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ATA accepting independent nominations for board of directors positions
July 15th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced that the association's leadership development committee has recommended the appointment of four individuals for board of directors positions beginning in November. There is, however, still an opportunity for additional candidates to be considered. Those interested can submit an independent nomination to ATA through Aug. 27. Independent nominations due Aug. 27 […]
AFFOA launches Chemical Protective Textiles Challenge
July 13th, 2026
Image: AFFOA Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced the launch of the Chemical Protective Textile Challenge, a nationwide initiative sponsored by the Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND) through its SPARK innovation incubator and administered by AFFOA. The challenge is designed to identify commercially available and high-technology […]
Discounted registration rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026
July 10th, 2026
Through Sept. 3, get early bird registration rates for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference Nov. 2. Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members get in for $69, nonmembers $169. For the ET Conference, early bird rates are $525 for members and $725 […]
HKRITA signs MoU with Jeanologia and Looptworks to establish circular textile ecosystem
July 9th, 2026
From left: Begoña García, global director of sustainable innovation, Jeanologia; Jake Koh, CEO, HKRITA; and Scott Hamlin, founder and CEO, Looptworks. The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with two global partners, Jeanologia and Looptworks, to establish the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem, a collaboration […]
WeatherMAX introduces technical guides, resources for outdoor performance fabric industry
July 8th, 2026
Image: Safety Components Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., a global leader in technology-driven fabric solutions, announced that its leading outdoor performance fabric brand, WeatherMAX®, has released a new series of product infographics and educational guides. Designed for manufacturers, fabricators, dealers, designers and consumers, the infographics simplify technical information into clear visual references that can be […]
New Mexico small business organizations file lawsuit challenging PFAS labeling regulation
July 7th, 2026
Several small business organizations in New Mexico filed a lawsuit July 1 challenging a regulation from the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board requiring manufacturers to label products containing PFAS. The regulation, which was passed in March, requires manufacturers to display a universal symbol on any product containing intentionally added PFAS, beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The […]
U.S. textile groups unite behind trade incentive program to strengthen U.S. manufacturing
July 6th, 2026
Industry organizations representing U.S. textile manufacturers, apparel brands and retailers urged the Trump administration to adopt a newly developed textile and apparel trade incentive program they proposed in a joint submission to the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) July 6. This is the first time these organizations have teamed up to publicly advocate for a […]
Andre West steps down as director of ZTE, Melissa Sharp named interim director
July 6th, 2026
Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University (NC State) has announced that Andre West, Ph.D., has stepped down from his position as director of Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE), and Melissa Sharp, the associate director of ZTE, has taken over as interim director. West will enter phased retirement and continue teaching one semester of […]
Maynards announces two global webcast auctions featuring manufacturing assets
July 2nd, 2026
Maynards Group of Companies, a global leader in industrial asset auctions and advisory services, has announced two webcast auctions featuring surplus manufacturing and laboratory assets from Natural Fiber Welding Inc., an internationally recognized innovator in sustainable materials technology. The first webcast auction will be held Tues., July 21 beginning at 9:00 a.m. CT, and will […]
Register now for ATA webinar: Get Your Business Found on Social Media
July 2nd, 2026
Registration is now open for the Get Your Business Found on Social Media webinar July 6, 6–7 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free to ATA members and nonmembers. The webinar will provide an introduction to social media for small business owners, with a focus on building visibility on social media platforms. […]