Industry organizations representing U.S. textile manufacturers, apparel brands and retailers urged the Trump administration to adopt a newly developed textile and apparel trade incentive program they proposed in a joint submission to the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) July 6. This is the first time these organizations have teamed up to publicly advocate for a [...]

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its latest sales trends report for cruisers, watersports, fishing boats and trailers. This report is part of NMMA’s 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract and covers retail unit sales for each category and by application. According to the report, in 2025, the U.S. recreational boat market recorded 220,397 new powerboats [...]

Crownline Boats, an American manufacturer of sport, deck and cruiser boats headquartered in West Frankfort, Ill., announced that is has been acquired by Whisper Marine LLC. This is Whisper Marine’s second acquisition in six months, following the December 2025 purchase of Qwest Pontoons. The company says it expands Whisper Marine’s portfolio into a new category [...]

The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), founded by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and EDANA, announced the launch of a new global e-learning initiative designed to help companies build essential nonwovens knowledge. The first program available through this initiative is the Fundamental Nonwovens series of e-courses, which offers flexible, accessible learning from anywhere [...]

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, featuring data through March 2026. According to the report, new powerboat retail unit sales declined 5.6 percent year to date to 38,052 units. Performance across key segments remained mixed through the first quarter. Sales of new freshwater fishing boats and personal watercraft [...]

Robert "Bob" Campbell, MFC, and owner of Mt. Lebanon Awning & Tent Co., passed away June 21 at the age of 74. Born Nov. 22, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Campbell was a graduate of Bethel Park High School and earned his bachelor's degree in music education at Duquesne University. He was the beloved husband of [...]

Microban's EcoFresh ER1000 contains 62% biobased content, as certified by the USDA BioPreferred® Program. Image: Microban International Microban International, a global leader in product protection technologies, has earned a U.S. Department of Agriculture Certified Biobased Product Label for Microban® EcoFresh™ ER1000 and EH1000. Third-party verification for the product's bio-based content was administered through the USDA BioPreferred® [...]

Image: Miami Corp. The Miami Corporation has announced a series of strategic leadership and organizational changes designed to support the company's long-term growth objectives, strengthen customer engagement and ensure a seamless transition as part of its ongoing succession planning initiatives. As of June 1, Tim Niehaus has stepped down from his role as CEO and [...]

Image: CalRecycle Pursuant to the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, businesses that produce or sell apparel and textiles in California must register with the state's producer responsibility organization (PRO)—Landbell USA—by July 1. The Responsible Textile Recovery Act was passed in 2024 and establishes an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program, which ensures discarded textiles and apparel are [...]

A new law passed by the State Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim Walz makes a minor modification to Minnesota’s PFAS reporting requirements by excluding products made before July 1, 2023. Now, manufacturers or their representatives must report products that: are manufactured after July 1, 2023, are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota [...]