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Versatile printing
June 1st, 2014
PrinterEvolution has introduced the Eos Series of industrial digital textile printers, a complete, industrial soft-signage printing solution for high-end printers. The Eos126 DS 3.2m printer is designed for high-volume production, with state-of-the-art technology and precision media handling components that ensure excellent image quality and rich, saturated color. The on-board fixation unit is a true calender, […]
Costing software
June 1st, 2014
Newly redesigned Quick TruCost™ costing software allows design, development, sourcing and production teams to quickly and accurately predict labor costs by answering 8 to 12 simple questions about a product’s components and construction. Saving time and reducing costly errors, the software helps manufacturers, brands and vertical retailers reduce costing time by up to 90 percent, […]
Shop Floor Control
June 1st, 2014
Eton Systems has introduced its new ETONnote™ Shop Floor Control (SFC) system: an innovative productivity and information management solution that uses wireless networking and standard Android™-based devices to collect real-time production and process information that can be used to increase individual and team productivity, enhance order tracking and streamline the incentive payroll process. System makes […]
PVC vinyl for doors
June 1st, 2014
Sioen B6000 PVC vinyl fabric for high-speed doors is built with “Panama” construction for increased tear strength and resistance. An acrylic lacquer is applied to both sides to make the fabric slippery and increase its abrasion resistance. Low long-term elongation helps to maintain its structural integrity when doors are subject to wind or negative pressure […]
Expanded SunTex 95 line
June 1st, 2014
Just in time for summer heat, Phifer Inc. has added two new hues to the SunTex® 95 exterior sun control product line. “Chestnut” and “Sand” will complement the current selection of six neutral color options in the fabric line, which is designed specifically for exterior roller shade applications. SunTex 95 is thinner and lighter weight […]
Snapshot: Designed for speed
June 1st, 2014
By Sigrid Tornquist Upholstery styling on a high-performance power boat that can reach more than 70 mph should be equal to its sporty abilities. When a customer brought his 22-foot Donzi with factory original upholstery to Racine Design to be reupholstered, he gave Don and Carole Racine free rein on the design. After discussing ideas […]
The next steps
June 1st, 2014
Carol Racine takes on one challenge after another as she and her husband build a business and make plans for a sewing school. "I know my limitations—but I’m always challenging those limits,” says Carol Racine, president of Racine Design in Jacksonville, Fla. “I don’t let the fact that I haven’t done a certain type of […]
New rules for repair
June 1st, 2014
The IRS has issued final regulations: Is it a deductible repair or a capital expenditure? By Mark E. Battersby Since the inception of the Internal Revenue Code, the IRS and specialty fabric professionals have often been at odds over whether expenditures made are currently deductible as repair costs, or whether they must be capitalized and […]
Inventive aesthetic, lightweight chair
June 1st, 2014
Marcel Wanders, a prolific product and interior designer headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has developed more than 1,700 products or projects for premium brands such as Alessi, Bisazza, KLM, Flos, Swarovski and Puma, among others. Wanders challenged fellow designers—and himself—to create the world’s lightest chair. His method involved party balloons, of the type clowns use […]
“Tanked” on wheels: it’s a wrap
June 1st, 2014
Each year, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) aftermarket auto parts trade show brings together as many as 60,000 vendors and buyers to make connections and do business. Toyota wanted an attention-grabber for this year’s show, and partnered with Identity Brand (a Las Vegas graphics company), Roland DGA Corp. (an Irvine, Calif., leader in vehicle […]