Image: Sunbrella® Glen Raven has announced that a new shift has been added to Sunbrella®'s specialty yarn plant in Burlington, N.C. The plant will now operate 24 hours a day, five days a week, with three daily production shifts to meet increased demand for Sunbrella's products. “We are committed to fulfilling orders quickly and reliably [...]

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is excited to announce that registration is now open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025, taking place November 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. As the industry’s leading trade show for specialty fabrics, advanced textiles, and shade and weather protection, the Expo draws thousands of professionals for three days [...]

This highly water-repellant woven fabric is manufactured from 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic fibers. Photo: Tempotest The Tempotest® Marine collection is built for outdoor and marine projects, such as boat covers, enclosures, bimini tops, curtains, cushions, awnings, pergolas and more. This highly water-repellant woven fabric is manufactured from 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic fibers, is breathable, mildew-resistant, [...]

While there was a decline for the 12-month YOY period ending in January, sales were up 1 percent compared to January 2024. Photo: NMMA The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report, an analysis of recreational boating powerboat unit sales and key economic indicators through January 2025. Released monthly, [...]

The fabric provides powerful protection against staining and fading and resistance to mold, mildew and dirt, and it is bleach-cleanable for easy maintenance. Photo: Sunbrella The Sunbrella Plus® marine shade collection now offers four new colors: Marine Blue, Jockey Red, Forest Green and Smoke. The shades deliver water repellency, without compromising on breathability and performance, [...]

Herculite Products Inc. will participate in Techtextil North America 2025 May 6- 8, 2025 in Atlanta, Ga. The company will present its latest innovations designed to meet the needs of various industries. Attendees visiting Herculite’s booth, number 4015, can explore a range of American-made performance textiles engineered for durability, performance and technical capabilities. “We are [...]