Instead of spending spring break on a beach, textiles students from North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and West Virginia University participated in the inaugural Spring Break Textiles Trek, visiting nearby companies for tours and networking—and seeing textile manufacturing on a real-world scale. The idea and sponsorship for the event came from Amy Bircher [...]

Image: Accelerating Circularity Accelerating Circularity announced the release of its latest paper, Tipping the Scale: Mass Balance in Chemical Recycling, developed through the Alliance for Chemical Recycling (ACTR) working group. The paper offers a detailed look at how mass balance is being applied to track material flows and attribute recycled content across complex textile value [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, reflecting data through January 2026. On a rolling 12-month basis (February 2025–January 2026), new powerboat retail unit sales declined 9 percent year-over-year to 214,832 units. Across segments, performance remained mixed but generally down. Freshwater fishing boats declined by 1.7 percent and personal [...]

Image: Ultraflex Systems Ultraflex Systems announced the promotion of Kylie Schleicher to vice president of business development and product management. In this role, she will lead strategic business development and product management initiatives. Previously serving as director of product development and product management, Schleicher played a key role in advancing Ultraflex’s product strategy, driving material [...]

A.M.Y.® Peppermint is available globally in both virgin and REPREVE® recycled polyester. Image: UNIFI® A.M.Y.® Peppermint is a naturally deodorizing yarn engineered to provide freshness throughout the life of the product. It is ideal for applications across apparel, footwear, home textiles and transportation. A.M.Y. Peppermint has durable odor control sustained through 50 home launderings and [...]

South Jersey Party Rentals, Mount Laurel, N.J., has opened a new headquarters and recently marked the milestone with an open house and ribbon-cutting event. The family-owned business, which has served New Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area since 1997, welcomed guests to tour the new facility, connect with the team and get a closer look at [...]

Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced the winners of its inaugural Legislative Champion and Industry Advocate of the Year Awards, recognizing policymakers and industry members for their support of the nonwovens industry’s advocacy agenda. Legislative Champion Award winners were Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI), recognized for [...]

In 2025, U.S. outboard engine sales totaled 267,000 units, a 3.9 percent decline year-over-year. This data comes from the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) annual Outboard Engine Sales Trends report, part of the 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. NMMA said that despite softer unit demand, the market remained stable overall, supported by resilient pricing and [...]

Image: Sunbrella® Sunbrella® has announced the launch of its new Trade Program, developed to support interior designers at every stage of the design process. The program allows interior designers to directly source from Sunbrella's portfolio of fabrics and products, with exclusive pricing, tailored support, and enhanced ordering capabilities included. Program benefits Exclusive trade pricing: Preferred pricing on [...]