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Where there’s a pool, there may be a market for cabanas
June 1st, 2025
This 14-by-10-foot cabana belongs to a private homeowner for use poolside, sold and installed by Nuimage Outdoors. Image: SummerSpace®/Nuimage Outdoors Shade companies are finding an active market for cabanas among business owners who want their properties with outdoor pools to stand out, whether that’s resorts, apartment and condo complexes, water parks, or country clubs. The […]
Innovation in adaptive apparel
April 1st, 2025
Joe & Bella’s CareZips® pants feature extra-long side zippers that run down to the knee and an inner-thigh zipper that allows for easy access to medical devices like a catheter or colostomy bag. Image: Joe & Bella Today’s adaptive apparel brands are more attractive, wearable and functional than ever before thanks to customer-responsive and thoughtful […]
Zipper manufacturers are ever innovating
January 1st, 2025
This “toothless zipper” from TRU® Zip/Nite Ize® is a dustproof, waterproof closure made entirely of thermal plastic polyurethane. It requires minimal force and is used in applications such as wet suits, backpacks, beach accessories, phone cases, coolers, toiletry bags and first-aid kits. Image: TRU Zip/Nite Ize Image: TRU Zip/Nite Ize Manufacturers have set out to […]
Canada’s Rolltec: From an importer to a leading manufacturer
November 1st, 2024
The Rolltec ® Rolling Systems Ltd. leadership team of Roman Atsik, Helen Golubev and Isaac Yoffe have worked together more than 20 years. Photos by Justine Apple Photography. When thinking of places known for fun in the sun or cafe culture, Canada may not immediately come to mind. Yet that is where awning manufacturer Rolltec® […]