IFAI is now ATA
Recycled yarn challenges and solutions
March 31st, 2023
Spinning yarn blends of virgin and recycled fibers is a much bigger challenge than any other commonly used blend. But the results can still be acceptable with comprehensive quality testing, know-how and experience – as well as the new Uster Statistics 2023 edition as a vital benchmarking tool. The European Union has defined a strategy […]
Former Raven division, now Viaflex, sets record year while charting course for growth
March 31st, 2023
Call 2022 the year of the carve-out. For Viaflex, formerly Raven Engineered Films, this April marks one year as a separate company from the former Raven Industries Inc., which is now part of CNH Industrial. In that time, “We’ve not just landed on our feet. We’re off and running,” president and CEO Scott Wickersham said. […]
GOLDTOE launches free sock recycling program with TerraCycle
March 30th, 2023
In time for Earth Month, GOLDTOE® Socks announced its Free Recycling Program in partnership with TerraCycle®, an international recycling leader. The program will offer people an easy way to recycle used socks from any brand, which will then be made into new products. In return, users will be rewarded with points which can be used as […]
2024 MFA Conference call for speakers
March 30th, 2023
The 2024 Marine Fabricators Conference will take place Jan. 25–27, 2024, at the Tradewinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Fla. The call for speakers is an opportunity for fabricators and their organizations to help develop valuable and worthwhile content that conference attendees are eager to hear. The conference will feature a variety of education […]
Registration open for DFI’s SuperPile ‘23 June 7-9 in Atlanta
March 30th, 2023
Registration is open for SuperPile ’23, a piling design and construction conference hosted by the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) in partnership with the International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC). The annual SuperPile conference is taking place at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on June 7-9. This three-day event includes presentations and panel discussions on the latest […]
Eureka! Tents acquired by Rekord Group
March 29th, 2023
Photo courtesy of Eureka! The Tent Company. Eureka! Commercial (and Military) tents announces that it has been acquired by Rekord Group. Our shared focus and passion for the tent industry makes this an exciting opportunity for our combined employees, customers, vendors and business partners. Our new company - InTENTional Systems – is prepared to grow […]
2023 IAA Awards submissions portal now open
March 29th, 2023
The 2023 International Achievement Awards (IAA), which recognize design excellence and technical skill in specialty fabrics, are now open for entry. The awards recognize outstanding and innovative projects in 42 categories including advanced textiles, awnings and canopies, fabric environments, fabric structures, geosynthetic projects, marine and tent, and there are many subcategories. Sponsored by IFAI (now […]
ASCE names 2023 New Face of Civil Engineering
March 29th, 2023
Ashray Saxena, a doctoral student in civil engineering, has been honored as one of the 2023 New Faces of Civil Engineering Professionals by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). This award is given to highly influential engineers under 30 years old and within the first decade of their careers. Ashray Saxena As a research […]
VEOCEL™ upgrades lyocell shortcut fiber
March 28th, 2023
Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has announced the launch of its upgraded lyocell shortcut fibers by VEOCEL™ for the flushable market. The upgraded lyocell shortcut fibers not only have high dispersibility, which make them ideal for use in flushable wipes, they also have an upgraded finish, an added benefit for wipes […]
Glen Raven phases out PFAS chemicals
March 28th, 2023
Glen Raven Inc. announced it has begun to phase out PFAS chemicals across its global fabric portfolio. The company began incorporating optimal non-PFAS solutions into production in February, and all production will be transitioned to non-PFAS by the end of 2023. In addition, all new fabric designs, including for the company’s flagship Sunbrella® brand, will […]