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2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28
August 13, 2026 | ATA News, Expo News, Industry News, News
Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28.
Registration open for ATA webinar: State of the Industrial Textile Industry 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 nonmembers. Jonathan Sweet, director of content and member programs, ATA, will present results from t…
ATA Outlook Leadership Conference explores the forces reshaping textiles
June 25, 2026 | ATA News, News
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) brought together manufacturers, suppliers, government officials and industry leaders at its 2026 ATA Outlook® Leadership Conference to examine the trends reshaping the textile industry, from defense procurement and trade policy to artificial intelligence (AI), le…
Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo
May 13, 2026 | ATA News, Expo News, News
Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026. The show returns Nov. 3–5, 2026, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center (West Building). Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) expects 4,000+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors. Exhibit booths are still open as well. Expo program…
ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact
April 17, 2026 | ATA News, News
More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. textile industry gathered in Asheville, N.C., March 30–April 1 for the eighth annual Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit, a dynamic, multiday event focused on leadership, mentorship and advancing women in a traditionally mal…
Call for candidates for ATA Board of Directors positions
April 15, 2026 | ATA News, News
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for open ATA Board of Directors positions. The ATA Board of Directors relies on highly engaged, volunteer leadership that is willing to represent our members, work with ATA leadership staff and provide guidance in the direction of the…
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…
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…
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. …