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ATA Outlook Leadership Conference explores the forces reshaping textiles
June 25th, 2026
In addition to educational sessions, Outlook® Leadership Conference attendees had the chance to watch a Greenville Drive baseball game at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C. Image: eTextileCommunications.com/Devin Steele Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) brought together manufacturers, suppliers, government officials and industry leaders at its 2026 ATA Outlook® Leadership Conference to examine the trends reshaping the textile […]
Call for judges in 2027 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards
June 17th, 2026
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) is inviting members to become a judge in the 2027 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards. The Fabrication Excellence Awards contest is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. The entries are judged by a panel of certified marine professionals, and Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Achievement Awards are given in each category. […]
Judge applications open for 2026 International Achievement Awards
May 14th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for judges for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). The IAAs are an annual competition that celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry, showcasing ATA members' technical skills and accomplishments. Judges will have the chance to recognize excellence in textiles and influence the future of […]
Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo
May 13th, 2026
Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026. The show returns Nov. 3–5, 2026, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center (West Building). Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) expects 4,000+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors. Exhibit booths are still open as well. Expo programming Attendees can look forward to show floor education with hands-on learning, […]
Registration opens for 2026 MFA regional workshops
May 6th, 2026
Registration is now open for this year’s Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) regional workshops. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Workshop will be held Sept. 11–12, 2026, at Charlton’s Marine Canvas in Yorktown, Va., and Signature CanvasMakers LLC in Hampton, Va. The Northwest Regional Workshop will run Oct. 16–17, 2026, at Little House of Canvas in Everett, Wash. “We’re […]
ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact
April 17th, 2026
ATA Women in Textiles Summit participants. Image: Devin Steele More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. textile industry gathered in Asheville, N.C., March 30–April 1 for the eighth annual Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit, a dynamic, multiday event focused on leadership, mentorship and advancing women in a traditionally male-dominated industry. The […]
Call for candidates for ATA Board of Directors positions
April 15th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for open ATA Board of Directors positions. The ATA Board of Directors relies on highly engaged, volunteer leadership that is willing to represent our members, work with ATA leadership staff and provide guidance in the direction of the association and its activities. The ATA Leadership Development Committee […]
Marine Fabricators Conference speaker proposals due May 1
April 13th, 2026
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), a member group of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), has put out a call requesting speaker proposals for the Marine Fabricators Conference. Submissions are due May 1. The 2027 conference will be Jan. 7–9, 2027, in Nashville, Tenn., at the Embassy Suites Nashville. The conference features three full days of education […]
ATA State of the Industry survey responses due March 6
February 26th, 2026
Advanced Textile Association's (ATA's) annual State of the Industry survey is accepting responses through March 6. The survey allows members to share their thoughts on the current state of the textile industry and what they envision for the future. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Survey results will be […]
ATA Japan hosts New Year Forum and Networking Reception
February 20th, 2026
From left: Kikuko Tagawa, executive director, ATA Japan; Brent Nussbaum, president, Miller Weldmaster; Hideyuki Nishikawa, Sankei Corporation, vice chairman of ATA Japan; and Toshio Katayama, Daiichi Hanpu Co., Ltd., chairman of ATA Japan. Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan, a member group of ATA, held its New Year Forum and Networking Reception Jan. 22 at Shin-Osaka […]