The winners of the 2024 Techtextil and Texprocess Innovation Awards have been announced. A total of 15 winners in eight categories received awards for their research, new products, processes or technologies in sectors such as aviation, automotive, medicine and construction. “Innovations in the textile industry enable completely new solutions for innumerable applications. New materials, processes [...]

All public agency staff such as state DOTs, cities, and federal agencies (including consultants and academics working directly with a public agency) are invited to participate in the next Community of Knowledge (COK) Webinar on Wednesday, May 8th at 2 p.m. ET.  During the webinar, participants will explore how transportation agencies can use environmental product [...]

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is presenting a live webinar - Remote Sensing for Cover Integrity or Methane Emissions – on May 9, 2004 at noon CDT. Pre-recorded sessions are also available: May 10, 2024 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded - Australia) May 10, 2024 at Noon CAT (Pre-recorded - South Africa) May 13, 2024 at [...]

Green Theme Technologies (GTT), suppliers of the  EMPEL® water-free and PFAS-free textile finishing platform, announced a partnership with Korean-based Hwasung International, global textile provider. Hwasung International is the first Korean mill to offer EMPEL technology. "Traditionally, the use of sustainable textile finishes such as water repellency, anti-wick and stain release meant a loss of performance. [...]

The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously approved the Senate Substitute for House Bill 994 that addresses liability issues related to boat rentals, leases and charters. Under HB 994, when someone rents, leases, or charters a vessel and operates it negligently, they would be responsible for any resulting injuries or damages. The bill offers protection for [...]

Guanabara Bay is one of the most important coastal regions right on the Sugarloaf Mountain – a densely populated area where the population of Rio de Janeiro, which tends to have lower incomes, live. Among them are many residents who depend on fishing for their livelihood. This is an increasingly difficult undertaking, as mountains of [...]

Gabe Hill, who spent 60 years in the textile industry–including 43 at SP Associates in Charlotte, N.C.–died April 13, 2024 in Abbeville, S.C. He was 89. Hill was owner and general manager of SP Associates, a well-known textile, nonwovens and apparel placement firm, before his retirement in 2017. "f you’ve been in a part of [...]

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces a new video series with prominent marine industry leaders called MRAA Partner Perspectives that shares insights about the business of boating and the recreational boating markets they serve. The Partner Perspectives videos feature candid Q&A-style interviews with boat manufacturers, suppliers and service providers that exhibited at [...]

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $148.3 million for 73 airport-related infrastructure projects in 28 states and Guam. These projects are funded exclusively under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, which provides about $15 billion in total funding with $3 billion available annually for five years. “The [...]