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- Published On: December 13, 2023
Trivantage®, a specialty fabrics distributor, announced the promotion of Brett Baird to vice president of sales. In his new role, Baird will lead the commercial sales team with an emphasis on enhancing the customer experience. “At Trivantage, we always strive to give our customers what they need, when they need it,” said Baird. “My goal [...]
- Published On: March 21, 2025
Image: BCC Research According to the latest study from BCC Research, "Technical Textiles: Global Markets," the technical textiles market is expected to grow from $213.8 billion in 2024 to $284 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% during the forecast period of 2024–2029. Technical textiles are engineered to provide characteristics such as [...]
- Published On: March 21, 2025
Contributed by ATARFIL Carbon black plays a vital role in HDPE geomembranes, providing UV protection and preventing polymer degradation. But when it comes to performance, more isn’t always better, and less can be a red flag. Image courtesy of ATARFIL. At ATARFIL, we know that it’s not just about how much carbon black is added, [...]
- Published On: March 20, 2025
The fabric is designed to store and fabricate easily with minimal fraying or damage, as well as resist puckering when sewn. Photo: Trivantage Trivantage has introduced Hydrofend CVR, a durable, lightweight marine cover fabric for water defense. This gel-coat friendly fabric is built for use on boats, personal watercraft, patio furniture, grills and other outdoor [...]
- Published On: March 20, 2025
Image: Circulose Circulose announced the appointment of Sara Diez Jauregui and Kalyan Madabhushi to its board of directors, following the recent appointment of Helena Helmersson as the new chair. Jauregui offers experience with leading fashion and apparel brands, while Madabhushi brings knowledge from her position at Aditya Birla Group, a global cellulosic fiber producer. “I [...]
- Published On: March 20, 2025
The Steel Bridge Task Force – comprised of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Steel and Metals Technical Committee – has named Francesco “Frank” Russo the recipient of the 2025 Richard S. Fountain Award. Image courtesy of [...]
- Published On: March 19, 2025
National Ladder Safety Month, observed in March and spearheaded by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), is dedicated to raising awareness of ladder safety and decreasing the number of ladder-related injuries and fatalities. Each year, more than 100 people die in ladder-related accidents and thousands suffer disabling injuries, according to ALI. The organization said it believes [...]
- Published On: March 19, 2025
Image: Circ® Circ® announced it has closed a $25 million investment round led by Taranis through its Carbon Ventures fund, with continued support from existing investors, including Inditex and Avery Dennison. Circ is based in Danville, Va. This latest funding builds on the company's technical and commercial progress over the past 18 months and will help the company to [...]
- Published On: March 19, 2025
Contributed by Naue Glacial melt is one of the greatest challenges of climate change, with profound impacts on nature and winter tourism. Naue has developed GlacierProtect, a pioneering solution that not only advances glacier protection but also helps preserve snow reserves in ski resorts. As part of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025, Naue is [...]
- Published On: March 18, 2025
Tension on the two sides of the zipper tapes will not open the cloth seam, allowing it to better maintain a watertight state. Photo: KEEN The S-type ultra water-resistant zipper by KEEN has a stronger resistance to tension as well as water. It is suitable for thicker fabrics and can be used for products with [...]
