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Women entrepreneurs use bras in women’s health initiatives

February 1, 2024

…designed to be better for the body and the planet. Specifically, Markwald says, “As one in eight women in North America are diagnosed with breast cancer, including women in my…

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Textiles in protection from bioagents, chemical warfare

February 1, 2024

…coatings and laminates such as polyethylene and polyvinylidene chloride can provide effective barriers against chemical liquids, vapors and aerosols, their lack of breathability can cause the buildup of body heat,…

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Roy Chism on making the most of opportunity, ATA membership

January 1, 2024

…you talk. It’s a critical skill for learning and relationship building. Don’t be embarrassed to say, “I need some help with …” or “Can you explain … ?” You can’t…

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Expanding into new markets (without losing your shirt)

January 1, 2024

…always changing, and the ability to pivot and embrace that change is absolutely crucial for profitable expansion, growth and sustainability.” MMI has also focused on building long-term relationships and supply…

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Valcourt Group acquires AwnClean USA

December 12, 2023

…This strategic move maintains the momentum Valcourt has been building to strengthen its position as an industry leader in exterior commercial building services while expanding its presence within the state…

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Peach Fuzz: Pantone Color of the Year 2024

December 11, 2023

…peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul as the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2024. At a time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives,…

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Functional and fanciful fabric sculptures embrace Google building

December 1, 2023

…When Google’s Bay View campus opened in Mountain View, Calif., last year, employees entering the largest building were greeted by fabric sculptures Eddy and Shroud, designed by Jenny…

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Advanced Textiles Expo: Excitement and Renewal

December 1, 2023

…successfully building and leading a modern sales team. Starting with an overview of the four “sales leadership hats” that business owners and managers must successfully wear—training, coaching, mentoring and supervision—Payne…

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Innovations in smart fabrics: Heating, cooling, bio-data collection and more via e-textiles

December 1, 2023

…Technologies When is a jacket not just a jacket? When it can actually interact with the wearer’s body to warm or cool it or collect biometric information. Interactive textiles—also known…

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How collaborative projects may change the future of textiles

December 1, 2023

…focused on finding non-dilutive funding opportunities through the DoD and other federal agency grant and contract mechanisms, but the team is also building an investor community around wearable and textile…

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