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Minus33 is accepting merino-wool base-layer donations to support its Search & Rescue kit program. The merino-wool apparel brand repurposes gently used materials into patient-warming kits, which are distributed at no cost to U.S.-based SAR teams, allowing first responders to apply a warming base-layer system to emergency patients. The New Hampshire–headquartered company’s program began in 2017 and has grown to include more than 200 partner organizations, including mountain-rescue teams and state-fish-and-wildlife agencies. “A hundred years of working with wool teaches you one thing: Wool is always reliable and dependable in the outdoors, just like our dedicated first responders,” said Lawson Glidden, president of Minus33. “Expanding this initiative to any merino base layer that meets our standards is the most direct way to put our expertise to work to keep others safe in the backcountry.”
Rudholm Group’s ShareLabel is easing the process of adhering to the EU’s Digital Product Passport requirements. Users are able to manage garments through a QR code or NFC chip that is embedded in the product’s care label. ShareLabel also simplifies returns through RFID integration that accesses product history. The DPP process is made easier with ShareLabel by increasing transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain. ShareLabel provides anti-counterfeiting by proofing product authenticity, educates through storytelling and expands global reach through localized service. The Sweden-based company’s technology complies with changing regulations with Variable Data Cloud—providing product origin and supply-chain oversight to support legal and ethical accountability.
TradeBeyond has been named SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards’ 2026 AI-Based SupplyTech Solution Provider. “This award is a testament to our mission of helping brands, retailers and sourcing organizations simplify complexity across their global supply chains,” said Angela Rhea, vice president of product and industry consultant at the supply-chain technology provider. “As supply chains face increasing pressure from shifting regulations, sustainability requirements and economic uncertainty, organizations need intelligent technology that connects people, processes and data. We are honored that SupplyTech Breakthrough has recognized the impact our AI-powered platform is delivering for customers around the world.” The Hong Kong–headquartered company offers an end-to-end platform that relies on artificial intelligence and intelligent automation.
Epson has made its SureColor G9070 DTFilm printer available to support garment decorators and print-shop owners with high-speed output—up to 350 square feet per hour, twin-roll flexibility and automated maintenance. It eases oversized-graphics projects, large transfer orders and high-throughput apparel-production environments through automated maintenance routines, intuitive controls and a large-capacity sealed-ink-pack system. “As DTFilm adoption continues to accelerate, customers are looking for technology that helps them increase output while simplifying day-to-day operations,” said Paul G. Morales, product manager of professional imaging at the Los Alamitos, Calif.–headquartered Epson America. “The SureColor G9070 gives print shops the flexibility and efficiency to take on larger jobs, reduce interruptions and support long-run production environments.”
