Specialty Fabrics Showcase 2016: Strength & Durability

Extended lifecycles

Duravider RS, 14- and 18-ounce, is a fabric that can reduce lifecycle costs on athletic and industrial curtains. The sequentially-staggered RipStop yarn prevents small snags from becoming major tears. The fabric meets NFPA701 standards, is UV stabilized and inhibits mold and mildew.
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Packa-Tex™ BT-1 and BT-2 is a soft-sided brushed tricot alternative for returnable packaging. Available in single- and double-sided constructions, the fabric performs more than 50 percent better in ASTM751 testing than the leading competitor.

Laundry tough

Aratuff™ is a meta-aramid woven fabric used in the laundry industry. With high temperature resistance, Aratuff is dipped for added strength and abrasion resistance and brushed for a rough finish to grip laundry and linens. Primarily used in flatwork ironers, Aratuff is available in 80- and 130-inch widths.

Roadway and railway

TenCate Mirafi® RS580i provides a base course reinforcement and subgrade stabilization for road, runway and railway construction. Its double layer construction provides a wide range of pore sizes for separation factor, filtration and flow characteristics of fine to course sand layer. Available in several roll sizes to fit project requirements.

Patient care and comfort

Patient slings made with 280LP from Jason Mills LLC feature fabric that is soft to the touch and nonabrasive. A special layering system keeps patients dry, has a load-bearing weight of up to 1,500 pounds and is intended for long-term use. In addition, 280LP is fire-retardant, has wicking agents and is extra wide at 96 inches.

Membrane geosolutions

Wonpoong Corporation’s Geoloy 328/530 offers superior strength and durability for membranes used in landfills, pond liners, containment, storm water runoff, floor covering, municipal wastewater ponds and oil storage. Geoloy 328/530 features chemical resistance, weather proofing and puncture resistance.

On the water

Aquatime Camo fabric is water repellent and color fast and intended for boat covers and other maritime applications. The fabric features durability, UV protection and pattern clarity.

Leather-like seating

The Symphony Collection (Vintage, Glaze, San Remo) is durable faux leather crafted for hospitality, health care and contract seating applications. Recognized for its authentic appearance and supple texture, a newly-extended color line is offered.

Stability and cushioning

DNB257A adds breathability, stability and cushioning to automobile and manufacturing fabrications. The three-dimensional warp knit is anti-microbial.

Safe for kids, athletes

Value Vinyls’ Suplex 24 is used for athletic roll-up wrestling gym mats and gymnastic floor mats. The durable 24-ounce PVC vinyl fabric is antibacterial and fire-retardant. It can accept a range of graphic applications on four colors. Gym mats made with Suplex 24 are certified to assure the lowest phthalate levels in the market.