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Andre West steps down as director of ZTE, Melissa Sharp named interim director
July 6th, 2026
Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University (NC State) has announced that Andre West, Ph.D., has stepped down from his position as director of Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE), and Melissa Sharp, the associate director of ZTE, has taken over as interim director. West will enter phased retirement and continue teaching one semester of […]
Andre West steps down as director of ZTE, Melissa Sharp named interim director
July 6th, 2026
Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University (NC State) has announced that Andre West, Ph.D., has stepped down from his position as director of Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE), and Melissa Sharp, the associate director of ZTE, has taken over as interim director. West will enter phased retirement and continue teaching one semester of […]
Register now for ATA webinar: Get Your Business Found on Social Media
July 2nd, 2026
Registration is now open for the Get Your Business Found on Social Media webinar July 6, 6–7 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free to ATA members and non-members. The webinar will provide an introduction to social media for small business owners, with a focus on building visibility on social media platforms. […]
Registration open for ATA webinar: State of the Industrial Textile Industry 2026
July 2nd, 2026
Registration is open now for the State of the Industrial Textile Industry 2026 webinar July 22, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), the webinar is free to ATA members and non-members. Jonathan Sweet, director of content and member programs, ATA, will present results from the association’s annual industry survey looking at trends, markets […]
Arclin celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with Fabric of America Fund
July 2nd, 2026
Image: Arclin Arclin, a leading materials science company, announced the launch of its Fabric of America Fund, a nationwide, employee-driven giving initiative designed to commemorate the U.S.'s 250th anniversary while strengthening the communities where Arclin teams live and work. The Fabric of America Fund reflects Arclin's commitment to supporting the pillars of local communities through […]
Fisher Textiles Honored with Five PRINTING United Alliance 2026 Pinnacle Awards
June 30th, 2026
Fisher Textiles, Matthews, N.C., announced that five of the company's fabrics received awards in the 2026 Pinnacle Awards in various Media – Textile categories, including Banner, Drapery, Framing Systems Frontlit, Tablecloths & Liners and Upholstery. The Pinnacle Awards honor standout products and technologies that help move the printing industry forward. Fisher Textiles’ wins reflect its […]
Global Nonwovens Alliance launches e-learning initiative
June 26th, 2026
The Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), founded by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and EDANA, announced the launch of a new global e-learning initiative designed to help companies build essential nonwovens knowledge. The first program available through this initiative is the Fundamental Nonwovens series of e-courses, which offers flexible, accessible learning from anywhere […]
In memoriam: Bob Campbell, Mt. Lebanon Awning & Tent Co.
June 23rd, 2026
Robert "Bob" Campbell, MFC, and owner of Mt. Lebanon Awning & Tent Co., passed away June 21 at the age of 74. Born Nov. 22, 1951, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Campbell was a graduate of Bethel Park High School and earned his bachelor's degree in music education at Duquesne University. He was the beloved husband of […]
Prada designs the hidden layer of NASA’s lunar suit
June 22nd, 2026
The garment’s sculpted knit construction accommodates tubing and life-support connections. Photo: Axiom Space and Prada. Axiom Space and Prada have shared the latest result of their ongoing collaboration for NASA’s Artemis program, shifting attention away from the outer shell of the lunar spacesuit and toward the layer worn closest to the astronaut’s body. The new Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) […]
Supply chain company for post-consumer textiles is launched
June 22nd, 2026
Claras Materials LLC, Charlotte, N.C., has launched as a specialized supply chain company focused on post-consumer textile raw materials for the global chemical recycling and fiber-to-fiber industries. The company said it was created to address a key challenge facing the textile recycling sector: securing consistent, sorted and processing-ready feedstock at commercial scale. “The technology to recycle […]