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    Advanced Textiles Association announces new Online ...

    By: Jonathan Sweet , one month ago
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    Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is thrilled to announce an exciting new platform specifically designed to provide information on sourcing products in the textile industry year-round. VISTA by ATA is a groundbreaking online sourcing directory platform that promises to revolutionize how professionals ... More

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    RE: Flashing Tape

    By: Jonathan Sweet , 37 minutes ago
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    Hi John - Here are two exhibitors that it could be: Intertape Polymer Group - Booth 1213 (https://www.itape.com/) Fabrene Inc. - Booth 1927 (https://www.berryglobal.com/en/brands/Fabrene) ------------------------------ Jonathan Sweet Advanced Textiles Association (651)225-6960 -------------- ... More

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    Product Roadmap Project

    By: Laura Reid , 2 hours ago
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    Looking for referrals to consultant that could work with us on a product roadmapping project. ------------------------------ Laura Reid Eastex Products, LLC Plymouth MA (574)261-0985 ------------------------------ More

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    RE: When are governments and/or organizations gonna ...

    By: Jonathan Sweet , 2 hours ago
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    Hi Joseph - Thanks for the post. As you may or may not be aware, ATA is in the process of launching a Workforce Development Council (https://www.textiles.org/workforcedevelopment/) to work on these and other labor issues. We would love to have your input and involvement. You can reach out to Janelle ... More

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    Product Roadmap Project

    By: Laura Reid , 2 hours ago
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    Looking for referrals to consultant that could work with us on a product roadmapping project. ------------------------------ Laura Reid Eastex Products, LLC Plymouth MA (574)261-0985 ------------------------------ Reply

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    Transitioning to Wider Goods

    By: Dan McCarthy , 22 hours ago
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    Hi all, Curious to hear the experience of manufacturers who have transitioned to using wider goods in their production lines? What did you wish you knew before you made this change? What did you need to purchase or rearrange in your shop in order to accommodate wider goods? What hidden costs ... Reply

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    Here is the Great presentation that I mentioned in ...

    By: Chris Semonelli , 22 days ago
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    RE: ATA IFAI Revised Internship Presentation (1) 2023 - Creating a pipeline for young professional for Textile Industry Hi Here is the Great presentation that I attended at the show and that I mentioned in a previous posting Have a nice Thanksgiving Regards chris ------------------------------ ... Reply

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    Looking for Oversized Screen Printing Contractor

    By: Derek Blithe , 27 days ago
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    Hi there, We are looking for a Contract Screen Printer who can run oversize pallets. This is for a large amount of units. We need pallets to be 21"x28" Please email dcuppels@blithedefense.com ------------------------------ Derek Blithe Blithe Defense Industrial Covers Huntington Beach CA - ... Reply

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  • New podcast: Transitioning into an ESOP

    By: Jonathan Sweet Jonathan Sweet , 10 months ago
    On today’s Talking Textiles we get down to the business of ESOPs, the Employee Stock Ownership Program. Attorney Doug Neville sheds light and answers questions from the legal perspective while Dave Bess, who was strategically involved in an ESOP for his company, discusses the change in mind shift and culture that occurred as a result.

  • New podcast: The Next Generation of Textiles

    By: Jonathan Sweet Jonathan Sweet , one year ago
    Check out the latest episode of Talking Textiles! It’s time to nerd out on material sciences. This episode of Talking Textiles interviews George Sun, founder of Nextiles, a company merging electronics with textiles to measure range of motion, micromovements and more. We learn how George walked a path from creating shoes to conductive fabrics and hear his advice for job seekers to get involved, connect and just show up. 

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