ATA Japan hosts site visit, networking reception in Osaka

June 11, 2025  |  ATA News, News

ATA Japan held its Spring Event May 16, which included a visit to the site of World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, followed by a networking reception. The site visit featured a guided tour by two Advanced Textile Association (ATA) member companies, Taiyo Kogyo Corporation and Yamaguchi New Shelter Indus…
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AFFOA and ATA launch limited podcast series

May 21, 2025  |  ATA News, Company News, News

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced a strategic partnership with Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), launching a limited three-part podcast series on ATA’s Talking Textiles. The first episode is available to stream now. Hosted by Robert Finnegan, AFFOA’s director …
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ATA announces multiple new benefits for members

May 8, 2025  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is excited to introduce ATA Perks Plus, a new suite of benefits to support members in both their personal and professional lives. All benefits are available to ATA members in the U.S. and Canada and their employees; some perks extend to international member…
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Registration now open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

May 1, 2025  |  ATA News, Expo News, News

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is excited to announce that registration is now open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025, taking place November 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. As the industry’s leading trade show for specialty fabrics, advanced textiles, and shade …
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Applications open for ATA Board of Directors positions

April 17, 2025  |  ATA News, News

The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Board of Directors is seeking volunteer applicants to fill three open positions. The ATA Board of Directors represents ATA’s members and works with the ATA leadership staff, providing guidance on association decisions and activities. Open positions This …
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2025 International Achievement Awards entries accepted until June 20

April 17, 2025  |  ATA News, News

The 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 78th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it’s ea…
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ATA Japan to host World Expo 2025 tour May 16; registration due April 23

April 10, 2025  |  ATA News, News

As part of its engagement with the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan will host a group tour of the event May 16. Participants will visit key pavilions, receive guided explanations from industry experts involved in their construction, and exchange insights dur…
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Highlights from ATA Japan New Year Meeting and Reception

April 7, 2025  |  ATA News, News

The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan held its New Year Meeting and Reception Jan. 22, 2025. Mizuki Konno was the keynote speaker. He provided an overview and updates on World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, which will run April 13–Oct. 13. With 158 participating countries and nine inte…
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Call for presenters open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

December 6, 2024  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association invites industry leaders, innovators and experts to present at Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025 and Emerging Technologies Conference (ETC). Advanced Textiles Expo and the ETC allow textile industry participants to showcase their knowledge and innovations, inspire other ind…
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ATA introduces workforce development website

November 9, 2024  |  ATA News, News

The Workforce Development Council, a member group of the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), has launched its new website as a resource for building the textile industry workforce. The Council is working to find solutions to one of the biggest challenges our members in the textiles industry are f…
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