Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) announced the third round of its Product Accelerator for Functional Fabrics (PAFF 3.0). The program provides U.S textile manufacturers and startups access to AFFOA’s technical expertise and resources, with AFFOA covering labor costs enabled by government funding.
PAFF 3.0 expands the program’s scope to accelerate digital engineering/manufacturing and textile manufacturing automation. “As a Manufacturing USA Innovation Institute, AFFOA is committed to directly supporting America’s textile innovation ecosystem and accelerating advanced fiber and fabric product development,” says Sasha Stolyarov, Ph.D., CEO of AFFOA. “PAFF 3.0 provides U.S. companies with no-cost access to our team of technical experts and specialized equipment at AFFOA headquarters, enabling scale-up and maturation of new processes and products. In today’s climate of tight margins, PAFF offers a critical development pathway that can be difficult to achieve independently.”
Key dates for PAFF 3.0
- Pre-proposal deadline: Feb. 15, 2026
- Final proposal deadline: April 15, 2026
To submit pre-proposals and final proposals, email proposals@affoa.org. Award announcements are expected April 30, 2026.
AFFOA is hosting an informational webinar for interested applicants Dec. 17 at 12 p.m. ET. To register for the webinar, click here.
For more information about PAFF 3.0, eligibility, and how to apply, visit affoa.org/PAFF or contact AFFOA’s PAFF team at PAFF@affoa.org.
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