Canadian companies aim to grow domestic and European markets

August 3, 2026  |  Features

One year after tariff changeability reshaped North American trade, Canadian textile and findings manufacturers are still navigating U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, oil price spikes and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Conducting business amid these factors requires leaders to be p…
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Evolution of MSE wall design with geosynthetic reinforcement – Part I

July 22, 2026  |  Features

Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls have evolved considerably over the past 35 years in relation to facing options, reinforcement types, material testing and design methodologies.  
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Geosynthetics in rail design and construction

July 9, 2026  |  Features

The use of geosynthetics is recognized as capable of delivering durable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for rail infrastructure projects. 
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Made in America: Strategies for U.S. success in a global industry

July 1, 2026  |  Features

"Made in America” can mean different things, depending on context. It could refer to consumer products created with U.S. labor from raw materials sourced from around the world. It could describe an item sold to the federal government or used in an infrastructure project, where a percentage of it m…
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Geosynthetic solutions for expansive soils

June 25, 2026  |  Features

The impact of expansive soils is a complex problem that continues to cause severe damage to infrastructure.
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Considerations of tall geosynthetic reinforced MSEW

June 15, 2026  |  Features

“Tall” Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (MSEW) are sometimes required in circumstances in which projects require large grade separations. 
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2026 State of the textile industry report

June 4, 2026  |  Features

Last year, we were wondering how tariffs would affect the U.S. economy and the domestic portion of the global textile industry, as the rates seemed to change daily at the time the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) annual industry survey was being conducted in the spring. Inflation thus wound up be…
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2026 State of the textile industry report

June 1, 2026  |  Features, State of the Industry

Last year, we were wondering how tariffs would affect the U.S. economy and the domestic portion of the global textile industry, as the rates seemed to change daily at the time the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) annual industry survey was being conducted in the spring. Inflation thus wound up be…
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Resilient solutions for erosion control with geosynthetics

May 26, 2026  |  Features

Soil erosion is a broad topic, but this article will focus on the impact of erosion along riverbanks and coastal areas due to water.
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An update on geosynthetics and sustainability

May 20, 2026  |  Features

Geosynthetics make a significant contribution to sustainability and sustainable development. Waste containment, road, bridge and transportation construction, water management, aquaculture, coastal and other erosion protections, as well as many other infrastructure constructions require geosynthetics…
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