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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Advanced Textiles Expo 2026: Exhibitor Product Preview

September 1, 2026  |  In the Industry

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 to shade systems, state-of-the-art equipment and the latest in textile technologies. These pages represent just a small…
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Canadian companies aim to grow domestic and European markets

September 1, 2026  |  Business

One year after tariff changeability reshaped North American trade, Canadian textile and findings manufacturers are still navigating U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, oil price spikes and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Conducting business amid these factors requires leaders to be p…
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Textile Innovation Engine of North Carolina receives $16 million in renewed funding

September 1, 2026  |  News

The Textile Innovation Engine of North Carolina has received $16 million in renewed funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Textile Innovation Engine is a research initiative of The Industrial Commons and supports more than a dozen projects led by North Carolina State University (NC …
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