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Trivantage promotes Brett Baird to vice president of sales
December 13, 2023
Trivantage®, a specialty fabrics distributor, announced the promotion of Brett Baird to vice president of sales. In his new role, Baird will lead the commercial sales team with an emphasis on enhancing the customer experience. “At Trivantage, we always strive to give our customers what they need, when they need it,” said Baird. “My goal […]
Durability with UV protection
September 11, 2025
eTek™ 600D Solution-Dyed Polyester is best for boat covers, awnings, tarps and rugged outdoor enclosures. Photo: Rochford Supply Co. eTek™ 600D Solution-Dyed Polyester is a high-performance marine fabric engineered for demanding applications. The solution-dyed fiber provides durability and UV protection while offering colorfastness and shrink and stretch resistance. Measuring 60 inches wide, Rochford Supply Co. […]
Minnesota judge disapproves PFAS reporting and fees proposed rule
September 11, 2025
Jim Mortenson, a Minnesota Administrative Law Judge, issued a report Aug. 28 on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s proposed rule on reporting PFAS in products and associated fees. The judge stated his disapproval of the proposed rule due to the agency’s “failure to assess the cumulative effect of the rule with other federal and state […]
Birdair launches 2025 Architectural Icons Tour
September 11, 2025
Image: Birdair Inc. Birdair Inc., a specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures, launched the 2025 Architectural Icons Tour. The road tour will visit more than 200 Birdair structures across the U.S. over the next 12–18 months. It celebrates the company’s upcoming 70th anniversary in 2026, as well as the more than 100 years of operation of […]
Trivantage Makers Meet draws newcomers with hands-on learning
September 10, 2025
Attendees of The Makers Meet hosted by Trivantage® expressed appreciation for networking opportunities with peers, hands-on demonstrations and witnessing fabric construction. Photo: Trivantage Trivantage®, a supplier for workroom and upholstery professionals, held The Makers Meet Aug. 14–15. This new educational event was designed to celebrate the skill, creativity and community of workrooms and upholstery shops. […]
Designtex adds new image search feature to website
September 10, 2025
Image: Designtex Designtex, a designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, has added a new artificial intelligence (AI) image search feature to its website, designtex.com. The AI feature was developed in collaboration with Stylib, a tech startup. After a user uploads an image or selects a swatch, the system analyzes the content […]
Reventals introduces AI-powered event planning assistant
September 8, 2025
Reventals, an Austin, Texas-based online marketplace that connects customers with locally owned event rental vendors, has launched what it called the “first-ever artificial intelligence [AI] assistant built expressly for party and event rental planning.” Evie, Reventals’ AI assistant, recommends tents, tables, chairs, linens, décor and more based on user inputs. Available for free on Reventals’ […]
16 European organizations launch WhiteCycle project
September 8, 2025
Image: WhiteCycle project Sixteen public and private European organizations are combining their scientific and industrial expertise to launch the WhiteCycle project. The four-year project aims to develop a circular method for recycling waste containing textiles made of PET. It was coordinated by Michelin and co-funded by Horizon Europe, the European Union's (EU's) research and innovation […]
President Trump issues tariff rate modifications
September 6, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued further modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), effective Mon., Sept. 8. The changes were issued in the Sept. 5 Executive Order “Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements.” The order further modifies import duties imposed by […]
India extends import duty exemption on cotton until December
September 6, 2025
The Indian government announced Aug. 28 that the country will extend its import duty exemption on cotton until Dec. 31. Previously, the exemption was to be in effect until Sept. 30. The exemption reduces the import duty on cotton from 11% to 0%. The decision was informed by the Indian Central Board of Indirect Taxes […]
U.S. Court of Appeals rules tariffs imposed under IEEPA illegal
September 6, 2025
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Aug. 29 that the tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by President Donald Trump are illegal. The court ruled in favor of a group of 12 other attorneys general from states including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New […]
The Look Company acquires OAI + Rainier
September 4, 2025
Image: The Look Company The Look Company, a visual branding provider for retail, sports and events, has completed the acquisition of OAI + Rainier, a visual branding and manufacturing company. The acquisition includes nearly all assets created by the 2022 merger of OAI and Rainier Industries, including two U.S.-based manufacturing facilities in Tampa, Fla., and Seattle, […]
Registration open for Metstrade 2025
September 4, 2025
Visitor registration is now open for Metstrade, scheduled Nov. 18–20, 2025 at RAI Amsterdam. Organizers say this will be the biggest show to date, with expanded halls, enhanced zones, over 1,600 exhibitors and a carefully curated content plan. Metstrade is an international recreational boating event, designed to give attendees access to global market insights, collaborate […]
Milliken & Company acquires South Carolina textile facility
September 4, 2025
Image: Milliken & Company Milliken & Company has announced that the company has acquired the assets of Highland Industries Inc. in Cheraw, S.C. "This acquisition bolsters the capabilities of Milliken's technical textiles business to benefit our customers," says Halsey Cook, president and CEO of Milliken. "We remain committed to the U.S. textile industry and grounded […]
US EPA takes action to fix DEF deficiencies
September 3, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new action that aims to protect American farmers, truckers and other diesel equipment operators from sudden speed and power losses caused by diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems. EPA issued guidance urging engine and equipment manufacturers to revise DEF system software in existing vehicles and equipment to prevent […]
Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs two PFAS bills into law
September 2, 2025
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills into law Aug. 15 related to the phase-out of PFAS in a variety of products. These included the PFAS Reduction Act (HB 2516) and the Deputy Chief Pete Bendinelli PFAS PPE Act (HB 2409). The PFAS Reduction Act bans the sale, manufacture and distribution of intentionally added PFAS […]