Enhancing load-bearing capabilities with woven geosynthetic

February 10, 2026  |  Case Studies, Features, IAA

The primary challenge was to develop a cost-effective, durable and practical solution that could support these heavy loads without requiring excessive excavation or material use.
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Pavement design life vs. water: Geosynthetic solutions

February 5, 2026  |  Features

Water is generally recognized as the cause of most geotechnical failures or poor performance. This is because water affects both sides of the stability equation. It increases the loading and reduces effective strength.   
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Geohazard mitigation with geosynthetics

January 27, 2026  |  Features

Geohazards can pose significant threats to people, property, and infrastructure.  These events include landslides, rock fall, debris flows, floods, earthquakes and others. 
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IAA Case Study: Yerba Buena Island

January 21, 2026  |  Case Studies, Features

The city of San Francisco and private developers planned a $1.5 billion redevelopment of Yerba Buena Island (YBI) and its adjoining island, Treasure. This required infrastructure improvements, upgrades and slope failure repair to the road—work that was necessary after heavy precipitation in fall 2…
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Intelligent compaction for quality assurance of geogrid-reinforced soil

January 13, 2026  |  Features

One of the barriers to increasing the use of this technology in the design of pavement foundations is the ability to verify the benefit of the introduction of geosynthetic reinforcement.
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Association board chair Craig Zola on textile industry goals

January 5, 2026  |  Features, Perspective

For Craig Zola, stepping into the role of board chair felt like the natural next step of a decades-long career dedicated to textiles and association leadership.
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Securing the supply chain

January 5, 2026  |  Industry in Focus, Markets

In today’s data-driven environment, it is better to have an abundance of information rather than a shortage—especially in supply chain operations. Businesses must be able to keep track of various moving parts, such as shipping and arrival dates for materials or products and the quantity to be re…
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WANTED: Young and ambitious employees

January 5, 2026  |  Features

Business leaders continually explore new ways to recruit and retain workers. This is especially true in the textile industry in regard to drawing in younger people who may not be knowledgeable about the industry and its employment offerings.
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