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  Photovoltaic fabrics add energy in design

  February 1, 2012

  Photovoltaic fabric structures add function to form and energy to aesthetics.

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  Mobile solar shading in building construction

  November 1, 2011

  The European Solar-Shading Organization is working to gain recognition for the merits of mobile solar shading in building construction.

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  Agricultural fabric

  September 1, 2011

  Fabric products offer relief from agriculture’s high production costs.

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  New shapes for tarps

  May 1, 2011

  The market for tarp products takes on new shapes and a growing emphasis on environmental applications.

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  Flexible photovoltaics

  April 1, 2011

  As the performance and durability of flexible photovoltaics increase, so do market possibilities.

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  The eco-friendly fabric question

  April 1, 2011

  Determining sustainability in fabrics requires a big picture analysis.

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  Solar options for tents

  February 1, 2011

  Decades of research narrows the search for affordable and efficient solar panels for tents.

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  Fabric products help conserve water

  January 1, 2011

  As supplies drop and demand rises, governments, companies and individuals look for cost-effective ways to save a limited resource.

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  Boat made of plastic bottles sets sail

  November 1, 2010

  Voyage highlights environmental problems of plastic bottles—and possible solutions.

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  Building a better roof

  October 1, 2010

  The Japanese government amends energy conservation laws to promote energy management.

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  DGNB builds sustainability standards

  October 1, 2010

  The DGNB has been developing its certification system to meet international requirements.

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  Making sense of sustainable printing

  October 1, 2010

  Printing choices that are sensitive to the environment are also good for business.

• Creating the future of textiles (part 1)

  August 1, 2010

  Moisture-barrier properties and sustainability concerns top one expert’s list.

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  Discover the potential of natural fibers

  August 1, 2010

  It’s not as simple as “oil versus cotton,” but technological advances have sparked renewed interest in nonsynthetic textiles.

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  How green is my economy?

  August 1, 2010

  Environmental hyperawareness is a luxury that Europe can ill afford, according to the region’s fiber industry experts.

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