Growth, DIY expansion mark Rowley Company’s 50th anniversary

June 26, 2012  |  Industry News

Gastonia, N.C.-based Rowley Company is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012; and while some companies in the decorating supplies industry have struggled, Rowley continues to experience growth and market expansion, even in a challenging economy. History: solutions from the Cape New England-based …
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NASA selects five universities for 2013 X-Hab innovation challenge

June 25, 2012  |  Industry News

Five universities have been selected to participate in the 2013 Exploration Habitat (X-Hab) Academic Innovation Challenge led by NASA and the National Space Grant Foundation. These universities will design habitat systems, concepts and technologies that could be used in future deep space habitats. T…
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NFPA documents open for public comment

June 21, 2012  |  Industry News

IFAI collecting comments regarding NFPA-701 and NFPA-70E. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) documents open for public comment. A notice was issued by NIST on behalf of the NFPA to anyone interested in submitting comments a…
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Clariant joins the Sustainable Apparel Coalition

June 20, 2012  |  Industry News

Swiss-based specialty chemicals company serving the textile industry, Clariant, has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). The move is aligned with Clariant’s commitment to uphold sustainable practices in textiles and supports the SAC’s overall vision of addressing social and en…
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Nano-silver as antimicrobial: Is it safe?

June 19, 2012  |  Industry News

The Hohenstein Institute is part of the E.U.-based public research project “UMSICHT” (circumspection), and is developing scientific data to measure the impacts of nano-silver technology. Many unanswered questions exist concerning the behavior of nano-silver particles throughout the life …
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Industry leaders come together to initiate a closed loop program

June 18, 2012  |  Industry News

Victor, Designtex and Steelcase announced today a collaborative effort with Unifi to initiate a program to recycle textile industry waste back into fiber and yarn that will be used in first quality fabrics, creating a closed loop process. Fabric waste from pre-approved Victor products at Steelcase&r…
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Schoeller Textil AG and Christian Eschler AG to join forces

June 15, 2012  |  Industry News

Two of the strongest and most innovative textile and technology companies in the “stretch woven and knits” segments are joining forces: Schoeller Textil AG from Sevelen and the Eschler Group from Bühler. The cooperation of the two traditional Swiss companies, under the management of…
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IFAI’s International Achievement Awards entry deadline: July 15

June 13, 2012  |  Industry News

For more than 60 years, global companies have entered the annual International Achievement Awards competition: high-visibility recognition of the best products in the specialty fabrics market. Entries are judged by industry experts, editors, architects, educators and design professionals selected fo…
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Fabritecture is Specialised Textiles Association 2012 Overall Award Winner

June 11, 2012  |  Industry News

Fabritecture, the Tweed-based specialist fabric structure company, was recently recognised by its industry peers at the Specialised Textiles Association Annual Awards for Excellence 2012, held at the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia. Each year these awards recognise excellence in design and inno…
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Miller Weldmaster achieves a major milestone: 100 countries

June 7, 2012  |  Industry News

Miller Weldmaster, a leading global provider of heat-sealing technology services and machinery for the industrial welding fabric and thermoplastic market, announced today it has reached a major milestone in history of the company. Miller Weldmaster machines now operate in more than 100 nations world…
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