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  • EU pauses countermeasures on U.S. tariffs for 90 days

    April 17, 2025Industry News, News

    The European Union (EU) has paused its countermeasures on U.S. trade tariffs for 90 days to allow time for EU and U.S. negotiations.  [...]

  • Applications open for ATA Board of Directors positions

    April 17, 2025ATA News, News

    The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Board of Directors is seeking volunteer applicants to fill three open positions. The ATA Board of Directors represents [...]

  • 2025 International Achievement Awards entries accepted until June 20

    April 17, 2025ATA News, News

    The 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 78th year—celebrates the [...]

  • A chart of Recreational Boating Economic Indicators.

    YOY new boat sales fell 8.2 percent in January

    April 16, 2025Industry News, News

    While there was a decline for the 12-month YOY period ending in January, sales were up 1 percent compared to January 2024. Photo: [...]

  • A droplet of water on a stack of Sunbrella fabric.

    Water-repellant and PFAS-free

    April 15, 2025Products

    The fabric provides powerful protection against staining and fading and resistance to mold, mildew and dirt, and it is bleach-cleanable for easy maintenance. [...]

  • The Mitchell Group opens new manufacturing facility for Sta-Kleen Silicone line

    April 11, 2025Company News, News

    Image: The Mitchell Group The Mitchell Group, Niles, Ill., announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility for its Sta-Kleen Silicone line. The [...]

  • Trivantage launches marine-focused seminar

    April 11, 2025Company News, News

    Image: Trivantage® Trivantage® has launched a traveling seminar with a focus on marine fabrication called Performance on Deck. Performance on Deck includes presentations [...]

  • SBA announces Made in America Manufacturing Initiative

    April 11, 2025Industry News, News

    Image: U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the agency’s new Made in America Manufacturing Initiative to support and empower small [...]

  • President Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days, increases tariffs on Chinese imports

    April 10, 2025Industry News, News

    President Donald Trump has announced further changes to the April 2 executive order imposing multiple country-specific tariffs. The president has suspended most tariffs [...]