The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) is accepting entries for its annual Tools, Tips & Tricks contest. The 2027 contest is sponsored by Keyston Bros, Serge Ferrari Group and Robeco. Marine fabricators do myriad things in their shop every day to save time or money, or to do a job in a unique way. This contest aims to share these ideas [...]

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced that the association's leadership development committee has recommended the appointment of four individuals for board of directors positions beginning in November. There is, however, still an opportunity for additional candidates to be considered. Those interested can submit an independent nomination to ATA through Aug. 27. Independent nominations due Aug. 27 [...]

Duet is free of phthalates and flame retardants as well as anti-mildew, antibacterial and antimicrobial additives. Photo: Enduratex™ Duet is part of Enduratex™’s Puretex collection and was designed to combine a woven look with cleaner chemistry. The fabric is crafted with multiple print layers and is AB-2998 compliant. Duet is free of phthalates and flame [...]

Registration is now open for the 2027 Marine Fabricators Conference. This annual event, hosted by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), will be held January 7–9, 2027, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn. “Registering for the 2027 conference will be an easy decision to make with this year’s conference offering new and diverse [...]

Through Sept. 3, get early bird registration rates for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference Nov. 2. Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members get in for $69, nonmembers $169. For the ET Conference, early bird rates are $525 for members and $725 [...]

Image: Safety Components Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., a global leader in technology-driven fabric solutions, announced that its leading outdoor performance fabric brand, WeatherMAX®, has released a new series of product infographics and educational guides. Designed for manufacturers, fabricators, dealers, designers and consumers, the infographics simplify technical information into clear visual references that can be [...]

Yerba Buena Island installation; 2024 IAA winner. Photo courtesy of Solmax. There's only a few weeks left to apply to be a judge for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs), presented by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA). The IAAs are an annual competition that celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry, showcasing ATA [...]

Several small business organizations in New Mexico filed a lawsuit July 1 challenging a regulation from the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board requiring manufacturers to label products containing PFAS. The regulation, which was passed in March, requires manufacturers to display a universal symbol on any product containing intentionally added PFAS, beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The [...]

Fenn Crypton® blends the tactile properties of bouclé yarns with a softly distressed pattern, and the presence of the Crypton fluid barrier enhances durability. Photo: Designtex Amble, Fenn Crypton® and Marra patterns are designed to create environments that feel deliberate, welcoming and comfortable while meeting the rigorous performance demands of high-traffic settings. Amble is a [...]

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 [...]