December 2010 Issue

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  Creating the future of textiles (part 5)

  The push for sustainability drives innovation in advanced textiles.

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  Inside the healthcare market

  The key to selling to the healthcare industry is patience—and lots of it.

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  Custom fabric exhibit makes a splash

  Dimensional Communications helps Mercedes–Benz score a marketing coup with a custom fabric trade show exhibit.

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  Canopies cover Last Supper Festival

  A festival took place under floating diamond-shaped tensile canopies and a futuristic web.

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  Sail awning line available in the U.S.

  Corradi USA now has its line of sail awnings (Defender, Intrepid, Freedom and X-Tension) available in the U.S.

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  Marco Sánchez is on a roll

  Marco Sánchez turns a thesis project into a thriving business.

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  Chairs feature custom-made fabrics and digital prints

  Fabric artist Suzanne Meyer-Pistorius describes her unique chair designs simply.

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  Printer features adhesive belt carrier system

  The Tx400-1800B direct-to-textile and dye sublimation inkjet printer from Mimaki features a new adhesive belt carrier system.

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  IFAI, SGIA to co-locate shows in 2013

  Organizers of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo and IFAI Expo Americas have announced plans to co-locate their 2013 events at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

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  Color management software

  The eQSuite© color management tools offer unrivaled color matching accuracy.

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  Engineers design striking, efficient pavilion

  Structural engineers wanted to design a striking but efficient pavilion for the 2010 London Festival of Architecture.

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  Epic fabric flower represents city

  For a place known as “the garden city,” a nearly six-story-tall fabric flower makes an apt icon.

• TenCate has first refusal on anti-IED patent

  Active Blast Defence System (ABDS™) Aps. holds the patent on an innovative, but classified, product that offers life-saving protection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

• Airplane airbags catching on, generally

  A federal rule requires airbags on some commercial flights, depending on seat configuration.

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  A short course in green energy

  FTL Solar donated a self-sustaining solar tent for the NWF's Eco-Schools USA contest.

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  Tented markets open for the holidays

  There’s no place like New York City for the holidays, and each year Starr Tents adds to the festivities.

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  Tents provide hospitality space for European soccer tournament

  For the UEFA Champions League Final 2010, Röder Zelt-und Veranstaltungsservice built hospitality space for thousands of guests.

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  Structures house garages and hospitality suites at street race

  HTS Hocker was invited to design, manufacture and install demountable structures in the main pit lane area for the Super GP street racing event in Brisbane, Australia.

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  Providing disaster response products

  Planning and preparation are required to provide products and services in response to a disaster.

• Airbag suite adapts to driver size

  The 2012 Ford Focus will feature a new suite of airbags that adapts to occupant size.

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  Spray-on liner offers maximum protection

  Designed for pickup truck beds, tailgates, wheel wells and similar applications, Bullet Liner’s spray-on qualities offer maximum protection with an advanced coating system.

• B & D Upholstery creates award-winning chair designs

  B & D Upholstery received a platinum award for its classical, yet funky, chair designs.

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• Airplane airbags catching on, generally

  A federal rule requires airbags on some commercial flights, depending on seat configuration.

• Airbag suite adapts to driver size

  The 2012 Ford Focus will feature a new suite of airbags that adapts to occupant size.

• Fired up about flame retardants

  In September 2010, scientists for the 30th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants developed a fiery statement on a major class of flame-retardant chemicals used in consumer products.

• Wash-and-wear electronic textiles

  Wearable textiles with electronic functionality may be closer to commercial production.

• Textile boom in India?

  The next decade is likely to be very good for the Indian textile industry.

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  Report: IFAI Expo Americas 2010

  High points and highlights of our Orlando show. Despite our slow economy, the industry is getting back to business.

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  IFAI, SGIA to co-locate shows in 2013

  Organizers of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo and IFAI Expo Americas have announced plans to co-locate their 2013 events at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

• ARA works on emissions regulations

  New draft proposals and language for new on-road and off-road emissions regulations.

• Professional Driver Education Program designed for delivery drivers

  The ARA, in cooperation with ARA Insurance Services, has unveiled a first-of-its-kind Professional Driver Education Program designed to benefit businesses with professional delivery drivers.

• NCSU implements Vector cutting system

  The college recently upgraded its technology by implementing the Vector cutting system.

• B & D Upholstery creates award-winning chair designs

  B & D Upholstery received a platinum award for its classical, yet funky, chair designs.

• TenCate has first refusal on anti-IED patent

  Active Blast Defence System (ABDS™) Aps. holds the patent on an innovative, but classified, product that offers life-saving protection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

• Cooley Group, Formetco form CF Solar LLC

  Cooley Group and Formetco Inc. plan to light up solar energy systems by CF Solar LLC.

• Fabric Images expansion reaps incentives

  Fabric Images received a grant of up to $87,000 and incentives to add new employees.

