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Green sourcing resurfaces
September 1st, 2009
By Janet Preus The practice known as “green sourcing” has resurfaced following last fall’s economic tsunami, and appears to be very much afloat. Gathering many green practices into one promotes the purchase of products that have the lowest and safest impact on the environment and human health. If every company at every level of the […]
Designing with CAD software
September 1st, 2009
Embracing the sophistication of CAD software allows the creation of complex structures for 3-D projects. By Jim Cotton Most fabric structure designers know that implementing modern computer-aided design (CAD) tools not only improves productivity but helps achieve their goals of accelerating design time, shortening design cycles, reducing development costs and improving quality. From the earliest […]
Main Attractions shows off services at VIP concert
September 1st, 2009
By Jill C. Lafferty Main Attractions bills itself as a one-stop shop for special event rental and fabrication services. A recent project that involved a VIP concert by Bon Jovi really showed that off. “We utilized just about every aspect of our graphics, production, wood shop and metal fabrication departments,” says David Fekety, creative director […]
Marketing 101
September 1st, 2009
By Pat Hayes, CPP Reviewing our company’s development and how we originally created a marketing plan started me thinking of the company’s humble beginnings. We started it from scratch; two employees and one customer. The plan seemed to develop as we progressed. As a one man show, you wear many hats and move through stages […]
Making web slings
September 1st, 2009
Compiled by Juli Case Are there any recommended industry practices for making web slings? Web slings are lifting tools made out of webbing. They’re used for heavy goods and are particularly suited for lifting items that have a surface that might be damaged by other lifting products. Safety is a big concern for the manufacture […]
Tent and vinyl cleaner removes difficult soils
September 1st, 2009
Problem: Tents and other vinyl products look old and worn when they are stained. Solution: TentClean Green™ is a professional grade, safe, environmentally friendly tent and vinyl cleaner. Concentrated and high-strength, the product is designed to easily remove difficult soils—stains, scuffing, streaking or chalking—from all vinyl fabrics to help restore the product to a like-new […]
Media provides eye-catching surface
September 1st, 2009
Problem: A media with more eye-catching glitter for solvent, eco-solvent or UV-curable inks is needed. Solution: Dreamscape’s BLING! has a unique surface with a proprietary, silver-colored coating of fine metallic particles. The textured surface produces an eye-catching sparkle under room light conditions that goes beyond flat mylar-type films. With BLING! designers, artists and printers can […]
New product lines added to impact protection system
September 1st, 2009
Two new product lines have been added to the Dow Corning® Active Protection System: the S-Range is based on 3D spacer textile technology, and the TP-Range is based on thermoplastic technology. The seven new products are flexible, breathable, washable and offer superior impact protection. Both new platforms are based on the unique properties of silicon, […]
Water- and oil-repellency system protects fabrics
September 1st, 2009
Barrier by HeiQ water- and oil-repellency system provides extraordinary protection against the elements and stains for all types of fabrics. The unique 3D structure of the textile surface is built up by specialized microsized particles firmly embedded in the finish for enhanced performance. Special surface structure minimizes the contact area between water or oil and […]
Waterproof ink for screen printing provides durability
September 1st, 2009
M-FP Ink Film Positive is a dye-based waterproof ink for screen printing that provides superior durability, UV-blocking and image definition at a lower cost than high-priced waterproof film. With the ability to dry quickly on most standard clear films, the ink allows users to print multiple films at once and burn screens immediately after printing. […]