Upcoming industry certification and training

December 2, 2025  |  News

The slower winter months may finally have arrived, but it’s never too early to start planning for next year’s busy season and the Tent Rental Division (TRD) has the education sessions you and your employees need to have a safe and successful season.
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Get to know your AHJ

December 2, 2025  |  News

The Tent Rental Division (TRD) of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has been leading a nationwide effort to strengthen communication, understanding and collaboration between the tent industry and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) community.
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EPA proposes shift in TSCA PFAS reporting policy, opens rule for public comment

November 19, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule outlining amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which regulates the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS. The regulation requires manufacturers and importers of PFAS between 2011 and 2022 to report…
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2025 International Achievement Award winners announced

November 10, 2025  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association® has announced the winners of the 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world, showcasing innovation and excellence driving the industry. This year’s awards drew more…
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All About Events partners with Willow and Oak Estate

November 6, 2025  |  Company News, News

All About Events, Paso Robles, Calif., has partnered with Willow and Oak Estate to provide rental equipment and coordination services for weddings held at the 65-acre venue. Available items include furnishings, catering equipment and dining accessories. Willow and Oak Estate can accommodate up to 22…
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 Show Stoppers winners announced

November 5, 2025  |  ATA News, Awards, News, Show Stoppers

The winners of the 14th annual Show Stoppers Awards program were recently announced at the 2025 Advanced Textiles Expo® in Indianapolis, Ind. The Show Stopper Awards are designed to recognize the most popular new products each year from Advanced Textiles Expo exhibitors. The awards acknowledge the …
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President Trump announces trade agreements with China, Thailand and Malaysia

November 1, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding U.S.-China trade relations. As part of the agreement, the U.S. will lower its cumulative tariff rate on Chinese imports by 10%, effective Nov. 10. The country’s heightened reciprocal tariffs on Chi…
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Survey for U.S. textile and apparel industry participants

October 28, 2025  |  News

U.S. textile and apparel industry participants are invited to take part in an anonymous survey examining how culture and collaboration drive innovation in these sectors. The survey is available until Dec. 20, and is part of a doctoral research study led by Erin Tillery, a doctoral candidate at North…
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California Gov. Newsom vetoes PFAS bill

October 27, 2025  |  Industry News, News

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed California Senate Bill 682, which would have prohibited the distribution, sale or offering for sale of certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS, beginning Jan. 1, 2028. These products include cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile products, food packaging an…
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Just 4 Fun Party Rentals relocates to new Santa Barbara facility

October 24, 2025  |  Company News, News

Just 4 Fun Party Rentals, a full-service event rental company founded in 2007, plans to relocate to a larger facility in its home community of Santa Barbara, Calif., effective Oct. 31, 2025. The new location provides expanded warehouse and logistics space to support weddings, corporate events and pr…
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