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Ark Nova travels outside Japan for the first time

January 1, 2026  |  Features

The Ark Nova, a mobile inflatable amphitheater created in response to the 2011 natural disasters in Tohoku, was installed for the first time outside of Japan at the Lucerne Festival Sept. 4–14 in Switzerland.
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Happenings in fabric graphics

December 1, 2025  |  Features

The textile industry is an international beast, subject to the effects of supply availability, sustainability, worldwide regulations and changing tariffs. Successful companies deal with those changes by being nimble, focusing on core strengths and planning for the years ahead.
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Shade solution covers Miami Carnaval

December 1, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

The project involved the installation of more than 31,000 screws and approximately 6,000 linear meters of a sophisticated clamping system. The selected material, PTFE B18039 Versaideg, was chosen for its exceptional properties and flexibility, making it ideal for the dynamic environment of the Miami…
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Textile regulations in the U.S. and abroad

December 1, 2025  |  Features

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 Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and the revised W…
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A public face

November 1, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

When a major credit union moved its corporate headquarters to the center of downtown Jacksonville, Fla., it wisely made a commitment to renovate several buildings along the primary pedestrian throughway that fronts its new property. VyStar Credit Union serves more than 825,000 military service membe…
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Taiyo Kogyo honored for fabric chimney that scrubs pollution

November 1, 2025  |  Features

An industrial chimney that neutralizes air pollution was honored with an award by the Membrane Structures Association of Japan (MSAJ). The “Super Light Stack” was a joint project by Taiyo Kogyo Corporation and Kanadevia Corporation that received the Environmental Contribution Award, highlighting…
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Tools, tips and tricks for awning installs

November 1, 2025  |  Features

A tricky installation can take many forms, whether it is a location that is difficult to access, a massive awning that needs to be lifted several stories or plans that go awry.
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Colorado plains on the wing

October 1, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

On the wind-swept plains of Aurora, Colo., a monumental tensile structure gives the appearance of a giant winged bird alighting atop a performance stage. The site is part of a planned development for multiple parks for Aurora Highlands east of the Rockies of western Colorado.
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Tent-tacular projects

October 1, 2025  |  Features

Tent rental companies must be prepared to tackle any disruption or surprise while on the job to ensure successful events and happy clients. Three tent rental companies—National Structures Events & Services, Organic-Concept and Stamford Tent & Event Services—achieved their clients’ goal…
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On the wings of a dragonfly

September 1, 2025  |  Case Studies, Features

Although when grouped around a central building, the 12 freestanding structures may appear massive, the delicacy and transparency of the mesh fabric that encloses all 12 dramatically reduces the overall visual weightiness.
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