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Registration open for 2027 Pitch to the Pack competition
October 8th, 2026
Awardees of the inaugural Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack competition in 2025. Image: NC State/Wilson College of Textiles Registration is now open for the 2027 Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack competition. The competition is open to all entrepreneurs working in a textile-based business, with opportunities to win cash awards and sponsorships for prototyping […]
AATCC opens registration for 2027 Proficiency Testing Program
October 7th, 2026
Image: AATCC The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced that registration is open for its 2027 Proficiency Testing Program (PTP). The AATCC Proficiency Testing Program enables laboratories to benchmark their performance against peer laboratories using standardized materials and established test methods. Each participating laboratory receives: Standardized test specimens and detailed instructions […]
FSA and PAMA accepting independent nominations for board member positions
October 7th, 2026
The Fabric Structures Association (FSA) and the Professional Awnings Manufacturers Association (PAMA) of Advanced Textiles Association have announced that the nominations committees have chosen the individuals recommended to fill the open board positions. There is, however, still an opportunity for additional candidates to be considered. Those interested can submit an independent nomination to ATA through […]
2026 IBEX Innovation Awards winners announced
October 7th, 2026
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 12 Innovation Award winners and three honorable mentions from 100 entries submitted by exhibiting marine industry companies. […]
Marine-grade foam
October 6th, 2026
The Dry Fast Antimicrobial Foam is an open cell, reticulated foam with antimicrobial properties. The open pores in the foam allow water and air to pass through. Photo: JustWholesale by Sailrite CushionRite Foam comes in a wide variety of sheet sizes, thicknesses and firmness ratings, as well as three marine applications. The Antimicrobial Cushion Foam […]
Morito Scovill Americas promotes Shane McEntyre to CEO
October 5th, 2026
Shane McEntyre. Image: Morito Scovill Americas Morito Scovill Americas (MSA), a supplier of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications based in Clarkesville, Ga., has announced that Shane McEntyre has been promoted to CEO. McEntrye has been with Morito Scovill Americas for more than 37 years, joining the company in June 1989. He began his […]
MFA announces advisory board nomination
October 5th, 2026
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Nominations Committee met to review nominations for this year's advisory board election. The committee announces Brandon Altman, product manager at The Miami Corporation, has been recommended to fill the position. “Applicants were thoughtfully reviewed, and every attempt was made to select individuals who could provide a spectrum of representation on […]
Registration open for ATA webinar: ETLFs – Elevated Temperature Landfills
October 2nd, 2026
Registration is open for the ETLFs - Elevated Temperature Landfills webinar, Oct. 21, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and sponsored by Viaflex, it is free for ATA members and nonmembers. The presentation will cover the history and key distinctions between ETLFs and landfill fires, conditions that lead to ETLFs and the […]
Parkdale Mills acquires CiCLO technology
October 2nd, 2026
Image: CiCLO ® technology Parkdale Inc., a textile and consumer products manufacturer, announced that its subsidiary, Parkdale Advanced Materials, Inc., has acquired full ownership of CiCLO® technology. The acquisition expands Parkdale's polymer and fiber portfolio and strengthens its ability to develop next-generation solutions across textile and related markets. Parkdale Advanced Materials develops and commercializes innovative textile technologies […]
Ravel raises $8.2 million oversubscribed seed round to scale Purification Recycling
October 2nd, 2026
Image: Ravel Ravel, a textile-to-textile recycling technology company, has announced the closure of an oversubscribed $8.2 million seed funding round. The investment was led by One Small Planet, with participation from AP Ventures plus support from Overlay Capital and Lichen Ventures. Collateral Good and Betterway Ventures also provided follow-on participation, among others. Ravel's Purification Recycling™ technology was designed to address […]