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Climate smart pilot projects welcomed by NCC
September 15th, 2022
National Cotton Council (NCC) Chairman Ted Schneider said the U.S. cotton industry applauds USDA for promoting sustainable farming practices through its Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities — including the new Climate Smart Cotton Program led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. The Louisiana producer stated that, “The U.S. cotton industry is committed to sustainability and to […]
FGI webinar – Revised Wind Uplift Design Methodology for Exposed Geomembrane Covers – September 22
September 15th, 2022
A webinar on Revised Wind Uplift Design Methodology for Exposed Geomembrane Covers will take place on September 22 at 11 a.m. CDT. It is free to students and industry professionals, a 1.0 PDH is available, and you can register here. The webinar, presented by Chunling Li, Ph.D., P.E., will discuss the conventional design methodology, proposed […]
New Pantone color inspired by the oldest pigment
September 14th, 2022
The Pantone Color Institute (PCI) announced a collaboration with luxury tea blenders, TEALEAVES, alongside other organizations and NGOs on an impactful partnership and awareness campaign to educate people and call attention to biodiversity loss through a novel Pantone color release, called the “Pantone Color of Biodiversity”. According to UN Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and […]
Global markets business development forum happening in September
September 14th, 2022
Recreational boating industry stakeholders and marine exporters, or those who are looking to export, are invited to participate at Discover Global Markets’ forum “The Blue Economy,” taking place in Rhode Island September 20-22, 2022. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from a host of speakers and U.S. Government Trade Experts. Program highlights include: Receive […]
Heathcoat Fabrics to install Brückner finishing line
September 13th, 2022
Heathcoat Fabrics partnered again with Brückner Textile Technologies and its sales partner Advanced Dyeing Solutions to install a Brückner finishing line for industrial textiles. Brückner worked extensively with the local Heathcoat project team during several project reviews to develop a customized multipurpose finishing line, designed especially for the needs of Heathcoat fabrics. The requirements were […]
DFI Educational Trust awards record amount of scholarships
September 13th, 2022
The DFI Educational Trust recently awarded $195,750 in scholarships, which is the largest amount ever provided during the spring round of applications. More scholarships will be awarded in the fall, thanks to the generosity of many donors and fundraising event participants and sponsors. “Since 2006, the trust has awarded $1.6 million in scholarships and grants […]
Doug Hartman joins Mayzo Inc.
September 12th, 2022
Globally, more than 70,000,000 metric tons or fibers are produced annually. Fiber markets are changing today, with over 50 percent of the fibers consumed today being synthetic. Specialty chemical company Mayzo Inc. recently welcomed Doug Hartman to the executive team as Director of Sales and Customer Care. Hartman replaces Eduardo Padilla in this role, following […]
Enhanced printable black-back fabric
September 12th, 2022
Fisher Textiles’ GF4030 Nirvana Plus is an enhanced printable soft signage black-back fabric with 30% more fabric on the face than other printable black-back media. Fisher Textiles’ GF4030 Nirvana Plus is an enhanced printable soft signage black-back fabric developed to significantly decrease smoke exhaustion during the transfer process. It has 30% more fabric on the […]
Taste of IFAI Expo 2022 webinar is September 14
September 12th, 2022
The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is presenting a free “Taste of IFAI Expo 22” webinar featuring three experts giving a short preview of their education sessions taking place at IFAI Expo in Charlotte, N.C., in October 2022. The webinar takes place on Sept. 14, 2022, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT. It will feature short sessions on: […]
Tiltex completes water infiltration barrier and erosion control protection to reinforced earth wall
September 12th, 2022
Tiltex Australia has completed a major water infiltration barrier and erosion control installation to the Run of Mine (ROM) Wall Crusher A project at the Iron Bridge mine in Pilbara, Western Australia. The team installed a Tiltex 12B Anti-Cracking 80 MPa Compressive Strength Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat (GCCM) over 50+-meter-long steep batters at 1V:1.6H, secured with its soil anchor grid system designed to endure 50m/sec winds. Tiltex 12B […]