Australia’s Wangun Amphitheater honors cultures

February 1, 2025  |  Features

Fabric architecture includes innumerable possibilities with shape and form, which can result in imbuing even an amphitheater with rich cultural symbolism. Wangun Amphitheatre in Kalimna West, Australia, commissioned by the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC), is such a place.…
Indoor shade trends: Regulations, automation and more

February 1, 2025  |  Features

New regulations are affecting shade products, but that’s not the only thing going on in this market. Changes in motorization, the way products are used for light control, available color options and demand for sustainabilityare all happening too.
New Zealand backyard shade sail solution

February 1, 2025  |  Features

The clients for this project asked for a shade sail to cover their north-west facing courtyard. The solution from SunCraft NZ, Ltd., won an Award of Excellence in the Commercial Awnings & Canopies category of the 2024 Advanced Textiles Association International Achievement Awards.
Dedication is key for Maple Leaf Awning and Canvas

February 1, 2025  |  Business

Most kids don’t dream of running an awning and canvas company when they grow up. Neither did James Dillport, chairman of the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association, but in 2017, he stumbled onto an opportunity to help lead Maple Leaf Awning and Canvas (MLAC) in Sherwood, Ark. After taking a…
Call for presenters open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

February 1, 2025  |  Expo News

Advanced Textiles Association invites industry leaders, innovators and experts to present at Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025 and Emerging Technologies Conference (ETC).
Robust, colorful awning fabric

February 1, 2025  |  Products

The Dickson North American awning fabric collection from Trivantage® includes a large selection of water-repellent, mildew-resistant fabrics. Their special finish delays the formation and accumulation of dirt, making them easy to maintain. The fabrics are available in trendy solids and contemporary…