August 2008 Issue

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  Olympics features top-to-bottom membrane structure

  The Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE)-infused “Watercube” gets its moment in the sun this month in Beijing.

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  Bringing outdoor fabrics indoors for interior design

  Technological advancements and changing lifestyles mean it’s not your mother’s living room anymore.

• PAMA in the news for Awnings Today PR campaign

  PAMA was featured in a front-page Washington Post (July 12, 2008) Real Estate section, in which an article illustrates how awnings are making a comeback, and highlights their energy-saving benefits.

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  Study investigates hoop building as shelter for cattle

  Beef producers in southwest Iowa asked Iowa State University (ISU) Extension specialists about shelters that would keep cattle out of mud, under a roof, and in an environment that would preclude manure run-off.

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  Hybrid printer offers economy and versatility

  The new ValueJet 1608 Hybrid printer prints direct to rigid substrates and roll-to-roll, offering both economy and versatility for projects such as indoor and outdoor signage.

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  Eco-friendly digitally printable materials reduce installation time

  EnviroFlex™, a new line of eco-friendly and lightweight digitally printable materials for billboards, banners and other applications, offers a variety of options.

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  Automated grommet welder produces strong, clear grommets

  For secure grommets made of clear PVC, FIAB's Automated Grommet Welder does the trick.

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  Vinyl-covered beer can used on truckbed

  Road Rage Designs, a Spring Grove, Ill., wide-format printer, fabricated the colorful wrapped surface using vinyl from Avery Dennison Graphics & Reflective Products Division.

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  Thompson uses creativity to drive business

  Cynthia Thompson leverages her creative instincts to build a flourishing tension fabric structures business.

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  Towels extend lives of canvas tops and enclosures

  Shurhold’s microfiber towels come in a variety three-pack to meet various boat cleaning needs.

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  Coated polyester fabric protects rafts and inflatable kayaks

  The new generation Hypalon® coated polyester fabric benefits from new technology for bonding the elastomer directly to the polyester substrate without the need of an inside neoprene sheet.

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  Taylor Made Products sponsors Earthrace

  The sponsorship was a natural for a company that supplies marine aftermarket products from boat covers to electric winches.

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  Shade top kits accommodate inflatable boats

  Taylor Made Products, Gloversville, N.Y., supplier of marine aftermarket products, can intercept some of those damaging sun rays with new shade tops.

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  Aerostat system provides mobile aerial platform

  The TIF-25K Tethered Aerostat System, which took its maiden voyage in September 2007, provides an easy-to-use, mobile aerial platform that can be deployed within hours of arrival on site.

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  U.S. Army base camp uses rapid deploying tent systems

  Vertigo’s rapid deploying tent systems with AirBeam™ technology are replacing the aluminum frame TEMPER tents used in Force Provider, the U.S. Army’s premier base camp.

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  Mosquito-proof netting reduces infant mortality

  BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany has developed Interceptor® mosquito net coated with the insecticide Fendona® to combat malaria.

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  Custom Covers military tents provide versatile protection

  This military utility shelter by Custom Covers is the first generation of a family of tents designed for use as general service tenting or as temporary deployable accommodations.

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  Tonneau fabric creates consistent truck appearance

  DiamondTex, a heavy-duty fabric with textured vinyl coating, simulates the diamond-plate material commonly used for truck beds and tool boxes.

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  BMW's GINA features fabric skin

  The radical GINA, which stands for Geometry and Functions in ‘N’ Adaptations, is a vehicle dressed to impress in a fabric skin over a mechanized electro-hydraulic metal and carbon frame.

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  Komar products allow easy cutting of Kevlar thread

  Komar Alliance has designed a complete line of nippers, scissors and shears to cleanly and efficiently cut Kevlar or other tough threads.

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  Japan's 'hidden treasure' forms furniture line

  In fall 2008, the company and designer Mari plan a global launch of the 34-piece HIDA furniture collection, made of local Japanese materials by Japanese artisans using sustainable processes that result in less waste material.

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• Carpet recycling gains a stronger foothold

  Carpet re-use technologies have given new life to old carpets, spurring growth in recycling after a plateau of several years.

• PAMA in the news for Awnings Today PR campaign

  PAMA was featured in a front-page Washington Post (July 12, 2008) Real Estate section, in which an article illustrates how awnings are making a comeback, and highlights their energy-saving benefits.

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  Taylor Made Products sponsors Earthrace

  The sponsorship was a natural for a company that supplies marine aftermarket products from boat covers to electric winches.

• Firm offers free analyses to determine tax credit qualifications

  The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit is a misunderstood area of the federal tax code, and many companies don’t know they qualify for credits.

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  Milliken makes Forbes list of most ethical companies

  Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, S.C., made the list in the Industrial Manufacturing category.

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  Rowley wins WOW! honors

  At the International Window Coverings Expo, the publisher of Window Fashions magazine and other sponsors recognize industry excellence with the WOW! (World of Windows) Awards.

• Nüwa forms strategies for sustainability in joint venture

  At a time when environmental concerns about Chinese goods are widespread, Nüwa advocates “the true shade of green.”

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  Versatile contract fabrics reflect automotive heritage

  The Motor City Collection of 11 versatile contract fabrics embodies the style, design, durability and exuberance of Detroit’s automotive heritage in the 1950s.

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  Hybrid printer offers economy and versatility

  The new ValueJet 1608 Hybrid printer prints direct to rigid substrates and roll-to-roll, offering both economy and versatility for projects such as indoor and outdoor signage.

