Standard Textile expands distribution network in the Caribbean and Latin America

February 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 wil…
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Lenzing AG to become majority owner of TreeToTextile

February 18, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 b…
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SEAMS announces 2026 board of directors appointments

February 17, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 e…
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AFFOA appoints four new board members

February 13, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 membe…
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Keyston Bros announces leadership transition

February 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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 An…
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2026 IAAs, Fabrication Excellence Awards accepting entries

February 10, 2026  |  ATA News, News

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. S…
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Stretchy sweat-activated yarn batteries developed for smart fabrics

February 9, 2026  |  Industry News, Swatches

Incorporating sweat-activated batteries into smart fabrics for athletic use may have jumped another hurdle. Researchers at the School of Materials & Energy, Southwest University in China developed a fiber wrapping technique to create these types of batteries in yarns, enabling them to be stretch…
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New Jersey passes PFAS laws

February 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The New Jersey state government passed Bill S1042 on Jan. 12, 2026, and Bill A5195/5223 on Jan. 20, 2026. Bill S1042, known as the Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act, establishes requirements, prohibitions and programs for the regulation of PFAS. Bill A5195/5223 concerns PFAS usage in certain …
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