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TriVantage introduces new products
May 1st, 2009
TriVantage offers Showtime® II tent fabric, which is vinyl-laminated on a weft insertion scrim base of high-tenacity filament polyester and has a high-gloss surface. It is also water-, mildew- and fire-resistant, with extensive color choices for maximum “show.” BetterVue™ vinyl-coated, fiberglass screening for windows, doors and porches is designed to maximize outward view. With 30 […]
Value Vinyls releases new products
May 1st, 2009
Structure Tec22 is a block-out, PVC-coated polyester for the tensile architecture and structure markets developed with an acrylic face and back side for easy cleaning, low maintenance and durability. The block-out barrier allows the interior lighting of the structure to remain consistent, regardless of outdoor conditions. Treated for mildew, UV and cold crack of -30 […]
Coated polyester used for tent and structural industry
May 1st, 2009
B 1014 col. 274 is a coated polyester, 35-percent translucent material designed for the tent and structural industry. The 17-ounce, 98-inch fabric has excellent adhesion and dry strip tensile strength, and meets California flame test standards. SOURCE Verseidag Seemee US
Meltblown media designed for air filtration industry
May 1st, 2009
Just developed: DelPore® meltblown media that is biodegradable and compostable. Designed specifically for the air filtration industry—including short-term applications such as medical face masks, respirators, vacuum bags and furnace filters—DelPore is manufactured from PLA (polylactide) rather than traditional polypropylene, offering added value to manufacturers concerned about sustainability, zero toxicity and low-energy initiatives. DelStar Technologies is […]
Fiber board offers alternative to wood in marine environments
May 1st, 2009
FirmaFlex™ is fabricated of densely compressed polyester fibers and won’t warp, crack, swell, rot or peel over time or by exposure to water, making it a more stable solution than wood in a marine environment. The bendable fiber board can be shaped easily to serve as a backer for upholstery needs; it’s lightweight, but strong […]
Powerful heat blower increases productivity
May 1st, 2009
Professional Heat Blower Series features a powerful air delivery rate of up to 23 cfm, for faster work on applications such as window tinting, packaging, shrink wrapping, thawing pipes and working with plastics. The color-coded keys each lock in a specific temperature range, making it possible to verify the correct temperature at a glance. A […]
Aftermarket chemical products manufactured for variety of applications
May 1st, 2009
303 Products Inc. manufactures a variety of aftermarket chemical products: UV screening and protective treatments, finishes and specialized cleaners for vinyl, rubbers, plastics and textiles. Sold in automotive, marine, RV, patio furniture, pool and spa, hardware and industrial fabrics shops, with a “new look” packaging for 2009 designed to more directly target consumers in these […]
Carpet backing material offers alternative to thermoset backing
May 1st, 2009
HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions, a recyclable carpet backing material, taking carpet sustainability to the next level in many applications, including modular carpet, broadloom, thermo-moldable products and artificial turf. Carpet manufacturers can apply a thermoplastic backing, rather than a thermoset backing, while still using conventional coating equipment. Thermoplastic backings also use less material, which can help conserve […]
Graphics system bonds produce long-lasting custom graphics
May 1st, 2009
The Sunbrella® Graphics System (SGS) bonds Sunbrella fabrics and 3M films using a vacuum system and heat lamps to produce long-lasting custom graphics, fast. SGS Thermal Digital Print film is a flexible urethane that can be digitally printed on most solvent, eco-solvent and UV printers, and then applied to Sunbrella and other Glen Raven fabrics, […]
Multiple treatment system protects fabrics from hazards
May 1st, 2009
Problem: Fabric treatments protect from some hazards, but customers want a product that can do it all. Solution: Duro Textiles has introduced Ultimate Defense™, a multiple treatment system that protects fabrics from liquid penetration, mildew, UV light, abrasion and surface spills. Each process is unique and can stand alone or be used in conjunction with […]