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Three flags flutter against a bright blue sky: the Canadian flag, the Mexican flag, and the American flag in that order from left to right.

Textiles and the USMCA 2026 update

November 1st, 2026

Image: Dreamstime.com/© Valerio Rosati The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) took effect July 1, 2020, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which had been in effect since 1994. It governs how textile and apparel goods move duty-free between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The agreement introduced tougher rules about where goods must be made, […]

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A cozy wooden cabin with large windows illuminated at night, surrounded by trees and featuring a pool with soft blue lighting.

Designing outdoor fabric enclosures

November 1st, 2026

Integrated lighting, screening and overhead protection transform this poolside retreat into a versatile outdoor living area designed for enjoyment beyond traditional summer months. Image: Alpha Canvas As homeowners and hospitality operators continue to invest in outdoor spaces, patios, decks and dining areas are becoming less seasonal. Specialty textiles, clear vinyl systems and engineered enclosure solutions […]

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A green and clear-enclosed inflatable houseboat sits on gravel, surrounded by greenery and a rustic wooden structure in the background.

Creating an inflatable houseboat through an enclosure

November 1st, 2026

A customer wanting a tent enclosure for a six-person inflatable boat turned to the creative fabricators at IMS New Zealand Ltd. in Onekawa, New Zealand. “I have never encountered anything similar before,” says Milos Vukovic, IMS canvas fabrication specialist/manager. “It was a big challenge to connect an inflatable boat and a tent, to make something strong […]

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Fifth-generation family-owned OTEX looks back on 150 years

November 1st, 2026

Image: OTEX Specialty Narrow Fabrics® A company’s 150th anniversary is a singular event. For OTEX Specialty Narrow Fabrics®, Bernardsville, N.J., it happened in the year that it became a fifth-generation family company with the passing of longtime business matriarch Denise A. Offray in May and the transfer of ownership to her son Timothy Offray. Offray […]

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