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Haelixa traces DNA Egyptian cotton
October 4th, 2022
Within the scope of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) initiative “The Sustainability Pledge”, to improve transparency and traceability for sustainable garment and footwear supply chains, the Swiss company Haelixa traces Egyptian cotton DNA from the source up to premium shirts. The UNECE and United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business […]
Madewell launches denim with bluesign® APPROVED ISKO fabrics
October 3rd, 2022
In a textile industry where sustainability is a top priority, Madewell, ISKO and bluesign® have come together for a strategic collaboration. Madewell has created the first ever denim style using bluesign® APPROVED ISKO fabrics, prioritizing sustainability in the production of a pair of women’s denim jeans. The Cali Demi-Boot Jeans, retailing for $138 USD launched […]
Hand-feel testing equipment
October 3rd, 2022
The SDL Atlas FTT® Fabric Touch Tester meets the requirements of the new textile industry standard specifying textile hand-feel testing and evaluation. The SDL Atlas FTT® Fabric Touch Tester meets the requirements of the new textile industry standard specifying textile hand-feel testing and evaluation. Hand feel has continued to be difficult to communicate, and the […]
Fabric structures that withstand extreme environments
October 1st, 2022
Creativity is required when it comes to designing shades that can withstand Hawaii’s extreme trade winds. A solution devised by Tropical J’s is using motorized wire-guide shades, shown here installed at a residence, rather than tracked or keder shades, which can blow out of the tracks in high wind. Photo: Tropical J’s Inc. Visitors to […]
Mission Critical
October 1st, 2022
Call it a business founded on frustration and driven by inspiration. Spiritus Systems, which supplies nylon tactical gear for law enforcement, military personnel and other customers, started as an idea that took root on the side of a mountain in the Hindu Kush range in Afghanistan, where reliable gear is essential to survival. “My husband, […]
The science behind military uniforms
October 1st, 2022
Soldiers assigned to Chaos Company, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division dismount an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a squad live-fire exercise at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, July 13, 2022. The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, […]
Safer on the job
October 1st, 2022
Lumberjacks need protective clothing and gear while cutting timber with a chainsaw. Photo: © Sonsam, Dreamstime.com A safe, clean and pollution-free workplace is important in offering a quality of life for a labor force, which also enhances worker productivity. But there can be multiple risk factors in a work environment, including mechanical or electrical hazards, extreme […]
Developing your team
October 1st, 2022
All the business owners I work with want to surround themselves with better people. Having a solid team of highly skilled individuals with differing strengths will ultimately make running a business easier. It’s really satisfying when you don’t have to worry about every aspect of your operation. Having confidence in your team allows you time […]
They’ve got it covered
October 1st, 2022
Fisher Boat Covers specializes in single-piece covers that go well below the water line. This keeps wind and water from getting in. Photo: Fisher Boat Covers Although much of the country experienced a heat wave this summer, just as sure as morning follows night, cold weather has arrived. In the Northeast and Midwest, thousands of boat […]
The Sullivan House Bakery
October 1st, 2022
After more than 30 years in the insurance industry, a few years baking in a small Vermont bakery on the side, and a two-year stint as a Vermont inn owner, Nancy Ames was ready for her next adventure—opening a bakery. Ames always knew that something food/baking-related was her passion, but it wasn’t until she lost […]