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Glenn Russell & Wayne Heflin: Strength in Simplicity
October 1st, 2021
Photography by Evan Anderson Photography / Film In 1984, Wayne Heflin and Glenn Russell met in a hallway of a U.S. handbag manufacturer. A seasoned professional within the fashion industry, Russell was the company’s financial controller. Heflin, a Vietnam veteran who entered the leather goods and fashion arena after his service ended, had recently established […]
In the market for new markets
October 1st, 2021
To gain a foothold in a new market, InCord recently purchased East Coast Lifting Products, a custom web sling manufacturer. The purchase was a good strategic fit, as both companies specialize in safety-oriented custom textile products. Photo: InCord. The advantages of diversification are well-known. Serving multiple markets can help a business grow, and when one […]
Relocating your business
October 1st, 2021
Poised to move to a much larger, 125,000-square-foot space by the end of 2021, American Tent is currently operating out of relatively tight quarters, with some employees, such as this staffer shown sewing, working in a production area of about 12,000 square feet. The move to a nearby renovated and vacant mall will vastly improve […]
Booming business of self-care technologies
October 1st, 2021
AlignMed® NeuroBand® technology is designed to help correct posture and improve alignment. Photo: William Fregoso. The idea of caring for our health and wellness is no longer confined to New Agers or the self-obsessed. According to “Feeling Good: The Future of the $1.5 Trillion Wellness Market,” a report by global consulting firm McKinsey & Co., […]
Supporting employees’ mental health
October 1st, 2021
As companies continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, many have been reflecting on the year that was—or perhaps wasn’t. For a vast number of folks, priorities have shifted from simply surviving to remaining strong in the face of what has passed and what is to come. Mental health remains a critical issue Stress continues to […]
New solutions in solar shade
October 1st, 2021
The SoFi Stadium’s ETFE roof provides a “fifth dimension” with an LED system embedded into the ETFE to project images and show live events from inside the stadium. These images can be seen from the air by the more than 80 million passengers traveling through the Los Angeles International Airport annually without sacrificing the transparency […]
New latex layerfor stress relief
October 1st, 2021
The 3 mm latex layer empowered with Biocrystal® technology offers a more significant amount of crystals on a smaller product surface, making it suitable for use in car seats, office chairs, eye masks, insoles and products for the aviation industry, in addition to bedding. With its primary components of viscose, latex and Biocrystal powder, the […]
Heavier recycled cotton
October 1st, 2021
Ventile® Eco 430 and Eco 420 are both higher-weight woven, textured 100 percent recycled cotton fabrics made from a contrasting weave and weft. The fabrics use strands that are pre-dyed before weaving and are five times heavier than those used in previous fabrications, a first for the range. By combining a coarse, heavier-weight recycled yarn […]
Vegan leather upholstery fabric
October 1st, 2021
Compo-SiL® silicone rubber-based marine leather is a green alternative to toxic leather and leatherette materials used for interior and exterior marine upholstery. Non-toxic and free of PPA, lead, latex and halogens, it is maintenance-free and easy to clean. It withstands the harsh sunlight and salt-rich ocean environment, is mildew resistant and can be customized to […]
Performance-enhanced marine fabric
October 1st, 2021
Armada, a durable, cost-effective line of coated marine fabrics, has been further performance enhanced with the addition of Forbid SRT®, a proprietary topcoat by Enduratex. Adding the topcoat increases the performance value and longevity of its upholstery applications, which include marine, outdoor and general seating. Available in 40-yard rolls, 54” width and is 100 percent […]