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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories announces transgenic development inspired by Darwin’s bark spider
January 28th, 2025
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., a spider silk-based fibers producer in Ann Arbor, Mich., has announced the creation of a new transgenic, inspired by Darwin's bark spider (Caerostris darwini). Darwin's bark spider silk has been documented by some studies as the toughest biological material ever measured, over 10 times tougher than para-aramid fibers, the material used […]
Durable, coated patterns
January 27th, 2025
These new patterns enhance spaces while remaining durable and easy to clean, with applications for health care, educational, hospitality and workplace environments. Photo: Designtex. Designtex has released four new coated patterns: Facet, Idle, Swift and Wayside, available in a combined total of 44 colorways. The new designs deliver the visual tactility of woven textiles with […]
AATCC announces 2025–26 Board of Directors
January 27th, 2025
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced the individuals elected as 2025–26 president and interest group board of directors representatives. Election results were announced at the AATCC annual meeting Nov. 13, 2024. All officers began their term on Jan. 1, 2025. President Christina Rapa, W.L. Gore and Associates, will serve two years […]
FAA announces $332 million in grants to modernize airports in 32 states
January 27th, 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced more than $332 million for 171 grants across 32 states to modernize airports through the Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program. In total, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $25 billion over five years for airport and air traffic control infrastructure improvements. The AIG funds can be used […]
Manufacturing Solutions Center offers M1 software training for Stoll flatbed knitting equipment
January 24th, 2025
The Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, N.C., announced it will provide M1 programming training for Stoll flatbed knitting machines Feb. 3–7 to individuals interested in learning about flatbed knitting or improving their flatbed knitting skills. The class size is limited and is structured to the individual needs of attendees. Core […]
PurFi Global and Arvind Ltd. announce plans to open rejuvenated fibers facility
January 24th, 2025
PurFi Global, a textile rejuvenation technology company, and its joint venture partner, Arvind Ltd., an India-based textile manufacturer, announced plans to open a textile circularity facility in Gujarat, India. The facility will launch operations with 3,500 metric tons (3,858 U.S. tons) and a secondary line of 5,500 metric tons (6,062 U.S. tons) of rejuvenated fiber […]
HUESKER bioLine: Geotextiles made from renewable raw materials
January 24th, 2025
With bioLine, HUESKER is consistently taking the next step towards sustainable construction with geotextiles. bioLine stands for bio-based and biodegradable technical textiles for temporary applications. bioLine products are green geotextiles that fully meet all technical requirements. The use of bioLine products is economical and particularly efficient. After temporary use, there is no need for costly […]
Point of Rental, RepMove announce integration
January 23rd, 2025
Point of Rental and RepMove have announced a software integration that empowers rental businesses’ outside sales teams with mobile relationship management tools. “Point of Rental is the clear leader in rental management systems,” said RepMove CEO Dillon Baird. “Many of our customers depend on both of our platforms to power growth. Building this integration makes […]
Tent Conference 2025 success despite winter storm
January 23rd, 2025
Despite the ice, snow and bitterly cold temperatures, ATA’s Tent Rental Division (TRD) Tent Conference kicked off on January 7 in Louisville, Ky. One hundred attendees braved Winter Storm Blair and the usual travel delays that accompanied it to attend the two and a half-day event. "Once again, proof that tent folks are among […]
NOAA withdraws proposed speed rule
January 23rd, 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) announced it has withdrawn its proposed regulation imposing new speed limits on smaller vessels along the Atlantic coast. The proposal would have expanded the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule—commonly called the vessel speed rule. It would have required recreational boats more than 35 feet in length […]