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November 2011 Issue

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Features

Jim Miller unleashes innovation

Jim Miller experiments with improbable concepts until they become a reality.
Packaging shade solutions

Despite challenges, the retractable shading industry remains optimistic about the steady growth in consumer awareness and sales.
How to market retractable awnings

The best strategies to use when you’re trying to sell retractable awnings.
Controllable awnings and exterior solar screens

High-tech automation guides retractable exterior solar shading.

Markets

Packaging shade solutions

Despite challenges, the retractable shading industry remains optimistic about the steady growth in consumer awareness and sales.
Fiber optics provide visibility for awnings

Shedding new light in historic districts.
Smart fabric dimmer switches add unique style

Sunmaster of Naples installed a variety of sizes of exterior retractable Titan Screens™ on a south Florida residence.
Retractable screens create shade by the sea

Miami Awning Co. created a 70-foot by 18-foot retracting canopy for a terrace restaurant.
Flip-up awning protects boat from the elements

Lake Gaston Awning created a flip-up awning for a client who wanted to protect his boat from sun and weather, and provide a protected spot for friends and family to enjoy his dock.
Jim Miller unleashes innovation

Jim Miller experiments with improbable concepts until they become a reality.
How to market retractable awnings

The best strategies to use when you’re trying to sell retractable awnings.
Controllable awnings and exterior solar screens

High-tech automation guides retractable exterior solar shading.
Mobile solar shading in building construction

The European Solar-Shading Organization is working to gain recognition for the merits of mobile solar shading in building construction.
Geotextiles in pipeline construction

Geotextile pipeline weights (GPW) provide a less expensive and more ecological solution.
TenCate receives 2011 IFF Innovation Award

New geotextile manages water and soil stabilization issues.
Affordable laminators

Laminators for the sign, screen and graphic arts offer affordable, easy-to-use finishing.
Printable flag fabric

SI 310 Paper Backed Flag has a removable paper backing that alleviates feeding issues, prevents bleeding onto the printer and is easy to remove after printing.
Bicycle helmet offers style and safety

The Hövding bicycle helmet provides both safety and fashion acumen.
Surgical solutions, fabric covers

AtriClip™ blocks electrical communication between the heart and the left atrial appendage (LAA).
Testing mannequins

Active and SuperActive FORMAX® mannequins are available with a higher degree of articulation on hips, back, knees and shoulders.
Clear spheres provide clear view

In a natural setting, the view from every spot in a CristalBubble is spectacular.
Bonded leather becoming popular for upholstery

Bonded leather is now becoming more popular among upholstery manufacturers.
Performance fabrics available in sophisticated patterns

Phifer’s Designed Fabrics Jardin de Rose Collection conjures images of Paris with a selection of cushion and coordinating sling outdoor furniture fabrics.

News

MAGIC show spotlights U.S. textile promotion

U.S. textile companies hosted an Americas Pavilion and summit to promote exporting.
Geotextiles in pipeline construction

Geotextile pipeline weights (GPW) provide a less expensive and more ecological solution.
New biopolymer research center in Germany

TITK has inaugurated a 1.5 million euro center to develop biopolymers.
Bonded leather becoming popular for upholstery

Bonded leather is now becoming more popular among upholstery manufacturers.
Taking the LEED at Tri Vantage®

Tri Vantage® earns LEED Silver certification for its Consolidated Distribution Center.
SSM Industries expansion adds jobs

SSM Industries is expanding its Spring City, Tenn., plant and adding 13-25 new employees.
TenCate receives 2011 IFF Innovation Award

New geotextile manages water and soil stabilization issues.

Products

Bicycle helmet offers style and safety

The Hövding bicycle helmet provides both safety and fashion acumen.
Clear spheres provide clear view

In a natural setting, the view from every spot in a CristalBubble is spectacular.
Surgical solutions, fabric covers

AtriClip™ blocks electrical communication between the heart and the left atrial appendage (LAA).
Fabric offers three-season durability

Fabric uses solution-dyed yarns that are fade-resistant and stand up to abuse.
Testing mannequins

Active and SuperActive FORMAX® mannequins are available with a higher degree of articulation on hips, back, knees and shoulders.
Rental management software

Designed to reduce IT expenses for rental operations, iAlert EasyPro™ is now available in a Cloud version, in partnership with iRent LLC.
Affordable laminators

Laminators for the sign, screen and graphic arts offer affordable, easy-to-use finishing.
Printable flag fabric

SI 310 Paper Backed Flag has a removable paper backing that alleviates feeding issues, prevents bleeding onto the printer and is easy to remove after printing.
Performance fabrics available in sophisticated patterns

Phifer’s Designed Fabrics Jardin de Rose Collection conjures images of Paris with a selection of cushion and coordinating sling outdoor furniture fabrics.

Business

Jim Miller unleashes innovation

Jim Miller experiments with improbable concepts until they become a reality.
How to market retractable awnings

The best strategies to use when you’re trying to sell retractable awnings.
Fiscal fitness

Simple arithmetic can offer some effective regular exercises.
Mobile solar shading in building construction

The European Solar-Shading Organization is working to gain recognition for the merits of mobile solar shading in building construction.
Controllable awnings and exterior solar screens

High-tech automation guides retractable exterior solar shading.

Projects

Massive floating structure featured at XIX Commonwealth Games

A massive floating structure was the highlight of the opening and closing ceremonies.
Metal mesh media makeover for Manhattan

PABT facelift consists of 6,000 square feet of metal mesh containing 1.325 million LED lights.
Architectural visions with fabric

Two Lines is a dialogue between two identical forms, different only in orientation and metallic finish.
Smart fabric dimmer switches add unique style

Sunmaster of Naples installed a variety of sizes of exterior retractable Titan Screens™ on a south Florida residence.
Retractable screens create shade by the sea

Miami Awning Co. created a 70-foot by 18-foot retracting canopy for a terrace restaurant.
Flip-up awning protects boat from the elements

Lake Gaston Awning created a flip-up awning for a client who wanted to protect his boat from sun and weather, and provide a protected spot for friends and family to enjoy his dock.

Resources

Federal labor law and OSHA posters

USA businesses are required to post information on federal labor law and safety issues.
Scissor arms for awnings

Scissor arms are a style more popular in Europe than in the U.S., but even so, seem to have been largely replaced.
Title 19 certification for fabric

Title 19 is the flammability document for the state of California, although it’s referenced by other parts of the U.S. as well.
Acoustically reflective fabric

Fabric is traditionally used for sound absorption, although it certainly can reflect sound.

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