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2026 International Achievement Awards Winners Announced

November 3rd, 2026

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world and showcase the innovation and excellence driving this dynamic industry. IAA shines a spotlight on the extraordinary versatility of specialty fabrics, which are integral […]

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Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 Show Stoppers Winners Announced

November 3rd, 2026

The winners of the 15th annual Show Stoppers Awards have been announced for the 2026 Advanced Textiles Expo® in Orlando, FL. The Show Stopper Awards recognize popular new products from Advanced Textiles Expo exhibitors. The awards highlight entries that are innovative, useful, effective, efficient, economical and environmentally sound. Here are the 2026 winners End Products: […]

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ATA announces 2026 International Achievement Award winners

November 3rd, 2026

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) has announced the winners of the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world and showcase the innovation and excellence driving this dynamic industry. The IAAs shines a spotlight on the versatility of specialty fabrics, which are integral to thousands […]

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Registration open for 2027 Outlook Conference, USINFI Advocacy Days

October 22nd, 2026

Registration is now open for the 2027 Outlook® Conference, Feb. 23–25, 2027, in Washington, D.C. Join textile industry leaders to explore current trends, future opportunities and the forces shaping U.S. manufacturing. This year's conference coincides with U.S. Industrial and Narrow Fabrics (USINFI) Advocacy Days, Feb. 23–24, offering new opportunities to connect industry insights and policy […]

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Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 app now available

October 19th, 2026

The Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 app is available to download now on the App Store and Google Play. The app allows attendees to view the show's full schedule, including special events and educational sessions, the show floor map, exhibitors by booth location and product category, and more. It also allows attendees to build their own […]

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Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 digital guide now available

October 13th, 2026

Advanced Textiles Association released the digital edition of the Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 Show Guide, detailing everything attendees need to know about this year's show in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 3–5. The guide features the show's full education schedule, including the Emerging Technologies Conference Nov. 2, in addition to information about exhibitors and products, show floor […]

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Discounted hotel, airline rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026

September 18th, 2026

Through Oct. 5, get discounted hotel rooms for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference Nov. 2. Discounted flights with Delta Air Lines are also available for Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members and nonmembers. Join textile industry professionals for educational sessions, hands-on […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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