February 2022
- Published On: February 14, 2022
Kanvaslight® by Guardtex is an illuminating fabric that can be used in applications like bimini tops, seating, awnings and sunshades. Kanvaslight® by Guardtex is an illuminating fabric that can be used in applications like bimini tops, seating, awnings and sunshades. The UL-certified technology allows textile structures to be used as a broad lighting surface. The [...]
- Published On: February 11, 2022
Point of Rental is taking its relationship with its Canadian users to the next level: The company is establishing an official on-the-ground presence in Canada. Ben Sinclair, who joined Point of Rental in 2019 after more than a decade of experience working at his family’s rental store in Australia, moved to Canada on Jan. 10. [...]
- Published On: February 11, 2022
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, announced that IDEA® – the World’s Preeminent Event for the Nonwovens & Engineered Fabrics Industry – will be held every two years instead of three starting in 2024. The upcoming dates for IDEA® under the new schedule will be March 28-31, 2022, as currently scheduled, and then April 23-25, [...]
- Published On: February 11, 2022
Jie Han to present webinar hosted by GMA/Geosynthetics magazine on improving performance of ballast using geocells for railway track beds.
- Published On: February 10, 2022
As part of its ongoing commitment to develop sustainable products that meet the needs of its customers, Precision Textiles has launched a new product called PurLoft to help manufacturers meet consumer demand for natural, more sustainable mattresses. The inherent flame retardant properties of wool make it a very effective, eco-friendly solution for an FR barrier [...]
- Published On: February 10, 2022
TACO Marine and TACO Metals have moved corporate headquarters to Miramar, Fla., after 34 years in Miami, Fla. The manufacturer, which specializes in fishing components and systems, as well as canvas work, tower components, helm chairs and pedestals and other specialty hardware, had pivoted to a largely work-from-home environment for administrative functions during the Covid-19 [...]
- Published On: February 9, 2022
NILIT, owner of the SENSIL® sustainable consumer brand, has announced organizational changes that reinforce the company’s commitment to creating a more sustainable position for the textile and apparel industry in the global marketplace. Sagee Aran will lead product development and commercialization initiatives and Michelle Lea has joined the company to direct worldwide marketing programs. The [...]
- Published On: February 9, 2022
Gov. Asa Hutchison and Arkansas Department of Transportation Director Lori Tudor will address the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on state transportation projects at the Tensar technical seminar.
- Published On: February 9, 2022
Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) Product Diversification and Networking Workshop will be held on Feb. 23–24, 2022, at Sharp's Tarps Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah. The workshop is an opportunity to connect with fellow fabricators in a variety of textile markets—industrial covers, marine products, RV skirting, awnings, truck covers and more at this product diversification-focused [...]
- Published On: February 9, 2022
Australian geosynthetics testing company ExcelPlas discusses the search for alternative stress cracking surfactants to the pollutant Igepal CO-630.
