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Textile industry legacy companies
November 1, 2026 | Features
So much goes into running a successful business decade upon decade, let alone for multiple generations — or even more than a century. This month, Specialty Fabrics Review profiles four of Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA’s) legacy companies, including two of the 14 businesses that establis…
Textiles and the USMCA 2026 update
November 1, 2026 | Features, Industry in Focus, Markets
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) took effect July 1, 2020, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which had
been in effect since 1994. It governs how textile and apparel goods move duty-free between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Fifth-generation family-owned OTEX looks back on 150 years
November 1, 2026 | Features
A company’s 150th anniversary is a singular event. For OTEX Specialty Narrow Fabrics®, Bernardsville, N.J., it happened in the year that it became a fifth-generation family company with the passing of longtime business matriarch Denise A. Offray
Camel Custom Canvas’ president Susan Cain reflects on learning
October 1, 2026 | Features, Perspective
One of the first things president and owner Susan Cain mentions about Camel Custom Canvas, in Knoxville, Tenn., is the people who have helped sustain it for more than 107 years. Employees have decades of service, repeat customers continue to return, and industry peers are an important source of supp…
Moving from traditional to digital fabrication methods
October 1, 2026 | Business, Features
Digital fabrication tools have been around for decades, and they can assist with scaling, consistency between jobs and storing patterns long term, among other benefits. However, making this transition takes time and effort that may feel insurmountable to a small business.
Textile industry uses of AI and automation
October 1, 2026 | Business, Features
As experienced workers retire faster than new employees can replace them, companies are investing in artificial intelligence and automation tools. Business uses include saving their employees for higher-skilled tasks, improving safety, and developing digital training tools that will help preserve an…
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Expanding sustainable, bio-based fabrics
September 1, 2026 | Features
When something moves from being a buzzword to becoming part of everyday lexicon, it’s an indication that a foothold has been firmly established. This is the case with sustainability. At one time thought to be an issue for a small subset of consumers, it has moved into the mainstream, fueled by tho…