Gwen Conley joins Herculite as innovation engineer

August 6, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Herculite® Products announced that Gwen Conley has joined Herculite as an innovation engineer. In this role, Conley will focus on advancing Herculite’s innovation strategy, developing new products and solutions and supporting growth across the organization. Conley has nearly two years of experien…
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Organic Dyes & Pigments names Arya Chem exclusive Canadian distributor

August 4, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Organic Dyes & Pigments LLC (ORCO) has announced an exclusive Canadian distribution partnership with Arya Chem, headquartered in Toronto, Ont., Canada. Arya will be authorized to carry the full range of ORCO dyes, pigments and chemicals. As ORCO’s exclusive distribution partner in Canada, Arya…
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Registration open for ATA webinar: Woven Narrow Fabrics | Kevlar EXO Development

August 3, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is open for the Woven Narrow Fabrics: Kevlar® EXO™ Development webinar Aug. 12, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), attendance is free to ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. The webinar will highlight the development process of DuPont’s Kevlar EXO fiber, …
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PVC- and PFAS-free performance finish

August 3, 2026  |  Products

The Mitchell Group released the NETZERO® BIO material and Hydro Sil™ silicone-based performance finish for commercial interiors.
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Weiwei silk artwork makes statement about surveillance

August 1, 2026  |  Swatches

At a distance, the gold-on-red silk tapestry and upholstered pieces stand out with their striking designs. It’s up close where the viewer comprehends the message in the decoration.
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Luxurious restoration of a Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

August 1, 2026  |  Projects

The 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham wasn’t just a luxury model car; it was a “hand-built in low numbers” luxury model car. So when one rolled in to Mortimer Upholstery & Marine Covers in Nelson, New Zealand, for an interior upholstery redo, staff at the shop there could only describe it as…
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Fabric architecture projects: immersive environments

August 1, 2026  |  Markets, Product Trends

A goal among design firms in recent years has been to create immersive environments. In fact, that trend surfaced on the 2026 trends predictions list released by architecture and design firm Gensler.
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Ballistic protection and firefighter turnout gear

August 1, 2026  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Rapid advances in high‑performance fibers and the growing need for multi‑hazard protection are reshaping the protective textiles market, yet the real test of these innovations lies in the field. A compelling case in point is new research on how ballistic protection interacts with firefighter tur…
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