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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule outlining amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which regulates the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS. The regulation requires manufacturers and importers of PFAS...
Happenings in fabric graphics
As wide-format printers evolve, fabric companies are working with the manufacturers to take advantage of new capabilities for fabric graphics products. Here, a panel of Ultraflex Systems’ VorTex™ Silverback Flag D150 rolls off a Mimaki sublimation printer. Image:...
Shade solution covers Miami Carnaval
Photo courtesy of Dunn Lightweight Architecture. The Miami Carnaval project comprises six zones, known as bays, divided into over 120 panels, and spans a total area of 8,420 square meters. The project involved the installation of more than 31,000 screws and...
Textile regulations in the U.S. and abroad
Image: Dreamstime.com/© Sue Harper Laws and regulations are inherently part of doing business in the textile industry. Compliance challenges are compounded by shifts in both U.S. and international textile markets, driven by new laws and regulations—including the...
Vanessa Barragão creates marine-life-inspired textile art
Artworks from Vanessa Barragão’s solo exhibition, “Submerso Imerso,” which toured in 2024 and 2025, depict a variety of sea life, including aquatic plants and coral reefs. In 2025, the exhibition was on display in Ilhavo, Portugal. In 2024, the exhibit was on display...
2025 International Achievement Award winners announced
Advanced Textiles Association® has announced the winners of the 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world, showcasing innovation and excellence driving the industry....
Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 Show Stoppers winners
The winners of the 14th annual Show Stoppers Awards program were recently announced at the 2025 Advanced Textiles Expo® in Indianapolis, Ind. The Show Stopper Awards are designed to recognize the most popular new products each year from Advanced Textiles Expo...
Registration open for Women in Textiles Summit
Photo: Advanced Textiles Association It’s time to grab your spot at the Advanced Textiles Association’s Women in Textiles Summit. This is your chance to be part of something that’s as energizing as it is impactful. From March 30 to April 1 in Asheville,...
A public face
The architect and contractors created a dynamic facade design that also provides sufficient ventilation and shade, winning a 2024 Award of Excellence. Photos: Structurflex LLC When a major credit union moved its corporate headquarters to the center of downtown...
Taiyo Kogyo honored for fabric chimney that scrubs pollution
A Japanese waste incineration/power generating facility recently installed a smokestack that is self-cleaning and removes pollutants such as nitrogen compounds and sulfur oxides from the air. Image: Kanadevia Corporation and Taiyo Kogyo Corporation An industrial...