RIMA names Cooley Group 2011 Manufacturer of the Year

November 3, 2011  |  Industry News

Rhode Island Manufacturers Association names Cooley Group 2011 Manufacturer of the Year Rhode Island Manufacturers Association names Cooley Group 2011 Manufacturer of the Year The Cooley Group, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance commercial fabrics based on sustainable chemistry…
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Printed fabric at 2010 Shanghai Expo world’s fair

November 1, 2011  |  News

Digitally printed fabric façade brought traditional culture and colors to life at the Estonia Pavilion. By Bruce Wright As with most temporary exhibitions at an international fair, it is a delicate balance between building a substantive expression of a nation’s industry and culture and …
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Taking the LEED at Tri Vantage®

November 1, 2011  |  Industry News

The U.S. Green Building Council established the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) framework to certify that building designs are constructed, operated and maintained in an energy-efficient and sustainable way. Tri Vantage®, a distribution subsidiary of Glen Raven, has earned a…
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SSM Industries expansion adds jobs

November 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Textile manufacturing jobs in Tennessee and Georgia began trickling away 10 years ago, presaging a grim future for the industry in that region. After some lean years, SSM Industries, a manufacturer of flame-resistant fabric, is reversing the trend by expanding its Spring City, Tenn., plant and addin…
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MAGIC show spotlights U.S. textile promotion

November 1, 2011  |  Industry News

The August 2011 MAGIC international trade show for apparel, accessory and footwear manufacturers attracted 60,000 fashion and textile industry visitors to Las Vegas, and U.S. textile companies hosted an Americas Pavilion and summit to promote exporting. In 2010, the U.S. exported $19.7 billion in te…
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Geotextiles in pipeline construction

November 1, 2011  |  Geosynthetics, Industry News

Pipelines carrying oil, gas or sewage traverse all kinds of topology, including areas with high water tables, flood plains, marshes, tidal areas, rivers and lakes. These watery environments can cause pipes to float, so standard pipeline construction includes weights made of concrete, steel rebar and…
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New biopolymer research center in Germany

November 1, 2011  |  Industry News

On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, the Thuringian Institute of Textile and Plastics Research (TITK) has inaugurated a 1.5 million euro center to develop biopolymers—new fibers made from renewable raw materials. The Rudolstadt, Germany-based Institute employs around 100 scientists and res…
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Bonded leather becoming popular for upholstery

November 1, 2011  |  Industry News, Upholstery

Upholstering automotive interiors and furniture with genuine leather involves paying top dollar for irregularly shaped hides that are hard to handle. Rising leather prices “have made it next to impossible to hit key opening retail price points of $799 to $999 with top-grain leather,” acc…
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TenCate receives 2011 IFF Innovation Award

November 1, 2011  |  Geosynthetics, Industry News

New geotextile manages water and soil stabilization issues. The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) chose TenCate’s new water-wicking geotextile, Mirafi® H2Ri, to receive this year’s Innovation Award. The product was officially launched with the announcement of the award at IFAI Expo…
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SPESA to host “Advancements in Manufacturing Technology” Dec. 8th

October 31, 2011  |  Industry News

SPESA will host a conference entitled “Advancements in Manufacturing Technology” to an audience of apparel and sewn products manufacturers on Thursday, Dec.8, 2011, at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons in Greensboro, North Carolina. The full-day conference—targeted at m…
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