January 2009 Issue

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  Lightweight structures survey: slow but steady

  The market is challenged by a sluggish economy and rising costs.

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  The true value of awnings

  To remain relevant and profitable in a tough economy, awning manufacturers, distributors and retailers need to promote the palpable benefits of awnings.

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  Outdura expands performance fabric awning-weight line

  The Outdura performance fabric awning-weight line has added dozens of new stripes to its existing inventory of solids and tweeds.

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  Burak cuts labor costs to improve business

  Ed Burak improves the bottom line by shaving time off labor costs.

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  Awning and canopy combine to enhance building

  Sunmaster constructed this awning/canopy to showcase the company’s ability to fabricate complicated and eye-catching canvas building façade enhancements.

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  Retractable awnings complement setting

  A home in the Roaring Fork Valley needed retractable awnings to provide cooling protection from the strong Colorado sun while complementing the mountain setting.

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  Durasol makes wishes come true

  A strong dealer network and commitment to community motivated Durasol to donate a portion of company profits to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.

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  Technologies meet demand for digitally printed fabric products

  As the digital fabric printing industry matures, the machines are faster, the inks are more vibrant, and the most important color in the spectrum is green.

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  Partnerships and subcontracting benefit businesses

  Partnerships and subcontracting offer opportunities and solutions.

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  Biodegradable film offers alternative to PVC film

  EcoMedia™ film for UV printers is 100 percent biodegradable and recyclable, priced to compete with traditional PVC film.

• New gaming suede used with grand-format printers

  The 7.6-ounce 100-percent polyester knit was developed as a top cover for gaming tables, and offers excellent print qualities and superior stain resistance.

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  Printed banner replicates medieval stained-glass window

  The 378-square-meter banner was printed in 18 sections on an HP Designjet 10000 printer.

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  Park's hidden beauties 'bannered' in Boston

  A series of colorful banners from Christopher Columbus Park to Boston’s Long Wharf to the Moakley Federal Courthouse promote the Boston Harbor Islands.

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  Roland sponsors continental journey for Toyota hybrids

  Each vehicle in the Eco Journey was wrapped in high-impact Eco Journey graphics, created with inkjet printing technologies from Roland.

• Roof lifted into place to protect airplane

  The objective of this project was to provide a covered working environment for the Boeing 747 at the Boeing Airspace Hanger in Amberley, Queensland, Australia.

• CRRC certifies SHEERFILL® Architectural Membrane

  Birdair Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., offers the product in its lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures.

• Marine fabric resists pencil and ink mark absorption

  The fabric also resists the effects of dirt retention and diesel fumes.

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  Inflatable hospital-to-go speeds emergency relief

  The 3,342-square-foot mobile medical center, manufactured by Zumro Inc., is completely self-contained, with two large generators, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.

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  C.F. Stinson awarded for healthy product design

  The Nightingale Award for innovative products that contribute to the quality of healthcare has gone for the second consecutive year to C.F. Stinson.

• Gehring Textiles acquires Tweave

  Tweave stretch fabric has great potential within Gehring's markets.

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  New technical fabrics meet wide variety of needs

  The newest technical fabrics can withstand all kinds of threats, from infectious agents to human sweat.

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  Sunbrella adds velvet to decorative fabrics line

  Sunbrella Velvet features excellent abrasion resistance and color-coordinates with fabrics throughout the decorative fabrics line.

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• Associations call for federal recovery assistance

  Associations include the American Rental Association (ARA), Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA).

• Oeko-Tex® Institute meets in South Africa

  The institute directors emphasized that they will continue to offer manufacturers, traders and textile consumers a high degree of product safety.

• ASID moves to NeoCon

  The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced plans to launch a new ASID National Conference in conjunction with the 2009 event.

• AATCC offers student grants

  U.S. college juniors are invited to apply for research grants through the AATCC Foundation/Institute of Textile Technology (ITT) Undergraduate Research Program.

• The Fiber Society calls for presentations

  The Fiber Society has issued an invitation for original research papers for oral and poster presentations at its 2009 spring conference in Shanghai.

• Fiber Economics Bureau releases 2009 directory

  The Fiber Economics Bureau, Arlington, Va., released The 2009 World Directory of Manufactured Fiber Producers in October 2008.

• Textile fundamentals offered in online course

  Complete a comprehensive, in-depth study of textile processing from fibers to finish at home with a new “eLearning” course.

• Experts give advice on preventing airbag theft

  According to a Consumer Affairs report, in 2004 one of every 25 previously damaged vehicles had a dummy airbag—or no airbag at all.

• Control Union Certifications launches global recycling standard

  The Netherlands-based group of international industries launched the first Global Recycling Standard (GRS) for textiles and clothing.

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  Durasol makes wishes come true

  A strong dealer network and commitment to community motivated Durasol to donate a portion of company profits to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.

• Prodesco celebrates 65 years of manufacturing

  Prodesco Inc. celebrated its 65th year of technical textile manufacturing on November 20, 2008, with an award ceremony and history presentation.

• Eide Industries donates money to assist with heating bills

  Every time the company installs a fabric-based shade project registered with the LEED program, $100 will be donated to assist low-income families pay heating bills.

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  C.F. Stinson awarded for healthy product design

  The Nightingale Award for innovative products that contribute to the quality of healthcare has gone for the second consecutive year to C.F. Stinson.

