Pinnacle Event Rentals, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, opened its second location in Winnipeg, expanding its brand across the Great White North. The company said after a recording breaking summer, which consisted of more than 110 tent installations in nearly 50 Manitoba communities, the natural next step was to expand to Winnipeg. Clients will have access to [...]

The Washington State Department of Ecology has adopted new restrictions on intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, building upon existing PFAS restrictions. “With this rule, Washington continues to stand firmly on the side of public health. As health impacts and cleanup costs from PFAS contamination skyrocket, prevention is the most rational solution,” says Cheri Peele, director of [...]

Photos courtesy of Envious Media. 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. Tent Expo will take place January 27-29 [...]

Photos courtesy of Envious Media. 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. From permitting and site planning to final inspections, AHJs and code officials play a vital role in [...]

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 certain data to the EPA related to exposure and environmental and health effects. [...]

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 than 130 entries across 46 categories, with winners chosen for their complexity, design, workmanship, [...]

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 overnight guests and 200 wedding and reception guests. The property [...]

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 newest, most innovative, useful and exciting, effective, efficient and [...]

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 Chinese imports will be suspended until Nov. 10, 2026. During the [...]

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 Carolina State University. 👉 Take the survey [...]