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Walmart and unspun collaborate on 3D fabric weaving technology pilot project

Walmart announced a pilot project with unspun, an Oakland, Calif.-based fashion tech company using the world’s first 3D weaving technology. Through the collaboration, the companies aim to reduce the environmental impact of garment production and offer a more sustainable way to meet apparel demand. The project is focused on waste such as fabric loss from [...]

By |2024-03-18T11:38:36-05:00March 18, 2024|

New automotive carpet yarns

B.I.G. Yarns now offers solution-dyed PET BCF yarns to ensure high-performance for automotive carpets, including durability and abrasion and stain resistance. B.I.G. Yarns now offers solution-dyed PET BCF yarns to ensure high performance for automotive carpets, including durability and abrasion and stain resistance. The yarns pass all stringent automotive tests including the Taber test for [...]

By |2024-03-18T10:31:56-05:00March 18, 2024|

Webinar – Advancing Sustainable Design in Recreational Trails and Embankments – April 9

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar – Advancing Sustainable Design in Recreational Trails and Embankments – on April 9, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT. The presenter is Cory Schneider, M.S., environmental scientist/business development manager for Presto Geosystems, you can earn 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. Discover how to create sustainable [...]

By |2024-03-12T15:05:20-05:00March 18, 2024|

Under Armour Inc. announces leadership transition

Under Armour Inc. has announced that Kevin Plank will become president and CEO, effective April 1, 2024. Plank will succeed Stephanie Linnartz, who will be stepping down as president, CEO and member of the board. In connection with Plank’s appointment, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Ph.D., an independent director since 2018 and lead director since 2020, will become the non-executive [...]

By |2024-03-15T13:23:52-05:00March 15, 2024|

Ensuring quality control in Cured-in-Place (CIPP) applications 

Cured-in-Place (CIPP) has transformed the rehabilitation of underground pipelines through its innovative approach and cost-efficiencies. A high level of quality control is imperative to achieve a high standard of materials, structural performance and longevity of the rehabilitated pipelines in reference to industry standards such as ASTM F1216, ASTM F1743 and guidelines by NASSCO and the [...]

By |2024-03-15T01:11:00-05:00March 15, 2024|

Active Apparel Group announces seventh anniversary with FUZE Technologies

Active Apparel Group (AAG), a manufacturer of performance apparel for the leisure/lifestyle and active market headquartered in Hamilton, Queensland, Australia, announced the seventh anniversary of its partnership with the sustainable textile finishing brand FUZE Technologies. AAG is the first apparel manufacturer to adopt FUZE’s permanent, chemical-free textile finish, and the only company in China able [...]

By |2024-03-14T11:20:44-05:00March 14, 2024|

ATA offers leadership training opportunities

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is offering a new learning opportunity on Change Leadership in partnership with Lake Forest Center for Leadership. Lake Forest Center for Leadership offers practical leadership development that managers of all levels can immediately put into action to develop high-performing teams and move their business forward. This program is designed to enhance [...]

By |2024-03-11T09:18:40-05:00March 14, 2024|

USDOT announces $57 million available for innovative finance and asset concession grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a new program authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program makes $100 million available over five years to assist public entities in facilitating and evaluating public-private partnerships and exploring innovative financing and delivery opportunities for the Transportation Infrastructure [...]

By |2024-03-14T01:28:00-05:00March 14, 2024|

Texas Tech University lab director elected to National Academy of Inventors

Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., director of the Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory at Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, Texas. Image: TTU Seshadri Ramkumar, Ph.D., director of the Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory at Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock, Texas, was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Inventors' 2024 class of senior members. The [...]

By |2024-03-13T12:51:56-05:00March 13, 2024|

2024 Women MAKE Award winners announced

The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, has announced the 2024 Women MAKE Awards honorees. The annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite. The [...]

By |2024-03-11T09:11:30-05:00March 13, 2024|
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