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ATA announces multiple new benefits for members
May 8th, 2025
Image: Advanced Textiles Association® Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is excited to introduce ATA Perks Plus, a new suite of benefits to support members in both their personal and professional lives. All benefits are available to ATA members in the U.S. and Canada and their employees; some perks extend to international members. To add employees to your […]
Milliken & Company releases 2024 Sustainability Report
May 8th, 2025
Image: Milliken & Company Milliken & Company released its seventh annual sustainability report, disclosing performance against its 2025 sustainability goals and 2030 net-zero targets. "Sustainability is at the core of Milliken's business strategy, and our 2024 sustainability report highlights our performance, processes and progress," says Halsey Cook, president and CEO at Milliken. "The progress we have made […]
AFFOA collaborates with University of Oregon and Bemis Associates
May 6th, 2025
Image: AFFOA Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced that its Transdisciplinary Workshop model will be brought to the West Coast, in partnership with the University of Oregon's sports product design graduate program and Bemis Associates. This initiative invites students to collaborate in studio teams to prototype advanced tactical apparel and gear utilizing Bemis' EverFit™ Sewfree® […]
Jones Family of Companies appoints Dennis St. Louis to chief sales officer
May 5th, 2025
Dennis St. Louis. Image: Jones Family of Companies Jones Family of Companies, a textile nonwovens manufacturer in Humboldt, Tenn., announced the promotion of Dennis St. Louis to chief sales officer of Jones Nonwovens. In this role, he will lead the company’s continuing efforts to improve its sales approach and customer engagement model, focusing on expanding […]
Ultraflex Systems appoints Steven Spriggs as central territory sales manager
May 2nd, 2025
Image: Ultraflex Systems Inc. Ultraflex Systems Inc., a high-performing textiles and substrates manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Steven Spriggs as its central territory sales manager. With a background in procurement, supply chain management, and strategic sourcing, Spriggs brings nearly two decades of expertise in manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution to the role. Before joining Ultraflex, […]
Registration now open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2025
May 1st, 2025
Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is excited to announce that registration is now open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025, taking place November 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. As the industry’s leading trade show for specialty fabrics, advanced textiles, and shade and weather protection, the Expo draws thousands of professionals for three days […]
Creating a great place
May 1st, 2025
Spanning 20 lanes of freeway and two light rail tracks, the Redmond Technology Station Bridge anchors a linear pathway (walking and bike lanes) connecting two Microsoft campuses in Redmond, Wash. The design reduces weight and heat via fabric shades. Photo: TYLin/Silman Most architects are familiar with urbanist William H. Whyte and his studies of vibrant […]
Fabric architecture on display for millions in Osaka
May 1st, 2025
The 2025 World Expo Grand Ring in Osaka, Japan, where many events will take place April 13–Oct. 13. Country and regional pavilions are also inside it, including dozens of fabric structures. Image: Provided by Japan Association for the 2025. World Exposition © Expo 2025 A projected 28 million visitors to the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, […]
Pvilion’s solar ag buildings could take farmers off the grid
May 1st, 2025
Pvilion and Accu-Steel Inc. are testing a heavy-duty solar-powered industrial and agricultural building that can supply power for farmers. The fabric is NovaShield® HDPE. Image: Pvilion Solar-structure manufacturer Pvilion, of Brooklyn, N.Y., is partnering with fabric ag building manufacturer Accu-Steel Inc., headquartered in Templeton, Iowa, to test an “agrivoltaic” structure for farmers. With the addition […]
Church members help raise a new fabric roof in Lomé, Togo
May 1st, 2025
A new fabric roof for a church in Lomé, Togo. Image: Dunn Lightweight Architecture Where there’s a will, there’s a way. A new 2-ton roof was hoisted and assembled for New Life Evangelical Church in Lomé, Togo, in West Africa, with the help of a crew of 14 community and church members. To streamline the […]