May 2008 Issue

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  Green roof manufacturers incorporate sustainable products

  Green roof manufacturers go above and beyond the greenery.

• Canopy and curtain system encloses equipment

  To protect power equipment from rain and snow on the roof of a high-rise, Evanston Awning designed a sturdy but moveable system.

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  Cotton matrix becomes ‘Roads’ warrior

  Better Roads magazine has recognized HydraCX2 as a Top Rollout for 2007.

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  Non-PVC coated textile fabrics offer range of features

  Decoprint coated textile fabrics for the indoor and short-term outdoor markets offer a range of features for digital inkjet printers.

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  Tri Vantage LLC releases new fabrics

  Dickson Sunblock and Lac 650 SL are both designed for large structures, clearspan and tents.

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  Photo-catalytic fabric retains color on canvas surfaces

  Dynastar photo-catalytic fabric enables canvas surfaces to keep their original color for years.

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  Marine shops sail with CAD systems

  Computer-aided design software offers so many advantages, fabricators can hardly afford not to make the investment.

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  Rosania takes a risk to expand products and improve processes

  Sometimes the greatest risk and greatest opportunity for a company is in daring to imagine a different way of doing business.

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  Heated mattress technology eliminates dust mites

  A new mattress heats up once per week, killing any dust mites living inside.

• Textronics patents textile-based electrode system

  Wearable sensor technology is in vogue among athletes in all disciplines.

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  Thermal Control Products Inc. develops flame-retardant pad

  This project entailed developing a flame-retardant pad for a glass tube extrusion facility.

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  A & R designs custom DRA protection pads

  A & R designed these DRA protection pads to be used as a customized layer of protection on top of Lockheed Martin tooling.

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  Underwriters Laboratories certifies Kovenex fabric

  Waubridge Specialty Fabrics LLC received four Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certifications of its patented Kovenex fabric.

• TurtleSkin materials offer personal protection

  TurtleSkin is a family of new patented materials that are woven with high-strength fibers to be thin, yet protective.

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  Structural materials offer benefits for construction engineering

  Duraskin structural materials are designed for construction engineering and feature high tensile strength, low mass per unit area and weather resistance.

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  Designer creates complementary fabrics

  To help consumers visualize correlation possibilities, Joe Ruggiero has created several correlated sets of Sunbrella fabrics.

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• India invests in cotton textiles

  India may soon see a resurgence in exports of high-end cotton textiles, knitwear and hosiery.

• South Africa declines clothing and textile agreement with EU

  Citing unreasonable demands by the E.U., South Africa and Namibia pulled out of an economic partnership agreement.

• Association leads session to define ‘green’

  Manufacturers and retailers are eager for guidance about what constitutes “green.”

• Midwest merger forms new fabric association

  Two Midwest zones agreed to band together to form a new fabric association.

• ARA Insurance Services gets high marks

  The American Rental Association’s Insurance Services subsidiary has received strong performance reviews from its customers.

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  Cotton matrix becomes ‘Roads’ warrior

  Better Roads magazine has recognized HydraCX2 as a Top Rollout for 2007.

• Spanish textile group Inditex expands in Asia

  The Spanish textile group Inditex will set up operations in Seoul, South Korea.

• Textronics patents textile-based electrode system

  Wearable sensor technology is in vogue among athletes in all disciplines.

• Clariant continues recovery

  Clariant AG of Switzerland posted a smaller-than-anticipated fourth-quarter loss in February 2007.

• Thrace-LINQ allies with Western Excelsior

  Thrace-LINQ, a global supplier of woven and nonwoven polypropylene fabrics, has announced an alliance with Western Excelsior, a manufacturer of temporary and permanent erosion-control products.

• English firm acquires Prodesco Inc.

  Fenner PLC of England has acquired Prodesco Inc. of Perkasie, Pa.

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  Atkins & Pearce develops engineered textile innovations

  Atkins & Pearce showcased its engineered textile innovations at IFAI Expo 2008.

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• Carbon-core fiber reduces static

  A carbon-core fiber developed by Invista reduces static charge on fabrics.

• Fire-resistant antimicrobial protection

  Gehring Textiles has developed fabric that doesn’t melt or drip, and that wicks moisture away from the skin.

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  Durable Kevlar braid offers protection

  Tough Kevlar braid is lightweight; resistant to chemicals, cuts and flame; flexible; and stronger than steel.

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  Electric lift makes installation easy

  The multi-use Starlift portable electric lift makes installation easy for items as high as 16 feet.

