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The role of fabric, shade in reducing embodied carbon

August 1, 2023

…by the research group The Guidehouse, established baseline data on present and future emissions across Europe from the use of air conditioning (defined as “Business as Usual” [BAU]) and compared…

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The future landscape of the workforce

August 1, 2023

…in the future. Due to the rapid pace of change, simply tweaking old systems based on old rules will no longer be effective. To remain relevant in an ever-changing business…

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10 business lessons from Southern Stitch of Gulfport, Miss.

August 1, 2023

…dealership. “I learned to ask questions and focus on the customers’ needs; plus, I got comfortable working with big dollar figures.” Self-evaluation is also essential if you want to work…

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Getting new products manufactured and into the marketplace

August 1, 2023

…by developing reusable products.  Liquid metal electronics Braden Li, Ph.D., materials research engineer at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (LCMC) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), explained…

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Mattress textiles could be used to make EV batteries

August 1, 2023

…In a three-year study at the National Institute for Materials Advancement at Pittsburg State University (PSU) in Kansas, researchers led by Ram Gupta, Ph.D., developed a process that…

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Multigenerational workplaces: Challenges and opportunities

August 1, 2023

…more lessons. Younger team members need to fail sometimes, so I let them. With both, I offer suggestions, ask questions and follow up to keep them accountable. I use many…

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LEDs to replace fluorescent and incandescent lighting

August 1, 2023

…are in search of equivalent lighting replacements to be used for product testing methods, such as appearance, crease retention and stain-release tests.  In collaboration with Cotton Inc., Telelumen, Textile Color…

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Biomimetic soft “seed robot” navigates through soil

August 1, 2023

…germination. The researchers are hopeful that the soft robotic device’s low cost, simple design and data-collecting capabilities will be particularly useful in remote areas. The study was published in the…

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Better Cotton signs UNECE pledge for traceability, transparency

July 14, 2023

…the Pledge is to create a Community of Practice that would together develop traceability and transparency as key enablers for sustainability and circularity. The UNECE launched the framework to convene…

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Conagen develops debondable adhesive for textiles and soft materials from natural bioingredients

July 12, 2023

…for garments, but also extends to accessories and other soft goods applications. Furthermore, the technology is compatible with both natural and synthetic fibers and materials. To develop sustainable debondable textile…

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