Fabric + tech: Trade show displays draw in customers

December 1, 2024  |  Markets, Product Trends

Trade shows are all about connecting with customers new and old, and an engaging display using lightweight, vertical assets in eye-catching colors can make that happen. Bright and colorful booths with distinctive features attract foot traffic, and lighting and projection create an experience. Pop-up…
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PFAS’ complicated removal from firefighter turnout gear

November 1, 2024  |  Markets, Product Trends

As textiles move away from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the firefighter turnout-gear market, for one, faces specific concerns. In the past, the market intentionally used PFAS treatments to achieve goals such as oil repellency. Now, health concerns about the “forever” chemicals hav…
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Custom printed linens unlock growth opportunities

October 1, 2024  |  Markets, Product Trends

In an era inundated with online inspiration, event planners and their clients are continually seeking new ways to stand out while staying on trend—and they’re increasingly turning to customized linens. When every detail makes a difference, a personalized tablecloth pattern or strategically posit…
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Network with architects to foster shade business development

September 1, 2024  |  Markets, Product Trends

For shade companies, workmanship, expertise, credibility and product knowledge are among their top priorities. This is especially important when building new relationships with prospective clients and collaborators. In a journey to procure projects with architects, the first step is to reach out to …
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How far textile finishes have come

August 1, 2024  |  Markets, Product Trends

Fabric coatings and finishes have played a role in iconic pieces of America’s past and, with new technology, are poised to play a role in a more environmentally sustainable future.
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The glamping boom is good business for tent manufacturers

June 1, 2024  |  Markets, Product Trends

During the pandemic, many people sought to spend more time in nature. That trend hasn’t subsided, but they also want connectivity and more creature comforts. That’s good news for the glamping industry and, by extension, fabric and tent manufacturers. Research and Markets projects the glamping ma…
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Industry advocacy efforts keep textile business in the U.S.

May 1, 2024  |  Markets, Product Trends

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and other government agencies use many products made from specialty fabrics. They include military uniforms, straps, netting, tents and vehicle covers. High-quality fabrics are necessary so these products will be safe, perform well and have a long life. U.S. text…
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Geosynthetics companies navigate the infrastructure law

April 1, 2024  |  Features, Markets, Product Trends

The $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed more than two years ago to invest in America’s crumbling infrastructure, providing funding to rebuild roads and bridges, replace lead pipes, help provide high-speed internet across the country, and deliver cleane…
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