Advanced composites manufacturer Atomic-6 has launched its Space Armor technology into orbit for the first time aboard a spacecraft carried by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The innovative composite shielding is designed to protect satellites and spacecraft from...

OTEX Specialty Narrow Fabrics is celebrating 150 years in business while transitioning to its fifth generation of family ownership. Founded in 1876 as C.M. Offray & Son, the New Jersey company has evolved from decorative ribbons into specialized narrow fabrics...

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have indicated progress toward a possible bilateral trade agreement following months of tariff tensions. Negotiators are expected to continue discussions in the coming weeks as both countries seek an...

As the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement undergoes its first six-year review, textile manufacturers face heightened scrutiny of sourcing, compliance and rules of origin. The review could have important implications for North American textile and apparel supply...

Reshoring and foreign direct investment continued to drive U.S. manufacturing activity in 2025, generating 247,000 job announcements. The figures underscore ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic production and supply chains despite economic uncertainty and trade...

Xochil Herrera, founder and president of The Chicago Pattern Maker, moderated an Oct. 13 discussion on artificial intelligence and creativity during Chicago Fashion Week. Herrera highlighted AI's potential to help designers visualize concepts while emphasizing that...