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Aurora launches new website
November 1st, 2010
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. launched a new website dedicated to its line of printable fabrics and canvas. The new site features easy-to-navigate buttons, application suggestions, data sheets and fire certificates. Visit www.auroranorthernlights.com or www.auroratextile.com.
Moss wins design award
November 1st, 2010
Moss Inc.’s EZ Fabric Wall System, launched in September 2009, won a Product Design Award from EXHIBITOR Magazine. The lightweight, modular wall system is designed for fabric graphics. The EXHIBITOR Magazine Product Design Award judges chose the EZ Fabric Wall System for its contemporary look, versatility and practicality. EXHIBITOR Magazine’s Product Design Awards were announced […]
Direct Disperse fabrics
November 1st, 2010
Fisher Textiles DD 9374 Tri Poly (FR), from the Direct Disperse fabric line for direct dye-sublimation printing, is a 100-percent polyester, 7.5-ounce three-layered woven fabric that is 122 inches wide. Applications include backlit, POP/banners, roll-up-banner stands and trade show exhibits. DD 9374 passes NFPA 701 and California Administrative Code Title 19-Public Safety, Section 1237 flame […]
Sawgrass premieres educational videos
November 1st, 2010
Sawgrass Technologies Consumer Division launched its Technical Support Installation and Setup Videos on www.sawgrassink.com and the How-To Application Videos on YouTube. The videos cover the download and installation of both OEM Printer Drivers and Sawgrass PowerDrivers. Software Installation Videos are available at www.sawgrassink.com/technical-support. The How-To Videos demonstrate digital decorating using Sawgrass sublimation and cotton transfer […]
Printing double-sided stadium banners
November 1st, 2010
 By Kelly Morris In August, Rainier’s Bruce Dickinson and Josh Lindholm approached the University of Wyoming with a proposal to transform the school’s stadium with new banners and signage. The proposal was accepted and a partnership was formed over the course of a few months’ time. The transformation consisted of several fabric structures, including […]
Opaque film removes shadows and image wash-out
November 1st, 2010
SolvoPrint Nolite 175 provides 100-percent opacity, which removes shadows and image wash-out in backlit conditions. The rigid polyester film stays flat and does not curl, and the scratch-resistant coating makes graphics durable. SolvoPrint Nolite 175 is suitable for POP displays, retail signage, trade show graphics and display systems. SOURCE Neschen
A.T Inks adds sales rep
November 1st, 2010
A.T Inks added Ian Reynolds as technical sales representative to its team in the United States. He will be based in the Houston, Texas area. Reynolds has nearly 14 years in the graphics and print industry. His most recent position was technical account manager and color specialist at Teckwin International, and prior to that he […]
INX increases prices due to shortage
November 1st, 2010
INX International Ink Co. announced a price increase effective Sept. 1. Ongoing raw material supply shortages have a serious effect on printing ink production. Solvent based white inks and water based white inks will increase in price from 4 to 6 percent. Inks containing Violet 23 and water coatings will each increase 8 percent. Water […]
Eco-friendly fabric options
November 1st, 2010
By Jeff Leagon It can be argued that using fabrics for graphics applications is more “green” than other media options. It’s especially true when making a comparison to rigid print media, since fabrics are more lightweight and compact and therefore easier and less expensive to transport. The durability of fabrics means they can be reused […]
Three new banner products from Arlon
November 1st, 2010
Three new banner products from Arlon are now available. DPF 303 is a super smooth, blockout, double-sided white scrim polyester banner that comes in both matte and satin. DPF 308 is a white fine-hole mesh that is available with or without a PVC liner. DPF 310BB is a white, black-back flexible polyester scrim blockout banner. […]