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  • A folded beige fabric swatch next to rows of color samples in pastel and darker shades, all displayed on a dark background.

    Italian vibes

    July 28, 2026News, Products

    Napatree is available in 40 Italian summer colors. Photo: Steele Technical Fabrics Napatree is a refined form of canvas — due to a [...]

  • Three rolls of textured fabric in varying shades of off-white and cream, arranged slightly overlapping on a light background.

    Tough marine textiles

    July 21, 2026News, Products

    Latitude offers strong resistance to cold cracking, tearing, weathering, rot and ultraviolet exposure. Photo: Strataglass® Latitude is an American-made marine fabric that blends [...]

  • Tommy Parks receives an award from a woman on stage, both smiling, against a dark backdrop with purple lighting.

    MFA accepting entries for 2027 Tools, Tips & Tricks contest

    July 20, 2026ATA News, News

    The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) is accepting entries for its annual Tools, Tips & Tricks contest. The 2027 contest is sponsored by Keyston Bros, Serge Ferrari [...]

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

    ATA accepting independent nominations for board of directors positions

    July 15, 2026ATA News, News

    Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced that the association's leadership development committee has recommended the appointment of four individuals for board of directors positions [...]

  • Eight folded fabric swatches in pastel shades of pink, blue, green, grey and yellow arranged diagonally, showcasing texture and color variation.

    Eco-friendly coated fabric

    July 15, 2026News, Products

    Duet is free of phthalates and flame retardants as well as anti-mildew, antibacterial and antimicrobial additives. Photo: Enduratex™ Duet is part of Enduratex™’s [...]

  • Audience of engaged attendees at a conference, seated in rows, with varied expressions, wearing casual attire, and bright natural light in the background.

    Registration opens for 2027 Marine Fabricators Conference

    July 14, 2026ATA News, News

    Registration is now open for the 2027 Marine Fabricators Conference. This annual event, hosted by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), will be held January [...]

  • Colorful abstract logo featuring red, blue, and green shapes on a dark background, representing the Advanced Textiles Association.

    Discounted registration rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026

    July 10, 2026ATA News, Expo News, News

    Through Sept. 3, get early bird registration rates for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., [...]

  • Blue "SC" logo next to the words "safety components" in gray, set on a white background. Simple and modern design.

    WeatherMAX introduces technical guides, resources for outdoor performance fabric industry

    July 8, 2026Industry News, News

    Image: Safety Components Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., a global leader in technology-driven fabric solutions, announced that its leading outdoor performance fabric brand, [...]

  • IAA judge applications due July 31

    July 8, 2026News

    Yerba Buena Island installation; 2024 IAA winner. Photo courtesy of Solmax. There's only a few weeks left to apply to be a judge [...]