The Batyline® Eden collection is phthalate-free, ISO-certified and OEKO-TEX® approved. Photo: Serge Ferrari Group The Batyline® Eden collection has added six new colorways for 2026: Colorado, Denim, Yuzu, Peach, Wasabi and Mint. This palette mixes energetic tones and light, sorbet-inspired hues. The Batyline Eden collection is engineered for cushion covers and tensioned applications on loungers, [...]

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), a member group of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), has put out a call requesting speaker proposals for the Marine Fabricators Conference. Submissions are due May 1. The 2027 conference will be Jan. 7–9, 2027, in Nashville, Tenn., at the Embassy Suites Nashville. The conference features three full days of education [...]

Kyle Van Damme, MFC, president/CEO of Marine Tops Unlimited, was named one of Boating Industry’s 40 under 40 in the March 2026 issue of the magazine. Van Damme’s father started Marine Tops Unlimited in the early ‘80s, and he began his career at the shop in middle school by cutting grass, cleaning and other odd [...]

H2O Shield can be customized with four repellent options. Photo: Microban International H2O Shield is a PFAS- and PFOS-free water-resistant finish portfolio. The technology can be customized with four repellent options. WR1000 is best suited for overall water repellency in low-touch applications like tents and awnings. WR1001 is optimized for wicking performance in athletic and [...]

New consumer research from Ipsos was released March 20, which was commissioned by the Market Expansion Advisory Group. “Ipsos Insights: Charting a Course for Growth” aims to provide a look into how today’s consumers discover or engage with boating, as well as how the industry can potentially increase participation in the coming years. Who are today’s [...]

The NetZERO line features a Global Recycled Standard confirmation that every product adheres to the highest sustainability and ethical production standards. Photo: The Mitchell Group Arbor, Birkin, Burlap and Lin are the four new additions of the NetZERO line for commercial environments. These coated textiles are free of organic solvents, without sacrificing durability or performance. [...]