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Registration open for ATA Annual Meeting, Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 Preview webinar
August 28th, 2026
Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Association's (ATA's) Annual Meeting and Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 Preview webinar, Sept. 9, 1–2 pm EDT. The webinar is free to ATA members and nonmembers. Craig Zola, chairman of the ATA Board of Directors, will provide the annual State of the Association report for fiscal year 2026, as well […]
Erik Moesch joins direct sales team at Herculite Products Inc.
August 19th, 2026
Image: Herculite® Herculite® Products Inc. announced that Erik Moesch has joined Herculite as the new Northeastern regional sales manager on the direct sales team. Moesch will oversee the Northeast region of the direct sales team, partnering with customers across the company's engineered solutions, healthcare, agriculture, and tent and structure markets. He has a bachelor's degree […]
2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28
August 13th, 2026
Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28. Project submissions are $25 per entry, and winners are recognized online, in print and at Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. For more than 75 years, the IAAs recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and […]
Discounted registration rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026
July 10th, 2026
Through Sept. 3, get early bird registration rates for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference Nov. 2. Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members get in for $69, non-members $169. For ET Conference, early bird rates are $525 for members and $725 for […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 Sessions Live
June 30th, 2026
It’s that time of year again: Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 is almost here. This year, we’ve worked to create a professional networking and educational experience that is bigger and better than ever before. From raw materials to finished products, the expo brings together the people, technologies, and ideas shaping the future of the textile industry. The agenda is now live, giving attendees an […]
Judge applications open for 2026 International Achievement Awards
May 14th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for judges for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). The IAAs are an annual competition that celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry, showcasing ATA members' technical skills and accomplishments. Judges will have the chance to recognize excellence in textiles and influence the future of […]
Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo
May 13th, 2026
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 programming Attendees can look forward to show floor education with hands-on learning, […]
Advanced Textiles Association debuts new logo
July 28th, 2022
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), recently launched their new logo. ATA became the official new name of the association formerly known as Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), on June 1 and have now released their new look. The goal was to find a name and acronym that was more inclusive of the textiles, fabrics, materials that […]
2020 Outstanding Volunteer Award Recipients announced
November 12th, 2020
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is very fortunate to have so many volunteers who give of themselves selflessly, helping every day by serving on different boards, task forces and committees. These volunteers judge competitions, provide education and impassioned leadership to others day-in and day-out. To acknowledge their service, IFAI developed a program in 2012 called […]
2020 Honored Life Member Award Recipient announced
November 12th, 2020
Honored Life Member status for Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is designed for individuals who have shown a commitment to the association. Honored Life Membership is bestowed by special request only, and at the discretion of the IFAI Board of Directors to candidates based on the following criteria: Meritorious or outstanding work accomplished for the […]