U.S. imposes new tariffs following Section 301 investigation

August 14, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Sixty trade partners of the U.S. are subject to new tariffs following the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 investigation into concerns about forced labor. The investigation began in March, with the USTR determining in June that the acts, policies and practices of the economies were &#822…
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2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28

August 13, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, Industry News, News

Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28.
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Registration open for ATA webinar: A Complete Security Blueprint

August 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is open for the Complete Security Blueprint webinar, Aug. 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. A Complete Security Blueprint will provide a practical roadmap for building and maturing an effective cybe…
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Elevate Textiles announces closing of Burlington finishing plant

August 11, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Elevate Textiles announced that its finishing plant in Burlington, N.C., will close at the end of the year. “This closing is a result of changing market dynamics across several businesses and product lines that the plant supports, which are significantly reducing production volumes. Despite effort…
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Morito Scovill Americas announces acquisition of Edward Segal Inc.

August 10, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Morito Scovill Americas, a supplier of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications based in Clarkesville, Ga., has announced the acquisition of Edward Segal Inc., a Thomaston, Conn.-based manufacturer of eyelet, grommet, rivet and snap fastener for machines and custom-en…
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INDA brings nonwovens to 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit 

August 10, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) exhibited at the 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit, held in Chicago, Ill. Drawing over 9,000 attendees from across the country, this year’s summit marked the fourth time that INDA exhibited at the event.…
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U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada

August 7, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White…
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Gwen Conley joins Herculite as innovation engineer

August 6, 2026  |  Industry News

Herculite® Products announced that Gwen Conley has joined Herculite as an innovation engineer. In this role, Conley will focus on advancing Herculite’s innovation strategy, developing new products and solutions and supporting growth across the organization. Conley has nearly two years of experien…
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