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Rubber-coated fabric used for snowshoe bindings
May 1st, 2009
Compiled by Juli Case I have a client who wants me to help him find the fabric that is used for bindings in snowshoes. It looks like a very heavy vinyl to me, maybe more than 30 oz. Any idea where I can purchase it for him? While it’s possible that your client’s snowshoe bindings […]
Market watch: awnings and canopies
May 1st, 2009
Quality and creativity will provide future rewards for U.S. and Canadian markets. By Jeff Rasmussen The impact of the recession on the specialty fabrics industry has been significant, and understanding details in these developments can help businesses survive the turmoil and land on their feet when the economy recovers. This is certainly the case for […]
Vinyl products comply with CPSIA
May 1st, 2009
Bruin has introduced vinyl-coated mesh and vinyl laminates to comply with the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), effective February 10, 2009. New rules limit lead and phthalate content for materials used in the manufacture of child care products. SOURCE Bruin Plastics Co. Inc.
Carnegie releases sustainable wall covering products
May 1st, 2009
Carnegie’s new sustainable wall covering products are free of PVCs, chlorine, plasticizers, heavy metals, topical finishes and other harmful substances. Xorel Graphic is a new design tool providing the ability to print graphic quality designs with an illustrator. Xorel Embroider uses Xorel yarn on Xorelfabric. Patterns are worked on top of the foundation fabric using […]
Cooley Group introduces new products
May 1st, 2009
CoolShield membranes from Cooley are formulated with a non-reactive and pure thermoplastic fluoropolymer for use in applications requiring purity, strength, and resistance to solvents, acids and high temperatures. Designed for the chemical, safety, medical and food industries for use in tubing, venting, ducting and containment of acids, solvents and fuels, CoolShield can also be extruded […]
Fabric line features versatile decorative patterns
May 1st, 2009
Duro Decorative is Duro Textiles’ mid-priced fabric line of decorative patterns addressing contemporary, traditional, and transitional style categories. Designed for residential use, the product line consists of correlated jacquard and plain patterns that are designed and colored in the U.S., manufactured in China and warehoused in the company’s Fall River Mass. facility. Duro Decorative will […]
Biopolymers used to create biodegradable products
May 1st, 2009
Greenzone Worldwide Inc. a division of Fabinno, uses biopolymers to create 100 percent biodegradable fiber, yarn, film, sheet, injection-molded plastics and its All Green Fabric™ line. These products are dissolved by microbes, enzymes and other natural processes, eliminating the need for recycling and its related costs. Products include woven and nonwoven fabrics, wall coverings and […]
Protective fibers create range of performance options
May 1st, 2009
Outerwear and footwear containing eVent fabrics from GE Energy offer individuals in challenging environments a wide range of performance options. eVent protective fabrics are designed with a balance between protection and comfort using Direct Diffusion™ technology, and offer a high-visibility and flame-, chemical- and arc-resistant material suitable for rainwear in the utility, oil and gas […]
Output coating improves graphics printing
May 1st, 2009
GO RIO dye sub polyester fabric from Graphics One uses a special output coating that produces improved graphics and works well with either direct or transfer printing. Developed to meet the demands of the latest high-speed dye sublimation printers, it is recommended for trade show exhibits, flags, banners, POP, curtains, drapes and pillow prints. SOURCE […]
Herculite releases heavy-duty products
May 1st, 2009
Architent® Excel™ high performance, blackout, structure and tent fabrics from Herculite are flame-resistant, waterproof and durable, made for hydrostatic and cold crack resistance. Excel has a tensile strength of 400 pounds and a tear strength of 180 pounds, and incorporates Herculite’s Rain Kleen® Pearl Coat™. Herculite 2000 is a heavy-duty, high-performance composite designed for rugged […]