A presentation survival guide

February 15, 2026  |  Business, Markets

If you’re like most people, the thought of giving a presentation ranks somewhere between a root canal and rush-hour traffic on the list of things you’d rather avoid. In fact, studies estimate that nearly 75% of the population experiences some level of anxiety about public speaking.
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Circular furniture designs

February 13, 2026  |  Swatches

Modus Furniture, based in the U.K., produces furniture with sustainability in mind, offering a take-back program to ensure pieces have multiple life cycles.
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AFFOA appoints four new board members

February 13, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 membe…
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Keyston Bros announces leadership transition

February 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 An…
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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol appoints Marjory Walker and Liz Hershfield as co-directors

February 11, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 …
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How professional sales practices prevent buyer’s remorse

February 10, 2026  |  Awnings & Canopies, Markets

Buyer’s remorse is largely preventable when sales professionals take a more disciplined, professional approach from the first conversation through follow-up.
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2026 IAAs, Fabrication Excellence Awards accepting entries

February 10, 2026  |  ATA News, News

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. S…
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Performance-based polyester

February 9, 2026  |  Products

RIP-STOP 18 is a heavy-duty PVC-coated polyester engineered for strength and long-term performance.
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Stretchy sweat-activated yarn batteries developed for smart fabrics

February 9, 2026  |  Industry News, Swatches

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 to create these types of batteries in yarns, enabling them to be stretch…
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New Jersey passes PFAS laws

February 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 …
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