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Public comments on trade open, tariffs begin next week
February 27th, 2025
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) opened its invitations last week for public comments on foreign trade practices and the Section 301 sanctions on China. The deadline to submit comments on foreign trade practices is March 11. The deadline to submit comments on Section 301 sanctions is March 24. USTR will hold […]
Herculite launches charitable foundation fund
February 12th, 2025
Herculite Products Inc. announced the establishment of the Herculite Charitable Foundation Fund, a corporate charitable foundation dedicated to addressing critical social challenges and making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves. Herculite said in a press release that this initiative represents the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and its mission to foster […]
Australia’s Wangun Amphitheater honors cultures
February 1st, 2025
Image: MakMax Australia/Rory Gardiner Fabric architecture includes innumerable possibilities with shape and form, which can result in imbuing even an amphitheater with rich cultural symbolism. Wangun Amphitheatre in Kalimna West, Australia, commissioned by the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC), is such a place. The design features five overlapping elliptical canopies over the seating […]
Indoor shade trends: Regulations, automation and more
February 1st, 2025
Phifer’s SheerWeave® 7250 light-filtering indoor shades stick to neutral tones and are among the company’s offerings geared toward residential customers. This line also has coordinating blackout products. Image: Phifer/courtesy of Draper New regulations are affecting shade products, but that’s not the only thing going on in this market. Changes in motorization, the way products are […]
New Zealand backyard shade sail solution
February 1st, 2025
The clients for this project asked for a shade sail to cover their north-west facing courtyard. The solution from SunCraft NZ, Ltd., won an Award of Excellence in the Commercial Awnings & Canopies category of the 2024 Advanced Textiles Association International Achievement Awards. It was important for the clients to have a solution that provided […]
Dedication is key for Maple Leaf Awning and Canvas
February 1st, 2025
Photography by © 2024 Mark Skalny Photography Most kids don’t dream of running an awning and canvas company when they grow up. Neither did James Dillport, chairman of the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association, but in 2017, he stumbled onto an opportunity to help lead Maple Leaf Awning and Canvas (MLAC) in Sherwood, Ark. After taking […]
Call for presenters open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2025
February 1st, 2025
Advanced Textiles Association invites industry leaders, innovators and experts to present at Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025 and Emerging Technologies Conference (ETC). Advanced Textiles Expo and the ETC allow textile industry participants to showcase their knowledge and innovations, inspire other industry professionals, and engage with peers and thought leaders in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Presentation applications […]
Robust, colorful awning fabric
February 1st, 2025
The fabrics in the Dickson North American awning collection are available in trendy solids and contemporary stripes that are both colorfast and durable. Photo: Trivantage. The Dickson North American awning fabric collection from Trivantage® includes a large selection of water-repellent, mildew-resistant fabrics. Their special finish delays the formation and accumulation of dirt, making them easy […]