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MFA announces advisory board nominations
September 24th, 2025
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Nominations Committee announces its recommendations to fill open advisory board positions. “Applicants were thoughtfully reviewed, and every attempt was made to select individuals who could provide a spectrum of representation on the advisory board—including size of company and experience with association or industry issues,” says Christine Gerard, member programs supervisor […]
Sunbrella announces licensing agreement with Phifer on sling fabrics
September 24th, 2025
Image: Sunbrella® Glen Raven Material Solutions Group and Phifer Incorporated have announced a new partnership to provide Sunbrella® sling fabric for use on outdoor chairs, chaise lounges and other seating options. The joint sling collection debuts in January 2026. The launch will feature around 50 stock and additional made-to-order sling fabrics produced in Phifer Incorporated’s […]
Single-solution coating
September 23rd, 2025
AkoTech™ offers antimicrobial properties, chemical resistance, UV stability, water/oil repellency and more. Photo: AkoTech AkoTech™ is an advanced platform of multifunctional coating technologies for PVC- and PU-based coated fabrics. It is built to enhance and shield a broad spectrum of products with a single solution. AkoTech’s layer of protection is designed to complement the antifungal […]
PYRATEX partners with Circ, adds recycled fibers to smart fabric collections
September 23rd, 2025
Image: Circ® Circ®, a recycled fibers producer, and PYRATEX®, a textile R&D company, have announced that Circ's recycled fibers will be integrated into PYRATEX's smart fabric collections. Building on three years of joint development, PYRATEX has already developed fabrics with Circ’s recycled polyester and lyocell fibers and is currently running selected bulk productions for clients, […]
Water-repellent and PFAS-free
September 22nd, 2025
The Sunbrella Plus® marine shade collection's non-PFAS formula is compliant with all state PFAS regulations. Photo: Sunbrella The Sunbrella Plus® marine shade collection now offers four new colors: Marine Blue, Jockey Red, Forest Green and Smoke. The shade fabrics deliver water repellency without compromising breathability and performance through its undercoating. The result is a versatile […]
OEKO-TEX releases 2024–2025 annual report
September 22nd, 2025
Image: OEKO-TEX® OEKO-TEX® has released its annual report for the 2024–2025 financial year. The company issued more than 57,000 certifications, an 8% increase from the previous year. “The progress we achieved over the past year is the direct result of collective effort. It demonstrates the importance of trust, collaboration and open dialogue in driving sustainable […]
INDA appoints Kevin Conroy senior manager of government and regulatory affairs
September 22nd, 2025
Kevin Conroy. Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced that Kevin Conroy has joined the association’s government and regulatory affairs staff as senior manager of government and regulatory affairs. Conroy brings experience in government, politics and public service to his new role at INDA. He most recently served on the staff […]
Lenzing appoints Milena Ioveva VP of corporate communications and sustainability
September 19th, 2025
Milena Ioveva. Image: Lenzing AG Lenzing AG has announced the appointment of Milena Ioveva as vice president of corporate communications, sustainability, investor relations and public affairs. She will be based in Austria and report directly to Rohit Aggarwal, Lenzing CEO. The newly created role underscores Lenzing’s commitment to strengthening its global market positioning. Ioveva has […]
U.S. Department of Commerce announces second inclusion process for Section 232 tariffs
September 18th, 2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce has opened the second round of its inclusion process for the department's investigation into Section 232 imports of aluminum and steel derivative products. Aluminum and steel derivative producers must submit product inclusion requests by Sept. 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Following this deadline, a two-week comment period will be held […]
Autometrix joins Marine Fabricators Conference as general sponsor
September 18th, 2025
Autometrix has signed on as a general sponsor for the 2026 Marine Fabricators Conference. The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) will host this annual event January 8-10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Ga. The conference features three full days of education and networking designed to help marine fabricators cultivate industry connections, improve efficiency and increase […]