Itema America acquires Palmetto Loom Reed

February 26, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Itema America, the U.S. subsidiary of Colzate (Bergamo) Itema Group, has acquired Greenville, S.C.-based Palmetto Loom Reed. The move expands Itema’s capabilities and signals a long-term commitment to localized service and manufacturing support for North American textile producers. “This is …
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ATA adds Tax-Advantaged Wellness and Preventative Care Program to member benefits

February 25, 2026  |  ATA News, News

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Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina Textile Foundation to host free student event

February 24, 2026  |  Industry News, News

North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and the North Carolina Textile Foundation will host a free event—the Spring Break Textiles Trek—March 16–18 for students at the Wilson College of Textiles and West Virginia University. The three-day event includes visits to mul…
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President Trump imposes 10% global tariff

February 23, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on all countries, effective Feb. 24. This follows the Supreme Court’s Feb. 20 ruling that the country-specific tariffs imposed by the president under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in 2025 were illegal. The day of th…
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Innovation Yarns names Eric K. Scholler sales account manager

February 23, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Innovation Yarns has announced the appointment of Eric K. Scholler as sales account manager. Scholler has a background in advanced chemistry training and commercial experience in textiles and specialty materials. He holds a Master of Science in textile chemistry and textile management and a Bachelor…
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Supreme Court rules tariffs imposed by President Trump under IEEPA unlawful

February 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6–3 decision that most of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful. The ruling references country-specific tariffs that President Trump began implementing in 2025 after declaring a nationa…
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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…
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Textile industry expresses support for new Berry Amendment Caucus

February 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Industrial & Narrow Fabrics Institute (USINFI), the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and the Warrior Protection & Readiness Coalition (WPRC) have released statements expressing strong support for the newly formed bipartisan Berry Amendment Caucus in the U.S. Hou…
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Midwest Fabric Products Association votes to disband

February 19, 2026  |  News

The Midwest Fabric Products Association (MFPA) announced Feb. 19 that the association has voted to disband.
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Standard Textile expands distribution network in the Caribbean and Latin America

February 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Standard Textile Co. Inc., a health care and hospitality textile provider, announced the expansion of its distribution network in the Caribbean and Latin American region through two new strategic partnerships with A Plus (also known as Central de Uniformes) and PH Interamericas. PH Interamericas wil…
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