New state-of-the-art lyocell plant with a capacity of 100,000 tons will help serve the growing demand for sustainably produced fibers. The Lenzing Group, a global supplier of wood-based specialty fibers, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its key lyocell expansion project in Thailand. The new plant, the largest of its kind in the [...]

The 2022 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®, held Feb. 16-20, 2022, at the Miami Beach Convention Center and Downtown Miami, attracted 100,000 visitors across six locations and featured thousands of new boats, luxury yachts and boating and marine products. This was the first iteration of the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show–a joint production [...]

Presto GeoSystems asserts the GEOWEB Soil Stabilization System incorporates effective geocells for redevelopment challenges of closed landfills.

Green Theme Technologies Inc. (GTT) is proud to share the news that their dry textile finishing EMPEL platform has helped to propel partner brand ARTILECT to award-winning status. ARTILECT’s Silverton Shell was recently awarded the Slide x OTS 2022 Winter Trade Show Award for Best Softshell, and the Formation 3L Shell being recognized by Outside [...]

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced nearly $450 million in newly available grant funding for port-related projects through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)—by far the largest investment in the program ever. These grants will help ports expand capacity and improve the movement of goods through the nation’s supply chains. The announcement [...]

IGS offers introductory geosynthetics videos for students/educators to learn more about/to learn to teach about geosynthetics. Installation of geocells. Photograph courtesy of BTL Liners The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) released online videos aimed at exposing undergraduate civil engineering students to geosynthetics and at providing tools for geotechnical/civil engineering professors to teach about geosynthetics. An introduction [...]

King Mukherjee knew he was destined to work in the textile industry. His interest piqued after grading a student’s essay, Mukherjee began researching different types of mills and from there his fabric career was born. Today he is still a professor as well as founder and director of a custom fabric company. In this episode, [...]

The AATCC Foundation offers thousands of dollars in scholarships to incoming and continuing graduate students pursuing textile-related degrees. There are two dedicated graduate fellowships as well as scholarships open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Access all funding from a single application due March 31, 2022. AATCC Foundation also offers undergraduate scholarships using the same [...]

YKK announces a new collection of Natulon® recycled zippers made with Econyl® regenerated nylon. Recognizing that trims are one of the biggest challenges for garment recycling, YKK announces a new collection of Natulon® recycled zippers made with Econyl® regenerated nylon. This nylon, manufactured by Aquafil SpA and supplied in collaboration with ITOCHU Corporation, is made [...]

Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, running Feb. 28-March 4, 2022, draws attention to Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), aquatic organisms that invade ecosystems beyond their natural, historic range and whose introduction can cause significant economic and environmental damage to regions. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) continues to be an active partner to outdoor recreation and [...]