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Snapshot: A new shade of pink
March 1st, 2014
By Sigrid Tornquist When Victoria’s Secret began searching for a new look for their flagship store in 2012, they turned to Capital City Awning to find them a new shade of pink. After months of presenting pink swatches to the company, including digitally printed fabrics that cost $200 a yard, Victoria’s Secret opted for the […]
No guessing game
March 1st, 2014
Getting good at estimating taxes. By Mark E. Battersby It will come as no surprise to anyone that Uncle Sam wants taxes paid in full during the course of the year. Avoiding the penalties associated with guessing wrong about estimated tax payments is easy—with some preparation. Any person, and any business—large or small—can usually avoid […]
Job-driven training
March 1st, 2014
Federal government commitment to a skilled workforce; U.S. exports reach record levels. On Jan. 31, 2014, President Obama signed a federal employer commitment addressing the issue of long-term unemployment in the U.S. This commitment follows the Presidential memorandum for the Secretaries of Commerce, Labor and Education regarding job-driven training for workers. In a statement published […]
Assessing textile product performance
March 1st, 2014
With the current consumer demand for performance, how are fabrics tested, and who does the testing? How do I know that this fabric does what it says it’s going to do? In the highly competitive market of multifunctional textiles, it is imperative that manufacturers provide evidence that their products work. But how do they accomplish […]
Another fine mesh
March 1st, 2014
Durable, versatile, printable fabric makes a big impact outdoors. The merging of advanced printing technologies and the broad spectrum of mesh products on the market is allowing fabricators to do more than was possible in previous years, especially with splashy, attention-getting outdoor graphics. Mesh, in an increasing variety of styles and materials, is an ideal […]
The energy around us
March 1st, 2014
Energy harvesting researcher Dr. Shashank Priya, Virginia Tech, responds to questions about the status of kinetic energy harvesting technology. What is your assessment of the commercial viability of kinetic energy harvesting? Kinetic energy harvesting prototypes have been demonstrated by several research laboratories and large companies, such as Exelis Inc. There are a variety of platforms […]
The origami kayak
March 1st, 2014
A new company is out to “unlock the wonder and discovery of the great outdoors,” even for city dwellers, they say. And they plan to make it a little easier with a kayak that folds up like a suitcase to be transported almost anywhere. Kayakers can keep the Oru Kayak in the trunk of the […]
Military e-textiles
March 1st, 2014
Creating textiles that harvest energy lighten the warfighter’s load. "Lightweight, wearable power is very desirable since it will replace some batteries, which add weight to the Soldier’s load,” says Dr. Eugene Wilusz, senior nuclear, biological, chemical scientist in the Warfighter Directorate, U.S. Army Natick Soldier RDE Center. “The key to future advancements is the development […]
Custom wall décor
March 1st, 2014
HP has expanded its suite of custom wall décor solutions, with digital printing options that include a modular range of design software, media, HP Latex Printing Technology, finishing options and industry certifications. The scalable solution allows customers from small printing shops to large wallcovering manufacturers to take the growing trend of customization to the wall, […]
High-speed stacking
March 1st, 2014
Schober USA has introduced its Single Spider automated robotic stacking system for rotary die-cutting machines. Specifically designed for precise stacking and counting of products up to 28.5 inches in length, the new delivery technology can be used inline with the RSM Offline Die Cutter for labels and other discrete cut products. It can also be […]