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New DHS textile enforcement plan cracks down on illicit trade

April 18, 2024

…compared to last year. Building stakeholder awareness by engaging in an education campaign to ensure that importers and suppliers in the CAFTA-DR and USMCA region understand compliance requirements and are…

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A 2023 OFPANZ Awards for Excellence Winner

April 1, 2024

building, which was challenging because the roofline has several gables and an upper-story deck. “The integration of the canopy into the building’s balcony and three-peaked glazed entry made things very…

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Promote awnings with the “All About Fabric Awnings” guide

March 15, 2024

…features information about building codes and how they relate to awnings. For those unfamiliar with awning design, the guide includes information on standard awning design and shapes. PAMA has adopted…

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2024 IBC code changes affect temporary structures

March 1, 2024

…Changes to the International Building Code® text for the 2024 edition involve temporary structures, many of which needed to be set up for more than the codes’ previous…

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Exhibit showcases fashion designs that change with movement

March 1, 2024

…“The exhibition questions the place of the body in space, its relationship to clothing and its environment and its future in a rapidly changing world,” notes the release about the…

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Mattress uses AI to improve sleep quality

March 1, 2024

…and automatically adjusts to ensure the user gets a good night’s sleep. Through 23 flexible sensors, it monitors the user’s sleep quality in real time, analyzing heart rate, body temperature,…

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Smart fabrics testing and standards under development

March 1, 2024

…no single organization or regulatory body in charge of developing these standards.  Signs of progress The need for e-textile test methods and standards is keenly felt, according to Chris Jorgensen,…

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Commercial renovations focus on comfort, the warmth of home

February 1, 2024

…their workplace commute, building owners and businesses must consider how to renovate their spaces to convey that their occupants are top of mind. Textile options can help, from paintable fabric…

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Textiles in protection from bioagents, chemical warfare

February 1, 2024

…coatings and laminates such as polyethylene and polyvinylidene chloride can provide effective barriers against chemical liquids, vapors and aerosols, their lack of breathability can cause the buildup of body heat,…

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Women entrepreneurs use bras in women’s health initiatives

February 1, 2024

…designed to be better for the body and the planet. Specifically, Markwald says, “As one in eight women in North America are diagnosed with breast cancer, including women in my…

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