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The Southern Textile Association, Inc., established in 1908, is a nonprofit organization for individuals in the textile and related industries with a common interest in all phases of textile manufacturing in Southern USA. The purpose of the Association as stated in its Charter is to promote good fellowship among its members; to exchange professional knowledge and experience on subjects relating to

textile manufacturing; to promote other social, educational, personnel relations, research, and other scientific activities for the benefit of the members, their companies and the textile industry.

Support the Southern Textile Association (STA) and be part of one of the industry’s premier networking events at the 202...
06/05/2026

Support the Southern Textile Association (STA) and be part of one of the industry’s premier networking events at the 2026 STA Annual Meeting, set for July 19-21, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort.

Join a growing list of industry leaders and organizations already supporting this year’s patriotic-themed meeting celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and the “United STAtes of Textiles.” Sponsorship opportunities provide excellent visibility while helping STA continue its mission of uniting and strengthening the textile community for more than a century.

From networking receptions and hospitality events to outstanding speakers and industry fellowship, the STA Annual Meeting continues to bring together textile professionals from across the Southeast and beyond.

STA Annual Meeting 2026 sponsors include:

Premier+:

• Danbartex LLC
• Coker & Associates of SC, LLC
• North Carolina Textile Foundation at NC State
• NC State Wilson College of Textiles

Premier:
• Trützschler USA
• Anatar
• American Texturing, Inc. - ATI (ATI) / 3A Throwing / Ames Textiles
• Bowers Fibers
• Champion Thread Company
• Gibbs International, Inc.
• Glen Raven
• Mezger Inc
• Monarch Knitting
• Picanol Weaving Machines
• RSM Company
• Shuford Yarns, LLC
• Sonoco

Other sponsors:

• AATCC
• America Knits
• Aquafil O'Mara
• Contempora Fabrics
• Infopine
• MMI Textiles
• Poston, Inc.
• Rimtex Industries
• Seeds ll Seams
• Selco Inc
• Signet Mills
• Textile Duo Consulting LLC
• Tex-Mac

🇺🇸 Interested in sponsoring? Click here for available opportunities: https://lnkd.in/ep8kg_Zb

Register here: https://lnkd.in/euNhZqgJ

Reserve hotel room here (deadline is June 24): https://lnkd.in/ehJjHuAw

Support the Southern Textile Association Association and be part of one of the industry’s premier networking events at t...
05/26/2026

Support the Southern Textile Association Association and be part of one of the industry’s premier networking events at the 2026 STA Annual Meeting, set for July 19-21, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort.

Join a growing list of industry leaders and organizations already supporting this year’s patriotic-themed meeting celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and the “United STAtes of Textiles.” Sponsorship opportunities provide excellent visibility while helping STA continue its mission of uniting and strengthening the textile community for more than a century.

From networking receptions and hospitality events to outstanding speakers and industry fellowship, the STA Annual Meeting continues to bring together textile professionals from across the Southeast and beyond.

STA Annual Meeting 2026 sponsors include:

Premier+:

• Danbartex
• Coker & Associates of SC
• NC Textile Foundation
• NC State Wilson College of Textiles

Premier:
• American Truetzschler
• Anatar
• ATI / 3A Throwing / Ames Textiles
• Bowers Fibers
• Champion Thread
• Glen Raven
• Mezger, Inc.
• Monarch Knitting
• Picanol Weaving Machines
• RSM
• Shuford Yarns
• Sonoco

Other sponsors:

• AATCC
• America Knits
• Central Textiles
• Contempora Fabrics
• Infopine
• MMI Textiles
• Rimtex
• Seeds ll Seams
• Selco
• Textile Duo Consulting LLC
• TexMac
• TexTest

🇺🇸 Interested in sponsoring? Click here for available opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/npjee3z8

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3panzyyh

Reserve hotel room here (deadline is June 24): https://tinyurl.com/mvx4b3e3

Be part of the conversation at Techtextil North America 2026. From new technologies to valuable industry connections, TT...
05/26/2026

Be part of the conversation at Techtextil North America 2026. From new technologies to valuable industry connections, TTNA is where what’s next in technical textiles and nonwovens comes to life. Join us August 4–6 in Raleigh, NC.

Register today: https://techtextilna.link/96328e

Join the Southern Textile Association July 19-21, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, ...
05/25/2026

Join the Southern Textile Association July 19-21, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, for the 2026 STA Annual Meeting — “America’s Birthday and the United STAtes of Textiles: Celebrating Heritage, Innovation and Unity.”

This year’s meeting will feature an outstanding lineup of speakers, including American war hero Lt. Clebe McClary; Hank Reichle of Staplcotn; Dr. David Hinks of the NC State Wilson College of Textiles; Dr. John Hauser of Gaston College; William Kimbrell of Cotton Incorporated; and Kim Glas of the National Council of Textile Organizations.

In addition to insightful presentations and networking opportunities, attendees can enjoy the STA Golf Tournament at Barefoot Landing’s Greg Norman Course, tennis, bingo, a beach social, hospitality suites, receptions and the annual dinner dance featuring live music from Too Much Sylvia.

