CitroTech, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station announce research partnership

May 22, 2026  |  Industry News, News

CitroTech Inc., a specialty chemicals company producing environmentally responsible fire inhibitor solutions, and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), the official research agency of the Texas A&M University College of Engineering, have announced a 12-month research partnersh…
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Trelleborg opens new manufacturing facility in North Carolina

May 21, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics celebrated the opening of a new extrusion coating manufacturing facility in Forest City, N.C., on May 6, 2026. The event brought together community leaders, customers, partners and Trelleborg leadership to mark a significant milestone in the company’s continued…
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Milliken & Company announces partnership with Gerresheimer

May 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Milliken & Company announced that the company has partnered with Gerresheimer, a system and solution provider and a global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetic industries, to support the use of LeneX™ UltraGuard®, Milliken’s advanced additive technology designed to enhance poly…
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NC State, Gaston College launch TextileREADY education and training program

May 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College have launched a new online education and training program, TextileREADY. The program is available on TextilesUSA, a digital platform created by Wilson College of Textiles and the Te…
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Standard Textile recognized as a 2026 US Best Managed Company

May 18, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Standard Textile announced that the company has been selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies. The 2026 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in s…
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ATA Japan’s spring visit highlights innovation and craft

May 15, 2026  |  Industry News

ATA Japan held its Spring Event April 24–25, which consisted of two days of company site visits in Mie Prefecture. The event brought together members for technical insights, discussions and networking. The first stop was Avion Co. Ltd., a manufacturer with more than a century of experience in tent…
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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…
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In memoriam: Rory Holmes, INDA

May 14, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced that the association’s former president, Rory Holmes, passed away April 24, 2026, at the age of 79. Holmes led INDA from 2004 until his retirement in 2013, capping a four-decade career in the nonwovens and engineered fabrics ind…
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Serge Ferrari North America names The Miami Corporation U.S. distributor

May 14, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Serge Ferrari North America announces a new distribution partnership with The Miami Corporation, a supplier serving the marine, awning and upholstery markets across the United States.
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Safety Components launches redesigned website

May 13, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., Greenville, S.C., a technology-driven fabric solutions provider, has announced the launch of its refreshed brand identity and redesigned website. The new look celebrates the company’s more than 100 years of fabric innovation, global leadership, and ongoi…
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