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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. […]
NCTO commends House Armed Services Committee for passing NDAA
June 16th, 2026
Image: NCTO The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, issued a statement commending the House Armed Services Committee for passing the fiscal year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains reporting requirements aimed at strengthening the Berry Amendment’s 100% Made […]
Event rental company rebrands in the Canadian Rockies
June 15th, 2026
From Mountain Event Rentals to Mountainscape Group, the Banff, Alberta, Canada, event rental company underwent a name change and rebrand. Mountainscape Group now operates through three service arms: Mountainscape Events Mountainscape Rentals Mountainscape Weddings “The rebrand allows us to better express who we are today: creative, precise and deeply committed to delivering experiences that feel effortless […]
Schotex Global appoints Jennifer Ryan head of sales, North America
June 15th, 2026
Image: Schotex Global Co. Schotex Global Co. Ltd. has named Jennifer Ryan head of sales for North America. Ryan brings 35 years of experience in the outdoor and fashion textile markets to the role. Ryan spent more than 20 years with Schoeller Textil AG, where she helped establish the Swiss company's presence in the North American […]
Businesses producing or selling textiles in California must register with PRO by July 1
June 12th, 2026
Image: CalRecycle Pursuant to the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, businesses that produce or sell apparel and textiles in California must register with the state's producer responsibility organization (PRO)—Landbell USA—by July 1. The Responsible Textile Recovery Act was passed in 2024 and establishes an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program, which ensures discarded textiles and apparel are […]
Tickets available for Alphabet Soup Collective Shindig
June 10th, 2026
Tickets are now available for the 2026 Alphabet Soup Collective Shindig on Aug. 4 at Whiskey Kitchen in Raleigh, N.C. Co-hosted by Messe Frankfurt North America, the event will run 6–9 p.m. New to this year's event is the VIP hour, hosted and sponsored by the North Carolina Textile Foundation from 5–6 p.m. VIPs will […]
Minnesota passes law excluding some products from PFAS reporting requirements
June 9th, 2026
A new law passed by the State Legislature and signed by Gov. Tim Walz makes a minor modification to Minnesota’s PFAS reporting requirements by excluding products made before July 1, 2023. Now, manufacturers or their representatives must report products that: are manufactured after July 1, 2023, are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota […]
Organic Cotton Summit concludes with call for greater investment, collaboration
June 9th, 2026
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) and Textile Exchange co-hosted the Organic Cotton Summit June 2-4 in Istanbul, Türkiye, at the Marriott Hotel Şişli. The summit featured speakers and experts from across the global cotton value chain, and the Organic Cotton Pavilion hosted by OCA, which highlighted organizations working in organic cotton production, certification, traceability and innovation. […]
Registration opens for IBEX 2026
June 8th, 2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). The show returns to the Tampa Convention Center Oct. 6–8. The 2026 show is the final edition before IBEX transitions to December dates in 2027. This year’s event will introduce new experiences, expanded educational programming and enhanced opportunities for marine professionals to […]
Sunbelt Rentals opens new Texas campus
June 8th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Sunbelt Rentals. Sunbelt Rentals, Fort Mill, S.C., is growing in the Lone Star State, opening the first-of-its-kind campus in Grapevine, Texas. Partnering with Crossland Construction Co., on the project, this DFW campus spans 26-acres, with five new buildings totaling more than 105,000 sq. ft. The facility is LEED Gold Certified, reflecting the […]