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Customer appreciation sets awning company apart
March 1st, 2009
By >Jill C. Lafferty Ed Burak says that when it comes to awnings, there are no secrets. As an awning juts out from a home, office or retailer, it’s clear how the construction has been welded, finished and sealed. So what is the secret behind Burak’s success with the 128-year-old Hudson Awning & Sign Co. […]
Luxurious marine fabric protects boaters
March 1st, 2009
Sunbrella® Supreme uses a proprietary bonding process that adheres an acrylic fabric for the face of the product to an acrylic flocking for the reverse side, while also creating a waterproof barrier. The result is a marine fabric that protects boaters from rain and spray while offering a luxurious, velour-like feeling inside the cabin or […]
Eco-friendly WeatherMax withstands environmental elements
March 1st, 2009
Problem: Outdoor performance fabrics must withstand environmental stress, but is there a durable fabric that is also environmentally responsible? Solution: The best way to reduce waste is to design a superior product that lasts. WeatherMax employs advanced UV technology and solution-dyed SaturaMax yarns to maintain its rich color and dimensional stability for a minimum of […]
Nylon snap caps protect against oils and solvents
March 1st, 2009
Problem: Non-reflective fasteners may be critical to an application and need to hold up just as well as the fabric. Solution: Fasnap® Corp.’s line of non-reflective nylon (thermoplastic) snap caps are tough, strong, impact- and UV- resistant, and offer good protection against oils and solvents. Scratches can be easily buffed out to retain their like-new […]
Fabrics provide durability for liners and covers
March 1st, 2009
Problem: Environmental stress or abuse can cause punctures and tears in liners and covers. Solution: Rhinoskin is InterWrap’s line of industrial fabrics designed for maximum strength and durability. Its unique scrim design and coating formulation offers strength, durability and protection from stress due to UV rays, wind, weight and sharp objects, preventing leakage and liner […]
Non-wicking sewing thread built to perform and last
March 1st, 2009
Problem: High-performance, non-wicking sewing thread can be difficult to sew, and may not be robust enough to maintain performance after multiple launderings. These threads may allow moisture to migrate prior to the end of a product’s useful life. Solution: American & Efird Inc. has created the next generation in non-wicking sewing threads. A&E’s new Anefil […]
Woven polypropylene geotextiles provide strong base
March 1st, 2009
Problem: Road and railway construction requires a flexible and versatile base course reinforcement and sub-grade restraint, as well as embankment stabilization. This base material must also be strong and durable. Solution: Mirafi® HP-Series woven polypropylene geotextiles offers higher tensile modulus properties per ASTM D 4595 than comparable stabilization products, and its unique weave provides excellent […]
Country Living magazine inspires fabric collection
March 1st, 2009
Silver State Inc. offers a fresh, energetic, 100 percent Sunbrella® collection inspired by Country Living magazine, with color palettes inspired by the outdoors, and classic stripes, vintage florals and paisleys in fabric and vinyl to suit applications from residential and commercial to healthcare, hospitality, automotive and marine. With durability and fade-resistance balanced with style and […]
Blind fabrics meet the latest window trends
March 1st, 2009
Sun blind fabrics from Van Clewe Sun Protection reflect the latest market requirements. Fabric widths have been adjusted to meet the latest window trends in the private and contract sectors, and the product range has been expanded to encompass four different degrees of transparency, allowing architects and designers to combine fabrics of identical design and […]
Welder with ultra-thin wedge heats consistently
March 1st, 2009
The Pro-Seam wedge welder has an exclusive “Smart-Seam” control system to deliver even, consistent heat through a proprietary ceramic heating wedge only one-eighth-inch thick. The ultra-thin wedge delivers a low profile that reduces wrinkles, improves overlap control and eliminates alignment problems on a broad range of welding material. SOURCE Hapco Inc.