August 2012 Issue

• New uses for silkworm cocoons

  Potential applications include protective armor and fabricated car panels.

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  Creating the future of textiles: Multifunctional textiles

  Teamwork is needed to develop multifunctional solutions for safety and protective applications.

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  Inflatables on the rise

  Inflatable vehicles and structures are gaining ground with advances in materials and manufacturing.

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  A better picture: Fabric graphics markets

  U.S. and Canadian fabric graphics markets continue to show solid improvement.

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  Inflatable storage barns are heating up

  Portable, inflatable storage barn opens up new opportunities in agriculture.

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  Awnings provide cool solutions for homeowners

  PAMA’s Awning Energy Study II shows residential cooling energy savings in fifty U.S. cities.

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  Modular dome architects take a square route

  The Zencube appears to be entirely made of textile thanks to fixed membrane sides.

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  Fabric roof lets the light into school courtyard

  Canopy appears to float above school courtyard for a bright, unobtrusive look.

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  Olympic rowing boat features carbon-reinforced fabric

  Boat's composite skin is lighter and stiffer than other rowing boat materials.

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  Set sail in a folding fabric boat

  Boat's hull consists of a series of fiberglass sheets covered with heat-welded plastic tarpaulin.

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  Jeri Perillo turns walk-in requests into revenue

  Jeri Perillo has had her share of odd walk-in requests—followed by growing revenue streams.

• Fine fiber implants for tendon repair

  Medical textile solution shapes fibers to resemble tendons.

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  Seatbelt ups electric vehicle's safety

  A 2-point shoulder belt protects occupants in all directions.

• Comfortable protection for the workplace

  Workwear protects against minor cuts and offers a barrier against oil penetration.

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  Converting a classic car interior

  A fully custom restoration for a vintage 1964 Chevolet Impala.

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  Truck cover and tarp markets pick up speed

  Renewed demand for these niche markets helps support growth.

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• China doubles down on textile output

  CNTAC plans to double the country’s textile output from 2010 levels by 2020.

• NCTO leadership elections

  William L. Jasper elected to a second term as chairman.

• Training textile employees in lean manufacturing

  South Texas College receives a grant to train employees in lean manufacturing.

• New uses for silkworm cocoons

  Potential applications include protective armor and fabricated car panels.

• Fine fiber implants for tendon repair

  Medical textile solution shapes fibers to resemble tendons.

• In memoriam: Melvin Rabinowitz

  Melvin Rabinowitz, president of United Textile and Supply Company, died May 22, 2012.

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  Awnings provide cool solutions for homeowners

  PAMA’s Awning Energy Study II shows residential cooling energy savings in fifty U.S. cities.

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  Fall events and education opportunities

  IFF will host a range of events at IFAI Expo, while AATCC is hosting workshops in September.

• ComWest invests in Ploughboy

  ComWest gains technology to convert tobacco plants into dyes, fibers and textiles.

• Greenville celebrates centennial of Dunean Mill

  Safety Components Fabric Technologies helped Dunean Mill celebrate its 100th anniversary.

• Mount Vernon Mills doubles FR capacity

  Invests more than $15 million in capital equipment to double capacity to produce FR fabrics.

• ORACAL USA appoints Mullin

  Thomas Mullin joins ORACAL USA as director of sales.

• Strickland joins Mount Vernon Mills

  John Strickland named director of product development for the company’s denim division.

• Thrace-LINQ adds sales director

  Dennis St. Louis to join as director of sales and marketing.

• Pink Powered by Moss hires general manager

  Special event décor and management company hires Heidi Olson.

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  Optical media shredder has high throughput capacity

  Model 0202 OMD Optical Media Destroyer handles 2400 CDs or DVDs per hour.

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  Event mesh features maximum audio clarity

  Mesh has 70 percent openness for maximum audio clarity in front of speakers.

• Treatment for auto and upholstery fabrics

  Treatment ensures liquids and spills simply roll off the treated fabrics.

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  Handheld extrusion welder minimizes downtime

  Munsch Mak-58D extrusion welder is well-suited for geo-liner fabrication.

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  Fabrics for dye sublimation and UV printing

  Fisher Textiles expands its line of grand-format fabrics for dye sublimation and UV printing.

• Comfortable protection for the workplace

  Workwear protects against minor cuts and offers a barrier against oil penetration.

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  Jeri Perillo turns walk-in requests into revenue

  Jeri Perillo has had her share of odd walk-in requests—followed by growing revenue streams.

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  Travel with techno-power

  How to make your next business trip into the most productive week of the year.

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  Modular dome architects take a square route

  The Zencube appears to be entirely made of textile thanks to fixed membrane sides.

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  Olympic rowing boat features carbon-reinforced fabric

  Boat's composite skin is lighter and stiffer than other rowing boat materials.

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  Netting new customers in Amsterdam

  Intricate fabric web draws customers to trade show booth.

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  Fabric roof lets the light into school courtyard

  Canopy appears to float above school courtyard for a bright, unobtrusive look.

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  Moving media façade illuminates "One Ocean"

  Pavillion's façade features 108 moving lamellae that mimic the rhythms of waves.

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  Seatbelt ups electric vehicle's safety

  A 2-point shoulder belt protects occupants in all directions.

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  Converting a classic car interior

  A fully custom restoration for a vintage 1964 Chevolet Impala.

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  Set sail in a folding fabric boat

  Boat's hull consists of a series of fiberglass sheets covered with heat-welded plastic tarpaulin.

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  Inflatable storage barns are heating up

  Portable, inflatable storage barn opens up new opportunities in agriculture.

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