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AATCC announces corporate membership updates, new student chapters
September 15th, 2025
Image: AATCC The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has announced new updates and expansions to its corporate membership offerings. Corporate membership levels include a wide range of educational, marketing and discount benefits. In May, the AATCC Board of Directors approved updates to multiple corporate membership levels to improve access to benefits. Gold […]
National Cotton Council launches Plant Not Plastic campaign
September 15th, 2025
Image: National Cotton Council A new national survey conducted for the National Cotton Council (NCC) reveals that only a third (33%) of consumers are "very aware" of microplastic pollution despite widespread concern about its effects. Additionally, only 42% of those surveyed were aware of the connection between microplastic pollution and the clothing industry. The "Microplastics […]
Consumer confidence slips in August
September 12th, 2025
U.S. consumer confidence slipped in August, according to the latest report released Aug. 27 by The Conference Board. The August Consumer Confidence Index® headline index fell 1.3 points to 97.4, down from 98.7 in July. The Present Situation Index declined to 131.2, while the Expectations Index dropped to 74.8, well below the 80-point threshold that historically signals […]
Durability with UV protection
September 11th, 2025
eTek™ 600D Solution-Dyed Polyester is best for boat covers, awnings, tarps and rugged outdoor enclosures. Photo: Rochford Supply Co. eTek™ 600D Solution-Dyed Polyester is a high-performance marine fabric engineered for demanding applications. The solution-dyed fiber provides durability and UV protection while offering colorfastness and shrink and stretch resistance. Measuring 60 inches wide, Rochford Supply Co. […]
Minnesota judge disapproves PFAS reporting and fees proposed rule
September 11th, 2025
Jim Mortenson, a Minnesota Administrative Law Judge, issued a report Aug. 28 on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s proposed rule on reporting PFAS in products and associated fees. The judge stated his disapproval of the proposed rule due to the agency’s “failure to assess the cumulative effect of the rule with other federal and state […]
Effective and efficient permitting for shade projects
September 11th, 2025
Obtaining permits can be challenging for both temporary and permanently installed projects. These permits are required by law and help to protect your liability. While this article will attempt to provide a few tips for streamlining such permitting activities, every jurisdiction in every state is different. Paul Armstrong Tip No. 1: Become a student of […]
Birdair launches 2025 Architectural Icons Tour
September 11th, 2025
Image: Birdair Inc. Birdair Inc., a specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures, launched the 2025 Architectural Icons Tour. The road tour will visit more than 200 Birdair structures across the U.S. over the next 12–18 months. It celebrates the company’s upcoming 70th anniversary in 2026, as well as the more than 100 years of operation of […]
Trivantage Makers Meet draws newcomers with hands-on learning
September 10th, 2025
Attendees of The Makers Meet hosted by Trivantage® expressed appreciation for networking opportunities with peers, hands-on demonstrations and witnessing fabric construction. Photo: Trivantage Trivantage®, a supplier for workroom and upholstery professionals, held The Makers Meet Aug. 14–15. This new educational event was designed to celebrate the skill, creativity and community of workrooms and upholstery shops. […]
Designtex adds new image search feature to website
September 10th, 2025
Image: Designtex Designtex, a designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, has added a new artificial intelligence (AI) image search feature to its website, designtex.com. The AI feature was developed in collaboration with Stylib, a tech startup. After a user uploads an image or selects a swatch, the system analyzes the content […]
16 European organizations launch WhiteCycle project
September 8th, 2025
Image: WhiteCycle project Sixteen public and private European organizations are combining their scientific and industrial expertise to launch the WhiteCycle project. The four-year project aims to develop a circular method for recycling waste containing textiles made of PET. It was coordinated by Michelin and co-funded by Horizon Europe, the European Union's (EU's) research and innovation […]