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Fabric collection certified as MBDX Silver
May 1st, 2010
Permanently stain-resistant, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and bleach-cleanable, the Bella-Dura™ Collection of fabrics are certified as MBDX Silver. Recyclable and beautiful, these durable woven fabrics are available in a variety of designs for indoor and outdoor decorating. SOURCE Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills Ltd.
Maximize your time at trade shows
May 1st, 2010
By Pat Hayes, CPP As a manufacturer of trade show exhibits, I was interested in a recent IFAI LinkedIn message: “Do you agree that online trade fairs are the most cost effective marketing tool for the industrial fabrics industry?” Surprisingly, the responses, including my own, were to the contrary. Staying home would appear to be […]
Tri Vantage expands Solair line
May 1st, 2010
Tri Vantage® has expanded its line of high-quality Solair® lateral-arm retractable awnings to include a full range of products to suit any budget. The full line now includes the high-end Solair Pro, the mid-range, motorized Solair Select and the entry-level Solair Comfort, as well as the new Cover Express, a quick-ship program giving sun control […]
Fine faux leather
May 1st, 2010
Gran Reserva, a new faux leather for hospitality and high-end contract design markets, is the cornerstone of a new product category for Enduratex, with the name influenced by the nearby southern California vineyards. Its soft hand and subtle grain emulate the finest leathers on the market, and a micro fiber backing adds to the line’s […]
“Snap-in” vent features aerodynamic design
May 1st, 2010
Airlette Corp., manufacturer of specialized vents designed specifically for use with flexible boat coverings, now offers an improved “snap-in” model using a much more aerodynamic design with a low--profiled hood. The modified vent model is now offered in bulk form and in a black color to accommodate a greater variety of boat covers and colors. […]
Accelerated exposure testing
May 1st, 2010
The Xenotest® 220+ uses an air-cooled xenon light source with a rotating rack, and is equipped with an intuitive, user-optimized control system featuring European and Asian languages. Designed for lightfastness testing under standard conditions, and for applications such as ISO 105 B02 and AATCC TM16. Users may select from a basic model Xenotest 220 or […]
Conformable cast film
May 1st, 2010
The Avery Dennison Graphics & Reflective Products Division North America launched the MPI 1005 Supercast Series line of conformable cast vinyl films. Supercast films conform and stay down over complex curves and rivets with no tenting or lifting. Key features include enhanced conformability, expanded color gamut capability, high gloss, smooth face, consistent printability and enhanced […]
Brighter white VC coating
May 1st, 2010
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. released a brighter white version of its VC Poly Oxford. Improving the company’s VC coating, the new coating reaches a CIE L value of 97 on a scale of 100. It also has a decreased CIE b value yielding a whiter look. VC Poly Oxford is compatible with solvent and […]
ETFE-adhesive tape
May 1st, 2010
ETFE is often used to make pneumatic structures of “cushions,” which can be used for roofs and other architectural structures. The material is anti-static, self-cleaning and easily repairable, using CMC 77700 ETFE tape from CMC Klebetechnik GmbH. The tape sticks extremely well to the cushions; it consists of the same material and offers similar properties, […]
All-weather upholstery fabrics
May 1st, 2010
The environmentally friendly Touch Textiles collection has been expanded with a new line of weatherproof upholstery fabrics designed to withstand UV rays, sunlight and the effects of cleaning agents. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the durable new line includes hundreds of colors, patterns and textures in three fabric categories: shadow, sheer and sling. Shadow […]