- 16 Jun 2025
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Industrial Textile Fabrication
ATA NZ Welcomes New Member, Kermit
Kiwi Patents NZ, trading as Kermit, joined the Advanced Textiles Association last month. Simon Moore said, “we created Kermit shade frame to offer schools, parks, public spaces, and homeowners a smart, super durable alternative to traditional shade sails — including a waterproof version, and one that’s easy to install, built to last, and adaptable to
- 16 Jun 2025
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New Member Benefit for ATA NZ
Creating and maintaining an effective health and safety management system is critical to the wellbeing of your workers and to the success of your business. The Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand has partnered with Gallagher to provide the tools and guidance to help members achieve their health and safety goals. Members will continue to have
- 16 Jun 2025
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Suresh Budhia – A Lifetime in Canvas and Creativity
In 1977, a young Suresh Budhia had no plans to enter the industrial textiles world. Like many teens, he spent his days hanging out with mates and cruising past Kolorful Kanvas in Christchurch. Little did he know that this seemingly ordinary shopfront would one day become the foundation of his lifelong career. It all started
- 2 Jun 2025
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Enrolments Now Open for NZ Certificate in Industrial Textiles – Level 3 & Apprenticeship Pathways
We’re excited to announce that enrolments are now open for the Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Textiles, along with the Level 3 & 4 Complex Apprenticeship. These programmes offer valuable opportunities for learners to build practical skills, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and advance their careers in the industrial textiles sector. Looking ahead, the Level
- 29 May 2025
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NZ Textile Fabricators Facebook Group Now Live
Introducing the NZ Textile Fabricators Facebook Group At last year’s Fabricator Workshop, attendees asked for a place to connect — and we listened! We’ve created a dedicated space for everyone in the textile fabrication industry to: Share projects & ideas Buy/sell equipment & materials Post jobs & industry updates Ask questions & find inspiration Whether
- 25 Mar 2025
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W Wiggins Moves to Highbrook
W Wiggins is embarking on the next exciting milestone in their long history, with the North Island branch moving slightly more central to Highbrook, Auckland.After 20+ years of being based in Manukau, Auckland and Wiggins have changed and grown a lot. This led to Wiggins needing to move and change the business and product range
- 19 Mar 2025
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Calling all Textile Businesses
MAST Academy is thrilled to announce the final development stages of brand-new industrial textile training programmes and apprenticeships! While we know it has taken longer than anticipated, we are on the home stretch now. These qualifications are designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the exciting world of
- 7 Mar 2025
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Celebrating Industrial Textiles Graduates
We are delighted to congratulate the seven graduates, Amy Davison (Bay Canvas), Eh Taw Bo Thaw (Straitline Canvas), Ella Dodd (Kolorful Kanvas), Emma Melrose (Charman Motor Trimmers & Upholsterers), Melanie James (Tasman Canvas), Richard Simonsen (Canvasland) and Shona Sergeant (J’s Design) of the Industrial Textiles Level 3 qualification! Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to
- 16 Oct 2024
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Working together to reduce waste
Thanks to Plastics NZ’s ‘CircularConnect’ programme, The Environment Innovation Centre (EIC) got to work with two great teams at Flo & Frankie and Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand. Some of the composite plastic waste streams from advanced textiles companies are difficult (or even impossible) to recycle – so the EIC provided, Duncan’s Canvas, with a
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