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Lead-free shadecloth
March 1st, 2014
Polyfab USA LLC has now released to customers a new seal, promoting the fact that the complete range of Polyfab shadecloth is 100 percent lead-free, as well as phthalate-free. The company tested and developed new compounds over several years, replacing the heavy metal in the pigments with lead-free components, but still keeping all variables—FR, color […]
Workstation crane
March 1st, 2014
The XA Aluminum Workstation Crane is designed to meet and exceed the requirements of most modern lifting demands in a variety of industries. Lightweight unit can handle low loads up to two metric tons for cost-efficient labor solutions. System has a modular design to reduce downtime during installation, expansions or upgrades. High structural stiffness, small […]
SureColor printer
March 1st, 2014
The Epson® SureColor™ F7170 dye-sublimation printer is designed for the roll-to-roll digital textile market, offering new levels of performance, reliability and image quality for the fabric production and soft signage markets. Optimized print head and ink system ensures high-quality printing for a range of dye-sublimation applications, with superior dot control, precise and repeatable performance and […]
Upholstery expressions
March 1st, 2014
New lighthearted, textural upholstery patterns from Johnston Fabrics & Finishing are designed to add visual appeal to any interior, hospitality or corporate settings. The Cheerio pattern (shown) has a fluid design of solid, circular markings and an inviting color palette that will make an instant impression. Lulu is a floral pattern influenced by a range […]
Positively powerful
March 1st, 2014
Kisha Moldovan builds relationships with sincerity and enthusiasm to boost business and advance the industry. “I don’t think about other awning companies as competition or in any way as a negative, because the more people who are spreading the word about awnings, the more we all have an opportunity to be successful,” says Kisha Moldovan, […]
The healing textiles
March 1st, 2014
Advancements in fiber development result in new and better applications for biomedical textiles. Biomedical textiles are one of the fastest growing segments in the textile industry, according to Dr. Martin King, professor of textiles at North Carolina State University (NCSU), and an expert in biotextiles. But what exactly are biomedical textiles? What’s driving development? And […]
Face time at the Olympics!
March 1st, 2014
Asif Khan, an award-winning designer and architect dubbed “London’s anti-starchitect,” accepted a commission from MegaFon, a Russian telecom company, to create a pavilion at the entrance of the Sochi Olympic Park for the Winter Games. Intrigued with the immediacy of communication in the digital age—“selfies,” emoticons, blogs, tweets and Facebook posts—Khan wanted to “harness that […]
Greenhouse cover adapts to light, heat variations
March 1st, 2014
The tropical greenhouse in the Aarhus Botanical Gardens in Denmark resembles a snail’s shell, constructed in 1969 to allow the greatest interior volume with the lowest possible surface area. The recent greenhouse renovation, designed by C.F. Møller Architects, included an ETFE cover system planned and designed by FormTL, Radolfzell, Germany, with 3-D modeling software to […]
Art and architecture with a twist
March 1st, 2014
Art Basel, a celebration of modern and contemporary art, welcomed the design world to Miami December 5–7 for a sun-drenched revel among paintings, installations, photography, film and more. Architectural Digest magazine wanted to advertise its presence at Art Basel with a luxurious “oasis” area at the James Royal Palm hotel in South Beach—an easy, sunny […]
Surfing banners catch the upcycle wave
March 1st, 2014
Reef, a Carlsbad, Calif., manufacturer of sandals and surfing wear, sponsors the annual Reef Hawaiian Pro surfing competition, bringing surfing fanatics from around the globe to the first stop on the Vans Triple Crown of surfing. Vinyl banners from this and other sponsored events once ended up in landfills, until Reef launched its Reef Redemption™ […]