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New Mexico PFAS Protection Act rule effective July 1
June 1st, 2026
New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board finalized a rule (20.13.2 NMAC) regulating intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, effective July 1. The rule establishes a process for manufacturers to submit currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposals for exemption from state requirements, in addition to reporting, labeling and testing requirements, and fees and penalties. It strengthens the 2025 […]
Connecticut PFAS labeling requirements effective July 1
June 1st, 2026
Beginning July 1, several products manufactured, sold, offered or distributed for sale in Connecticut must include a warning label if they contain intentionally added PFAS. Products that must be labeled include apparel, carpets or rugs, fabric treatments, textile furnishings, upholstered furniture, dental floss, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetic products, juvenile products, menstruation products and ski wax. […]
2026 State of the industry
June 1st, 2026
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 being at the top of people’s […]
Measure twice, site visit once
June 1st, 2026
In my own operations at Houston Tents & Events, and in conversations with fellow tent industry leaders across the country, I’ve found that the biggest drain on profitability isn’t the equipment; it’s the “unknowns” we encounter on job sites. The most successful companies aren’t just the ones with the most inventory; they are the ones […]
Inside job
June 1st, 2026
The couple chose a Dutch Masters theme for their wedding, showcasing rich textures and deep colors. They created the theme under a black, powder-coated curved 20-meter-wide by 35-meter-long by 4-meter-tall structure, with 120-by-200-meter pole profile. All photos courtesy of Lisa Ziesing, Abby Jiu Photography. When event insiders and best friends Dakotah Terrace, owner of full-service […]
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst
June 1st, 2026
For weddings, such as this one shown here, Pelican Tents & Events meets well in advance with clients and event coordinators to help conceptualize the layout, accommodate any changes and ensure smooth installs. Photo courtesy of Pelican Tents & Events and Jamie Pratt Photography. Despite his company’s decades in the industry and his employees’ collective […]
Successful site visits
June 1st, 2026
Through extensive site visits, drone mapping and detailed grade analysis, Chattanooga Tent and Event Solutions overcame several challenges to complete this project situated on a hill with varying elevations. Photo courtesy of Demi Mabry Photography. A recent project at a local university seemed straightforward to Steve Campbell, general manager at L&A Tent & Event Rentals […]
How to create a grand tentrance
June 1st, 2026
Haley Kelley Events made a statement with the bold, inspiring deep green accents and dramatic lighting, creating an extremely welcoming entrance for event attendees. Photo courtesy of Abby Jiu Photography. In the world of real estate, the mantra of “curb appeal” is paramount as it tends to set the tone for what’s to come inside […]
Daring to delegate
June 1st, 2026
One of the most difficult challenges for any entrepreneur is learning how and when to delegate tasks. In the beginning, there was no one to hand tasks off to. You were the head cook and bottle washer and the buck stopped with you. As your company grew, you convinced others to join you, but unfortunately, […]
Standardize excellent with SOPs
June 1st, 2026
Chaos can often be mistaken for capability. The ability to pivot quickly, solve problems on the fly and “make it work” under pressure is what many of us built our businesses on. For years, I believed that the more chaotic my life was, the more successful I must be. That the more flexible I could […]