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Versatile outdoor fabrics

September 22nd, 2026

ENGARDE is available in Aura, Velar, Solace, Sabre and Touche product lines. Photo: LTM Textile Resources ENGARDE outdoor fabrics provide heavy-duty abrasion resistance, UV resistance and water repellency. Anti-mildew and ideal for patio furniture upholstery, cushions, gazebos, outdoor curtains, marine applications and more. Available in Aura, Velar, Solace, Sabre and Touche product lines. Solution-dyed olefin […]

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Call for speakers for 2027 Textiles Recycling Expo USA

September 21st, 2026

Image: Textiles Recycling Expo USA Textiles Recycling Expo USA is inviting industry experts, innovators and researchers to submit speaker proposals for its 2027 conference, taking place April 7–8, 2027, at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina. Accelerating Circularity is working closely with the organizers to help identify key industry challenges and ensure the program […]

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Discounted hotel, airline rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026

September 18th, 2026

Through Oct. 5, get discounted hotel rooms for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference Nov. 2. Discounted flights with Delta Air Lines are also available for Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members and nonmembers. Join textile industry professionals for educational sessions, hands-on […]

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NC State to host free FutureTEX webinar

September 18th, 2026

North Carolina State University (NC State) will be hosting a free webinar Oct. 8, 2026, 3–5 p.m. EST. This informational webinar will share more about the university’s recent FutureTEX award and drive industry engagement in the initiative. The FutureTEX award — which includes $36 million in its first year and has a ceiling of $480 million […]

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CreateMe strengthens leadership team

September 18th, 2026

Image: CreateMe Technologies CreateMe Technologies, an AI robotics company, announced three leadership appointments as the company enters its next phase of commercialization. John W. Jacobson joins as vice president of commercialization, Leslie Lambert as vice president of people and business operations, and Ashley Nicole Stickler has been promoted to vice president of marketing and partnerships. John W. Jacobson […]

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In memoriam: Andre West, Wilson College of Textiles

September 18th, 2026

Image: North Carolina State University Andre West, Ph.D., professor at North Carolina State University's Wilson College of Textiles and former director of Zeis Textiles Extension, passed away Sept. 10 at the age of 66. Born June 30, 1960, West earned his bachelor's degree in textile design from the University of Huddersfield in England. In 2009, […]

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NMMA, ICOMIA and EBI launch global industry survey

September 17th, 2026

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), alongside the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and the European Boating Industry (EBI), launched a global industry questionnaire to assess the recreational marine sector's readiness to adopt a harmonized Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.The survey forms a key part of the organizations' joint initiative to develop the first […]

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FSA launches LinkedIn page

September 16th, 2026

The Fabric Structures Association (FSA), a member group of Advanced Textiles Association, has launched an FSA LinkedIn page. The page will allow architects, designers, engineers and other professionals to connect and stay up to date on the latest FSA projects and opportunities. It will showcase and celebrate the innovative work of FSA members, highlighting the […]

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INDA names Ben Muller executive director

September 16th, 2026

Ben Muller. Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced that Ben Muller has joined the association as executive director. Muller brings more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning nonprofit organizations, corporations and trade associations. Most recently, Muller served on the senior executive team of the High Point Market Authority, where […]

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Archroma and Lameirinho announce partnership to deploy InOneGO

September 15th, 2026

Image: Archroma Archroma, a specialty chemicals provider, and Lameirinho, a home textiles manufacturer based in Portugal, have announced a collaboration to bring InOneGO by Archroma, a new single-step dyeing process, into commercial production. Lameirinho’s first InOneGo bedlinens collection is now available worldwide. InOneGO by Archroma is a continuous dyeing process that combines coloration, fixation and […]

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