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  • Headshot of Denise Offray, CEO and owner of OTEX Specialty Narrow Fabrics, a woman with blonde bob hair, blue eyes, and a subtle smile, wearing a black blazer over a white top, against a blurred background.

    In memoriam: Denise Ann Offray, 1952–2026

    September 29, 2026Industry News, News

    Denise Offray, owner and CEO of OTEX Specialty Narrow Fabrics®, passed away May 2, 2026. Denise dedicated her life to her family business [...]

  • Black folding arm hinge with a cylindrical body and a straight rod extending from it, designed for marine applications.

    LED light integration

    September 29, 2026News, Products

    Embedded LED lights in the Perko® EZ Fold™ Navigation Light differ from traditional light globes, and the light/lens combination achieves a low profile [...]

  • Icon depicting a water droplet with the letters "PFAS" prominently displayed, set against a dark background.

    Federal judge blocks New Mexico PFAS labeling rule

    September 22, 2026Industry News, News

    A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico's PFAS labeling rule, which was announced earlier this year, infringes on commercially protected speech. As [...]

  • A collection of versatile outdoor fabrics in various colors, including greys, greens, oranges and beiges, layered in an overlapping arrangement.

    Versatile outdoor fabrics

    September 22, 2026News, Products

    ENGARDE is available in Aura, Velar, Solace, Sabre and Touche product lines. Photo: LTM Textile Resources ENGARDE outdoor fabrics provide heavy-duty abrasion resistance, [...]

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

    Discounted hotel, airline rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026

    September 18, 2026ATA News, Expo News, News

    Through Oct. 5, get discounted hotel rooms for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and [...]

  • A smiling man in a suit stands in a textile workshop, holding a piece of fabric, surrounded by sewing machines and colorful rolls of material.

    In memoriam: Andre West, Wilson College of Textiles

    September 18, 2026Industry News, News

    Image: North Carolina State University Andre West, Ph.D., professor at North Carolina State University's Wilson College of Textiles and former director of Zeis [...]

  • NMMA, ICOMIA and EBI launch global industry survey

    September 17, 2026Industry News, News

    The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), alongside the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and the European Boating Industry (EBI), launched a [...]

  • Textured black marine fabric showcasing a woven pattern with raised dots.

    A tough grip

    September 15, 2026News, Products

    Polyester 300D Slip-Not is abrasion-resistant and durable, and the textured surface is designed to improve stability without compromising flexibility or ease of maintenance. [...]

  • Boat interior featuring white leather seating with orange accents, a chrome steering wheel and polished dashboard gauges.

    2027 MFA Fabrication Excellence Award submissions due Sept. 30

    Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) announce that submissions for the 2027 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards are due Sept. [...]