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Fabrics added to DECOPRINT line
January 1st, 2013
Silver with adhesive, Diamond with adhesive and Acquasun are the latest fabrics to be added to the line of DECOPRINT® fabrics from DHJ International. Silver and Diamond, with adhesive, have an acrylic coating for a unique, luxurious upscale look. The adhesive is removable, excellent for use with wall graphics in home, office and retail settings. […]
Antimicrobial yarn for sport and workwear
January 1st, 2013
PurThread Technologies has announced that its high-performance antimicrobial yarn Sabiya® is now available to manufacturers of products for sports enthusiasts, industrial workers and emergency first responders. The fiber and yarn use proprietary integration technology and fiber formulations that incorporate elements such as silver to inhibit the growth of destructive and odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew and […]
Marine fabric that remains soft and flexible
January 1st, 2013
New Breakwater X™ interpolymer alloy remains soft in punishing environments and offers a 10-year warranty. The fabric does not rely on plasticizers to remain soft and pliable; it retains all the advantages of a lightweight fabric and offers maximum resistance to prolonged exposure to salt water, heat and UV radiation. Breakwater X meets ASTM standards […]
Top-coated for architecture
January 1st, 2013
Seaman Corp. has two new additions to its architectural product line: Shelter-Rite® Brite™ fabrics with two high-end top coats, Kynar® fluoropolymer (Arkema) and Tedlar® fluoropolymer (DuPont). The top coats, combined with the proven high-strength Shelter-Rite base fabric, offer superior weathering, color fastness and cleanability for a new level of performance. In addition to serving as […]
LED railing system lights your way
January 1st, 2013
The Lumenrail® System from Wagner Companies, in components or custom assemblies, features mechanical, non-weld connections and multiple infill options. ETL-listed luminaries produce brilliant cool or warm white light and come in lengths from 6 to 60 inches. Fixtures can be installed indoors or out in both wet and dry conditions. Stainless steel hand rails and […]
H&M to accept clothing for SMART recycling program
January 1st, 2013
The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) has recognized the recent announcement by the fashion company H&M that it will begin accepting clothing for its global recycling program. Beginning in February 2013, the program will operate in select stores in the retailer’s 48 worldwide markets. “We’re reaching a ‘critical mass’ of clothing retailers who […]
Kevin Kelly turns process to profit
January 1st, 2013
Kevin Kelly increases productivity by implementing forecasting, planning and process strategies. By Sigrid Tornquist “Once we started opening our eyes to process, we were really able to take a big leap forward in productivity,” says Kevin Kelly, MFC, IFM, CPP, president of Globe Canvas Products Co., Yeadon, Pa. “Today we’re able to build more product […]
Aurora expands DECOPRINT
January 1st, 2013
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. has added Silver and Diamond with adhesive and Acquasun to their offering of Decoprint® fabrics. Silver and Diamond have an acrylic coating. The adhesive is removable making it useful for wall graphics. Both are available in rolls 59 inches by 82 feet and are compatible with latex, solvent and UV-cure […]
California penguins have it made in the shade
January 1st, 2013
A crew of Magellanic penguins, a species native to Brazil that wouldn’t recognize an ice floe, recently made its debut in Long Beach, Calif.—and not as extras in a “Happy Feet” movie. The temperate-climate penguins instead star in the June Keyes Penguin Habitat, the first penguins in the Aquarium of the Pacific’s collection of more […]
Avoid fearsome fees
January 1st, 2013
With interest rates so low, many lenders are finding other ways to profit from loans. By Mark E. Battersby Recently the Federal Reserve announced plans to pump up to $40 billion a month into the economy. While the Fed plans to purchase mortgage-backed securities, the strategy may make more money available for specialty fabric products […]