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  • 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 [...]

  • Textiles in shades of brown, light blue, orange and deep purple arranged in overlapping layers, showcasing varied textures.

    Eco-friendly and durable

    March 31, 2026News, Products

    The NetZERO line features a Global Recycled Standard confirmation that every product adheres to the highest sustainability and ethical production standards. Photo: The [...]

  • New Mexico approves PFAS labeling requirement for consumer products

    March 30, 2026Industry News, News

    On March 23, New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board approved rules requiring manufacturers to label consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS. The board also [...]

  • Smiling man with a beard, wearing a blue plaid blazer over a checkered shirt, set against a light gray background.

    Serge Ferrari Group appoints Tony Cimaglia Jr. solar protection manager

    March 25, 2026Industry News, News

    Tony Cimaglia Jr. Image: Serge Ferrari Group Serge Ferrari Group announced the appointment of Tony Cimaglia Jr. as solar protection manager – Eastern [...]

  • A hand holds a cordless foam saw, cutting a curved line in white foam on a table, with a blue shirt visible in the background.

    Detailed upholstery cutting

    March 24, 2026News, Products

    The Sailrite® Blade™ Cordless Foam Saw kit includes two blade options, a protective carrying case and two fast-charging batteries for continuous operation in [...]

  • Economic indicators for recreational boating, featuring metrics like U.S. Manufacturing PMI, gas prices and inflation, with data for December 2025.

    New boat sales declined 8.8 percent in 2025

    March 19, 2026Industry News, News

    National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, which covers the full year in 2025. The data shows [...]

  • Textured navy blue PVC fabric arranged in overlapping layers.

    Performance-based polyester

    March 17, 2026News, Products

    RIP-STOP 18 is suited for industrial, protective or high-performance environments. Photo: Eastex Products LLC RIP-STOP 18 is a heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester engineered for [...]