Expanding sustainable, bio-based fabrics

October 1, 2026  |  Features

When something moves from being a buzzword to becoming part of everyday lexicon, it’s an indication that a foothold has been firmly established. This is the case with sustainability. At one time thought to be an issue for a small subset of consumers, it has moved into the mainstream, fueled by tho…
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Your mission: Invest in a leadership-ready workforce

October 1, 2026  |  Features

Manufacturers are always competing for skilled operators, production leaders and capable managers. One highly trained workforce to enlist is transitioning military veterans.
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The future of saunas?

September 1, 2026  |  Features

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 connect with Earth. One of the expo’s core concepts was “SynaeEARTH: Connect With the Earth; Connect With the Futur…
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Craftsmanship and creativity

September 1, 2026  |  Features

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.
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Fabric architecture projects: immersive environments

September 1, 2026  |  Features

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.
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Windy station

August 1, 2026  |  Features

With a bright-red undulating canopy, the Chaka Wind Station boldly plants itself squarely in the middle of the Chaka Salt Lake in the Qinghai province of China. This region is also the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and contains the Haixi Mongol community.
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Made in America: Strategies for U.S. success in a global industry

August 1, 2026  |  Features

"Made in America” can mean different things, depending on context. It could refer to consumer products created with U.S. labor from raw materials sourced from around the world. It could describe an item sold to the federal government or used in an infrastructure project, where a percentage of it m…
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A summer job became a career for Greenwich Tent’s Zachary Wilson

August 1, 2026  |  Features

What we plan for ourselves isn’t always what life has planned for us. Just ask Zachary Wilson, who had no idea that a simple choice he made as an 18-year-old would change his life.
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