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Slowing imports
August 12, 2022
…net gain over 2021, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Retail sales are still growing, but the economy…
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Tricky shade projects
August 1, 2022
…elements, and lots of unique challenges in terms of design. Steve comes from a background mostly in building facades. 2021 Outstanding Achievement award Tensioned Awnings and Canopies GuildWorks LLC, Portland,…
Retrofit roof on UFG building
August 1, 2022
…The retrofitted roof features Birdair’s TensoSky® ETFE film and overlaps the existing roof. It is an open-air structure allowing airflow and ventilation around the perimeter of the structure. The roof’s…
Gel extracts water from air
August 1, 2022
…film can be cut and molded into whatever shape is needed. Making the gel is also fairly simple, the team says. The basic ingredients are mixed together then poured into…
Defining “textiles”
August 1, 2022
…from ionically conductive hydrogels with superior transparency, stretch and biocompatibility are assisting prosthetic wearers and robots by responding to touch, temperature and injury. A sweat-absorbing film containing hygroscopic chemicals can…
Sourcing from the sea
August 1, 2022
…dye has proven to be a bit problematic so far. But with more than 12,000 species of seaweed to explore, the company hopes to solve those problems as well….
Hiring the right talent
August 1, 2022
…Regardless of size, companies rely on human capital to function and provide value to their stakeholders. An employee who is a good fit for your company can increase…
Sustainable options for functional fabrics
July 27, 2022
…The report emphasizes the importance of proper urban planning, infrastructure development, healthy living ecosystems and well-planned transportation. These will require better manufacturing initiatives, a highly skilled workforce and investments in…
Demand for automotive technical textiles growing
July 21, 2022
…it seems unlikely that these suppliers will get back during the year to the performances they enjoyed in 2019. For further information or to purchase this report, visit https://bit.ly/3tjF0st….
Textile flame retardants market size worth $717.0 million by 2030
July 19, 2022
…defense. Flame retardants are chemicals used to retard flame propagation in textiles, plastics, building & construction, electrical & electronics, transportation, and defense applications. They exhibit different chemical compositions and are…