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Columbia expands its involvement in Space exploration
December 18th, 2023
Columbia Sportswear’s Omni-Heat Infinity was launched in 2021 and uses a distinctive gold metallic lining described by the company as being “the gold standard in warmth.” Photo: Columbia Sportswear. While designing for the demands of sportswear can be challenging, Columbia Sportswear has pushed its game a step further by meeting the requirements demanded in Space. In […]
Fabdesigns announces new location
February 20th, 2020
Fabdesigns has moved to a new location to offer clients more convenient lodging, restaurants and transportation. The owners say the move to their new location, Agoura Hills, California, was a result of listening to their clients. Bruce and Connie Huffa started Fabdesigns in 1988 and since then have been providing product development and technical training, developing […]
Bringing innovative textiles to market
June 24th, 2019
Partnerships all along the supply chain lend critical support in achieving goals. by Marie O’Mahony Rita McGrath, associate professor at Columbia Business School, advises that “change is not the dangerous thing, stability is.” In this second of two articles on innovation, the focus is on factors that can influence the way that innovative textiles come to market. […]