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  Rigid enclosure provides offshore comfort

  March 1, 2013

  An avid fisherman wanted to be able to travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned helm.

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  Smart clothing may not be far from reality

  March 1, 2013

  Clothing that can monitor vital signs or provide a cloak of invisibility may not be far from reality.

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  Spider silk sings in violin strings

  March 1, 2013

  Fiber from super-spinning silkworm helps give violins a softer sound.

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  Tackling heavy duty projects

  March 1, 2013

  IAA award-winning safety and protective projects tackle unique challenges and succeed.

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  Walking atop the O2 Dome

  March 1, 2013

  A walkway above a fabric structure offers an adventurous experience—and a spectacular view of London.

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  Inflatable subway plug under development

  February 19, 2013

  Dr. Ever J. Barbaro has been working on a way to prevent flooding in subway tunnels.

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  Building wrap preserves a landmark's look

  February 1, 2013

  A mesh building wrap preserves the iconic look of a landmark and allows work to continue behind it.

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  Colorful fiber net hovers over Amsterdam

  February 1, 2013

  The floating, organic fiber structure illuminated the Amstel River.

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  Dazzling interactive displays

  February 1, 2013

  Multimedia technology takes fabric exhibits to a new level.

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  Fabric ceiling panels help create a classic retrofit

  February 1, 2013

  Fabric panels give a historic building a modern face-lift.

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  Fabric display completes the concept

  February 1, 2013

  Fabric structures helped turn a 60,000 square-foot warehouse into multiple “vignettes.”

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  Modular and multi-sensory fabric exhibit

  February 1, 2013

  Seven organic tension fabric shapes created this unique 57-foot-by-20-foot environment.

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  Trampoline trail puts spring in visitors' steps

  February 1, 2013

  The outdoor art installation blended a 170-foot-long walking trail and trampoline.

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  Bags, bikes and beer in Portland

  January 22, 2013

  Queen Bee bike bags are waterproof and feature reflective side panels and colorful graphics.

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  'Safe to Sea' gear goes overboard

  January 1, 2013

  Scio IT has introduced Safe to Sea, an ocean safety system for ‘man overboard’ accidents.

• Practicing sustainability

  Sponsored by IFAI Expo

  Achieving sustainability is not a one-time event, but a continuing process. Developing and committing to sustainable practices through designing sustainable buildings, shade products, smart textiles, and manufacturing systems continues to be at the forefront of the worldwide consumer marketplace.
  
  Our impact on the environment has become a major consideration and is driving efforts in the construction industry to be eco-responsible in mineral extraction, materials and component manufacturing, and building infrastructure development. These developments are creating market opportunities for designers and builders of environments.
  
  Corporate leaders are instigating key sustainability initiatives through their own organizations and their markets. Company executives are reporting big rewards for their efforts from their employees, communities, business partners and shareholders.
  
  IFAI Expo continues its leadership in this area with custom-designed educational programs that provide business leaders a platform for addressing sustainable trends, materials, technologies and practices that support business growth. Join the specialty fabrics industry as it convenes at this year’s IFAI Expo, Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.

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