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Global headquarters
June 1st, 2026
The new Under Armour headquarters building in Baltimore, Md., incorporates numerous sustainability features, including a sleek facade of single-layer ETFE. Photo: JR Resolutions/Birdair Major sports clothing company Under Armour recently recreated its world headquarters in Baltimore, Md., by putting its connection to the environment and community on display. Besides using a mass timber structural frame […]
ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact
June 1st, 2026
ATA Women in Textiles Summit participants. Image: Devin Steele More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. textile industry gathered in Asheville, N.C., March 30–April 1 for the eighth annual Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit, a dynamic, multiday event focused on leadership, mentorship and advancing women in a traditionally male-dominated industry. The […]
Students tour, network at N.C. textile businesses
June 1st, 2026
Image: NC State Instead of spending spring break on a beach, textiles students from North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and West Virginia University participated in the inaugural Spring Break Textiles Trek, visiting nearby companies for tours and networking—and seeing textile manufacturing on a real-world scale. The idea and sponsorship for the event came […]
Firing family
June 1st, 2026
"I can’t fire them—they’re family” can be a dangerous phrase in a family business. This deep-seated loyalty can create complications in the business if loyalty over performance is prioritized. Among the many excuses for not parting ways with family are: “It’s not a good time”; “This will end my relationship with them”; or “It will cause […]
Ultraflex appoints Kylie Schleicher as VP of business development and product management
June 1st, 2026
Image: Ultraflex Systems Ultraflex Systems announced the promotion of Kylie Schleicher to vice president of business development and product management. In this role, she will lead strategic business development and product management initiatives. Previously serving as director of product development and product management, Schleicher played a key role in advancing Ultraflex’s product strategy, driving material […]
Sunbrella debuts new Trade Program for interior designers
June 1st, 2026
Image: Sunbrella® Sunbrella® announced the launch of its new Trade Program, developed to support interior designers at every stage of the design process. The program allows interior designers to directly source from Sunbrella's portfolio of fabrics and products, with exclusive pricing, tailored support and enhanced ordering capabilities included. Program benefits Exclusive trade pricing: Preferred pricing on fabric […]
Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo
May 13th, 2026
Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026. The show returns Nov. 3–5, 2026, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center (West Building). Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) expects 4,000+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors. Exhibit booths are still open as well. Expo programming Attendees can look forward to show floor education with hands-on learning, […]
13th National Membrane Structure Technology Exchange Conference held in Shenzhen
May 6th, 2026
The 13th National Membrane Structure Technology Exchange Conference was held in Shenzhen, China, March 27–29, 2026. More than 300 representatives from membrane structure enterprises, universities, research institutes and design and construction units across the country attended the meeting. The conference theme was "Technological Innovation Leads the Way, Green and Low-Carbon Empowers and Industrial Synergy Develops." […]
The rise of immersive environments
May 1st, 2026
Located in New York’s Bronx neighborhood, this third-floor open air children’s playfield is safely ensconced with stainless steel mesh that keeps balls and other gear from escaping. Photo: TYLin It would not be an exaggeration to say that among design firms in recent years, a popular goal is creating immersive environments (IE) that envelop occupants […]
Inflatable underground geodesic homes tested by Pneumocell
May 1st, 2026
The dual-layer textile membrane weighs less than 1 kilogram per square meter (3 ounces per square foot). The outer layer is a polyester, coated on both sides with polyurethane (PU), and the inner is a single-sided PU-coated polyester textile. Image: Pneumocell Inspired by their research on inflatable structures as moon habitats, the team at Pneumocell, […]