Sustainability | 2024

Biodegradable materials for events, installations
Ultraflex Systems  |  ultraflexx.com  |  +1 973 627 8608

BioFlex® Cotton D280 is an 8.26-ounce woven, non-fray cotton that is more than 90% biodegraded after 90 days. Its weight makes the texture canvas-like and durable, making it ideal for events, such as trade shows and large displays. Available in widths of 61 inches and 122 inches.

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Canopy tent fabric from water bottles
Fisher Textiles  |  fishertextiles.com  |  +1 704 821 8870

ET 5351 Waterfall is a dye-sublimated printable canopy tent fabric made with 100% postconsumer recycled polyester yarn, with 48.7 recycled water bottles per yard. Other uses include street pole banners, awnings, outdoor pillows and tablecloths, and shower curtains. 125 inches wide, flame-retardant and water-resistant treatment for outdoor use.

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Lightweight, sustainable coated fabrics
Renegade Plastics  |  renegadeplastics.com  |  +1 920 460 9069

Made with a proprietary polypropylene-based formula, the Renegade Flex Series provides a lightweight solution for applications where a soft-in-hand texture is key. These fabrics look and feel like supple vinyl fabrics but without any added plasticizers. They emit no fumes when welded, are 30–40% lighter weight than conventional coated fabrics and offer great sustainability advantages compared to vinyl/PVC fabrics.

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Cleaner manufacturing, 100% recyclable
Gale Pacific  |  galecommercial.com  |  +1 305 546 6284

The non-PVC architectural membrane Apex offers unparalleled strength and durability comparable to PES-PVC fabrics but is 35% lighter. Ideal for tents and tension structures, its strength-to-weight ratio, performance and patented NEOCLEAN™ self-cleaning technology prevents dirt buildup. Fully recyclable, Apex is designed to withstand extreme conditions, making it an excellent choice for architectural applications.

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Cleaner manufacturing, 100% recyclable
Gale Pacific  |  galecommercial.com  |  +1 305 546 6284

Gale Commercial’s new fully recyclable Ecobanner™ is a PVC-free coated billboard fabric that is manufactured using cleaner and more sustainable processes than PVC manufacturing and that is fully recyclable. The durable fabric weighs 35% less than PVC alternatives. It has excellent weldability and maintains its strength, adhesion and performance at the weld points.

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Maximum comfort and visibility
Advance Hitech Textile International Corporation  |  advtex.com.tw  |  +886 4 2624516 ext. 134

ECOlastic is a monomaterial fiber textile that offers high elasticity, high visibility and industrial washability to provide comfort for work and activities. It is composed of a combination of recycled, environmentally friendly and biomass materials that can be recycled and reused in their entirety. These essentials give ECOlastic products significant advantages.

 

 

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