Textiles that float return astronauts, research and more safely to Earth
When it comes to the study of Earth and space, it’s easy to be mesmerized by the rockets and spacecraft that have soared past the very top of our planet’s exosphere. But bringing those astronauts and scientific research safely back to earth is thanks in part to textile products that float, such as parachutes and balloons—as well as their fabric coatings.
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Ron Nissenbaum reflects on Humphrys' 150 years
With early but short-lived career aspirations of becoming a sports broadcaster, Ron “Boots” Nissenbaum instead built a 56-year career providing a different type of coverage—several types, in fact. As CEO of Humphrys, Nissenbaum oversees three separate Philadelphia, Pa.,-based companies under the Humphrys umbrella and a fourth recent acquisition:
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Geosynthetics
Damage control
Ideally, once a tented event is over, the structure removed and the site cleared, few traces would remain to indicate that something had taken place at that location. Surfaces would be left unharmed, with the grounds swiftly returned to their original state or at least a very close approximation. Any peripheral/decorative elements—walkways, plantings, lighting, statuary and so on—would look relatively undisturbed.
Geosynthetics
Soil nail and shotcrete reinforcement for new roadway embankment
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Fabric Architecture
Made in the shade
A historical mansion in Healdsburg, Calif., near Santa Rosa, built in 1883 with some of that era’s famous gold rush money, served as a private residence through two world wars and long after until the estate was turned into a bed and breakfast in the 1980s. A more recent change in owners triggered another remodeling and transformed the estate into a boutique resort inn that, with the addition of a number of pickleball courts and a pro putting green on the estate grounds, can also host events.
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Navigating global trade compliance
Manufacturers of advanced textiles often are new entrants in young markets, so the regulatory hurdles can feel high—or invisible, until you hit them. This article highlights three regulatory issues related to global trade compliance, which advanced textile manufacturers must navigate to succeed in the international market.