ATA Outlook Leadership Conference explores the forces reshaping textiles

June 25, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) brought together manufacturers, suppliers, government officials and industry leaders at its 2026 ATA Outlook® Leadership Conference to examine the trends reshaping the textile industry, from defense procurement and trade policy to artificial intelligence (AI), le…
Read More
Call for judges in 2027 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards

June 17, 2026  |  ATA News, Awards, MFA Excellence Awards, News

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) is inviting members to become a judge in the 2027 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards.
Read More
Judge applications open for 2026 International Achievement Awards

May 14, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, Industry News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for judges for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). The IAAs are an annual competition that celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry, showcasing ATA members’ technical skills and accomplishment…
Read More
Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo

May 13, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, News

Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026. The show returns Nov. 3–5, 2026, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center (West Building). Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) expects 4,000+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors. Exhibit booths are still open as well. Expo program…
Read More
Registration opens for 2026 MFA regional workshops

May 6, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Registration is now open for this year’s Marine Fabricators Association regional workshops in Yorktown and Hampton, Va., and Everett, Wash.
Read More
ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact

April 17, 2026  |  ATA News, News

More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. textile industry gathered in Asheville, N.C., March 30–April 1 for the eighth annual Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit, a dynamic, multiday event focused on leadership, mentorship and advancing women in a traditionally mal…
Read More
Call for candidates for ATA Board of Directors positions

April 15, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for open ATA Board of Directors positions. The ATA Board of Directors relies on highly engaged, volunteer leadership that is willing to represent our members, work with ATA leadership staff and provide guidance in the direction of the…
Read More
ATA State of the Industry survey responses due March 6

February 26, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textile Association’s (ATA’s) annual State of the Industry survey is accepting responses through March 6. The survey allows members to share their thoughts on the current state of the textile industry and what they envision for the future. It takes less than 10 minutes to comple…
Read More
ATA adds Tax-Advantaged Wellness and Preventative Care Program to member benefits

February 25, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Read More
ATA Japan hosts New Year Forum and Networking Reception

February 20, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan, a member group of ATA, held its New Year Forum and Networking Reception Jan. 22 at Shin-Osaka Washington Hotel Plaza in Osaka, Japan. The forum brought together ATA Japan members, guests and partners. An update on the ATA Annual Meeting was provided, in add…
Read More