SAFEDenim from the American Cotton Growers (ACG) is environmentally friendly and available online. The ACG is the world’s only farmer-owned denim mill, and produces sustainable, American-made, eco-friendly denim. Customers can shop for SAFEDenim on ACG’s online store and purchase the fabric in 30-yard and 70-yard rolls. SOURCE SAFEDenim

According to the 2007 U.S. Recreational Boat Registrations Statistics report, U.S. recreational boat registrations increased one percent in 2007 compared to 2006. Registered vessels were counted at 13 million, compared to 12.9 million in 2006. Florida led the country in the most registered boats, and saw an increase in personal watercraft registrations. State rankings for [...]

Marine industry unemployment is estimated to be more than 50 percent. JobMart, part of the National Marine Manufacturer’s web site, allows members to search for qualified candidates. Both resumes and positions can be posted, and members are able to search for job-seekers or open positions. Visit www.nmma.org to view the listings.

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics launched a revamped Sunbrella web site dedicated to the needs of homeowners and boat owners. Three consumer sections make up the web site: boating lifestyle, living spaces, and business owners and contractors. Sunbrella says the site will, in the future, embody functions with trade partners in mind. Visit www.sunbrella.com.

Flexible PVC, film, coated and laminated vinyl product supplier TMI opened a warehouse location in Anaheim, Calif., to better serve its growing West Coast OEM and wholesaler customer base. The Anaheim location will offer distributors and OEM customers popular grades of flexible PVC, film and coated products.

Accessory-Ready from Taco Metals allows boat owners to add, change and adjust rod holders and other cockpit accessories. Precision splines are welded in place and can be adjusted and rotated with an Allen wrench. Adapters for adding standard accessories like lights, drink holders, radar domes and cutting boards are also available. SOURCE Taco Metals

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics has created a Sunbrella fabric recycling program available to its customers and consumers alike. Returned Sunbrella fabrics will be repurposed in a variety of products, from carinsulation and sports equipmentprotective padding to outdoor rugs.Glen Raven also recycles packaging materials, like cardboard boxes and pallets. The only cost to Glen Raven customers [...]

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking on deceptive environmental claims in new Green Guides. The FTC wants green marketing claims, whether specific or implied, to be substantiated or qualified in a way consumers can understand. The Green Guides aren’t enforceable regulations yet; they are a benchmark for product manufacturers striving for environmental veracity. The [...]

Textile manufacturer Milliken & Co. will lay off 650 employees, or 6.5 percent of its workforce, across its 47 locations worldwide. A spokesman from the company said it did everything it could to prevent layoffs. Voluntary retirement packages will be offered to employees in eligible management positions, and other positions will be consolidated, affecting fewer [...]

Taylor Made Systems is consolidating its Bradenton, Fla., operations in order to keep the company’s factory overhead aligned with current market trends. The Bradenton plant is one of five U.S. Taylor Made facilities that manufacture windshields for recreational powerboats. Production will be moved to its Kendallville, Ind., and Gloversville, N.Y., sites. These two facilities, plus [...]