MSYG names Keith Horn vice president of manufacturing for Ranlo plant

August 21, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc. (MSYG), based in North Carolina, announced that Keith Horn has joined the company as vice president of manufacturing for its Ranlo plant. Horn brings more than 30 years of experience in worsted wool spinning operations. In this role, he will lead manufacturing oper…
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ISAIC announces partnership with TUKATECH

August 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), a Detroit, Mich.-based nonprofit and national resource for textile and apparel manufacturing, has announced a partnership with TUKATECH, a global fashion technology solutions provider, to launch a TUKAcenter in Detroit.  The TUKAcenter wil…
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Section 338 tariffs on Canadian imports paused until Aug. 22

August 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Following an agreement between the U.S. and Canada Aug. 18, the U.S. has paused the implementation of tariffs on certain goods from Canada for three days, delaying the effective date to Aug. 22. The 50% tariffs were set to take effect Aug. 19 pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. They w…
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Erik Moesch joins direct sales team at Herculite Products Inc.

August 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Herculite® Products Inc. announced that Erik Moesch has joined Herculite as the new Northeastern regional sales manager on the direct sales team. Moesch will oversee the Northeast region of the direct sales team, partnering with customers across the company’s engineered solutions, healthcare,…
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Registration open for Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair

August 18, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is open for the Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair, Sept. 9–11 at Istanbul Expo Centre in Türkiye. In its tenth year, the fair is open to buyers, brands, designers and other industry members seeking to explore production partnerships, material alternatives and T…
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NC State to spearhead 10-Year, $480 million effort to bolster defense textile manufacturing

August 17, 2026  |  Industry News, News

North Carolina State University (NC State) announced that the university has been chosen to lead a 10-year Department of Defense initiative aimed at modernizing textile manufacturing in the U.S. to support the defense industry. The FutureTEX award — which includes $36 million in its first year and…
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Nominations open for 2027 IDEA Achievement Awards 

August 17, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), in collaboration with Nonwovens Industry Magazine, is now accepting nominations for the 2027 IDEA® Achievement Awards. Nominations must be submitted by Nov. 8. The IDEA Achievement Awards recognize outstanding innovations, technical…
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U.S. imposes new tariffs following Section 301 investigation

August 14, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Sixty trade partners of the U.S. are subject to new tariffs following the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 investigation into concerns about forced labor. The investigation began in March, with the USTR determining in June that the acts, policies and practices of the economies were &#822…
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2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28

August 13, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, Industry News, News

Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28.
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Registration open for ATA webinar: A Complete Security Blueprint

August 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is open for the Complete Security Blueprint webinar, Aug. 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. A Complete Security Blueprint will provide a practical roadmap for building and maturing an effective cybe…
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