The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a 6–3 decision that most of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful. The ruling references country-specific tariffs that President Trump began implementing in 2025 after declaring a national emergency under the IEEPA. These tariffs were at minimum [...]

At the Midwest Fabric Products Association's (MFPA) recent conference, members in attendance held a formal vote on the association's future. Photo: MFPA The Midwest Fabric Products Association (MFPA) announced Feb. 19 that the association has voted to disband. "This was not a decision made lightly, and we want to recognize and thank everyone who has [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 14 recipients and two honorable mentions with the 2026 Miami Innovation Awards during the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®.  The Miami Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new products to market. The Miami Innovation Awards judges’ [...]

The Sailrite Cordless Rotary Cutter package includes two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Photo: Sailrite The Sailrite Cordless Rotary Cutter is a battery-driven fabric cutter that slices through materials up to 1 inch thick, including canvas, webbing, sailcloth and more. It features five speed settings (800–1,400 RPM), an integrated sharpening wheel, a pivoting blade guard and an [...]

All fabrics in the Tidal collection feature an Alta™ finish and acrylic backing for enhanced stain resistance and longevity. Photo: LebaTex The Tidal Collection is woven using SEAQUAL® yarn made from marine plastic waste. Among the upholstery collection’s six ocean-inspired patterns is Mangrove, which exceeds 63,000 double rubs and meets NFPA 260 and CAL 117-2013 [...]

Image: Keyston Bros Keyston Bros, an upholstery supplier for automotive, marine and awning applications, announced a leadership transition as owners Dan "Dee" and Ann Duncan step away from day-to-day operations. Dee and Ann will assume board leadership roles, with Dee serving as chairman of the board and Ann serving as board secretary. As a result, [...]

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) announces the submissions window is open for the 2027 Fabrication Excellence Awards. Entries are being accepted through Sept. 30. Sponsored by the MFA, the Fabrication Excellence Awards contest is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. The entries are judged by a panel of certified marine professionals and featured at [...]

The 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 79th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it’s easy to enter. Showcase your technical skills and gain industry-wide recognition by entering your best [...]

The New Jersey state government passed Bill S1042 on Jan. 12, 2026, and Bill A5195/5223 on Jan. 20, 2026. Bill S1042, known as the Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act, establishes requirements, prohibitions and programs for the regulation of PFAS. Bill A5195/5223 concerns PFAS usage in certain firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE), requiring producers to disclose [...]

MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) and Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for MasterCraft to acquire Marine Products in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $232.2 million, net of acquired cash. “The combination of MasterCraft and Marine Products brings together two iconic, market leading [...]