Hydrofend® Soft is available in Bold Black, Desert Beige, Meteor Grey and Iron Grey. Photo: Trivantage Hydrofend® Soft is a cover fabric designed to protect delicate surfaces in marine and outdoor environments. Expanding on the existing Hydrofend line, this addition combines weather and water defense with a soft knit backing for scratch resistance. The fabric [...]

Advanced Textile Association's (ATA's) annual State of the Industry survey is accepting responses through March 6. The survey allows members to share their thoughts on the current state of the textile industry and what they envision for the future. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Survey results will be [...]

Advanced Textiles Association ® (ATA) announces a new Tax-Advantaged Wellness and Preventative Care Program to expand access to essential care and help members and member companies better manage benefit costs. The program is designed to work alongside existing health insurance plans, including ATA’s Health and Benefits Insurance, without requiring changes to carriers or brokers. This [...]

Tuscano is available in two neutral colorways, Capriccio is available in nine colorways, Sorrento is available in Indigo and Textil is available in two colorways. Photo: Sunbrella® Sunbrella® Horizon® marine vinyl now comes in Tuscano, a new leather-grain texture. It is available in two neutral colorways, Cognac and Cedar. Horizon also released new colors in [...]

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on all countries, effective Feb. 24. This follows the Supreme Court's Feb. 20 ruling that the country-specific tariffs imposed by the president under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in 2025 were illegal. The day of the court's ruling, the president issued a proclamation imposing [...]

The U.S. Supreme Court 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 10%, [...]

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 [...]