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Art on high
October 1st, 2026
The Art Tower project stands as a pioneering achievement in architectural engineering, marking the first of its kind in the region—a fusion of advanced tensile membrane materials and design ingenuity. Photos: Taiyo Middle East LLC In the central city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is one of the most ambitious urban regeneration projects in the world: […]
Expanding sustainable, bio-based fabrics
October 1st, 2026
BIOFUR® creates animal-free bio-based fabrics that are 100% industrially compostable. The MOUTON Bio™ fabric is a shearling-like material (top), and BIOSherpa® mimics the appearance and feel of sherpa (bottom). Both materials are washable, flame-retardant and produced from the polymerization of renewable non-GMO feedstock. Image: BIOFUR When something moves from being a buzzword to becoming part […]
Your mission: Invest in a leadership-ready workforce
October 1st, 2026
A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter moves into position over a 105 mm howitzer before being sling-loaded to another location. Autometrix director of operations Kurt Schimmel served in Afghanistan as an executive logistics advisor to the Afghan military and police. He then gained further experience in logistics, supply chain and manufacturing work before joining the team at […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 Show Preview
October 1st, 2026
Join thousands of textile professionals as Advanced Textiles Expo returns to Florida. The industry’s flagship event brings a full offering of education, connection and innovation to Orlando this fall. Join the best in the industry for four days of excitement and check out everything Advanced Textiles Expo has to offer! Expand Your Experience In addition […]
India offers opportunities for U.S. textile companies
October 1st, 2026
Continuous dyeing in progress at Creative Group’s textiles process house in India. The company’s in-house home textiles facilities dye and finish 36 million meters (approximately 118 million feet) of textiles each year. Image: Creative Textile Mills Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai India has long been an important player in the global textile industry, and a new trade […]
Industry experts’ wedding leads to a new line for Fred’s Tents
October 1st, 2026
After Fred’s Tents custom-built this structure for event experts Dakotah Terrace and Devin Van Bortel’s wedding, the company debuted the structure as its Horizon Series. Image: Abby Jiu Photography/Lisa Ziesing When event insiders and best friends Dakotah Terrace, owner of full-service floral provider Jardiniere Events in Hilton Head, S.C., and Devin Van Bortel, owner of […]
The future of saunas?
September 1st, 2026
This striking sauna structure incorporates ETFE film cushions for insulation, enabling a light-filled, ethereal atmosphere that departs from conventional sauna design. Photos: Taiyo Kogyo Corp. At the Osaka, Japan, 2025 World Expo, visitors were treated to an interactive sauna that was part of a number of experiential attractions designed to engage and inspire visitors to […]
Craftsmanship and creativity
September 1st, 2026
Although any project can come with head-scratching moments, some test a fabricator’s moxie more than others. While a difficult job can have no small number of challenges, more complex requests often result in outcomes that can inspire a shop to elevate its artistry. The following five projects — all recipients of 2025 Advanced Textiles Association […]
Fabric architecture projects: immersive environments
September 1st, 2026
A goal among design firms in recent years has been to create immersive environments. In fact, that trend surfaced on the 2026 trends predictions list released by architecture and design firm Gensler. Immersive environments (IEs) envelop occupants and give viewers an engaging, multisensory experience and often an emotional connection. They promote fluid movement through those structures […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2026: Exhibitor Product Preview
September 1st, 2026
Here you’ll find a first look at the new products and value-added services waiting for you on the show floor at Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 3–5. Celebrate textile innovation at Advanced Textiles Expo, where hundreds of exhibitors will showcase their latest products throughout the entire supply chain, from fibers and fabrics […]