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Family Governance Forum to take place in Chicago
October 20th, 2017
The Family Governance Forum will be held October 19 and 20 in Chicago. It is a two-day, interactive experience that connects family leaders and influencers to support the growth, development and success of their families’ legacies. The program is designed to lead participants through learning, discussion and planning to heighten their effectiveness as leaders in […]
Landex Coat Flame Retardant Clear is the world’s first aqueous transparent flame retardant coating
October 19th, 2017
Dainichi Giken, Daimaru Kogyo and Teijin have co-developed the world’s first aqueous transparent flame retardant coating for a wide range of combustibles. Landex Coat Flame Retardant Clear significantly improves the flame retardancy of diverse combustibles, including timbers, papers, fibers, rubbers and plastics. The transparent coating is simply applied to the surface to maintain the material’s […]
National Women’s Business Council releases study on women entrepreneurs
October 18th, 2017
The National Women’s Business Council released a second part of an important study on the necessity of entrepreneurs who are women, titled Necessity as a Driver of Women’s Entrepreneurship: Her Stories. The study offers observations derived from case studies of nine diverse women business owners. For the report, the nine women discussed their entrepreneurial experiences in context […]
SCORE publishes infographic on collaboration tools for small businesses
October 18th, 2017
SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, has published an infographic showing how small businesses that use online collaboration tools see 26 percent faster growth and 21 percent higher profits. Among businesses with fewer than 100 employees, 12 percent currently use online collaboration tools, while 17 percent plan to use these tools […]
Commerce Dept. to discuss textile industry assessment findings in October 18 Webinar
October 17th, 2017
In 2016, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) undertook its first comprehensive survey and assessment of the health and competitiveness of the U.S. textile, apparel, and footwear industry since 2003. The BIS team is now prepared to share preliminary findings of this critically important study that will be unveiled later this […]
AATCC announces 2018 student design competition
October 17th, 2017
The Association of Textile, Apparel & Materials Professionals (AATCC) is inviting students to showcase their design talents to win cash and recognition by participating in the 2018 Concept 2 Consumer ® Student Design Competition. The 2018 “All Day Adventures in Activewear”- themed competition will challenge students to design a line for a specific outdoor or […]
Color Casters sponsoring color management workshop in Phoenix
October 16th, 2017
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) will be holding a Color Management Boot Camp in Phoenix, Arizona from October 24 to 26. Led by certified SGIA digital color professional instructors Jim Raffel and Ray Weiss, along with certified digital color professional Shelby Sapusek, the workshop is for people struggling with color control, having difficulty getting […]
Marine Fabricators Regional Workshops
October 13th, 2017
Join IFAI at the 2017 Marine Fabricators Regional Workshops. The workshops are designed to help you improve your efficiency and generate revenue, as well as provide a forum for networking and picking up valuable insight from your peers. Discover different patterning and upholstery techniques, share tools, tips and tricks, meet with local suppliers and gather […]
Digital Textile Printing Conference Version 2.0
October 12th, 2017
AATCC and SGIA have gathered some of the biggest names in the industry for the Digital Textile Printing Conference Version 2.0 being held November 29-30, 2017, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, N.C. The conference will focus on the latest industry trends, print technology developments, key market drivers and insights, applications and case studies. […]
Cortec® Coated Products introduces EcoWeave
October 11th, 2017
Cortec® Coated Products announced a new high tech extrusion coating line. EcoWeave is a highly durable tarp-like film that protects expensive, heavy raw metal materials and finished products against corrosion. Made from the same type of woven polyolefin film used to wrap lumber, it is durable, yet lightweight and versatile. With its new coating capabilities, […]