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Trivantage promotes Brett Baird to vice president of sales
December 13, 2023
Trivantage®, a specialty fabrics distributor, announced the promotion of Brett Baird to vice president of sales. In his new role, Baird will lead the commercial sales team with an emphasis on enhancing the customer experience. “At Trivantage, we always strive to give our customers what they need, when they need it,” said Baird. “My goal […]
Fasnap Corp., SUREFAS announce agreement for U.S. market partnership
October 9, 2026
Image: Fasnap Corp. Fasnap Corp., a supplier of fasteners, attaching equipment and related products, announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with SUREFAS to introduce and distribute the Q-SNAP, PERFIX, CAF-316 and CAF-COMPO product lines in the U.S. The proposed partnership combines SUREFAS’ innovative product portfolio with Fasnap’s established U.S. sales, distribution and […]
Registration open for 2027 Pitch to the Pack competition
October 8, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 6, 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 5, 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 5, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 […]
Connecticut releases additional information on PFAS in Consumer Products Law
October 1, 2026
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released a document with additional information about the state's PFAS in Consumer Products Law. The document — "Connecticut's PFAS in Consumer Products Law" — provides information to manufacturers, distributors, retailers and others about certain provisions of the law. Enacted in 2024, the act addresses the use […]
BoatUS Foundation and NASBLA launch safety and education partnership
October 1, 2026
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water President Heather Lougheed and NASBLA Executive Board Chair Christopher Jones have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the organizations’ shared commitment to advancing recreational boating safety, education and environmental stewardship. Through the partnership, the BoatUS Foundation and NASBLA will work together to identify opportunities that advance […]
Milliken achieves Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver Version 5.0 for global carpet portfolio
September 30, 2026
Image: Milliken & Company Milliken & Company has announced that the company achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver Version 5.0 for its global carpet portfolio. The certification provides architects, designers and building owners with independent validation that Milliken products meet requirements across multiple sustainability categories. Cradle to Cradle Certified® evaluates products across areas such as […]
In memoriam: Denise Ann Offray, 1952–2026
September 29, 2026
Denise Offray, owner and CEO of OTEX Specialty Narrow Fabrics®, passed away May 2, 2026. Denise dedicated her life to her family business and the textile industry. Starting as a teenager spending her summers working as a switchboard operator in the customer service department of C.M. Offray & Son, Denise would go on to play pivotal […]