ATA - Advanced Textiles Association

ATA - Advanced Textiles Association Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is the leading trade association for specialty fabrics, technical textiles, and advanced materials.

Connecting professionals with education, networking, and sourcing to drive growth, providing advocacy and resources.

Print gives architects extraordinary freedom—blending a structure into its surroundings, creating a visual landmark, or ...
06/23/2026

Print gives architects extraordinary freedom—blending a structure into its surroundings, creating a visual landmark, or carrying a brand across a facade. But color doesn't stay put on its own. UV, pigment stability, and substrate interaction all determine how long that design intent survives outdoors.

At Advanced Textiles Expo, Steven Huisman of ColorArmor Systems explains the science behind color durability in language designers and engineers can both use—then shows what to specify for results that last. Tuesday at noon.

ATA members save on registration and get year-round value from membership. Link in profile to register.

Water repellency testing sounds like a technical detail—until a client calls about a failing installation. Then it's eve...
06/22/2026

Water repellency testing sounds like a technical detail—until a client calls about a failing installation. Then it's everything. Robert Hinsch of TVF has spent four decades helping fabricators get it right, and his demonstration at Advanced Textiles Expo shows exactly what proper testing looks like.

He'll cover the difference between repellency and resistance, demonstrate testing methods you can run without lab equipment, and share techniques for reviving performance in aging fabrics. Catch it Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.

Know someone who'd benefit? Tag them below. ATA members save on registration and get year-round value from membership beyond the show. Link in profile to register.

Happy Father's Day to all dads, from oldest to newest! ATA member Donato Fraioli of Air Structures American Technologies...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all dads, from oldest to newest! ATA member Donato Fraioli of Air Structures American Technologies Inc. welcomed his first son in March, the third Donato in the family.

Will baby Donato become the next generation leader of ASATI , which new dad Donato's grandpa started? It's too soon to say. Donato said hel'll be happy either way, as long as his kids grow up "watching what it looks like to build something real, take care of people, and stand behind your work."

The best ideas in textiles often start in a university lab. The challenge is getting them to market. That's where ecosys...
06/20/2026

The best ideas in textiles often start in a university lab. The challenge is getting them to market. That's where ecosystems like NC State's FlexFactory and the University of Southampton's SUSTAIN program come in—and at Advanced Textiles Expo, the people who run them will compare notes on what's working.

If you're looking for partners, funding pathways, or just a clearer picture of how innovation gets commercialized, this session is for you. Join Dr. Amanda Mills and Dr. Marie O'Mahony as they explore the collaboration models that are producing real-world results.

Registration is open. ATA members save. Come build your network.

Another reason to join ATA: Our ✨members only✨ webinar Wednesday, June 24, to help decision-makers like you recover mone...
06/19/2026

Another reason to join ATA: Our ✨members only✨ webinar Wednesday, June 24, to help decision-makers like you recover money you're owed after IEEPA tariffs were ruled illegal by federal courts.
Whether you paid tariffs directly or absorbed them through supplier price increases, join Sadler Graham and Matt Silverman with Frost Law AZ to learn how to get the money you're owed.https://f.mtr.cool/enjjrnoutn

The future of textiles needs a strong pipeline of talent. At Advanced Textiles Expo, you'll hear about a program that's ...
06/19/2026

The future of textiles needs a strong pipeline of talent. At Advanced Textiles Expo, you'll hear about a program that's already connecting students to the industry in Rhode Island—and how it could be replicated nationally.

The session, Engaging the Next Generation of Textile Professionals, brings together educators, industry leaders, and workforce development experts. If you're concerned about who will fill the jobs of tomorrow, this is your chance to learn from a model that's working.

Registration is open. ATA members save. Help build the future.

What happens when you're ready to step away from the business you've spent decades building? Selling a textile company c...
06/19/2026

What happens when you're ready to step away from the business you've spent decades building? Selling a textile company comes with challenges that general business brokers don't always understand.

At Advanced Textiles Expo, Terry Kelm of Sunbelt Franchise Resales is leading a session specifically for textile business owners who are thinking about their exit strategy. He'll walk through valuation, finding the right buyer, and timing the market—helping you think clearly about what you want from the next chapter.

Register and add to your calendar today!

TEN years ago on the SAME DAY, Janelle Buerkley and Megan Gorman began at ATA, and the world was never the same.At work ...
06/18/2026

TEN years ago on the SAME DAY, Janelle Buerkley and Megan Gorman began at ATA, and the world was never the same.

At work these ladies, respectively, manage event education/speakers/sessions, coordinate weibinar/podcast content, manage advisory board relationships and keep our members happy, with so much in between. Meanwhile they've formed a close bond, attending each others' weddings and seeing each others' milestones in real time over the years.

"It's more like celebrating a friendship than a work anniversary," Janelle said. "And that makes me happy cry."

The Women in Textiles Leadership Sessions at Advanced Textiles Expo are more than a networking event. They're a strategi...
06/17/2026

The Women in Textiles Leadership Sessions at Advanced Textiles Expo are more than a networking event. They're a strategic gathering of women who are shaping the future of this industry—through technical innovation, operational excellence, and organizational leadership.

If you're a woman in a role in textiles, this is your space. If you're an organization looking to support and develop your top female talent, encourage them to attend and connect with peers who understand the landscape.

Registration is open. ATA members receive discounted access.

Medical textiles are a growing market segment, but the learning curve is steep. For over 50 years, Bally Ribbon Mills ha...
06/17/2026

Medical textiles are a growing market segment, but the learning curve is steep. For over 50 years, Bally Ribbon Mills has been in the advanced specialty fabrics market, and Ted Fetterman is ready to share what they've learned—the mistakes, the milestones, and the manufacturing discipline required to succeed.

His session at Advanced Textiles Expo will be valuable not just for medical textile manufacturers, but for anyone who wants to build an organization that can meet the highest quality standards. Come learn from one of the industry's most experienced leaders.

Registration is open. ATA members receive discounted access.

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