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Invista introduces new fiber
January 1st, 2009
Invista introduces CoolMax™ EcoTech™ fiber for spring 2009, which will deliver the same high-performance quick-dry benefits and comfort as current CoolMax fabric, with the added benefit of being made from recycled resources. The process begins with post-consumer bottles (PET) being cleaned and converted into polymer flakes, then converted into chips, melted and extruded into fiber […]
Foot press machine and snap caps
January 1st, 2009
Fasnap’s pneumatic foot press machine sets a variety of fasteners, and the cutting and setting dies interchange with the PM5 bench-mounted machines. The air-driven foot press has no compensation spring, making it easier to adjust and maintain, with fewer moving parts. Also available are nylon shell snap caps in three colors: black, foliage green and […]
Lightweight structures survey: slow but steady
January 1st, 2009
The market is challenged by a sluggish economy and rising costs. By Jeff Rasmussen This summary of the U.S./Canadian lightweight structures fabric market segment focuses mostly on the U.S. lightweight structures fabric marketplace, particularly as it relates to market growth, leading lightweight structures fabric applications, trends, and market outlook. Much of the information expressed in […]
Various resources help keep companies in touch
January 1st, 2009
Compiled by Juli Case We’re looking for a company that we used to buy fabric from, but the phone number is no longer in service. Is there a way to find out if they’re still in business? Area codes for telephone numbers sometimes change, so that’s usually the first thing to check. Your telephone service […]
FMVSS 302 references several types of fabric
January 1st, 2009
Compiled by Juli Case What can you tell me about MVSS 302? You’re probably referring to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 302, also known as FMVSS 302, entitled “Flammability of Interior Materials.” It is a U.S. government specification and often referenced, despite being intended only for fabrics that are used in the interior of motor […]
Marine fabric resists pencil and ink mark absorption
January 1st, 2009
Problem: Many popular exterior marine vinyls have a tendency to absorb and retain patterning marks from both pencil and pen, making the fabric assembly process tedious and time-consuming. Solution: Herculite Riviera Marine Fabric™ is made with a high-performance stabilized PVC and coated with Rain Kleen® to resist pencil and ink mark absorption. The fabric can […]
Shadow Cube fabric ideal for use in hospitals
January 1st, 2009
Compiled by Juli Case We have a client specifying a fabric called Shadow Cube for the hospital privacy curtains we’re making for them. What can you tell us about this fabric? Shadow Cube is a fabric that is part of Milliken & Co.’s line of Visa fabrics. Visa is the trade name of a line […]
Fabric graphics industry helps print awning fabric
January 1st, 2009
Compiled by Juli Case We have a customer who wants a vinyl awning fabric with a leopard or tiger stripe, and it has to be suitable for outdoors. Any idea who makes this material? We couldn’t find a supplier who stocked a vinyl awning fabric with these particular prints; apparently most awning customers aren’t quite […]
Partnerships and subcontracting benefit businesses
January 1st, 2009
Partnerships and subcontracting offer opportunities and solutions. By Janet Preus It’s not so complicated: there are certain things your company does very well, and there are other things that could be done more expediently by someone else. It could be a matter of expertise, time available, or any number of factors influencing workflow. The bottom […]
Technologies meet demand for digitally printed fabric products
January 1st, 2009
As the digital fabric printing industry matures, the machines are faster, the inks are more vibrant, and the most important color in the spectrum is green. By Janice Kleinschmidt The marketing phrase “new and improved” has been slapped on every kind of product at one time or another, with—on occasion—dubious results. Sometimes “improvements” are merely […]