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  Open-weave fabric provides heat barrier

  New open-weave fabric provides a barrier against heat and UV radiation while letting the light pass through.

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  Grommet machine uses less energy

  The new Model 4KGW pneumatic grommet machine from has an innovative toggle linkage.

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  New line of heat-resistant products

  American Cord & Webbing Co. Inc. (ACW) has introduced Fireloc, a line of heat-resistant plastic buckles, slides and hooks.

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  Innovative anchoring products for various applications

  American Earth Anchors has a range of innovative anchoring products and accessories with applications in the military, commercial, residential and commercial markets.

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  New RF welding technology

  A new RF welding technology enables non-halogenated and non-plasticized GLS Versaflex™ TPEs to be RF welded into any two-dimensional shape or configuration, including mandrels.

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  Composite material produces no VOCs

  PolyWeb™ composite material combines polypropylene staple fiber and woven fiberglass tow.

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  Outdoor living pavilion offers options

  Cabrio from Jardin de Ville is an outdoor living pavilion that offers the option of open sky or shade.

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  Conveyor system presents cost-effective solution

  Inspire 140 conveyor system is a cost-effective solution for laser processing of roll materials.

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  Upgrade available for cutting systems

  The Eastman EasiLabel™ is an optional gantry-mounted upgrade for the company’s conveyor and static table automated cutting systems.

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  Sail awning line available in the U.S.

  Corradi USA now has its line of sail awnings (Defender, Intrepid, Freedom and X-Tension) available in the U.S.

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  Printer features adhesive belt carrier system

  The Tx400-1800B direct-to-textile and dye sublimation inkjet printer from Mimaki features a new adhesive belt carrier system.

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  Fabric prevents corrosion, mold and mildew

  Transhield’s waterproof, breathable, flocked fabric, Armordillo™, was first developed for the military.

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  Fabric designs inspired by the Jazz Age

  Upper South Studio has debuted the “Jazz Age Suite,” a new portfolio of seven original and archival designs, reminiscent of fabrics from 1926 to 1928.

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  Color management software

  The eQSuite© color management tools offer unrivaled color matching accuracy.

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  Spray-on liner offers maximum protection

  Designed for pickup truck beds, tailgates, wheel wells and similar applications, Bullet Liner’s spray-on qualities offer maximum protection with an advanced coating system.

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  Mechanical lift tables feature ergonomic assistance

  A new series of mechanical scissor lift tables with a wooden butcher block top (or a metal deck if desired) offers valuable ergonomic assistance for assembly work where different heights of components or operators must be accommodated.

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  Low-cost scissor sharpening

  New high-performance 4SharpScissors sharpens any pair of scissors in approximately 25 seconds, keeping blades in optimum condition.

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  Custom tapes and webbing

  Woven tapes and webbing from high-performance fibers can be custom manufactured.

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  Marco Sánchez is on a roll

  Marco Sánchez turns a thesis project into a thriving business.

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  Jobs and credit for small businesses

  The lending fund is only a temporary fix, but it can offer some useful options.

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  Creating the future of textiles (part 5)

  The push for sustainability drives innovation in advanced textiles.

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  Chairs feature custom-made fabrics and digital prints

  Fabric artist Suzanne Meyer-Pistorius describes her unique chair designs simply.

• 

  A short course in green energy

  FTL Solar donated a self-sustaining solar tent for the NWF's Eco-Schools USA contest.

• 

  Canopies cover Last Supper Festival

  A festival took place under floating diamond-shaped tensile canopies and a futuristic web.

• 

  Engineers design striking, efficient pavilion

  Structural engineers wanted to design a striking but efficient pavilion for the 2010 London Festival of Architecture.

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  Nonwoven plant pods rooted in technology

  Fiber Dynamics developed plant pods that allow young roots to grow.

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  Swinging solutions for cold storage

  Restaurants, food service industries and other businesses with cold storage feel a chill when energy bills arrive each month.

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  Tented markets open for the holidays

  There’s no place like New York City for the holidays, and each year Starr Tents adds to the festivities.

• 

  Tents provide hospitality space for European soccer tournament

  For the UEFA Champions League Final 2010, Röder Zelt-und Veranstaltungsservice built hospitality space for thousands of guests.

• 

  Structures house garages and hospitality suites at street race

  HTS Hocker was invited to design, manufacture and install demountable structures in the main pit lane area for the Super GP street racing event in Brisbane, Australia.

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• Finding MIKO's Dinamica Melange fabric

  Dinamica Evolution is a family of fabrics made out of microfibers.

• Making awnings with solution-dyed acrylic binding and fabric

  We contacted members of IFAI’s Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) and found that a special sewing machine isn’t used, but rather a binding attachment.

• GSA 3B material for blast curtains

  After the Oklahoma bombing and the 9/11 terrorist attacks, it was realized that some of the damage caused by an explosion is from flying glass and other debris.

• V-T-295 military specification for nylon thread

  V-T-295 is a military specification for nylon thread intended for machine sewing.

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