CONTENTS BRIEFINGS 6 ForeThought 99 and counting ... 8 Swatches Beyond beLEAF™: "leather" made from leaves; eco-friendly, anti-stink athletic wear; winning with vehicle wraps; dye textiles the natural way with the Onion Society; fashion design with reflective fabrics; company news, people, industry news, new IFAI members. 20 Celebrating Craftsmanship Heightened tension: hybrid tension structures. Winning entries of the 2019 International Achievement Awards. FOCUS 54 Advanced Textiles 61 Markets Quality and cooperation: The value and limitations of medical device master files. Geosynthetics in flood abatement: Geosynthetics offer cost-effective strategies for mitigating or even eliminating severe flooding in coastal regions. 58 Business A primary differentiator: Strategic service makes your company memorable. 68 The Greater Good IFAI's Manufacturing for Good booth assembles threering pencil pouches for A Gift For Teaching: the third year for a pop-up factory with a purpose at IFAI Expo. WANT MORE? WE HAVE IT! Check out Specialty Fabrics Review online. www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com 4 REVIEW NOVEMBER 2019 RESOURCES 56 Marketplace 64 New Products 66 Calendar of Events 67 Advertiser Indexhttp://www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com