Editor’s note: Last November 2021, E Squared Technical Textiles discussed the five geosynthetics performance tests to ensure suitability for your application: Chemical Resistance, UV Resistance, Cold Resistance, Abrasion Resistance, and Flame Retardancy. In this fifth part of a new five-part series, E Squared takes an expanded look at each of these specific tests, this time [...]

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently published Manual on Subsurface Investigations, 2nd Edition, which supersedes the first edition issued in 1988. Above graphic courtesy of AASHTO. This manual describes the elements, considerations, investigation tools and techniques, and reporting requirements for geotechnical subsurface investigations for transportation facilities. This second edition features updates addressing advancements [...]

Lenzing’s partnership with Jacaranda has produced the Seoni collection, a handwoven rug collection using 100% carbon-zero TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers that offer complete sustainability. Lenzing’s partnership with Jacaranda has produced the Seoni collection, Jacaranda’s first handwoven rug collection using 100% carbon-zero TENCEL™ branded lyocell fibers that offer complete sustainability and are also silky and soft. [...]

Following Hurricane Ian’s devastation to many communities across southwest Florida and other regions, many remain without power or clean drinking water. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) shares the resources listed her for those in the marine industry who are looking for assistance or ways to help others. On September 24, 2022, President Biden approved [...]

Hear from two textile product business owners, their history, challenges, and involvement with the Advanced Textiles Association and the Demo Area at Expo. Jonathan Sweet interviews Tom Auer, Bearse USA, a third-generation business owner and Bob Rosania, CEO Ehmke Manufacturing, a company that was started by a baseball player. Discover what’s happening in the ATA [...]

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) have awarded John Crocker and Rick Stanford the Millson Award for Invention during the Textile Discovery Summit on October 6, 2022. The award was presented for the pair’s work at SDL Atlas in developing the Vortex M6. The Vortex M6 was the first commercial grade top loading washing [...]

The 30th Buchanan Lecture is set for October 14, 2022 at 2 p.m CT. at the College Station Hilton and Conference Center in College Station, Texas. Mark Buchanan This year’s lecturer Mark Buchanan, president of the Structural Integrity Group and grandson of Spencer Buchanan after whom the lecture is named. His topic is “Risk Mitigation in [...]

United Rentals, Stamford, Conn., has outlined the steps the company is taking to reduce the environmental impact of its operations and help its customers reduce their carbon footprint. The initiatives United Rentals is undertaking to achieve these goals are detailed in the new white paper “Sustainability at United Rentals.” The white paper details three focus [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2021 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract's Retail Markets Report is now available. This report details new recreational boat and marine engine retail sales data for both unit totals and Canadian dollars categorized by size, type and province/territory. Report data and insights include: Outboard boat unit sales increased 13.8% compared to [...]

The Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is undertaking a $5.3 million project to extend the life of the Toowoomba Waste Management Centre landfill in Toowoomba, Queensland. Specialist Brisbane firm DECC Environmental has started work on the project with support from Toowoomba civil engineering firm Harrison Infrastructure Group. TRC Water and Waste Committee portfolio leader Cr Nancy [...]