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Poole Co. introduces Ecosure® recycled fiber Full-Circle program
November 6th, 2012
Poole Co., Greeneville, S.C., a leading manufacturer and distributor of textile fibers and specialist in virgin polyester fibers, recycled fibers, heavy denier and nonwovens fibers, announced today that it has launched a new Full-Circle program for its EcoSure® 100 percent PCR PET recycled fiber. With the EcoSure Full-Circle program, Poole will accept and recycle any […]
IFAI announces Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013, new Advanced Textiles Conference
November 5th, 2012
Premier textile event will co-locate with SGIA Expo 2013. The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has announced a new designation for its leading international trade event: IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 and the new Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 23-25, 2013. […]
TenCate and BASF sign agreement on strategic alliance
November 2nd, 2012
TenCate Advanced Composites and BASF have entered into a strategic alliance to cooperate on the development, production and commercialization of thermoplastic composite materials suitable for high-volume vehicle production. The main goal of this partnership is to offer car manufacturers custom-engineered solutions for high-performance composite structures, to further reduce weight and carbon dioxide emissions. The growing […]
Big graphics just got bigger
November 1st, 2012
By Maura Keller Here’s one thing we know: technology within the wide and grand format fabric graphics industry is here to stay. This reality, coupled with the ever-changing nature of this industry segment, results in a need for fabric graphics professionals to stay one step ahead of the competition. Understanding the “latest and greatest” in […]
Canopies provide shady racing
November 1st, 2012
By Mara Whitten Mobile trailer canopies offer everything from an escape for clients to a full-service garage for motorsports teams. So when it’s time for racers and their crews to venture off the track, Larsens Inc., Santa Cruz, Calif., has them covered. Larsens began as a sail shop in 1972 before entering the mobile canopy […]
Five ways to finish the job
November 1st, 2012
By Jamie Swedberg When fabricators use wide- or grand-format digitally printed fabrics to create structures such as tents, awnings and large graphic displays, precision finishing is the name of the game. Some printed fabrics must slide perfectly into silicone edge graphic frames without distorting or sagging. Others must be seamed, with edges perfectly aligned, into […]
Wrapping the Olympic Games
November 1st, 2012
By Bruce N. Wright This summer’s Olympic Games debuted many new sustainable initiatives, not the least being the most sustainable venues for the games on record, many aided by specialty fabrics used in roofs, interiors and signage. The graphically vibrant fabric wrap to the Olympic Stadium is one of the most interesting examples. As a […]
The all-important first customer contact
November 1st, 2012
By Richard Ensman That first transaction with a new customer is all-important. It can cement the new relationship and lead to a lifetime of mutually profitable sales–if it’s managed right. That first transaction might be big or small, in-person or online. It might involve a purchase or it might center on a freebie. Make each […]
Liner cutting tool
November 1st, 2012
Image One Impact offers a tool to cut only the liner and not the film face. A pressure control system adjusts the cutting pressure to help prevent damage to the material beneath. The tool cuts up to 90-pound liners and sheets up to 0.004 inches (0.1mm) thick. The Liner Cutting Tool makes “cut and peel” […]
Temporary fencing
November 1st, 2012
Fisher Textiles has added GF 3030 Fencing to its line of grand format fabrics for dye sublimation and UV printing. GF 3030 Fencing is a thin, open fabric, created specifically for short-term construction barriers, events and sports marketing. It is 3 ounces per square yard, 126 inches wide and 100 percent polyester. Small holes in […]