NMMA Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2026 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of Canada’s recreational boating industry. Nominations are open to all individuals who have demonstrated a lifetime of achievement and commitment to strengthening recreational boating in Canada. Eligible candidates may come [...]
Image: Reolite Inc. Reolite Inc., a subsidiary of Robin K. International Inc., announced that the company has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration for a dual-ion (silver + zinc) antimicrobial powder technology. The technology also received U.S. Food and Drug Administration registration, allowing it to be used in medical gowns and hospital textiles. In South [...]
Advanced Textiles Association® has announced the winners of the 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world, showcasing innovation and excellence driving the industry. This year’s awards drew more than 130 entries across 46 categories, with winners chosen for their complexity, design, workmanship, [...]
Advanced Textiles Association will be hosting a podcast on the current state of PFAS regulations Wednesday, November 12. This presentation explores the rapidly evolving landscape of PFAS regulation and emerging contaminant litigation. With heightened scrutiny from federal and state agencies, PFAS—synthetic chemicals found in textiles, other consumer products, firefighting foams, and industrial processes—are now subject [...]
All About Events, Paso Robles, Calif., has partnered with Willow and Oak Estate to provide rental equipment and coordination services for weddings held at the 65-acre venue. Available items include furnishings, catering equipment and dining accessories. Willow and Oak Estate can accommodate up to 22 overnight guests and 200 wedding and reception guests. The property [...]
Image: Sciessent Sciessent announced that its NOBO® anti-odor technology has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,435,295 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent covers the anti-odor technology for fabrics, textiles, and related articles of manufacture. This is the company's second patent. NOBO is a water-based, polymer-forming composition that provides durable, long-lasting odor control [...]
The winners of the 14th annual Show Stoppers Awards program were recently announced at the 2025 Advanced Textiles Expo® in Indianapolis, Ind. The Show Stopper Awards are designed to recognize the most popular new products each year from Advanced Textiles Expo exhibitors. The awards acknowledge the newest, most innovative, useful and exciting, effective, efficient and [...]
National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary in later October, covering data through July 2025. Year-to-date, new powerboat retail unit sales declined 8.9 percent compared to the same seven-month period in 2024, totaling 162,813 units. Over the rolling 12-month period from August 2024 through July 2025, total powerboat sales [...]
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) and The Textile Gateway by the FabricLink Network (FLN) have partnered to advance careers and technical education in the textile industry. “Fueling interest among the next generation is essential to preserving and advancing this industry,” says Robert Finnegan, head of education and workforce development at AFFOA. “TheTextileGateway.org program is [...]
The 2025 Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) regional workshops offered practical advice that fabricators could bring back to their businesses from an engaging lineup of speakers. The Southwest regional workshop was held Sept. 12–13, 2025, at Paul’s Custom Canvas in Denver, Colo., and the Great Lakes / Northeast Regional Workshop was held Oct. 3–4, 2025, at [...]
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