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Andre West steps down as director of ZTE, Melissa Sharp named interim director
July 6th, 2026
Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University (NC State) has announced that Andre West, Ph.D., has stepped down from his position as director of Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE), and Melissa Sharp, the associate director of ZTE, has taken over as interim director. West will enter phased retirement and continue teaching one semester of […]
Fishing boats led 2025 recreational boat sales
July 6th, 2026
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its latest sales trends report for cruisers, watersports, fishing boats and trailers. This report is part of NMMA’s 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract and covers retail unit sales for each category and by application. According to the report, in 2025, the U.S. recreational boat market recorded 220,397 new powerboats […]
Maynards announces two global webcast auctions featuring manufacturing assets
July 2nd, 2026
Maynards Group of Companies, a global leader in industrial asset auctions and advisory services, has announced two webcast auctions featuring surplus manufacturing and laboratory assets from Natural Fiber Welding Inc., an internationally recognized innovator in sustainable materials technology. The first webcast auction will be held Tues., July 21 beginning at 9:00 a.m. CT, and will […]
Register now for ATA webinar: Get Your Business Found on Social Media
July 2nd, 2026
Registration is now open for the Get Your Business Found on Social Media webinar July 6, 6–7 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free to ATA members and non-members. The webinar will provide an introduction to social media for small business owners, with a focus on building visibility on social media platforms. […]
Registration open for ATA webinar: State of the Industrial Textile Industry 2026
July 2nd, 2026
Registration is open now for the State of the Industrial Textile Industry 2026 webinar July 22, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), the webinar is free to ATA members and non-members. Jonathan Sweet, director of content and member programs, ATA, will present results from the association’s annual industry survey looking at trends, markets […]
Arclin celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Fabric of America Fund
July 2nd, 2026
Image: Arclin Arclin, a leading materials science company, announced the launch of its Fabric of America Fund, a nationwide, employee-driven giving initiative designed to commemorate the U.S.'s 250th anniversary while strengthening the communities where Arclin teams live and work. The Fabric of America Fund reflects Arclin's commitment to supporting the pillars of local communities through […]
AFFOA names awardees in third round of Product Accelerator for Functional Fabrics program
July 1st, 2026
Image: AFFOA Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Inc. (AFFOA) announced today that The Lycra Company, Gentex Corporation, Ecotune and MacroCycle Technologies have been selected as awardees in the third round of its Product Accelerator for Functional Fabrics (PAFF 3.0) program. The goal of the PAFF 3.0 program is to address critical technical and manufacturing challenges by […]