HanesBrands in Winston-Salem, Global Textiles in Reidsville announce April layoffs
Two major Triad manufacturers have announced plans to lay off a total of about 250 employees in April.
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Kernersville textile manufacturer plans Winston-Salem expansion
A textile manufacturer based in Kernersville is planning an expansion in Winston-Salem.
Three Triad Structures Added To Historic Register
Three Triad buildings have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, including two factories and a church.
'Of Noble Worth': Exploring A Century Of Work At A Mill Scheduled To Go Silent
In October, ITG Group announced that Cone Denim's White Oak facility in Greensboro would cease production.
Greensboro's Historic Cone White Oak Denim Plant Set To Close
The historic Cone Denim White Oak plant will be closing down after more than a century of operation in the Gate City, according to a Wednesday announcement.
Research Finds Dressmakers Have Good Eyes, And Not Just For Style
In a study of people from a variety of professions, dressmakers were found to have superior 3-D vision. Could their endless hours of delicate handwork be honing eyesight?
Worms Land A Great Job Working With Gorgeous Indian Textiles
After the craftspeople of Ajrakphur dye fabrics with a traditional block printing method, there's a lot of toxic waste water. Enter the earthworms.
Ralph Lauren To Cut 107 Jobs In The Triad
After weeks of rumors, Ralph Lauren has confirmed it will be cutting over 100 jobs in the Triad.
State Incentives Help Bring 600 Jobs to Rutherford County
More than 600 textile jobs are coming to North Carolina, a state heavily-reliant on the industry. Gov. Pat McCrory made the announcement Tuesday.
Apparel Company's Growth Strategy Built On Innovation
VF Corp., which is headquartered in Greensboro, has nearly doubled its revenues since 2008.