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Trivantage launches Shades of Innovation seminar
January 30th, 2026
Image: Trivantage® Trivantage®, a supplier of fabrics and hardware in the shade industry, announced the launch of a shade sail educational event, Shades of Innovation. The first seminar is scheduled for Feb. 20 in Fort Worth, Texas, with a second planned for March 5 in Los Angeles, Calif. The seminar will explore design, 3D rendering, […]
Renson and Corradi North America appoint Michael Ackelbein as president
January 29th, 2026
Image: Renson/Corradi North America Renson, based in Carrollton, Texas, has announced the appointment of Michael Ackelbein as president of Renson and Corradi North America. Ackelbein brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in architectural products, building materials and multi-channel distribution. He most recently served as vice president of sales and distribution at Fräsch/Catalyst Acoustic […]
2026 Marine Fabricators Conference blends education and connection
January 29th, 2026
The 2026 Marine Fabricators Conference, which took place Jan. 8–10 at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Ga., combined practical education with deep connection among fellow fabricators. In total, 258 attendees and exhibitors attended the conference. Of those attendees, 59 attended the conference for the first time. Additionally, several new attendees from 2025 joined the Marine […]
Call for presentations open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026
January 28th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is seeking speakers for Advanced Textiles Expo in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 3–5, 2026, and for the Emerging Technologies Conference on Nov. 2. Proposals are due Feb. 20. Presentation content categories Advanced Textiles Shade & Weather Protection Specialty Fabrics Marine Fabrication General Business Presentation types 25-Minute Show Floor SessionsConcise 25-minute sessions on […]
SMART, Goodwill partner with Textile Recovery Summit
January 27th, 2026
Image: Textile Recovery Summit Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles (SMART) and Goodwill have announced a partnership with the 2026 Textile Recovery Summit, taking place Feb. 23–25 in San Diego, Calif. For the first time, the Textile Recovery Summit will be co-located with the Plastics Recycling Conference and the Resource Recycling Conference. The 2026 Textile Recovery […]
Optimized fiber control
January 26th, 2026
The Uster AFIS 6 features 11 languages and an improved reporting package. Photo: Uster Technologies The Uster AFIS 6 provides critical data to optimize fiber process control for cotton, synthetic fibers and blended yarns. It achieves this by testing the material at each stage of preparation, from bale to roving. AFIS (short for Advanced Fiber […]
Reju announces site selection for first U.S. Regeneration Hub
January 26th, 2026
Image: Reju Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company based in Paris, France, announced that the company has selected the site for its first U.S.-based industrial facility, also known as a Regeneration Hub. The facility will be constructed in Rochester, N.Y., spanning 18.9 acres. The project will be subject to final investment decision by the board of […]
Provest Equity Partners, CTW Venture Partners invest in Natural Fiber Welding
January 23rd, 2026
Image: Natural Fiber Welding Natural Fiber Welding Inc. (NFW), a materials science company based in Peoria, Ill., has announced a joint investment from Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners. The partnership will help commercialize and scale the company's circular materials, PLIANT™ and MIRUM®. "This partnership marks an important inflection point for NFW as we […]
Archroma and HeiQ Materials AG enter co-marketing agreement
January 22nd, 2026
Image: Archroma/HeiQ Archroma and HeiQ Materials AG announced that the companies have entered into a co-marketing agreement, combining their product portfolios to deliver anti-odor and antimicrobial technologies to brands, retailers and textile mills worldwide. “This partnership marks an exciting chapter for Archroma and HeiQ, and a huge step forward for the textile industry,” says Dhirendra […]
SugarHouse Industries marks 85 years of business in 2026
January 21st, 2026
2026 marks 85 years of business for SugarHouse Industries in Midvale, Utah. The fabrication shop specializes in awnings and custom-made products in the marine, military and aerospace industries. “Overall I just feel incredibly proud and grateful for the legacy my grandpa and father built for SugarHouse long before I stepped into this role,” says Mike Peterson, […]