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December 2008 Issue

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Features

Narrow fabrics manufacturers use technology to innovate

The future is high-tech if you’re planning to stay ahead of the game.
The benefits of entering the global marketplace

As the world shrinks, businesses can capitalize on widening their pool of customers.
Takai works to provide innovative products

Junko Takai’s dedication to providing products that make a difference rests on a conservative fiscal foundation.

Markets

The benefits of entering the global marketplace

As the world shrinks, businesses can capitalize on widening their pool of customers.
Geotextiles improve South Carolina highway

Geotextiles cut costs, protect the environment and increase safety on one of America’s deadliest highways.
Petroleum prices impact specialty fabrics industry

Fabric makers depend doubly on oil, for fuel and for raw materials.
Replacing limit switch on old retractable awning

We sent out an SOS to the members of the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA), asking for advice.
Favorini awning systems not distributed in United States

Favorini is a retractable awning manufacturer located in Italy.
Transmitter allows for complete control of sun sensors

The Telis 4 Soliris RTS Patio transmitter offers the benefits of a 4-channel remote, allowing customers to control their sun sensors at the touch of a button.
Retractable awnings provide enhanced projection power

Solair’s manufacturers, Astrup Company and John Boyle & Co., extended their reach by adding two new brackets to select units.
Roland releases eco-friendly inkjet

The environmentally friendly 30-inch VersaUV LEC-300 inkjet printer/cutter comes equipped with the latest generation of UV inks and safe, low-heat LED lamps.
Framing system showcases fabric graphics

The new Moss Groove fabric framing system uses a unique, smooth-surface aluminum extrusion system with minimal emphasis on the frame itself.
Software helps in application of tensile structures

MPanel FEA software is a complete Finite Element Analysis application developed specifically for the tensile fabric community.
Narrow fabrics manufacturers use technology to innovate

The future is high-tech if you’re planning to stay ahead of the game.
Transforming ordinary fabrics into protective materials

SuperFabric™ integrates optimum resistance to cuts, punctures and abrasion without losing flexibility.
Knit fabric provides no-melt, no-drip performance

Knit CORDURA® protects the skin from high heat.
Takai works to provide innovative products

Junko Takai’s dedication to providing products that make a difference rests on a conservative fiscal foundation.
Garment enhances training for medical students

The Incision Gown provides medical students with information on where operation incisions are made.
Neptunic exhibits two specialist diving suits

The suits offer unique features to meet divers' needs.
Mesh clothing series protects against insects

The No-See-Um Mesh series of clothing provides the ultimate protection against mosquitoes and other flying insects.
Handbags provide unique security

Each bag appears to contain a gun or a knife, but the outlined shape has actually been formed into the felted wool of the bag.
Collaboration creates custom camouflage

Collaboration with artists and designers, including the graffiti artist Futura, are a vital element in the creative process.
Jackets and coats utilize advanced fabrics

The Hinoki LS jacket and coat feature a lemon-scented fabric with antibacterial and insect-repellent properties.
Stylish radiotherapy treatment gown series

Each of the 100 gowns was designed using a heat photogram technique of printing plants directly onto fabric.
Museum exhibits safety gear for animals

The Museum of Safety Gear for Small Animals spreads a message of animal rescue, relocation and rehabilitation.
Airline seat cushions feature adjustable pressure

The cushions replace traditional foam with air-filled chambers.
Personal Blimp hull design offers variety of applications

The creators of the Personal Blimp set out to build a vehicle that combines the enjoyment and quiet relaxation of a hot air balloon ride with the control of other types of aircraft.
Innovative material applications in automotive industry

The variety of innovative materials for applications in the automotive industry are predominantly used as upholstery.
Customers seek Silent Gliss fabric

Silent Gliss is a manufacturer of window and curtain systems; they also hold the trade name on Colorama fabrics.
Imitation leather meets design and durability needs

There are more than 30 stock colors, and six new metallic colors are now available.
Deco offers strong decorative screening

M-Screen Deco adds a decorative element to Mermet’s flagship M-Screen 5%.
Drapery fabrics meet customer needs

Bella-Dura™ drapery fabrics have it all.
3D surface technique used for fabric furnishing

The material is used as a furnishing fabric, particularly for upholstery and interiors.
Wallpaper designs incorporate LED lights

The wallpaper provides a low light level that adds an aesthetic quality but also provides a spatial marker at night when all other lights are off.

News

South Carolina's textile industry undergoes changes

South Carolina's textile industry is changing but still dynamic, according to three studies released at an industry summit last week.
Advanced Textiles 2009 moves to Brussels

IFAI has announced that a second Advanced Textiles conference will be held April 2–3, 2009, in Brussels, Belgium.
DNA technology to foil fabric counterfeiters

By mixing high-quality natural fibers with lower quality synthetics, textile fabricators can make it tough to be certain that wool, cashmere and silk are the real deal.
Partnership for ovarian cancer awareness

Bedding products made with phase-change materials by Outlast® Technologies, Boulder, Colo., can help mitigate the hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause.

