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Patent law for innovators
June 1st, 2017
Protecting the technologies and products that drive growth in the textile industry. Is innovation a key component of your business plan? Will you distinguish yourself with unique product offerings? Whether protecting our men and women in uniform, advancing the treatment of medical conditions, or adding to a more sustainable tomorrow, innovation fuels the growth of textile […]
The only strategy
June 1st, 2017
At the recent MMPA (Minnesota Magazine & Publishing Association) Summit & Expo, focused this year on digital publications, I attended a session on how to enforce trademark and copyright laws when much of the public feels that anything found online is free for the taking. According to our speaker, a patent attorney, if you find […]
Wearable technology for safety in the mining industry
June 1st, 2017
In the mining industry, safety challenges demand the latest developments in wearable technology. The Chilean mining disaster of 2010 saw 33 workers trapped 2,300 feet underground for 69 days. Their ordeal made headlines across the world, and amidst the jubilation of their survival there was a stark reminder that mining remains one of the most […]
Chameleon-like thread
June 1st, 2017
Coloreel’s Embroline is a unique thread-coloring attachment for the embroidery industry: a unit that can easily be used with any embroidery machine without modifications. Color changes on the thread can be made rapidly, from one solid color to another or gradually, to make smooth transitions. Embroline provides the embroidery market with a versatile solution to […]
A ‘frames and fabrics’ approach
June 1st, 2017
These days, tradeshow booths are evolving to be more adaptable and sustainable by using unique materials. Now Netherlands-based Van Straaten Group and its North American member, Cees Smit Inc., have departed from the norm and developed an eco-friendly trade show booth that is completely wood-free. Using the “frames and fabric” approach, the booth is constructed […]
Modern polka dots
June 1st, 2017
Designed by Sebastian Herkner in collaboration with Nya Nordiska, the Lou fabric was a winner in the Wallpaper® Design Awards 2017 in the category “Best Piercings.” With a modern pattern of polka dots in a disciplined graphic composition, the lightweight, laser-cut polyester fabric plays with the contrast between transparency and opacity. Contemporary fabric is recommended […]
It’s curtains …
June 1st, 2017
ELINA is the latest fabric collection from Création Baumann; the laser-cut curtain fabric has a vertical design counterbalanced with a delicate horizontal stripe at regular, well-spaced intervals. Semi-transparent material is flame-retardant polyester, available in white and black. The clean lines filter incoming light to produce a serene symmetrical pattern, recommended for contemporary architecture. A 10 […]
Clothing with a cause
June 1st, 2017
Working for the ROTC at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Tech. Sgt. Jim Lewis interacts with active-duty service members and veterans as well as new recruits. He started to see a pattern among some of the veterans he met; too many of them who suffered with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were not being treated for […]
Driving business during the slow season: entertaining clients
June 1st, 2017
Everyone appreciates the time of year when things start to slow down. But after a recuperation stage, tent rental companies may find themselves twiddling their thumbs, waiting for clients to call. What do you do to drive business at these times? Many operations host a showcase or an open house, blending strategy and celebration. One […]