Unifi Inc., yarn manufacturers launch YarnProof initiative

October 14, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Unifi Inc., together with polyester filament yarn manufacturers across North and Central America, has launched YarnProof™, an industry-wide initiative designed to provide immediate, physical verification of polyester filament yarn origin throughout the supply chain. YarnProof, powered by FibreTrac…
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Humberto Medrano joins Herculite as Southwestern regional sales manager

October 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Herculite Products Inc. announced that Humberto Medrano has been hired as regional sales manager covering the Southwest to develop and grow relationships with end product manufacturers and related sales personnel for all awning and marine brands. Medrano holds a Bachelor of Science in electronic eng…
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Registration open for 2027 Pitch to the Pack competition

October 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 and business development. Teams must register by Nov. 9 and submit…
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FSA and PAMA accepting independent nominations for board member positions

October 7, 2026  |  ATA News, News

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 opportunit…
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Morito Scovill Americas promotes Shane McEntyre to CEO

October 5, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 compan…
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Registration open for ATA webinar: ETLFs – Elevated Temperature Landfills

October 2, 2026  |  ATA News, News

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 an…
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Parkdale Mills acquires CiCLO technology

October 2, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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-generati…
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Connecticut releases additional information on PFAS in Consumer Products Law

October 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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, …
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