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Reju announces site selection for French Regeneration Hub
February 27th, 2026
Image: Reju Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company based in Paris, France, has announced the site selection for a new Regeneration Hub in Lacq, France. "This French Regeneration Hub builds on our strategy to industrialize a circular post-consumer textile-to-textile model," says Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju. "By leveraging France’s ambitious circular-economy agenda and advancing our technology […]
ATA State of the Industry survey responses due March 6
February 26th, 2026
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 […]
2027 ICC code development progresses
February 26th, 2026
Coming up in code hearings this spring are proposed changes that affect temporary structures in flood plains. Image: Joel Serrato and Hensley Event Resources Note: The author serves as ATA’s code consultant and attends building code development meetings. One of the services provided to members of the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is advocacy. For the […]
Itema America acquires Palmetto Loom Reed
February 26th, 2026
Itema America, the U.S. subsidiary of Colzate (Bergamo) Itema Group, has acquired Greenville, S.C.-based Palmetto Loom Reed. The move expands Itema’s capabilities and signals a long-term commitment to localized service and manufacturing support for North American textile producers. "This is the best outcome I could imagine,” says Gladys Richardson, Palmetto president. “Itema shares our customer-first […]
ATA adds Tax-Advantaged Wellness and Preventative Care Program to member benefits
February 25th, 2026
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 […]
Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina Textile Foundation to host free student event
February 24th, 2026
North Carolina State University's Wilson College of Textiles and the North Carolina Textile Foundation will host a free event—the Spring Break Textiles Trek—March 16–18 for students at the Wilson College of Textiles and West Virginia University. The three-day event includes visits to multiple textile manufacturers across North Carolina, including UNIFI® Inc., Glen Raven, KARL MAYER, […]
President Trump imposes 15% global tariff
February 23rd, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 15% 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 […]
Innovation Yarns names Eric K. Scholler sales account manager
February 23rd, 2026
Image: Innovation Yarns Innovation Yarns has announced the appointment of Eric K. Scholler as sales account manager. Scholler has a background in advanced chemistry training and commercial experience in textiles and specialty materials. He holds a Master of Science in textile chemistry and textile management and a Bachelor of Science in polymer and color chemistry […]
Cost-effective structures
February 23rd, 2026
All fabrics in the new Series line are PVC-coated with a fungicidal finish and flame-retardant properties. Photo: Sattler PRO-TEX GmbH Sattler PRO-TEX’s new Series line of polyester fabrics targets applications with less stringent certification needs. It was designed to be a cost-efficient alternative to the Premium line with equivalent quality. The Series line includes 684 […]
Supreme Court rules tariffs imposed by President Trump under IEEPA unlawful
February 20th, 2026
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 […]