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Metallic inkjet ink
January 1st, 2011
XenInx Onyx metallic ink from Xennia is designed for digital decoration applications, including packaging, graphics, labeling and product decoration. XenInx Onyx can be used in combination with XenInx Diamond or XenInx Alexandrite CMYK inks to produce a colored metallic appearance. The ink works with a wide range of piezo printheads and is recommended for use […]
New knit fabric styles
January 1st, 2011
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. introduced six new knit fabric styles for sublimation-transfer and UV-cure printing. The new additions to the Northern Lights Printable Textiles line include Heavy Knit 9 FR, Stretch Knit 5 FR, Soft Satin Knit FR, Ultimate Knit FR, Durable Flag FR and Universal Flag (also printable with direct disperse inks). All […]
Flatbed printers
January 1st, 2011
The FK512-X is a new 4-by-8 foot UV true flatbed printer from CET Color. It has been field tested for more than three years and offers a 14pl drop size, white ink and varnish capabilities, a scalable platform from 6 head to 16 head configurations, an ink tank capacity of 3 liters, and it is […]
FR awning fabrics
January 1st, 2011
Glen Raven’s line of Firesist™ flame retardant awning fabrics now feature a new solid color and three new stripes. Terracotta is the solid color, drawing its inspiration from the Southwestern U.S. region. The three stripes incorporate bright primary colors of Crimson, Forest Green and Sunburst Yellow, set off by bright whites. Firesist fabrics carry a […]
Digital flag printers
January 1st, 2011
The GO FlagMaster Series from Graphics One includes 44-inch and 64-inch direct-to-fabric flag printers engineered exclusively for the flag and soft-signage industries. With a maximum printing width of up to 64 inches and a maximum resolution of 1440 dpi, the printer offers exceptional direct-to-textile printing. The 44-inch model is perfect for teardrop flags and feather […]
New laminator
January 1st, 2011
The SEAL 54 EL Laminator was designed for users who are new to lamination. This economically priced cold-roll laminator is 54 inches wide and has a durable uniframe construction. Features include lightweight, high-tensile strength supply shafts, flip-up in-feed tables and constant pressure capabilities. SOURCE Neschen Americas
Tent on the move
January 1st, 2011
By Jill C. Lafferty The project. Fabricating a 100-percent digitally printed tent for a mobile marketing campaign for the Wynn|Encore Hotel of Las Vegas, N.V. The client worked with Aztec products in the past and desired a custom-branded tent for use in promoting the casino resort at trade shows and public events. The company. Tent […]
Genesis expanding Class 7 clean room
January 1st, 2011
The burgeoning medical equipment industry requires plastic products such as surgical instrument covers, medical inflatable devices, oxygen hoods, disposable warming blankets, fluid bladders and drainage bags—all of which must be welded in clean rooms. Genesis Plastics Welding, Indianapolis, Ind., invested $500,000 to expand its Class 7 clean room to increase production capacity of radio frequency […]
Bob Campbell speaks up about Home Star legislation
January 1st, 2011
By Sigrid Tornquist One of Bob Campbell’s recent awning projects had nothing to do with designing and installing an awning. Campbell, MFC, president of Mt. Lebanon Awning in Presto, Pa., was contacted by Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) for input regarding inclusion of “awnings, canopies and similar external fenestration attachments” as measures eligible for rebates under […]
Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Bob Campbell, MFC, president of Mt. Lebanon Awning
January 1st, 2011
Interview by Sigrid Tornquist What is the biggest ongoing cost for your company? The cost of keeping employees is probably the largest cost to the company, so we tend to run a little bit leaner with employees and lay off seasonal workers during the slow months. Healthcare is a big part of the employee cost, […]