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U.S. textile, apparel and retail groups unite behind trade incentive program to strengthen U.S. manufacturing
July 6th, 2026
Industry organizations representing U.S. textile manufacturers, apparel brands and retailers urged the Trump administration to adopt a newly developed textile and apparel trade incentive program they proposed in a joint submission to the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) July 6. This is the first time these organizations have teamed up to publicly advocate for a […]
High-quality seating foam
July 6th, 2026
Image: JustWholesale by Sailrite CushionRite Foam is a high-quality seating foam for cushions and upholstery. Available in a variety of sheet sizes, thickness and firmness options, including Flotation Antimicrobial Foam, Dry Fast, Antimicrobial Cushion Foam, High Resilience Upholstery Foam and Premium Upholstery Foam. Suitable for indoor and outdoor cushions, boat seating, mattresses, automotive seating and […]
Andre West steps down as director of ZTE, Melissa Sharp named interim director
July 6th, 2026
Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University (NC State) has announced that Andre West, Ph.D., has stepped down from his position as director of Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE), and Melissa Sharp, the associate director of ZTE, has taken over as interim director. West will enter phased retirement and continue teaching one semester of […]
Maynards announces two global webcast auctions featuring manufacturing assets
July 2nd, 2026
Maynards Group of Companies, a global leader in industrial asset auctions and advisory services, has announced two webcast auctions featuring surplus manufacturing and laboratory assets from Natural Fiber Welding Inc., an internationally recognized innovator in sustainable materials technology. The first webcast auction will be held Tues., July 21 beginning at 9:00 a.m. CT, and will […]
Register now for ATA webinar: Get Your Business Found on Social Media
July 2nd, 2026
Registration is now open for the Get Your Business Found on Social Media webinar July 6, 6–7 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free to ATA members and non-members. The webinar will provide an introduction to social media for small business owners, with a focus on building visibility on social media platforms. […]
Registration open for ATA webinar: State of the Industrial Textile Industry 2026
July 2nd, 2026
Registration is open now for the State of the Industrial Textile Industry 2026 webinar July 22, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), the webinar is free to ATA members and non-members. Jonathan Sweet, director of content and member programs, ATA, will present results from the association’s annual industry survey looking at trends, markets […]
Arclin celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Fabric of America Fund
July 2nd, 2026
Image: Arclin Arclin, a leading materials science company, announced the launch of its Fabric of America Fund, a nationwide, employee-driven giving initiative designed to commemorate the U.S.'s 250th anniversary while strengthening the communities where Arclin teams live and work. The Fabric of America Fund reflects Arclin's commitment to supporting the pillars of local communities through […]
AFFOA names awardees in third round of Product Accelerator for Functional Fabrics program
July 1st, 2026
Image: AFFOA Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Inc. (AFFOA) announced today that The Lycra Company, Gentex Corporation, Ecotune and MacroCycle Technologies have been selected as awardees in the third round of its Product Accelerator for Functional Fabrics (PAFF 3.0) program. The goal of the PAFF 3.0 program is to address critical technical and manufacturing challenges by […]
‘America’s Tapestry’ spotlights original Colonies
July 1st, 2026
The New York panel pays tribute to the Black Loyalists, whose service to the British made them eligible to evacuate to Nova Scotia at the end of the Revolutionary War. To celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary, traveling art exhibit “America’s Tapestry” began a two-year tour June 19 in Virginia. Featuring 13 hand-embroidered panels that represent […]
AI helps EVERBLOOM recycle natural materials into a luxury fiber
July 1st, 2026
EVERBLOOM takes keratin-rich pre-consumer waste such as cashmere, down and wool and turns it into a pelletized material that can be used with melt-spinning machinery. Image: EVERBLOOM New York, N.Y.-based startup EVERBLOOM aims to capitalize on pre-consumer luxury-material scrap through chemistry and artificial intelligence (AI)—turning wool, cashmere and down into pellets that can be melt-spun […]