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  Non-PVC coated textile fabrics offer range of features

  Decoprint coated textile fabrics for the indoor and short-term outdoor markets offer a range of features for digital inkjet printers.

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  Fabric technology fights body odor

  VisaEnduranceShield odor-absorption fabric technology fights odors, wicks moisture, dries quickly, and repels and releases stains.

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  Heated mattress technology eliminates dust mites

  A new mattress heats up once per week, killing any dust mites living inside.

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  A & R designs custom DRA protection pads

  A & R designed these DRA protection pads to be used as a customized layer of protection on top of Lockheed Martin tooling.

• Research produces polyethylene membrane structure fabrics

  Nova-Shield II with ArmorKote is the culmination of a two-year research project.

• Vinyl-coated polyester features high tear and tensile strengths

  SVP-14-515 is a 14-ounce vinyl-coated polyester with a tear strength of 100 pounds and tensile strength of 450 pounds.

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  Resin coat creates eco-friendly fabric

  Co-polyn is an eco-friendly next-generation industrial fabric coated with polyolefin-type resin.

• Curl-free laminated blackout banner material

  Bantex 13-ounce Blackout Curl Free fabric is a flame-retardant laminated blackout banner material.

• Versatile laminate-coated fabric helps reflect heat

  Tiger cloth has a laminate coating that helps reflect heat, enabling it to stand up to intermittent temperatures that can vary up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

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  Photo-catalytic fabric retains color on canvas surfaces

  Dynastar photo-catalytic fabric enables canvas surfaces to keep their original color for years.

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  Mesa Laminated Fabrics introduces new laminates

  MesaThane is a reinforced premium-grade aromatic urethane laminate.

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  Recycled-content fabric for structures and banners

  Moss Green Knit is made with recycled content and can be used for structures, including custom projects.

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  Tri Vantage LLC releases new fabrics

  Dickson Sunblock and Lac 650 SL are both designed for large structures, clearspan and tents.

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  Structural materials offer benefits for construction engineering

  Duraskin structural materials are designed for construction engineering and feature high tensile strength, low mass per unit area and weather resistance.

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  Shepherd Color Co. introduces new pigments

  The Shepherd Color Co. introduces two new colors into the PRECISE product line of durable pigments.

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  Designer creates complementary fabrics

  To help consumers visualize correlation possibilities, Joe Ruggiero has created several correlated sets of Sunbrella fabrics.

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  Underwriters Laboratories certifies Kovenex fabric

  Waubridge Specialty Fabrics LLC received four Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certifications of its patented Kovenex fabric.

• TurtleSkin materials offer personal protection

  TurtleSkin is a family of new patented materials that are woven with high-strength fibers to be thin, yet protective.

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  Positive strategies create competitive businesses

  Research, retool and retain your business advantage.

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  Rosania takes a risk to expand products and improve processes

  Sometimes the greatest risk and greatest opportunity for a company is in daring to imagine a different way of doing business.

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  Green roof manufacturers incorporate sustainable products

  Green roof manufacturers go above and beyond the greenery.

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  Marine shops sail with CAD systems

  Computer-aided design software offers so many advantages, fabricators can hardly afford not to make the investment.

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• Canopy and curtain system encloses equipment

  To protect power equipment from rain and snow on the roof of a high-rise, Evanston Awning designed a sturdy but moveable system.

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  Inflatable structure showcases international rugby

  Ferrari Group created a huge, inflatable rugby ball structure to celebrate the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

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  Thermal Control Products Inc. develops flame-retardant pad

  This project entailed developing a flame-retardant pad for a glass tube extrusion facility.

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  Auto museum uses protective screens for bad weather

  Occasional high winds and hurricanes prompted this museum to safeguard its filtration and ventilation equipment.

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• Suppliers offer lightweight ripstop fabric

  The fabric is used for applications like hot air balloons, kites, and sleeping bag covers.

• Stock photo company provides images of awnings

  Often, photos can be ordered online and delivered electronically.

• Independent consulting and product certification

  TÜV stands for Technischer Überwachungs-Verein, or Technical Monitoring Association in English.

• Bernhardt supplies designer upholstery materials

  Within the last couple of years, Bernhardt collaborated with Winkrelative to create Winkraft, a line of contemporary materials, including upholstery fabric.

• Suppliers provide fabrics for making keder

  The fabric used for making keder can vary, although it is often a woven polyester coated with vinyl.

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