June 2008 Issue

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  India's nonwovens and technical textiles industry expands

  Opportunities in nonwovens and technical textiles.

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  Australia's largest temporary shade structure keeps sports cool

  Full sun-exposure during sporting events prompted the need for a temporary shade structure at Victoria Park Racecourse.

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  Fabric provides lightweight, decorative storm protection

  Storm-A-Rest™ hurricane protection systems are made of Supreme Protector®, one of the world’s strongest commercially woven fabrics.

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  Solution-dyed nylon fabrics meet military specifications

  To enhance concealment, the exact color and NIR signature are permanently built into solution-dyed nylon CORDURA® fabrics.

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  Strong removable cover fits military equipment

  This closely fitting cover is easy for soldiers to remove and replace.

• Hill-Rom to offer antimicrobial silver

  Hill-Rom, Batesville, Ind., a manufacturer of medical technologies and surface products, will offer customers the option of antimicrobial silver enhancement for all preventive and therapeutic surfaces by 2009.

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  Students use eggs as inspiration for inflatable concrete shelters

  Two engineering students competing in a British Cement Association competition to find new uses for cement based their entry on meditations about the compressive strength of an eggshell.

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  Custom Covers protect Antarctica research station

  The challenges included finding fabric that would endure 100 mile-per-hour winds, sustain temperatures as low as 56 degrees C, and fit snugly enough to prevent spindrift from icing expensive lab equipment.

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  PGI introduces green acoustic materials

  This year, Silonyx™ will be integrated into package trays, hush panels, dash insulators and HVAC ducts, illustrating how a product that is economical and green can make a lot of noise in the market.

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  Developing sustainable products and practices

  Innovators in the specialty fabrics industry take a cradle-to-cradle approach to sustainability.

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  Greek legend inspires a thread of hope in Germany

  The Ariadne project involved winding a red thread from Linz, Germany, through 1,326 miles of the Danube River.

• Treaty to stimulate U.S.-Belgian trade

  A new treaty signed in December 2007 reduces the tax bite on the estimated 1,200 U.S. companies doing business in Belgium.

• Textile industry grows in India

  Technical textiles have registered growth of greater than 11 percent, says FICCI, with building, geotechnical, medical and eight other segments leading growth in the sector.

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  India's nonwovens and technical textiles industry expands

  Opportunities in nonwovens and technical textiles.

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  Custom Covers protect Antarctica research station

  The challenges included finding fabric that would endure 100 mile-per-hour winds, sustain temperatures as low as 56 degrees C, and fit snugly enough to prevent spindrift from icing expensive lab equipment.

• OMNOVA receives winning risk assessment

  OMNOVA wins a 2007 Award of Excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Performance from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council for the third year in a row.

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  Atkins & Pearce introduces new Web site

  The site describes how the company works with customers, aggressively pursues research and development, and applies its expertise to many applications.

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  Eastman showcases virtual city on award-winning Web site

  Visit an imaginary city that showcases unique and innovative solutions to building and construction problems at a portal on the Eastman Chemical Company Web site.

• Performance Fibers acquires four INVISTA plants

  Performance recently announced its acquisition of INVISTA's North American tire cord and polyester industrial filament assets in North and South Carolina and Mexico.

• OptiTex forms global business linkages

  OptiTex, Petach Tikva, Israel, recently announced expansions, partnerships and distribution agreements that put the company all over the map.

• Hill-Rom to offer antimicrobial silver

  Hill-Rom, Batesville, Ind., a manufacturer of medical technologies and surface products, will offer customers the option of antimicrobial silver enhancement for all preventive and therapeutic surfaces by 2009.

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• Treated fabric provides sun protection

  Fabric treated with High IQ® Sun Protection for Kids provides the highest level of protection against both UV-A and UV-B rays.

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  Fabric provides lightweight, decorative storm protection

  Storm-A-Rest™ hurricane protection systems are made of Supreme Protector®, one of the world’s strongest commercially woven fabrics.

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  Solution-dyed nylon fabrics meet military specifications

  To enhance concealment, the exact color and NIR signature are permanently built into solution-dyed nylon CORDURA® fabrics.

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  PGI introduces green acoustic materials

  This year, Silonyx™ will be integrated into package trays, hush panels, dash insulators and HVAC ducts, illustrating how a product that is economical and green can make a lot of noise in the market.

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  Composites allow creation of custom materials for unusual applications

  Composites have endless properties and applications—and finding a research partner can bring products to commercial success.

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  Oeko-Tex educates textile and apparel manufacturers

  Oeko-Tex Testing Institutes hold global seminars and events.

• Small Business Health Options Program to help businesses

  The benefits of the Small Business Health Options Program.

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  Developing sustainable products and practices

  Innovators in the specialty fabrics industry take a cradle-to-cradle approach to sustainability.

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  Students use eggs as inspiration for inflatable concrete shelters

  Two engineering students competing in a British Cement Association competition to find new uses for cement based their entry on meditations about the compressive strength of an eggshell.

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  Developing sustainable products and practices

  Innovators in the specialty fabrics industry take a cradle-to-cradle approach to sustainability.

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  Curtains separate work bays

  A local Toyota forklift dealer required a completely enclosed area in which they could pressure-wash equipment being serviced without affecting equipment being worked on in the next bay.

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  Strong removable cover fits military equipment

  This closely fitting cover is easy for soldiers to remove and replace.

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  Australia's largest temporary shade structure keeps sports cool

  Full sun-exposure during sporting events prompted the need for a temporary shade structure at Victoria Park Racecourse.

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  Greek legend inspires a thread of hope in Germany

  The Ariadne project involved winding a red thread from Linz, Germany, through 1,326 miles of the Danube River.

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  Custom Covers protect Antarctica research station

  The challenges included finding fabric that would endure 100 mile-per-hour winds, sustain temperatures as low as 56 degrees C, and fit snugly enough to prevent spindrift from icing expensive lab equipment.

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• Thermoforming used for fabrics

  Information about thermoforming and the necessary equipment to complete the process.

• Understanding the differences between NFPA and CSFM

  A brief explanation of flammability specifications.

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