• Eco-friendly finishes enhance wovens and nonwovens

  The Balance™ program from TSG Incorporated delivers a suite of finishes that enhance both woven and nonwoven products while leaving a smaller eco-footprint.

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  Tester measures fabric resistance to water penetration

  The Hydrostatic Head Tester from SDL Atlas is designed for easy use, providing quick, reliable and repeatable testing of the resistance of a fabric to the penetration of water under hydrostatic pressure.

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  Towels extend lives of canvas tops and enclosures

  Shurhold’s microfiber towels come in a variety three-pack to meet various boat cleaning needs.

• 

  Eco-friendly digitally printable materials reduce installation time

  EnviroFlex™, a new line of eco-friendly and lightweight digitally printable materials for billboards, banners and other applications, offers a variety of options.

• 

  Komar products allow easy cutting of Kevlar thread

  Komar Alliance has designed a complete line of nippers, scissors and shears to cleanly and efficiently cut Kevlar or other tough threads.

• 

  Tonneau fabric creates consistent truck appearance

  DiamondTex, a heavy-duty fabric with textured vinyl coating, simulates the diamond-plate material commonly used for truck beds and tool boxes.

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  Molded plastic zippers benefit large structures

  Big structures benefit from Big Zip™ #15 Premium Heavy-Duty molded plastic zippers.

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  WIRAND® fibers eliminate need for steel reinforcement

  WIRAND® fibers are produced with low-carbon steel wire with high-tensile strength.

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  Coated polyester fabric protects rafts and inflatable kayaks

  The new generation Hypalon® coated polyester fabric benefits from new technology for bonding the elastomer directly to the polyester substrate without the need of an inside neoprene sheet.

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  Automated grommet welder produces strong, clear grommets

  For secure grommets made of clear PVC, FIAB's Automated Grommet Welder does the trick.

• New shears cut through fire-retardant thread

  New Kai® 7000 Series shears with corrugated blades slice through aramid materials, such as Kevlar®, fiberglass and composite/carbon fibers.

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  New shears cut through variety of tough fabrics

  Clauss 8” Bent Kevlar Shears cut Kevlar materials, as well as other tough fabrics such as canvas, plastic and upholstery.

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  BMW's GINA features fabric skin

  The radical GINA, which stands for Geometry and Functions in ‘N’ Adaptations, is a vehicle dressed to impress in a fabric skin over a mechanized electro-hydraulic metal and carbon frame.

• 

  Mosquito-proof netting reduces infant mortality

  BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany has developed Interceptor® mosquito net coated with the insecticide Fendona® to combat malaria.

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  Shade top kits accommodate inflatable boats

  Taylor Made Products, Gloversville, N.Y., supplier of marine aftermarket products, can intercept some of those damaging sun rays with new shade tops.

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• SHOP introduced to U.S. House of Representatives

  The bill is designed to make healthcare more affordable for the self-employed and small businesses.

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  Thompson uses creativity to drive business

  Cynthia Thompson leverages her creative instincts to build a flourishing tension fabric structures business.

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  Smaller carbon footprints save money and satisfy customers

  Reducing your greenhouse-gas emissions might pay off in energy savings and customer goodwill—if you can afford it.

• AATCC co-sponsors "Textile Printing: Green & Global"

  The conference will highlight fresh approaches to textile printing and provide insight into the development and production of textile prints in the global supply chain.

• Modern technology helps small fabricator shops

  Automation for the small shop—when is it worth it?

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  Olympics features top-to-bottom membrane structure

  The Ethylene-Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE)-infused “Watercube” gets its moment in the sun this month in Beijing.

• 

  Aerostat system provides mobile aerial platform

  The TIF-25K Tethered Aerostat System, which took its maiden voyage in September 2007, provides an easy-to-use, mobile aerial platform that can be deployed within hours of arrival on site.

• 

  U.S. Army base camp uses rapid deploying tent systems

  Vertigo’s rapid deploying tent systems with AirBeam™ technology are replacing the aluminum frame TEMPER tents used in Force Provider, the U.S. Army’s premier base camp.

• 

  Custom Covers military tents provide versatile protection

  This military utility shelter by Custom Covers is the first generation of a family of tents designed for use as general service tenting or as temporary deployable accommodations.

• 

  Vinyl-covered beer can used on truckbed

  Road Rage Designs, a Spring Grove, Ill., wide-format printer, fabricated the colorful wrapped surface using vinyl from Avery Dennison Graphics & Reflective Products Division.

• 

  Japan's 'hidden treasure' forms furniture line

  In fall 2008, the company and designer Mari plan a global launch of the 34-piece HIDA furniture collection, made of local Japanese materials by Japanese artisans using sustainable processes that result in less waste material.

• 

  Study investigates hoop building as shelter for cattle

  Beef producers in southwest Iowa asked Iowa State University (ISU) Extension specialists about shelters that would keep cattle out of mud, under a roof, and in an environment that would preclude manure run-off.

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• Finding fabric for boat reupholstery

  Typically, the best option for boat reupholstery is to contact the boat manufacturer and ask what type of fabric was originally used.

• Synthetic suede fabric used for variety of applications

  Clarino is the trade name of a synthetic suede fabric used in automotive interiors, equestrian products and sporting goods.

• California changes structural requirements for tents

  The state of California recently adopted the International Building Code, but made a key change to the section on structural requirements for tents.

• Suppliers provide polyethylene fabric for printing

  A combination of finishes on the material and advances in the printing process make polyethylene print compatible.

• New location for Allen Datagraph

  Company seeking vinyl cutter parts needs Allen Datagraph's contact information.

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