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EcoColor Metallix ink
November 1st, 2012
Graphics One launched GO EcoColor Metallix ink, a new high-speed, metallic silver eco-solvent ink using aluminum nano-pigment technology. Metallix ink provides imaging by mixing CMYK, Lc and Lm. The ink has pour-over capability and does not require constant agitation to work. It is compatible with coated and uncoated substrates for applications such as signage, transfers […]
ViziPrint window film
November 1st, 2012
Viziprint®, a clear, UV-printable, self-adhesive polyester window film created by Drytac® utilizes an embossed release liner. Microgrooves in the adhesive allow for air evacuation using a felt burnishing pad. The adhesive is removable and repositionable. ViziPrint is printable on most UV flatbed printers. For opaque window applications, it can be printed with white inks or […]
Fisher’s Voile and Poly Duck
November 1st, 2012
Fisher Textiles has added GF 2201 Voile to its line of grand format fabrics for dye sublimation and UV printing. GF 2201 Voile (FR) is a soft, thin, sheer fabric with a high sheen, excellent for transparent flag and banner applications. It is 1.8 ounces per square yard, 122 inches wide and 100 percent polyester. […]
Prismatic reflective film
November 1st, 2012
ORALITE® Series 5900 High Intensity Prismatic Grade Reflective Film from ORACAL USA is designed to provide visibility, day and night, for use on traffic control, guidance, warning and informational signage. Series 5900 is a 9-mil, 10-year prismatic reflective film, featuring a clear, permanent adhesive designed for long-term reflectivity. This film meets ASTM D 4956 specifications […]
Blockout wall covering
November 1st, 2012
The new blockout self-adhesive wall covering from Top Value Fabrics is a 9-ounce, opaque fabric meant for upscale museums, restaurants, entertainment complexes and applications when complete blockout is necessary. Engineered to be printed on UV, solvent, latex or screen printers, this fabric has an inkjet receptive layer. The fabric is repositionable and installs with ease […]
Banners highlight center’s scientific message
November 1st, 2012
By Mason Riddle The Project: A 12,000 square foot expansion to The St. Louis Science Center in St. Louis, Mo. Designed by PGAV Destinations, the two-story, $9.5 million project opened in the summer of 2011 replacing the Center’s aging air-supported Exploradome. It hosts traveling exhibitions like Body Worlds and Real Pirates, and special events like […]
Blueback indoor banner
November 1st, 2012
The new HEYTex® Soft Blueback is an indoor banner with an embossed surface. The material is seamless up to five meters of width, scratch proof, tear resistant and flame retardant, making it apt for wall coverings, advertising media in display systems or art reproduction. The blue back allows for reproduction of brilliant white and colors. […]
Looking back at 100 years of textile history
November 1st, 2012
On September 12, 1912, fourteen manufacturers of canvas and awnings met at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver and formed the National Tent and Awning Association. The manufacturers established the trade association to set standard weights and prices for canvas products, actions that would be considered illegal today. They also sought to form a unified […]
Researchers produce viable alternative to ITO
November 1st, 2012
Indium tin oxide (ITO) is the main conductive material currently used in electronics, but as a finite resource is becoming increasingly expensive. A research team at the University of Exeter, Devon, U.K., found a viable alternative to ITO, GraphExeter, a transparent, lightweight and flexible material that could revolutionize wearable electronics and increase efficiency of solar […]
Creating the future of textiles: Protective clothing
November 1st, 2012
Advancements in protective clothing applications include super-repellent coatings, nanotechnology and intelligent textiles. By Dr. Eugene Wilusz What are the most exciting or intriguing developments in the industry in advanced textiles? The category of protective textiles is broad, and the applications demanding. Textiles are expected to provide protection against ballistic and blast events, flames, chemicals, biological […]