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MSYG names Keith Horn vice president of manufacturing for Ranlo plant
August 21, 2026
Image: Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc. Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc. (MSYG), based in North Carolina, announced that Keith Horn has joined the company as vice president of manufacturing for its Ranlo plant. Horn brings more than 30 years of experience in worsted wool spinning operations. In this role, he will lead manufacturing operations at […]
ISAIC announces partnership with TUKATECH
August 20, 2026
Image: ISAIC The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), a Detroit, Mich.-based nonprofit and national resource for textile and apparel manufacturing, has announced a partnership with TUKATECH, a global fashion technology solutions provider, to launch a TUKAcenter in Detroit. The TUKAcenter will provide brands, designers and entrepreneurs access to leading digital tools and expertise, creating new opportunities for product development and apparel manufacturing […]
Section 338 tariffs on Canadian imports paused until Aug. 22
August 19, 2026
Following an agreement between the U.S. and Canada Aug. 18, the U.S. has paused the implementation of tariffs on certain goods from Canada for three days, delaying the effective date to Aug. 22. The 50% tariffs were set to take effect Aug. 19 pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. They were […]
Erik Moesch joins direct sales team at Herculite Products Inc.
August 19, 2026
Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products Inc. announced that Erik Moesch has joined Herculite as the new Northeastern regional sales manager on the direct sales team. Moesch will oversee the Northeast region of the direct sales team, partnering with customers across the company's engineered solutions, healthcare, agriculture, and tent and structure markets. He has a bachelor's degree […]
Sponsorship opportunities for FSA white paper on sustainability
August 18, 2026
Fabric Structures Association, a member group of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), announced it is developing a white paper focused on sustainability, with sponsorship opportunities available. The paper — "Building a Sustainable Future: The Environmental, Economic, and Human Case for Fabric Structures" — will explore how fabric structures can support sustainability initiatives by reducing environmental impact, minimizing […]
Registration open for Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair
August 18, 2026
Image: © Texhibition Istanbul Registration is open for the Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair, Sept. 9–11 at Istanbul Expo Centre in Türkiye. In its tenth year, the fair is open to buyers, brands, designers and other industry members seeking to explore production partnerships, material alternatives and Türkiye's textile manufacturing ecosystem. The fair will […]
NC State to spearhead 10-Year, $480 million effort to bolster defense textile manufacturing
August 17, 2026
Image: North Carolina State University North Carolina State University (NC State) announced that the university has been chosen to lead a 10-year Department of Defense initiative aimed at modernizing textile manufacturing in the U.S. to support the defense industry. The FutureTEX award — which includes $36 million in its first year and has a ceiling […]
Nominations open for 2027 IDEA Achievement Awards
August 17, 2026
Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), in collaboration with Nonwovens Industry Magazine, is now accepting nominations for the 2027 IDEA® Achievement Awards. Nominations must be submitted by Nov. 8. The IDEA Achievement Awards recognize outstanding innovations, technical advancements and leadership across the nonwovens and engineered materials industry. Industry professionals are invited to submit their company’s most innovative […]
U.S. imposes new tariffs following Section 301 investigation
August 14, 2026
Sixty trade partners of the U.S. are subject to new tariffs following the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 investigation into concerns about forced labor. The investigation began in March, with the USTR determining in June that the acts, policies and practices of the economies were "unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce." Trading partners […]
Registration open for ATA webinar: A Complete Security Blueprint
August 12, 2026
Registration is open for the Complete Security Blueprint webinar, Aug. 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. A Complete Security Blueprint will provide a practical roadmap for building and maturing an effective cybersecurity program. Whether you're starting from scratch or enhancing an existing […]
Elevate Textiles announces closing of Burlington finishing plant
August 11, 2026
Elevate Textiles announced that its finishing plant in Burlington, N.C., will close at the end of the year. “This closing is a result of changing market dynamics across several businesses and product lines that the plant supports, which are significantly reducing production volumes. Despite efforts to identify new product lines, the identified volumes remain too […]
Morito Scovill Americas announces acquisition of Edward Segal Inc.
August 10, 2026
From left: Bunki Yano, president, Morito Scovill Americas; Shane McEntyre, chief sales officer, Morito Scovill Americas; and David Segal, president, Edward Segal Inc. Image: Morito Scovill Americas Morito Scovill Americas, a supplier of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications based in Clarkesville, Ga., has announced the acquisition of Edward Segal Inc., a Thomaston, […]
INDA brings nonwovens to 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit
August 10, 2026
Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) exhibited at the 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit, held in Chicago, Ill. Drawing over 9,000 attendees from across the country, this year’s summit marked the fourth time that INDA exhibited at the event. Representing the association in the exhibit hall, Wes […]
U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada
August 7, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White House statement. These tariffs apply to […]
Gwen Conley joins Herculite as innovation engineer
August 6, 2026
Herculite® Products announced that Gwen Conley has joined Herculite as an innovation engineer. In this role, Conley will focus on advancing Herculite’s innovation strategy, developing new products and solutions and supporting growth across the organization. Conley has nearly two years of experience with product development and improvement, materials testing and quality control. Before joining Herculite, […]