Cleaner Production, des  more

PORTSMOUTH, England, May 6 -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: * * * Researchers warn the UK is falling behind international efforts as microplastics infiltrate food, bodies, and ecosystems New policy brief says UK risks irreversible environmental, economic and health harm without a clear national microplastics strategy The UK government must urgently draw up a comprehensive national strategy to tackle microplastic pollution or risk falling further behind international  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 8 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Xoted Biotechnology Labs establishing operations in Spartanburg County COLUMBIA, S.C. - Xoted Biotechnology Labs (Xoted), a cutting-edge research and development center, announces plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The $4.2 million investment marks a significant advancement in sustainable biotechnology and scientific innovation, creating 34 new job opportunities at laun  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 9 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news on May 8, 2025: * * * Xoted Biotechnology Labs establishing operations in Spartanburg County $4.2 million investment will create 34 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. - Xoted Biotechnology Labs (Xoted), a cutting-edge research and development center, announces plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The $4.2 million investment marks a significant advancement in sustainable biotechnology a  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 7 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release: * * * Zac Posen Unveils Custom Design Made in the Gap Studio for Laura Harrier at the Met Gala A Bold Tribute to Black Dandyism, Tailoring, and Feminine Strength: Zac Posen, in custom Banana Republic, dresses Laura Harrier in a custom look made in the Gap Studio crafted from raw, natural denim--a nod to Gap's heritage and denim's role in self-expression and originality. New Yo  more