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Flame-retardant shade sails
May 1, 2022
…years, particularly those treated with chemical additives. According to a market research report published by MarketsandMarkets™ in June 2021, the global market size for FR fabrics is expected to rise…
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Outdoor canopy build is true collaboration
May 1, 2022
…done before,” notes Megan Cummins, managing director of Fresco Shades. The project became a true collaboration between Fresco Shades and the homeowner. It was named a 2021 Awards for Excellence…
The greening of outdoor fabrics
May 1, 2022
…our environmental footprint.” Launched in 2021, EverTru Fabrics, a division of Arden Co., introduced Oceantex Collection—a sustainable fabric offering for outdoor cushions and pillows. The fabric, produced from ocean-bound plastics…
Archroma partners with Stony Creek
April 22, 2022
…Good facilitated a collaboration between brand partner Levi Strauss & Co. and Stony Creek Colors which was announced in December 2021. The partners will pilot the use of IndiGold™ in…
Apparel supply chains hit by perfect storm
April 18, 2022
…by the Cotlook A Index almost doubled between April 2020 and December 2021, from $.64 per pound to $1.20 per pound. Finished goods have been taking longer to reach their…
CULP promotes Jeff Tsacoumangos to divisional COO
April 4, 2022
…Head of Global Strategic Transformation, Supply Chain, and Service since May 2021. He will continue to report to Sandy Brown, president of Culp Home Fashions. Commenting on the announcement, Brown…
An alternative to brick and mortar
April 1, 2022
…derecho (like an inland hurricane) that generated nearly 90-mile-per-hour winds that ripped across Iowa on December 15, 2021. For the fabric structure at Rake, Macon Construction added its patented MaconMaximizer™…
Ask the Expert: Understanding the Sunbrella® Warranty Expansion
April 1, 2022
…1, 2021, Sunbrella Shade, Marine, and Upholstery Warranty now covers labor costs. These warranty enhancements are retroactive. This includes any product purchased within the entire warranty period. For example, if you bought a Sunbrella Shade…
Dressing for the Olympics
April 1, 2022
…protective equipment (PPE) as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan, and has made millions of gowns and masks in the U.S. during the pandemic for the U.S. government…
RIKEN announces ultra-thin electronics breakthrough
April 1, 2022
…says Fukuda. “The next step is to develop this technology for use with cheaper metals, such as copper or aluminum.” The study was published in Science Advances in 2021. …