ATA State of the Industry survey responses due March 6

February 26, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textile Association’s (ATA’s) annual State of the Industry survey is accepting responses through March 6. The survey allows members to share their thoughts on the current state of the textile industry and what they envision for the future. It takes less than 10 minutes to comple…
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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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Registration open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026

January 14, 2026  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

Registration is now open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026, March 17–18, in Washington, D.C. The event is exclusive to members of USINFI, a member group of Advanced Textile Association (ATA). To learn more about membership, visit textiles.org/membership. Members will discuss issues impacting the U.S. …
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 Show Stoppers winners announced

November 5, 2025  |  ATA News, Awards, News, Show Stoppers

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 …
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Registration open for Women in Textiles Summit

November 3, 2025  |  ATA News, News

It's time to grab your spot at the Advanced Textiles Association's Women in Textiles Summit.
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Industry Podcasts Go Live at Advanced Textiles Expo

October 13, 2025  |  ATA News, Expo News, News

Ever wonder what happens behind the mic in the world of textile podcasts? At Advanced Textiles Expo®, you don’t have to imagine—because we’re bringing industry podcasts live to the show floor! Listen in as Talking Textiles, The Textile Nerd Podcast, and How I Rent It Podcast record episodes l…
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Webinar – Turn Equipment into Tax Savings – September 10

August 25, 2025  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association will be hosting a webinar on how business can leverage Section 179 of the tax code at 1 p.m. EDT September 10.
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Special events coming to Indianapolis at Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

July 22, 2025  |  ATA News, Expo News, News

Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025 is just around the corner and it’s shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss. This year, it’s not just about checking out the latest products and technologies. We have a lineup of special events designed to help you learn, connect, compete and have fun with…
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GMA announces the Congressional Geosynthetic Materials Caucus

June 30, 2025  |  ATA News, News

The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) is excited to announce the formation of the Congressional Geosynthetic Materials Caucus, established under the bipartisan leadership of co-chairs Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., and Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas.
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AFFOA and ATA launch limited podcast series

May 21, 2025  |  ATA News, Company News, News

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced a strategic partnership with Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), launching a limited three-part podcast series on ATA’s Talking Textiles. The first episode is available to stream now. Hosted by Robert Finnegan, AFFOA’s director …
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