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Invista adds Cordura Colorlock fabrics to Cordura brand
June 1st, 2008
Invista’s latest addition to the CORDURA® brand portfolio, Cordura Colorlock fabrics, provide excellent stain resistance, colorfastness and long-lasting, durable performance. A process in which color is permanently built into the fiber eliminates the need to piece-dye fabrics, eliminating the energy consumption and waste generation of traditional dyeing processes. Additionally, several colors in the portfolio are […]
J. Ennis Fabrics introduces new fabrics
June 1st, 2008
Novelties Exotic Woods from J. Ennis Fabrics have an authentic woodgrain look and feel, without harming any trees. Contract upholstery fabrics are inherently stain-, fire- and abrasion-resistant, for use in hospitality settings, offices, automotive and home décor markets. Offered in four woodgrain colors: mahogany, oak, birch and walnut. Midship Neutrals feature the top neutral colors […]
Tough vinyl film engineered for screen printing
June 1st, 2008
SX ReadyCal 1001 Promotional Film is a tough, scuff-resistant, flexible, white calendered vinyl film specifically engineered for screen printing. Designed to show off colorful and bright promotional graphics and make messaging stand out, it’s recommended for novelty and promotional decals, product identification labels, nameplates, POP, bumper stickers and floor and window graphics. Permanent adhesive bonds […]
Composites allow creation of custom materials for unusual applications
June 1st, 2008
It sounds like science fiction: portable airport hangars supported by columns of air, paper that conducts electricity and synthetic mother-of-pearl that can be bent without breaking. We have now entered The Matrix, but don’t expect to see Keanu Reeves in a black coat defying gravity and leading a cyberpunk revolution. The revolutionaries developing composite materials […]
DuPontâ„¢ Capstoneâ„¢ products give textiles stain and soil resistance
June 1st, 2008
DuPont™ Capstone™ products are performance-driven and fluorine-efficient, designed to give textiles superior resistance to soil and stains, with improved cleanability, but without changing the look, quality, hand or color of the fabrics. The fluorotelomer products have a minimal environmental footprint, and are commercially available for home furnishings, fire-fighting foam, fluorosurfactants, and leather end-uses. SOURCE DuPont™ […]
Manufacturing and management solution increases productivity
June 1st, 2008
Eton Systems has introduced the new Eton 5000 manufacturing and management solution, featuring the fully integrated syncro™ material handling system, select™ shop floor and management software, and extended training and support services tailored specifically to meet the needs of apparel and sewn-products companies. Delivering shorter production series and greater flexibility, the Eton 5000 System allows […]
Treated fabric provides sun protection
June 1st, 2008
Problem: Children exposed to too much solar UV radiation are at increased risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Solution: Fabric treated with High IQ® Sun Protection for Kids provides the highest level of protection against both UV-A and UV-B rays. High IQ (for innovation and quality) has other textile color and finishing options […]
Double seal keeps wet suits watertight and wearable
June 1st, 2008
Problem: New maritime regulations require all vessels to have survival suits for workers, and the suits must be watertight but also easy to put on and take off. Solution: The unique double seal on the YKK Airtight/Watertight Zipper keeps air and water from penetrating the suit or its bag from the inside or the outside […]
Polyurethane skin keeps furniture germ-free
June 1st, 2008
Problem: Seating fabric used in public areas can allow indirect transmission of bacteria, viruses, mold and mildew among users. Solution: Millions of naturally antimicrobial silver ions released gradually from the surface of AgUARDIAN™ polyurethane skin eliminate the majority of bacteria and other microbes on contact. The patent-pending process is safe, effective and guaranteed for the […]
Fabric provides lightweight, decorative storm protection
June 1st, 2008
Problem: Customers want lightweight yet attractive hurricane protection systems at a reasonable price. Solution: Storm-A-Rest™ hurricane protection systems are made of Supreme Protector®, one of the world’s strongest commercially woven fabrics, to be lightweight (2.5 ounces/square foot) and 15 times stronger than steel on a per-weight basis. The product received Florida Building Code certification for […]