Happenings in fabric graphics

November 1, 2025  |  Markets, Product Trends

The textile industry is an international beast, subject to the effects of supply availability, sustainability, worldwide regulations and changing tariffs. Successful companies deal with those changes by being nimble, focusing on core strengths and planning for the years ahead.
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Materials science takes e-textiles to new heights

October 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

North Carolina State University (NC State) colleagues Kavita Mathur, Ph.D., and Amanda Mills, Ph.D., have jointly contributed the following responses to questions from Janet Preus, senior editor of Textile Technology Source, about current research in materials science. It has been edited for space a…
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Your business: What’s it worth?

October 1, 2025  |  Business, Markets

Your most valuable asset may be your business. A business owner can spend decades building a business and reputation. As they approach retirement age, they likely have questions such as: How do they value their business? How do they maximize the value and minimize taxes upon sale or succession?
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Tools, tips and tricks for awning installs

October 1, 2025  |  Markets, Product Trends

A tricky installation can take many forms, whether it is a location that is difficult to access, a massive awning that needs to be lifted several stories or plans that go awry.
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Increased expectations for antimicrobial textiles

September 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Antimicrobial fabrics and commodities continue to expand their applications across various sectors, driven by an increasing desire for prioritizing personal hygiene and infection control, including viral threats such as COVID-19 and antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA and VRE.
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Rising demand, increasing applications for carbon fiber

September 1, 2025  |  Industry in Focus, Markets

Since 1923, Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) has designed, developed and manufactured woven webbing, tapes and specialty fabrics for the aerospace, defense, medical and automotive industries. In 1991, to meet growing demand in the composites industry, the Bally, Pa.-based company began accelerating its work…
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Space flight drives textile innovation

September 1, 2025  |  Markets, Product Trends

More than 50 years after the Apollo missions, NASA plans to return to the moon’s surface in 2027 with the Artemis III mission. This flight sets the stage for long-term exploration of the south pole of the moon and eventually Mars. But with these new missions come new challenges for textile enginee…
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Best uses for AI

August 1, 2025  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping the textile industry—not with flashy headlines but with practical improvements in planning, sourcing and execution. Manufacturers are using AI to improve operations, avoid common pitfalls and align teams for long-term success, with insights on resh…
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Making AI work for your business

August 1, 2025  |  Business, Markets

How can textile companies use artificial intelligence to improve business efficiencies? Nelson Valderrama and Dan Hughes share their insights.
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Fabric architecture for placemaking and decarbonization

August 1, 2025  |  Markets, Product Trends

Most architects are familiar with urbanist William H. Whyte and his studies of vibrant urban places, especially small public places such as pocket parks and plazas, streets and hardscapes. After close observations of scores of public places, Whyte listed a number of key factors that pertain to succe…
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