Image: TextilesUSA North Carolina State University's Wilson College of Textiles and the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College have launched a new online education and training program, TextileREADY. The program is available on TextilesUSA, a digital platform created by Wilson College of Textiles and the Textile Technology Center. It offers flexible, on-demand training for new [...]

Standard Textile announced that the company has been selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies. The 2026 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well [...]

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 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, [...]

Image: Safety Components Fabric Technologies Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., Greenville, S.C., a technology-driven fabric solutions provider, has announced the launch of its refreshed brand identity and redesigned website. The new look celebrates the company’s more than 100 years of fabric innovation, global leadership, and ongoing commitment to serving first responders, military, outdoor and other [...]

Image: Healthcare Linen Services Group Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG), a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, has announced the acquisition of Texas Textile Services. HLSG is a provider of mission-critical outsourced linen laundry and management services to health care institutions. Texas Textile Services, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a regional provider of health care [...]