Association board chair Craig Zola on textile industry goals

January 5, 2026  |  Features, Perspective

For Craig Zola, stepping into the role of board chair felt like the natural next step of a decades-long career dedicated to textiles and association leadership.
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Health care textiles: Engineered for excellence

January 5, 2026  |  Features

The phrase “health care textiles” may first bring to mind medical devices and protective gear used in the operating room (which Specialty Fabrics Review last featured in October 2024), but they’re much more varied. Besides hospitals, health care textiles are in any type of outpatient clinic or…
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WANTED: Young and ambitious employees

January 5, 2026  |  Features

Business leaders continually explore new ways to recruit and retain workers. This is especially true in the textile industry in regard to drawing in younger people who may not be knowledgeable about the industry and its employment offerings.
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Textile industry support organizations

January 5, 2026  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

The Emerging Technologies Conference at Advanced Textiles Expo last November in Indianapolis, Ind., addressed the importance of business connections, academic partnerships and industry support for innovative ideas, with various sessions focused on these topics.
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Securing the supply chain

January 5, 2026  |  Industry in Focus, Markets

In today’s data-driven environment, it is better to have an abundance of information rather than a shortage—especially in supply chain operations. Businesses must be able to keep track of various moving parts, such as shipping and arrival dates for materials or products and the quantity to be re…
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Want to add powder coating or electrostatic painting?

January 5, 2026  |  Markets, Product Trends

To expand beyond their core business, some awning companies may offer ancillary services. A painting service, either powder coating or electrostatic painting (ESP), is one option. Two Advanced Textiles Association member companies offer their insights on why they chose the technology and how the abi…
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Marine project wins Best of Canada in the 2025 IAAs

January 5, 2026  |  Swatches

Charter yacht MV Last Call, which cruises from Alaska to Mexico, needed a modular, multi-season sundeck enclosure so guests could enjoy the hot tub no matter the latitude. To properly outfit the 40.3-meter (132-foot) luxury vessel, the planning and fabrication had to be meticulous.
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Heated apparel for dogs and their owners

January 5, 2026  |  Swatches

Heated apparel company ororo® released its first heated garments for pets. In partnership with online pet supplier Chewy Inc., ororo launched the Koldpwoof Heated Dog Vest, the first heated dog apparel to be sold on Chewy. The company also created a heated vest collection for the 2026 Westminster K…
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Fabric Forge gives back to Houston community

January 5, 2026  |  Swatches

Fabric Forge has opened a 9,000-square-foot lab in Houston, Texas, providing community members with textile education and workforce training opportunities. An initiative of the nonprofit Connect Community, Fabric Forge allows children and adults to explore the tools and skills involved in producing …
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Ask the Expert: How Spettmann Became the Leading Innovator in Smart Outdoor AutomationThe 

January 5, 2026  |  Ask the Expert

The outdoor shade industry is undergoing a major transformation. Homeowners, designers and commercial builders are no longer satisfied with simple manual awnings—they expect intelligent systems that adapt, react and enhance everyday living. At the center of this evolution is Spettmann USA, recentl…
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