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Muhammad Dawood Husain receives 2026 AATCC Student Faculty Advisor Award
October 20th, 2026
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced that Muhammad Dawood Husain, Ph.D., has been selected as the recipient for the 2026 AATCC Student Faculty Award. He received the award at the AATCC International Summit in Wilmington, N.C., Oct. 6. This is the second time Husain has won the award. Husain received the […]
Outdoor performance fabrics
October 19th, 2026
Image: Spradling® Fractal upholstery fabric features a diamond-patterned faux stitch that delivers the classic, quilted look without holes. PFAS-free and compliant with European Union REACH standards and Proposition 65. Available in a variety of neutral colors. Applications include automotive, healthcare, hospitality, marine and residential. Spradling®us.spradling.group/en-us
Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 app now available
October 19th, 2026
The Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 app is available to download now on the App Store and Google Play. The app allows attendees to view the show's full schedule, including special events and educational sessions, the show floor map, exhibitors by booth location and product category, and more. It also allows attendees to build their own […]
Nicca names Archroma exclusive ZELAN distributor
October 19th, 2026
Archroma and Nicca Chemical are collaborating to support the continued growth of ZELAN™ non-fluorinated durable water repellents across the global textile industry. The announcement follows Nicca’s acquisition of the ZELAN business from The Chemours Company in March. Under the new agreement with Nicca, Archroma will continue as the exclusive textile industry distributor of ZELAN DWR […]
INDA opens registration for IDEA27 trade show
October 16th, 2026
Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has opened registration for IDEA®27, taking place March 23–25, 2027, at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo. Participants can register for IDEA27 at events.american-tradeshow.com/IDEA27. This year, INDA members can receive an IDEA27 show floor pass at no charge. Exhibitors will showcase the […]
Reshoring Textiles acquires Sans Technical Fibers
October 15th, 2026
Reshoring Textiles has acquired Sans Technical Fibers, an American producer of high-tenacity LDI nylon 6.6 and polyester yarns. Sans will operate alongside Spinnere as a sister company within Reshoring Textiles. John Garner has been named its CEO and Robert Antoshak has been named chief marketing officer of Reshoring Textiles. The acquisition adds domestic filament production […]
Unifi Inc., yarn manufacturers launch YarnProof initiative
October 14th, 2026
Image: YarnProof™ Unifi Inc., together with polyester filament yarn manufacturers across North and Central America, has launched YarnProof™, an industry-wide initiative designed to provide immediate, physical verification of polyester filament yarn origin throughout the supply chain. YarnProof, powered by FibreTrace® technology, embeds an invisible and permanent tracer into polyester filament yarn during extrusion. The tracer […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 digital guide now available
October 13th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association released the digital edition of the Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 Show Guide, detailing everything attendees need to know about this year's show in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 3–5. The guide features the show's full education schedule, including the Emerging Technologies Conference Nov. 2, in addition to information about exhibitors and products, show floor […]
Call for speakers for 2027 Women in Textiles Summit
October 12th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has issued a call for speakers for the 2027 Women in Textiles Summit, taking place April 5–7, 2027, in Austin, Texas. ATA is seeking speakers to present fresh perspectives and ideas on topics such as personal and professional development, career and business growth, and technology and manufacturing. Proposal submissions Speakers must […]
Humberto Medrano joins Herculite as Southwestern regional sales manager
October 12th, 2026
Image: Herculite Products Inc. Herculite Products Inc. announced that Humberto Medrano has been hired as regional sales manager covering the Southwest to develop and grow relationships with end product manufacturers and related sales personnel for all awning and marine brands. Medrano holds a Bachelor of Science in electronic engineering from DeVry University. He has more […]