CONTENTS BRIEFINGS 6 ForeThought Ultima fabricae 8 Swatches Art, culture, fabric and lighting combine in "Star Ceiling"; magical motifs translated to interior decor; solar balloons that shade during the day and entertain at night; do-ityourself bags from Freitag®; IFAI's Textile Industry Retirement Plan, company news, people, industry news, new IFAI members. 22 Celebrating Craftsmanship c o Tw Overhead achievers: commercial interiors. Winning entries of the 2019 International Achievement Awards. e c i ho FOCUS 52 Advanced Textiles 60 World Views Committing to standards: The European market influences open international standards for e-textiles. Architectural awakenings: A student competition for textile structures highlights the Techtextil show-and presages new building technologies. 56 Markets 68 The Greater Good Pushing the limits: Autometrix employees put the (bike) pedal to the metal to raise money for charity. Selling efficiency: Efforts to better market the energy-saving properties of shade products can help consumers and builders make more informed decisions-and move the industry forward. RESOURCES WANT MORE? WE HAVE IT! Check out Specialty Fabrics Review online. www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com 4 REVIEW OCTOBER 2019 54 Marketplace 64 New Products 66 Calendar of Events 67 Advertiser Index n O s.http://www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com