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Presenting shade to architects and designers
August 19th, 2024
I’d like to take a moment here to discuss something that is near and dear and has been throughout my professional career. There has always been a gap in my opinion regarding the value of shade in the architecture and design community. Photo: Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC Beyond providing energy savings, glare disruption and […]
Keeping the coffee hot while keeping the customers cool
August 19th, 2024
One of the biggest challenges for businesses in Tempe, Ariz., is the need to mitigate heat gain. The Dutch Bros Coffee shop in Tempe’s City Center District is one of a dozen such shops for the popular chain in the region. Not only does this shade canopy help reduce ambient heat gain, it also helps […]
High-tech yarn splicer
August 19th, 2024
Heberlein's AirSplicer-3 Flex produces splices for a wide range of applications for technical fibers where extreme strength characteristics are needed. Yarn splicers produce a tear-resistant, homogeneous splice of material without knots. All they need is compressed air. Heberlein's AirSplicer-3 Flex produces first-class splices for a wide range of applications for technical fibers where extreme strength […]
Functional Fabric Fair 2024 registration opens
August 19th, 2024
Registration is now open for the fall edition of the Functional Fabric Fair, sponsored by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, scheduled to take place from November 19–21 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. The event begins with the Day 0 Conference: Sustainability Workshop on November 19, followed by the exhibit hall and expert talks on November […]
Gold Long John adopts EMPEL at Vietnam mill
August 16th, 2024
Gold Long John, a global fabric supplier for the footwear industry, announced it has begun applying Green Theme Technologies’ (GTT) EMPEL® Nø-Wick™ waterless and PFAS-free finishing product at its Vietnam mill. "Our Oeko Tex-certified EMPEL platform is a solution for the future,” says Martin Flora, President of Global Business Development with GTT. “It creates the […]
Better Cotton Council welcomes new co-chairs and members
August 15th, 2024
Better Cotton, an international cotton initiative, has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to the Better Cotton Council. “I’m excited to welcome our new co-chairs and members to the Better Cotton Council. Their experience, insights and perspectives will be invaluable as the council continues to evolve to best serve […]
ATA negotiates lower rates for exhibitors at Advanced Textiles Expo
August 14th, 2024
The Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) has renegotiated its General Services Contractor contract for the 2025–2027 Advanced Textiles Expo® shows. By selecting Freeman through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, we have secured rates that significantly lower the cost burden on our exhibitors. RFP process Jan. 8, 2024: RFP sent to five providers Jan. 31, 2024: Deadline for […]
Trivantage announces new benefits to customer membership program
August 14th, 2024
Trivantage, a fabrics, hardware and accessories provider based in Burlington, N.C., announced new benefits to Trivantage Plus™, its customer membership program. Members will now be able to order complimentary memo samples with free shipping, shop more products at a discounted rate, and access exclusive discounts from new industry partners, Fabric Tattoo and TagTime USA. “Since […]
STA announces Evans Tindal elected president
August 13th, 2024
Evans Tindal makes remarks after being announced as new STA president. Image: Devin Steele The Southern Textile Association (STA) announced that Evans Tindal, plant manager at Glen Raven in Anderson, S.C., was elected the organization's new president. The election occurred during the business portion of STA’s second general session on July 30 at the Embassy […]
Recyclable, ultralight composites
August 12th, 2024
ALUULA high-performance fabric is one of the lightest, strongest and most durable materials in its class. ALUULA high-performance fabric is one of the lightest, strongest and most durable materials in its class, according to the company. The innovative fabric replaces conventional coated laminated woven fabrics with a composite material that is highly tear resistant, stretch […]