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  Fleas and fish eggs: testing textile breakdown

  May 1, 2013

  The Hohenstein Institute devises test plans for decomposition and geotextile stability in landfills.

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  OEKO-TEX honors winners

  May 1, 2013

  Presentation of the Sustainability Awards, June 12 in Frankfurt am Main.

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  Graphics go green

  April 1, 2013

  Throughout the entire supply chain, the fabric graphics market is stepping up its green game.

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  OEKO-TEX planning sustainability program

  March 1, 2013

  OEKO-TEX is working on a certification for eco-friendly and socially responsible companies.

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  ASTM takes environmental action

  February 1, 2013

  ASTM Intl. to develop environmental guidelines for products.

• NICE, RITE form landmark partnership

  February 1, 2013

  The two parties will address the environmental issues in the global textile value chain.

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  Weather or not—fabric measures up

  December 1, 2012

  With a great selection of materials available, fabric structures adapt to different climates and project needs.

• Cooley committed to sustainability and corporate social responsibility

  June 6, 2012

  Cooley Group's developments underscore commitment to corporate responsibility.

• SMART clothing recycling

  June 1, 2012

  Florida State University wins 2012 oneSHIRT challenge.

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  Sustainability programs for businesses

  May 1, 2012

  Achieve “green” goals incrementally with an ongoing program and employee participation.

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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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