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while connecting with textile industry leaders and friends from across the Southeast and beyond. 🇺🇸

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3panzyyh

Sponsor here: https://tinyurl.com/npjee3z8

Reserve hotel room here (deadline is June 24): https://tinyurl.com/mvx4b3e3

Southern Textile Association (STA) President Nathan Fisher, key account executive, Daikin America, keynotes today’s Sout...
05/17/2026

Southern Textile Association (STA) President Nathan Fisher, key account executive, Daikin America, keynotes today’s Southern Textile Research Conference (STRC) today at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort.

Holding up a T-shirt created during his time as a student at the NC State Wilson College of Textiles, Fisher reminded attendees that without textiles “we’d all be naked” — a humorous but powerful reflection on an industry that touches nearly every aspect of daily life. The shirt was designed in the 1990s by alum Keith Black, now director of Product and Technical Development at Fibertex.

From apparel and home furnishings to aerospace, automotive, defense, health care and advanced materials, textiles remain one of the foundational industries behind modern society and American manufacturing. Events like STRC continue to showcase the innovation, research and collaboration driving the future of U.S. textiles forward.

🇺🇸 America’s 250th. A beach backdrop. And the U.S. textile industry coming together in a big way.Join the Southern Texti...
05/06/2026

🇺🇸 America’s 250th. A beach backdrop. And the U.S. textile industry coming together in a big way.

Join the Southern Textile Association for the 2026 STA Annual Meeting, July 19-21 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as we celebrate “America’s Birthday and the United STAtes of Textiles: Celebrating Heritage, Innovation and Unity.”

From networking and business sessions to golf, tennis, bingo, the Beach Social, Welcome Reception and Dinner/Dance, this year’s meeting is shaping up to be one of STA’s most patriotic and memorable gatherings yet.

Hotel rooms are expected to fill quickly, so attendees are strongly encouraged to reserve now before the room block sells out.

Let’s celebrate the legacy — and future — of American textiles together. 🇺🇸

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3panzyyh

Book hotel here: https://tinyurl.com/mvx4b3e3

Sponsor here: https://tinyurl.com/npjee3z8

The ATA - Advanced Textiles Association Outlook Leadership Conference brings together seasoned executives and rising lea...
05/06/2026

The ATA - Advanced Textiles Association Outlook Leadership Conference brings together seasoned executives and rising leaders for sharp insights and next-level networking in the heart of the textile belt. If you’re serious about growth, this is where you need to be. Join us May 31-June 2, 2026 in Greenville, SC. Secure your spot today!

The Southern Textile Association is a proud Supporting Organization for this important industry event.

Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdhzbeb6

Southern Textile Association members – register today for Techtextil North America 2026, taking place August 4–6 in Rale...
04/12/2026

Southern Textile Association members – register today for Techtextil North America 2026, taking place August 4–6 in Raleigh, NC. Discover innovations, build valuable connections and experience the event shaping the future of technical textiles and nonwovens.

Register today: https://techtextilna.link/96328e

Jesse Daystar, Ph.D., chief sustainability officer at Cotton Incorporated, Cary, N.C., brought a clear message to today’...
04/08/2026

Jesse Daystar, Ph.D., chief sustainability officer at Cotton Incorporated, Cary, N.C., brought a clear message to today’s Southern Textile Association Northern Division Spring Meeting at Revolution Mill in , N.C.: the market is shifting from sustainability as a choice… to sustainability as a requirement.

From EU legislation and U.S. policy to growing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, Daystar outlined how compliance is rapidly reshaping fiber selection and supply chains — and why manufacturers must be ready to prove, trace and verify their impact.

He also highlighted a key advantage for cotton: as a natural, biodegradable fiber, it avoids many of the microplastic concerns now gaining regulatory and consumer attention — an issue increasingly tied to synthetic materials and under growing scrutiny worldwide.

Perhaps the biggest takeaway: circularity, traceability and data transparency are no longer “nice to have” — they’re becoming the cost of doing business.

Dr. John T. Dalton, economics professor at Wake Forest University, takes the stage at today’s Southern Textile Associati...
04/08/2026

Dr. John T. Dalton, economics professor at Wake Forest University, takes the stage at today’s Southern Textile Association Northern Division Spring Meeting at Revolution Mill in , N.C., delivering a data-driven look at where we’ve been — and where we may be headed.

From the rise of global trade and the impact of the “China Shock” to today’s evolving tariff landscape, Dr. Dalton walked attendees through the realities behind the headlines. One key takeaway: while trade has played a role, it’s not the whole story when it comes to manufacturing job loss — with structural changes, technology and domestic policy playing an even bigger role.

He also emphasized that U.S. manufacturing output has held relatively steady over time — even as employment has declined — highlighting a shift driven by productivity and innovation, not just trade.

Perhaps most importantly, Dalton challenged the room with a forward-looking message: the future of U.S. manufacturing won’t be decided by trade policy alone — it will depend on our willingness to build, innovate and create a culture that supports it.

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