How academic partnerships are driving industry progress

July 1, 2026  |  Industry in Focus, Markets

As workforce gaps widen and fabric sourcing and development grow more complex, textile companies are partnering with academic institutions to shape solutions. Integrating research, resources and education, the most successful collaborations are based on shared goals and a commitment to moving the in…
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Thread suppliers tailor innovation to customers’ needs

July 1, 2026  |  Markets, Product Trends

External market pressures are everywhere in the textile industry. To succeed, thread manufacturers focus on service and developing products in response to their customers’ needs. Growth areas are in specialty niches and supported by internal R&D.
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Climate-friendly manufacturing

June 1, 2026  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Textiles have typically been an industry with high energy consumption. In some circumstances, it can be highly labor-intensive, depending on the level of modernization. A February 2026 report from the European Environment Agency notes that textile consumption in 2020 in the European Union had the th…
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Why SOPs are the missing link in company growth

June 1, 2026  |  Business, Markets

Chaos can often be mistaken for capability. Theability to pivot quickly, solve problems on the fly and “make it work” under pressure is what many of us built our businesses on.
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High standards, innovation in truck cover fabric performance

June 1, 2026  |  Markets, Product Trends

Every tarp on a highway is a small engineering project in motion. At 65 mph, a cover is not just keeping a load compliant; it is resisting abrasion at tie-down points, surviving UV exposure and cycling through heat and cold. For truck tarp and cover fabricators and the suppliers that serve them, the…
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Graphic applications and fabric types in the awning industry

May 12, 2026  |  Awnings & Canopies, Markets

Understanding how different graphics interact with various fabric types is essential for producing long-lasting, professional results.
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Critical insurance lessons for fabricators

April 1, 2026  |  Business, Markets

For years, I viewed insurance premiums as a necessary evil—an expensive line item that seemed to grow annually without tangible benefit. That perspective changed dramatically when fire tore through our marine canvas workshop. What I learned in the aftermath could save your business if disaster str…
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Geotextiles and geogrids mean longer-lasting roads

April 1, 2026  |  Markets, Product Trends

Can geotextiles and geogrids help build roadways that last for 100 years—or longer? Yes, say both industry and transportation representatives, although wider adaptation may require overcoming a few bumps in the road.
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