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Austin Barshinger promoted to Herculite quality supervisor
September 30th, 2025
Herculite Products Inc., an innovator and manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, announced the appointment of Austin Barshinger as the new Quality Supervisor in York, Penn. Austin has been a valuable member of our team since he joined Herculite in December 2021. Over the past four years, he has consistently taken on more responsibilities in operations […]
Atlas Event Rental expands with new central Florida showroom
September 30th, 2025
Atlas Event Rental, family-owned for more than 40 years and based in Boynton Beach, Fla., is expanding into Orlando with a new showroom. The company provides rentals for corporate, social and wedding events. “We are thrilled to bring the Atlas Event Rental experience to Orlando,” said Heather Rouffe, managing partner and head of sales at Atlas. […]
Nature-inspired durability
September 30th, 2025
Batyline Eden Life features a core yarn made from 100 percent recycled polyester and a 50 percent recycled acrylic outer layer. Photo: Serge Ferrari Group A new addition to the Batyline collection, Batyline Eden Life is engineered for high-performance outdoor furniture and marine applications. The fabric features a core yarn made from 100 percent recycled […]
CGS BlueCherry, Avalara partner to streamline tax compliance for fashion brands
September 30th, 2025
Image: Avalara Computer Generated Solutions Inc. (CGS), a supply chain management software company, has announced a native integration between its BlueCherry® platform and Avalara AvaTax compliance automation software. With the integration of Avalara’s AI-powered AvaTax platform, BlueCherry users can automate real-time tax calculations, manage exemption certificates and streamline filings across multiple jurisdictions, both domestically and […]
Reducing apparel textile waste
September 29th, 2025
Lucia T2T is produced through tertiary recycling, where discarded textiles are shredded and crushed to have colorants and treatments removed. Photo: Camira Fabrics Lucia T2T is a recycled polyester for panel and acoustic applications made from 100% textile-to-textile (T2T) waste in the apparel market. The polyester is produced through tertiary recycling, where discarded textiles are […]
In memoriam: Ann Hunzinger, owner, Evanston Awning Co.
September 29th, 2025
Ann Hunzinger (middle). Ann Hunzinger of Evanston, Ill., former owner of Evanston Awning Co. and director of the Mid-American 8 Canvas Products Association board, passed away Sept. 18, 2025. She was 74. In addition to serving as director on the Mid-American 8 Canvas Products Association (MA8CPA) board, which is now known as the Midwest Fabric […]
In memoriam: Stephen J. Franta, Canvas Craft
September 29th, 2025
Image: Family of Stephen Franta Stephen J. Franta of Medina, Minn., former owner of Canvas Craft, passed away Sept. 15, 2025, after battling cancer. He was 84. Stephen started Canvas Craft in 1988 as a one-man marine canvas shop, and in 2004, his son, Max, joined the business, who is now the company’s president. He […]
Replin by Hainsworth celebrates 80th anniversary
September 29th, 2025
Image: Replin by Hainsworth Replin by Hainsworth, a manufacturer of premium fabrics for aviation and transport interiors, announced that the company is celebrating its 80th anniversary since the business was founded in 1945 by Dr. Maurus Banyai, a Hungarian refugee who specialized in textile innovation. The company was formed in post‑war Britain and is known […]
Samsara Eco opens first plant to scale circular plastics
September 26th, 2025
Image: Samsara Eco Australian biotech company Samsara Eco has opened a new company headquarters and its first plant. The new plant will increase the company’s ability to produce virgin-identical, low-carbon circular materials such as recycled nylon 6,6 and polyester for applications in apparel, packaging and automotive industries. Located in Jerrabomberra, Australia, the new facility houses EosEco, Samsara […]
eVent Fabrics announces partnership with Alé Cycling
September 25th, 2025
Image: eVent® Fabrics eVent® Fabrics, a laminate technologies provider, announced that its PFAS-free stormburstLT laminate is now available to cyclists through a partnership with Alé Cycling, based in Italy. The company introduced laminate in early 2025. While other brands have adopted the new laminate, the partnership with Alé represents the first time the laminate will […]