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New partnership to elevate Australia’s textiles industry
April 1st, 2023
Sydney’s Tech Central will become a hub of creativity and learning following an AUD$10 million investment made by the University of Technology Sydney. Photo: Florian Groehn The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences have partnered to create an immersive education and professional hub for the Australian fashion and […]
Geography and climate drive Australia’s technical textiles industry
September 1st, 2020
Developments in geotextiles, renewable energy and recreation stem from Australia’s extreme environment. By Marie O’Mahony Australia’s geographic isolation puts the country and its technical textile industry in a novel position. The country is rich in natural resources, mining and exporting coal, iron ore, petroleum gas, zinc ore and other materials. The mining industry directly and […]
From Ohio to the Outback
May 1st, 2020
Employees of Celina Tent, a world leader in manufacturing engineered fabric products, used their expertise along with other community members to sew pouches for homeless kangaroos. Photo: Celina Tent. The world watched in horror as wildfires burned more than 42,000 square miles in Australia last year. More than 30 people died, and there are estimates […]
It ain’t heavy … it’s composite
January 1st, 2016
The world’s largest solar car race was held in Australia this year from Oct. 18–25. Forty-three teams from 20 countries competed in the 2015 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge on a 3,000 km (1,864 mile) course. The race is not just about speed: Energy management is key. Based on the concept that a 1000W car would […]
Australia’s largest temporary shade structure keeps sports cool
June 1st, 2008
Tradition is important at Victoria Park Racecourse, where sporting events, from equestrian competitions to the Clipsal 500 Adelaide V-8 Supercar race, attract South Australian enthusiasts. Full sun-exposure detracts from patrons’ enjoyment, and while permanent solutions are debated, Shadework International, Stirling, Australia, installed the largest temporary shade structure in Australia in Victoria Park. Roger Cook, chair […]