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AFFOA appoints four new board members
February 13th, 2026
Image: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced the appointment of four new members to its board of directors. “We are excited about the growth and wide-ranging expertise of our board,” says Sasha Stolyarov, Ph.D., CEO of AFFOA. “I look forward to working with each new board member to […]
Keyston Bros announces leadership transition
February 12th, 2026
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, […]
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol appoints Marjory Walker and Liz Hershfield as co-directors
February 11th, 2026
Marjory Walker (left) and Liz Hershfield. Image: U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced the appointment of Marjory Walker and Liz Hershfield as co-directors, serving on the executive leadership team. Together, they will accelerate the program’s growth by advancing market adoption, developing market-driven offerings and fostering collaboration across the cotton value chain. […]
How professional sales practices prevent buyer’s remorse
February 10th, 2026
We’ve all been there: you get the call after installation, and the customer isn’t happy. Regardless of the issue, you’re now back in problem-solving mode. These situations can be time-consuming, frustrating and often expensive. Photo courtesy of Keyston Bros. The good news? Buyer’s remorse is largely preventable when sales professionals take a more disciplined, professional […]
2026 IAAs, Fabrication Excellence Awards accepting entries
February 10th, 2026
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 […]
Performance-based polyester
February 9th, 2026
RIP-STOP 18 is designed for durability, this fabric is suited for industrial, protective or high-performance environments. Photo: Eastex Products LLC RIP-STOP 18 is a heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester engineered for strength and long-term performance. Its reinforced ripstop construction provides resistance to tearing, peeling and wear, with built-in fire-resistant and antimicrobial properties for demanding applications. Designed for […]
Stretchy sweat-activated yarn batteries developed for smart fabrics
February 9th, 2026
A strain-insensitive stretchable sweat-activated yarn battery was developed by researchers in China. Their work was published in Wearable Electronics. Image: D. Li, et al. Incorporating sweat-activated batteries into smart fabrics for athletic use may have jumped another hurdle. Researchers at the School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University in China developed a fiber wrapping technique […]
New Jersey passes PFAS laws
February 9th, 2026
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 […]
Nalco Water and ANDRITZ announce 3-year collaboration
February 9th, 2026
Image: Nalco Water/Ecolab Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, has entered a strategic three-year collaboration with international technology group ANDRITZ to support product development at the PrimeLineTIAC Tissue Innovation and Application Center (TIAC) in Graz, Austria. The partnership aims to support the future of the tissue and towel industry and meet rising consumer expectations for softness, […]
Rieter completes acquisition of Barmag
February 6th, 2026
Thomas Oetterli, CEO of Rieter. Image: Rieter Rieter has completed the acquisition of Barmag as of Feb. 2, 2026. Barmag will be consolidated and integrated into the Rieter Group as the “Man-Made Fiber” Division. The management of Barmag will remain with the company. Georg Stausberg will continue to lead the division and report to Thomas […]