Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for judges for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). The IAAs are an annual competition that celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry, showcasing ATA members' technical skills and accomplishments. Judges will have the chance to recognize excellence in textiles and influence the future of [...]

Serge Ferrari North America announces a new distribution partnership with The Miami Corporation, a supplier serving the marine, awning and upholstery markets across the United States. Through the partnership, The Miami Corporation will distribute Serge Ferrari Group’s Stamoid® and Soltis® lines of marine fabrics nationwide beginning June 2026. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Cincinnati, [...]

Image: Safety Components Fabric Technologies Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., Greenville, S.C., a technology-driven fabric solutions provider, has announced the launch of its refreshed brand identity and redesigned website. The new look celebrates the company’s more than 100 years of fabric innovation, global leadership, and ongoing commitment to serving first responders, military, outdoor and other [...]

Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in February were illegal. The 2–1 decision ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were "invalid" and "unauthorized by the law," according [...]

Utah boaters now have access to the state’s only free approved boating course, launched by the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water.   Approved by the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, the course meets state boating requirements. In Utah, boaters between the ages of 12 and 17 are mandated to pass an approved boating safety course to operate personal watercraft. In addition, all boaters are required [...]

Instead of spending spring break on a beach, textiles students from North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and West Virginia University participated in the inaugural Spring Break Textiles Trek, visiting nearby companies for tours and networking—and seeing textile manufacturing on a real-world scale. The idea and sponsorship for the event came from Amy Bircher [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, reflecting data through January 2026. On a rolling 12-month basis (February 2025–January 2026), new powerboat retail unit sales declined 9 percent year-over-year to 214,832 units. Across segments, performance remained mixed but generally down. Freshwater fishing boats declined by 1.7 percent and personal [...]

In 2025, U.S. outboard engine sales totaled 267,000 units, a 3.9 percent decline year-over-year. This data comes from the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) annual Outboard Engine Sales Trends report, part of the 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. NMMA said that despite softer unit demand, the market remained stable overall, supported by resilient pricing and [...]

On April 13, the federal government pushed back the start of reporting relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substances to begin on Jan. 31, 2027—or 60 days following the effective date of a forthcoming final rule, whichever is earlier. "A finalized start date for this rule gives companies clear direction and accountability," the EPA said in [...]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 Court of International Trade ruling that deemed the duties illegal. The [...]