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Section 338 tariffs on Canadian imports paused until Aug. 22
August 19th, 2026
Following an agreement between the U.S. and Canada Aug. 18, the U.S. has paused the implementation of tariffs on certain goods from Canada for three days, delaying the effective date to Aug. 22. The 50% tariffs were set to take effect Aug. 19 pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. They were […]
Erik Moesch joins direct sales team at Herculite Products Inc.
August 19th, 2026
Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products Inc. announced that Erik Moesch has joined Herculite as the new Northeastern regional sales manager on the direct sales team. Moesch will oversee the Northeast region of the direct sales team, partnering with customers across the company's engineered solutions, healthcare, agriculture, and tent and structure markets. He has a bachelor's degree […]
Sponsorship opportunities for FSA white paper on sustainability
August 18th, 2026
Fabric Structures Association, a member group of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), announced it is developing a white paper focused on sustainability, with sponsorship opportunities available. The paper — "Building a Sustainable Future: The Environmental, Economic, and Human Case for Fabric Structures" — will explore how fabric structures can support sustainability initiatives by reducing environmental impact, minimizing […]
ABYC publishes updated standards and compliance tools
August 18th, 2026
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has published Supplement 66 of its “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.” This annual publication provides the international marine industry with the latest updates to standards that guide more than 90 percent of boats built in North America. “What really stands out in Supplement 66 is […]
Registration open for Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair
August 18th, 2026
Image: © Texhibition Istanbul Registration is open for the Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair, Sept. 9–11 at Istanbul Expo Centre in Türkiye. In its tenth year, the fair is open to buyers, brands, designers and other industry members seeking to explore production partnerships, material alternatives and Türkiye's textile manufacturing ecosystem. The fair will […]
NC State to spearhead 10-Year, $480 million effort to bolster defense textile manufacturing
August 17th, 2026
Image: North Carolina State University North Carolina State University (NC State) announced that the university has been chosen to lead a 10-year Department of Defense initiative aimed at modernizing textile manufacturing in the U.S. to support the defense industry. The FutureTEX award — which includes $36 million in its first year and has a ceiling […]
Nominations open for 2027 IDEA Achievement Awards
August 17th, 2026
Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), in collaboration with Nonwovens Industry Magazine, is now accepting nominations for the 2027 IDEA® Achievement Awards. Nominations must be submitted by Nov. 8. The IDEA Achievement Awards recognize outstanding innovations, technical advancements and leadership across the nonwovens and engineered materials industry. Industry professionals are invited to submit their company’s most innovative […]
U.S. imposes new tariffs following Section 301 investigation
August 14th, 2026
Sixty trade partners of the U.S. are subject to new tariffs following the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 investigation into concerns about forced labor. The investigation began in March, with the USTR determining in June that the acts, policies and practices of the economies were "unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce." Trading partners […]
2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28
August 13th, 2026
Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28. Project submissions are $25 per entry, and winners are recognized online, in print and at Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. For more than 75 years, the IAAs recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and […]
Proper training the foundation of quality in the fabric awning industry
August 13th, 2026
In the fabric awning industry, the quality of the finished product depends on much more than the materials being used. From selecting the appropriate fabric to fabrication and final installation, every step requires knowledge, experience and proper training. When one part of that process is overlooked, even the best materials can fail to deliver the […]