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ARA international rental exchange participant works in Texas
September 14th, 2009
Michael Hayek, branch manager for Kennards Hire P/L in Sydney, Australia, is working with Eagle Rentals in Seguin, Texas, through Sept. 18 as part of the American Rental Association (ARA) international rental exchange program. After his stay at Eagle, Hayek will work at Taylor’s Rental Equipment Co., Fort Worth Texas, and will later work at […]
Online calculator measures carbon footprint
September 11th, 2009
The German Convention Bureau and CO2OL have launched an online calculator that measures the CO2 emissions generated by events, meetings and conventions. The companies are offering the calculator service to event and meeting planners in order to encourage more eco-friendly event planning. In addition to the calculator, the CO2OL website offers tips on how to […]
Dow Corning to present at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics
September 9th, 2009
Dow Corning, Midland, Mich., will present “Dow Corning® DS-9000 Eco Repel™ - A New Additive for Flame-Retardant Textiles” at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China. The presentation will discuss Eco Repel, an eco-friendly silicone additive that increases the softness of technical textiles without affecting flame retardancy. Intertextile […]
Interactive forum to address use of military textiles
September 8th, 2009
An interactive forum will offer apparel and textile manufacturers the opportunity to ask military officials from the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Army about specific military needs and how the textile industry might be able to meet those needs. The meeting, sponsored by the Textile Industry Coalition on Government Procurement, National Council of Textile […]
TEXbase launches new software
September 3rd, 2009
Insight, the new software from TEXbase, acts as a custom system to track textile and apparel company performance. Real-time data is presented in color-coded graphs, charts and RSS feeds to monitor critical material and supply chain information at every stage of production, as well as supplier and staff efficiency.
Fabric Graphics magazine launches new website
September 2nd, 2009
Fabric Graphics magazine, the official publication of IFAI’s Fabric Graphics Association, has launched a new website. The site features the current issue of the magazine, up-to-date fabric graphics industry news and two years of previously published content. New issues of the magazine will be uploaded on the first of every other month. Check out the […]
PGI sells FabPro Oriented Polymers LLC
September 2nd, 2009
Tricor Pacific Capital Inc., Lake Forest, Ill., has agreed to buy FabPro Oriented Polymers LLC, Kingman, Kan., a subsidiary owned by Polymer Group Inc., Charlotte, N.C. FabPro owns manufacturing facilities in Clearfield, Utah and Kingman, as well as a converting facility in Guntown, Miss. The financial details of the sale, expected to close within 30 […]
Fabrics offer fashion and function
September 1st, 2009
Problem: Fashionable fabrics may sacrifice durability and functionality. Solution: Available in an array of patterns and colors, designed fabrics from Phifer combine soft and sleek with rugged and sturdy to deliver a high-performance material that requires little fuss. Anti-microbial, stain and fade resistant, designed fabrics can be used in diverse applications from sling furniture to […]
Cleaner removes adhesives from fabric without causing damage
September 1st, 2009
Problem: Removing mask adhesive from fabric can damage the fabric. Solution: Safe-T-Solve from Iosso® Products removes adhesives and residue without harming the fabric. A liquid sprayed full strength on the fabric, it works where other solvents do not, and because it is a plant-based product, it contains no petroleum distillates, has no odor and is […]
Coating protects fine art and giclee prints
September 1st, 2009
Problem: Giclee prints can be susceptible to cracking, scratching and fading. Solution: Drytac’s® aqueous coating for fine art and giclee prints contains a blend of acrylic and non-yellowing urethane polymers to give coated prints flexibility and a finish that prevents scratching. Available in gloss or satin matte finishes, EnduraCoat giclee coating also contains UV absorbents […]