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Supreme Court rules tariffs imposed by President Trump under IEEPA unlawful
February 20th, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a 6–3 decision that most of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful. The ruling references country-specific tariffs that President Trump began implementing in 2025 after declaring a national emergency under the IEEPA. These tariffs were at minimum […]
Textile industry expresses support for new Berry Amendment Caucus
February 19th, 2026
The U.S. Industrial & Narrow Fabrics Institute (USINFI), the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) and the Warrior Protection & Readiness Coalition (WPRC) have released statements expressing strong support for the newly formed bipartisan Berry Amendment Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. The caucus, co-chaired by U.S. Reps. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.) and Don Davis (D-N.C.), […]
Standard Textile expands distribution network in the Caribbean and Latin America
February 19th, 2026
Standard Textile Co. Inc., a health care and hospitality textile provider, announced the expansion of its distribution network in the Caribbean and Latin American region through two new strategic partnerships with A Plus (also known as Central de Uniformes) and PH Interamericas. PH Interamericas will oversee distribution across Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Guatemala, […]
Lenzing AG to become majority owner of TreeToTextile
February 18th, 2026
The Lenzing Group has announced that the company will become the majority owner of the Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB. TreeToTextile's technology turns dissolving pulp, primiarly cellulose, into fibers for use in textile and nonwoven products. The company was established in 2014 by H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group and LSCS Invest to develop a more […]
SEAMS announces 2026 board of directors appointments
February 17th, 2026
Image: SEAMS SEAMS, a trade association for the U.S. sewn products industry, announced board of director appointments for 2026. "I look forward to guiding the SEAMS 2026 Board of Directors in continuing to support members by creating valuable connections, fostering new opportunities, and encouraging the exchange of ideas that reinforce domestic suppliers and manufacturers," says Brent […]
AFFOA appoints four new board members
February 13th, 2026
Image: Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced the appointment of four new members to its board of directors. “We are excited about the growth and wide-ranging expertise of our board,” says Sasha Stolyarov, Ph.D., CEO of AFFOA. “I look forward to working with each new board member to […]
Keyston Bros announces leadership transition
February 12th, 2026
Image: Keyston Bros Keyston Bros, an upholstery supplier for automotive, marine and awning applications, announced a leadership transition as owners Dan "Dee" and Ann Duncan step away from day-to-day operations. Dee and Ann will assume board leadership roles, with Dee serving as chairman of the board and Ann serving as board secretary. As a result, […]
2026 IAAs, Fabrication Excellence Awards accepting entries
February 10th, 2026
The 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 79th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it’s easy to enter. Showcase your technical skills and gain industry-wide recognition by entering your best […]
Scientists put a powerful computer inside a single thread
February 9th, 2026
Just 3.3 feet of this fiber has the same processing power as a desktop computer. Photo: The researchers, Fudan University. Fudan University researchers in Shanghai have built complex electronic circuits within the tiniest of spaces: a flexible fiber thinner than a human hair. They call it a "fiber chip," and it's been more than a […]
Composite can repair itself 1,000+ times
February 9th, 2026
Researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other applications – and can repair itself more than 1,000 times. 3D printed thermoplastic healing agent (blue overlay) on glass-fiber reinforcement (left); infrared thermograph during in situ self-healing of a […]