Products

Roland releases eco-friendly inkjet

The environmentally friendly 30-inch VersaUV LEC-300 inkjet printer/cutter comes equipped with the latest generation of UV inks and safe, low-heat LED lamps.
Framing system showcases fabric graphics

The new Moss Groove fabric framing system uses a unique, smooth-surface aluminum extrusion system with minimal emphasis on the frame itself.
Software helps in application of tensile structures

MPanel FEA software is a complete Finite Element Analysis application developed specifically for the tensile fabric community.
Imitation leather meets design and durability needs

There are more than 30 stock colors, and six new metallic colors are now available.
Deco offers strong decorative screening

M-Screen Deco adds a decorative element to Mermet’s flagship M-Screen 5%.
Transmitter allows for complete control of sun sensors

The Telis 4 Soliris RTS Patio transmitter offers the benefits of a 4-channel remote, allowing customers to control their sun sensors at the touch of a button.
Transforming ordinary fabrics into protective materials

SuperFabric™ integrates optimum resistance to cuts, punctures and abrasion without losing flexibility.
Rust-resistant shears reduce user fatigue

The titanium bonding keeps blades sharper longer and resists rust, corrosion, glue and adhesives.
Drapery fabrics meet customer needs

Bella-Dura™ drapery fabrics have it all.
Knit fabric provides no-melt, no-drip performance

Knit CORDURA® protects the skin from high heat.
Retractable awnings provide enhanced projection power

Solair’s manufacturers, Astrup Company and John Boyle & Co., extended their reach by adding two new brackets to select units.
Traveling welder meets manufacturers' needs

The FIAB 900 features a faster generator, a control system that makes more precise adjustments and a user-friendly interface.
Airline seat cushions feature adjustable pressure

The cushions replace traditional foam with air-filled chambers.
Personal Blimp hull design offers variety of applications

The creators of the Personal Blimp set out to build a vehicle that combines the enjoyment and quiet relaxation of a hot air balloon ride with the control of other types of aircraft.
3D surface technique used for fabric furnishing

The material is used as a furnishing fabric, particularly for upholstery and interiors.
Garment enhances training for medical students

The Incision Gown provides medical students with information on where operation incisions are made.
Neptunic exhibits two specialist diving suits

The suits offer unique features to meet divers' needs.
Mesh clothing series protects against insects

The No-See-Um Mesh series of clothing provides the ultimate protection against mosquitoes and other flying insects.
Handbags provide unique security

Each bag appears to contain a gun or a knife, but the outlined shape has actually been formed into the felted wool of the bag.
Wallpaper designs incorporate LED lights

The wallpaper provides a low light level that adds an aesthetic quality but also provides a spatial marker at night when all other lights are off.
Stylish wallpaper prints use strong Mylar foil

Mylar foil is recognized for its high tensile strength, electrical insulation and reflective properties.
Innovative material applications in automotive industry

The variety of innovative materials for applications in the automotive industry are predominantly used as upholstery.
Collaboration creates custom camouflage

Collaboration with artists and designers, including the graffiti artist Futura, are a vital element in the creative process.
Jackets and coats utilize advanced fabrics

The Hinoki LS jacket and coat feature a lemon-scented fabric with antibacterial and insect-repellent properties.
Stylish radiotherapy treatment gown series

Each of the 100 gowns was designed using a heat photogram technique of printing plants directly onto fabric.
Museum exhibits safety gear for animals

The Museum of Safety Gear for Small Animals spreads a message of animal rescue, relocation and rehabilitation.

Business

Specialty fabrics industry remains optimistic in tough times

Working to stay healthy in an ailing economy.
The benefits of entering the global marketplace

As the world shrinks, businesses can capitalize on widening their pool of customers.
Takai works to provide innovative products

Junko Takai’s dedication to providing products that make a difference rests on a conservative fiscal foundation.
Petroleum prices impact specialty fabrics industry

Fabric makers depend doubly on oil, for fuel and for raw materials.
Narrow fabrics manufacturers use technology to innovate

The future is high-tech if you’re planning to stay ahead of the game.

Projects

Geotextiles improve South Carolina highway

Geotextiles cut costs, protect the environment and increase safety on one of America’s deadliest highways.

Resources

Stocking programs for olive drab cotton duck

There’s been a run on olive drab cotton duck recently.
Customers seek Silent Gliss fabric

Silent Gliss is a manufacturer of window and curtain systems; they also hold the trade name on Colorama fabrics.
Replacing limit switch on old retractable awning

We sent out an SOS to the members of the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA), asking for advice.
Favorini awning systems not distributed in United States

Favorini is a retractable awning manufacturer located in Italy.

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