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Textiles and the USMCA 2026 update
November 1, 2026 | Features, Industry in Focus, Markets
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) took effect July 1, 2020, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which had
been in effect since 1994. It governs how textile and apparel goods move duty-free between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Geocells for embankment stabilization
October 8, 2026 | Features
In the railway embankment case, incorporating a geocell-confined granular layer at the embankment base measurably reduced vertical settlement and increased the bearing capacity of the section relative to an unreinforced control.
Role of geosynthetic interlayers in modern roadway systems
September 23, 2026 | Features
Geosynthetic interlayers are increasingly being utilized to extend the pavement lifespan and performance. Interlayers are placed between asphalt layers to provide reinforcement, stress relief and moisture protection.
Using geosynthetics to mitigate roadway edge failures at complex sites
September 15, 2026 | Features
Geosynthetics can in many cases offer a cost effective and sustainable solution that could typically be designed and constructed faster with a shorter construction window reducing the downtime for the road.