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American & Efird threads offer superior strength retention
August 1st, 2013
American & Efird Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 4136 What: SunStop® sewing thread Why: For outdoor applications where seam strength retention and fade prevention during UV exposure are required. Twisted multifilament polyester sewing thread provides superior sewability, advanced UV protection and a non-wicking finish. SOURCE American & Efird
American Plastics supplies a variety of fastening products
August 1st, 2013
American Plastics Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 4607 What: Fastening Products Why: Made with raw materials in ISO approved facilities in the USA and abroad. A variety of hook and loop, metal hardware, zippers and fabric products are available, backed by comprehensive customer service. SOURCE American Plastics
A Perfect Print offers dye sublimation printing for narrow fabrics
August 1st, 2013
A Perfect Print Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 4647 What: Dye sublimation printing Why: Dye sublimation is recommended for printing on narrow fabrics such as webbing, ribbon and elastic. Company also custom assembles products from lanyards with various attachments to belts, pet collars and leashes, as well as sewn strap assemblies. SOURCE A Perfect Print
Apex Mills provides spacer fabric for braces and slings
August 1st, 2013
Apex Mills Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 5208 What: 3D Spacer Fabric Why: Designed for shoulder braces and slings, 3D Spacer Fabric keeps patients cool and comfortable. Moisture is captured and moved away from the skin to another layer of fabric for quick evaporation. Antimicrobial finish inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. SOURCE Apex Mills
A+ Products sells a complete line of hardware and fasteners
August 1st, 2013
A+ Products Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 4647 What: Metal and plastic hardware Why: Complete line of competitively priced hardware and fasteners for tents, tarps, inflatables, emergency medical, orthopedics, apparel, truck hardware and more. SOURCE A+ Products
Applied DNA Sciences DNA markers authenticate originality of fabrics
August 1st, 2013
Applied DNA Sciences Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 5719 What: SigNature® T Botanical DNA Markers Why: Authenticate originality and verify provenance on fibers, yarn fabric, and garments by marking them with a unique and secure DNA signature. Ideal for brand protection, raw material source compliance and authenticity verification in critical application situations. SOURCE Applied DNA […]
Bally Ribbon Mills offeres shuttle loom weaving for narrow fabrics
August 1st, 2013
Bally Ribbon Mills Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 5612 What: Shuttle loom weaving for narrow fabrics Why: Traditional method of weaving produces a woven substrate of a uniform architecture and thickness across the entire width of the material, including the edges, for superior durability and strength. SOURCE Bally Ribbon Mills
BAT USA Corp. Ombralsun awning is compact and easy to install
August 1st, 2013
BAT USA Corp. Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 4610 What: Ombralsun Why: Self-standing awning is compact and easy to install and regulate. Unique Roller-Bat tube makes set-up easy at different sizes while limiting obstructions. A full-length cassette, which encloses both sides of the awning when retracted, completes the system. SOURCE BAT USA Corp.
Bolger & O’Hearn supplies OdorArmor for textiles
August 1st, 2013
Bolger & O’Hearn Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 5329 What: OdorArmor™ Why: Textiles treated with OdorArmor absorb and lock in body odors and outside environmental odors on contact. Antimicrobial component prevents bacterial growth. SOURCE Bolger & O’Hearn
Bonar Inc. produces a variety fabrics and support materials
August 1st, 2013
Bonar Inc. Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 5823 What: Enka® Solutions mats and composites Why: Enka engineered fabrics and mats are resilient and conform to any surface. Open matrix structure allows for free movement of air, water, resins and foam. Nylon allows for high heat range. What: EnkaFusion® flow medium Why: The various thicknesses of […]