Global headquarters

June 1, 2026  |  Features

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 and having an overall commitment to reducing embodied carbon, the new building f…
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ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact

June 1, 2026  |  Features

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 mal…
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Students tour, network at N.C. textile businesses

June 1, 2026  |  Features

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 manufactu…
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Firing family

June 1, 2026  |  Business

"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…
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Ultraflex appoints Kylie Schleicher as VP of business development and product management

June 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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.
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Sunbrella debuts new Trade Program for interior designers

June 1, 2026  |  News

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…
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