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Shade fabrics take center stage in outdoor entertainment

June 1, 2025  |  Features

From reimagined performance spaces and circus tents to portable solar panels and giant inflatables for outdoor concerts, these fabric structure case studies go beyond the sideshows to take center stage.
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2025 State of the Industry report for advanced textiles

June 1, 2025  |  Features, State of the Industry

The fact that a survey captures a moment in time was never more apparent. Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA’s) annual State of the Industry survey occurred during the late February and early March period when the proposed tariff rules were changing daily, in addition to other policies. The un…
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Making moves: Lessons for changing business locations

June 1, 2025  |  Features

It takes skill to be a fabricator, but it takes even more to be a successful fabricator—because at some point, your business may grow enough that you need more space. The steps required for a successful move might be new to you.
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The Shade and Awnings supplement is here!

May 1, 2025  |  Features

People want to be outdoors when they eat, drink or celebrate, and shade structure companies are seeing more demand for shade in multiuse spaces and outdoor entertainment areas. With fabric, steel and more, these companies create permanent and retractable structures with shelter from the elements.
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Continuing the family legacy of Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas

April 1, 2025  |  Features, Perspective

A wall displaying nearly 30 years of industry awards marks the entrance to Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas in Virginia Beach, Va.—a testament to the shop’s history of quality and craftsmanship.
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Extending a helping hand to give back

April 1, 2025  |  Features

For many companies in the industry, helping others has nothing to do with free publicity and everything to do with caring about their communities and making a worthwhile difference in the lives of both the recipients and the companies’ staff.
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2025 Specialty Fabrics Showcase

April 1, 2025  |  Features, Specialty Fabrics Showcase

Awnings, marine upholstery, furniture, banners and signs, and more: Regardless of the end product, the fabric your business needs may have to perform in harsh conditions while still looking good and fitting into a client’s budget. For our annual showcase, more than 25 companies shared their newest…
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Textile professional Donielle Lorelli shares career tips

March 1, 2025  |  Features, Perspective

If serendipity is the spot where preparation meets opportunity, then Donielle Lorelli knows how to leverage these opportunities for success.
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With myriad shapes and materials, tents continue to evolve

March 1, 2025  |  Features

While traditional tent styles are always popular with consumers, there also are numerous requests for new and different event venues. As a result, tent and event rental companies are constantly on the lookout for the “next big thing” to offer clients.
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Where fit meets function in women’s protective gear

March 1, 2025  |  Features

A May 2024 survey by the Women’s Engineering Society revealed that more than 25% of women found personal protective equipment (PPE) and apparel uncomfortable or ill-fitting.
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