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  Roland sponsors continental journey for Toyota hybrids

  Each vehicle in the Eco Journey was wrapped in high-impact Eco Journey graphics, created with inkjet printing technologies from Roland.

• CRRC certifies SHEERFILL® Architectural Membrane

  Birdair Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., offers the product in its lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures.

• Brazilian manufacturer building first U.S. plant

  Latin America’s largest maker of nonwoven plastic materials will build its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Statesville, N.C.

• Celanese plans engineered polymer plant in China

  The Celanese Corporation’s integrated chemical complex in Nanjing, China, will be the site of a new liquid crystal polymer (LCP) production facility.

• Gehring Textiles acquires Tweave

  Tweave stretch fabric has great potential within Gehring's markets.

• Eastman Machine to expand representation

  The company will expand the representation its line of automated cutting systems, material handling equipment and design software.

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  Foot press machine and snap caps

  These new products can be used for a variety of projects.

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  Invista introduces new fiber

  The fiber will deliver the same high-performance quick-dry benefits and comfort as current CoolMax fabric, with the added benefit of being made from recycled resources.

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  Direct-to-fabric printer ensures high-quality images

  The printer prints directly onto polyester fabrics and other substrates with excellent results.

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  Biodegradable film offers alternative to PVC film

  EcoMedia™ film for UV printers is 100 percent biodegradable and recyclable, priced to compete with traditional PVC film.

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  Outdura expands performance fabric awning-weight line

  The Outdura performance fabric awning-weight line has added dozens of new stripes to its existing inventory of solids and tweeds.

• 

  Sunbrella adds velvet to decorative fabrics line

  Sunbrella Velvet features excellent abrasion resistance and color-coordinates with fabrics throughout the decorative fabrics line.

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  Welding machine used for wide variety of applications

  The unit can handle anything from small parts to large sheets of material in one machine.

• Marine fabric resists pencil and ink mark absorption

  The fabric also resists the effects of dirt retention and diesel fumes.

• New gaming suede used with grand-format printers

  The 7.6-ounce 100-percent polyester knit was developed as a top cover for gaming tables, and offers excellent print qualities and superior stain resistance.

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  Polyester mesh minimizes waste and saves energy

  Solrec® PVC-coated polyester mesh is available in nine colors in a 118-inch width and 32-yard lengths.

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  Digital template system increases productivity

  The Proliner Digital Template System allows users to create CAD templates of existing field conditions and objects, with an easy-to-use four-button operation.

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  Saving time and labor while setting grommets

  The products also save labor by setting grommets in one quick motion.

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  Production system provides clean, durable work surface

  Sinclair Production System provides a complete work station for cutting, welding and grommeting various projects.

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  Cable system makes installation of recyclable billboards easy

  The billboard posters attached with high-tech cables instead of glue.

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  Area rugs allow custom cutting

  Customers can mix and match 12 colors, six shapes and 17 rug sizes to select the perfect look for their home comfort zone.

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  New technical fabrics meet wide variety of needs

  The newest technical fabrics can withstand all kinds of threats, from infectious agents to human sweat.

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  Sales representatives take on a tough economy

  Does an economy on the skids change anything for sales reps? Maybe—but remember the basics. It’s still about relationships.

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  Partnerships and subcontracting benefit businesses

  Partnerships and subcontracting offer opportunities and solutions.

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  Burak cuts labor costs to improve business

  Ed Burak improves the bottom line by shaving time off labor costs.

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  Technologies meet demand for digitally printed fabric products

  As the digital fabric printing industry matures, the machines are faster, the inks are more vibrant, and the most important color in the spectrum is green.

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  Awning and canopy combine to enhance building

  Sunmaster constructed this awning/canopy to showcase the company’s ability to fabricate complicated and eye-catching canvas building façade enhancements.

• 

  Retractable awnings complement setting

  A home in the Roaring Fork Valley needed retractable awnings to provide cooling protection from the strong Colorado sun while complementing the mountain setting.

• Roof lifted into place to protect airplane

  The objective of this project was to provide a covered working environment for the Boeing 747 at the Boeing Airspace Hanger in Amberley, Queensland, Australia.

• 

  Printed banner replicates medieval stained-glass window

  The 378-square-meter banner was printed in 18 sections on an HP Designjet 10000 printer.

• 

  Park's hidden beauties 'bannered' in Boston

  A series of colorful banners from Christopher Columbus Park to Boston’s Long Wharf to the Moakley Federal Courthouse promote the Boston Harbor Islands.

• 

  Inflatable hospital-to-go speeds emergency relief

  The 3,342-square-foot mobile medical center, manufactured by Zumro Inc., is completely self-contained, with two large generators, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.

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  Roland sponsors continental journey for Toyota hybrids

  Each vehicle in the Eco Journey was wrapped in high-impact Eco Journey graphics, created with inkjet printing technologies from Roland.

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• Fabric graphics industry helps print awning fabric

  For printing custom projects, your best bet is to work with someone in the fabric graphics industry to print just the yardage you need.

• Shadow Cube fabric ideal for use in hospitals

  Shadow Cube is made out of an inherently flame-retardant variety of polyester and is a woven material.

• Cooley Group provides fabric for Burger King awnings

  National franchises such as Burger King often have a fabric specified from their corporate office in order to have a uniform look for their restaurants.

• FMVSS 302 references several types of fabric

  Items covered under FMVSS 302 include things like seat covers, headliners and instrument panel padding.

• Various resources help keep companies in touch

  Steps to finding contact information for companies in the industry.

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