Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut requires that certain types of products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) be labeled. Textile-related products include apparel, carpets and rugs, fabric treatments, juvenile products, textile furnishings, and upholstered furniture. According to the order, acceptable label phrasing includes: “‘Contains PFAS,’  ‘Made with PFAS,’  ‘Made with PFAS chemicals,’ ‘Made with [...]

U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Dec. 18. The U.S. Senate and House passed the act earlier this month, following the reconciliation of the House and Senate versions of the bill in a conference committee. The final NDAA retains the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) level under the [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, covering data through September 2025. The association says that the numbers show economic pressures persisted as elevated borrowing costs and mixed household outlooks continued to influence marine market activity. Year-to-date (January–September 2025), new retail powerboat unit sales decreased 8.4 percent from [...]

Image: Shawmut Corporation Shawmut Corporation has launched Shawmut Insights™, a proprietary life-cycle assessment (LCA) system that provides detailed visibility into the environmental impact of automotive and industrial textile products. Shawmut Insights is designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers understand environmental impacts, from raw materials to end-of-life, across Shawmut’s range of [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is accepting submissions for the 2026 Miami Innovation Awards until Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Miami Innovation Awards program highlights excellence across 21 product categories and offers companies an opportunity to showcase new products to a global audience of marine professionals, media and consumers. The program is managed by NMMA and judged [...]

The 2026 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® is introducing a more connected layout across Miami Beach and downtown Miami, designed to enhance the exhibitor and consumer experience, improve boat show navigation across its venues and strengthen visibility for brands. The show will run Feb. 11–15. This year’s show will also debut the Miami Beach [...]

Image: AATCC The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced that the association will host the Coloration Conference, Feb. 24–25, 2026, at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, N.C. This event will bring together professionals from across the textile and color industries to explore the latest trends, technologies, and innovations shaping the future [...]

The Washington State Department of Ecology has adopted new restrictions on intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, building upon existing PFAS restrictions. “With this rule, Washington continues to stand firmly on the side of public health. As health impacts and cleanup costs from PFAS contamination skyrocket, prevention is the most rational solution,” says Cheri Peele, director of [...]

Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announces a new five-year exclusive supply agreement with Axopar Boats, a Finnish boat manufacturer, and the renewal of its exclusive supply agreement with Saxdor Yachts for the next five years. Shared dedication to innovation The Mercury-Axopar agreement not only extends the two companies’ collaboration for more [...]

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Award. Nominations are due Dec. 4, 2025. Presented annually, the award honors those who demonstrate leadership, creativity, innovation and personal motivation in advancing the industry. Eligible nominees may include accessory manufacturers, sales representatives, media members, dealers, distributors or association staff. Categories [...]