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  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens IEEPA tariff refund portal

    April 20, 2026Industry News, News

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use [...]

  • A bustling gathering of women at a vibrant venue, seated at tables with colorful lighting, engaged in conversation and networking.

    ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact

    April 17, 2026ATA News, News

    ATA Women in Textiles Summit participants. Image: Devin Steele More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. textile industry gathered in Asheville, N.C., [...]

  • Logo featuring "ATA" in bold black letters, accompanied by colorful circular accents in red, green, and blue, with "ADVANCED TEXTILES ASSOCIATION" below.

    Call for candidates for ATA Board of Directors positions

    April 15, 2026ATA News, News

    Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for open ATA Board of Directors positions. The ATA Board of Directors relies on highly [...]

  • A stack of various fabrics in light hues—pale yellow, soft green, light blue, coral and deep blue—arranged in horizontal rolls..

    Energetic, light hues

    April 14, 2026News, Products

    The Batyline® Eden collection is phthalate-free, ISO-certified and OEKO-TEX® approved. Photo: Serge Ferrari Group The Batyline® Eden collection has added six new colorways [...]

  • Conference attendees seated in rows watch a speaker present on stage, with a large screen displaying marine fabrication techniques.

    Marine Fabricators Conference speaker proposals due May 1

    April 13, 2026ATA News, News

    The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), a member group of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), has put out a call requesting speaker proposals for the [...]

  • Man in a blue shirt demonstrating marine fabrication on a sleek black surface, with blurred background of attendees and displays.

    Marine fabricator included in Boating Industry 40 under 40

    April 9, 2026Industry News, News

    Kyle Van Damme, MFC, president/CEO of Marine Tops Unlimited, was named one of Boating Industry’s 40 under 40 in the March 2026 issue [...]

  • Barbara Connett named Expo show director

    April 8, 2026ATA News, News

    Barbara Connett, who has worked on the Marine Fabricators Conference for the past several years, was promoted to Advanced Textiles Expo show director, [...]

  • Bright orange fabric with water droplets displayed inside a pink embroidery hoop, highlighting water-resistant qualities in marine materials.

    Water-resistant finishes

    April 7, 2026News, Products

    H2O Shield can be customized with four repellent options. Photo: Microban International H2O Shield is a PFAS- and PFOS-free water-resistant finish portfolio. The [...]

  • Group of people enjoying a boat ride on a calm waterway, with a prominent triangular graphic at the top and text detailing Ipsos Insights.

    New research identifies opportunities to reach new boaters

    April 2, 2026Industry News, News

    New consumer research from Ipsos was released March 20, which was commissioned by the Market Expansion Advisory Group. “Ipsos Insights: Charting a Course for [...]