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AFFOA names Nuream, Z-Polymers as awardees of Product Accelerator program
April 22nd, 2025
Image: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Inc. (AFFOA) announced that Nuream and Z-Polymers have been chosen to participate in the Product Accelerator for Functional Fabrics (PAFF) 2.0 program. This initiative aims to accelerate the commercialization of advanced functional fabric products through targeted technical and manufacturing support. Launched in 2024, the […]
Stretchy fabric from water bottles
April 21st, 2025
Fisher Textiles ET8301 Prime Backlit is optimized for direct printing and dye sublimination transfer printing. Photo: Fisher Textiles Fisher Textiles ET8301 Prime Backlit is crafted from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester, made entirely from stretch polyester yarns. Each linear yard contained 39 recycled 500ml water bottles. It is optimized for direct printing and dye sublimination transfer […]
Milliken & Company invests $1.5 million in NC State Textile Protection and Comfort Center
April 21st, 2025
Image: North Carolina State University North Carolina State University's (NC State) Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC) has received a $1.5 million investment from Milliken & Company. As a result, it has been renamed to Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation TPACC. The center is housed in the Wilson College of Textiles and focuses on advancing […]
Jones Family of Companies promotes Andrew Dailey to general manager
April 18th, 2025
Andrew Dailey, the new general manager of Jones Sustainable Packaging. Image: Jones Family of Companies Jones Family of Companies, Charlotte, N.C., announced the promotion of Andrew Dailey to general manager of Jones Sustainable Packaging. Dailey has been a member of the leadership team for several years. He initially joined in 1991 as vice president of […]
EU pauses countermeasures on U.S. tariffs for 90 days
April 17th, 2025
The European Union (EU) has paused its countermeasures on U.S. trade tariffs for 90 days to allow time for EU and U.S. officials to negotiate. The pause was first announced by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen April 9, and went into effect April 14. The decision was made in response to the U.S. delaying tariffs […]
Applications open for ATA Board of Directors positions
April 17th, 2025
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 1st Vice Chairman (2-year term) This individual will be the "Chairman-elect" and will automatically […]
2025 International Achievement Awards entries accepted until June 20
April 17th, 2025
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 easy to enter. Showcase your technical skills and gain industry-wide recognition by entering your best work. Deadline […]
Circulose, Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber announce partnership
April 17th, 2025
Image: Circulose Circulose has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber to commercialize and scale the production of ReVisco™ fibers, made with CIRCULOSE® pulp. "We are thrilled to establish a strong strategic partnership with Tangshan Sanyou," says Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose. "This represents a crucial step forward in our global expansion […]
AASHTO’s board adopts core reauthorization principles
April 17th, 2025
The board of directors for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has unanimously adopted its vision statement and three core policy principles as Congress begins drafting a surface transportation reauthorization package for when current reauthorization legislation – contained within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or IIJA – expires in September 2026. Jim […]
YOY new boat sales fell 8.2 percent in January
April 16th, 2025
While there was a decline for the 12-month YOY period ending in January, sales were up 1 percent compared to January 2024. Photo: NMMA The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report, an analysis of recreational boating powerboat unit sales and key economic indicators through January 2025. Released monthly, […]