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Equipment rental industry continues to grow
August 18th, 2015
The equipment rental industry revenue is forecasted to grow 7 percent through at least 2018, according to the latest projections released by the American Rental Association (ARA). The U.S. industry also remains on track to reach record revenue of $38.3 billion in 2015. Despite slower demand for rental equipment from the mining, oil and gas […]
Future-proof textile production with new guide
August 18th, 2015
More customers are demanding to know what is in their textile products, and chemical regulations for products are becoming more stringent. ChemSec, the non-profit International Chemical Secretariat in Goteborg, Sweden, offers the ChemSec Textile Guide to show companies how they can identify problematic chemicals in their production and finished garments—and how to eliminate them. The […]
Pitching Australia’s cotton to major brands
August 17th, 2015
At an event in the Australian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, representatives of the Cotton Australia delegation made their case about cotton quality, responsibility and sustainable production to companies that together consume approximately five times the volume of the average annual Australian cotton crop. The goal: increase Australia’s percentage of the world cotton market to 30 […]
IFAI Military Division hosting MUST webinar tomorrow
August 17th, 2015
IFAI’s Military Division will host a webinar tomorrow, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. CT, to provide an overview of the MUST program and its capabilities for companies that are being given the chance to put product specifications in a knowledge base to inform the military of fabrics and accessories that could potentially be used in […]
OrganoClick makes fabric from 7 Up bottles
August 14th, 2015
At a Swedish seminar titled “The world’s most sustainable catwalk,” OrganoClick AG of Toby, Sweden, entered a fashion statement in water-repellant, recycled polyester made from 7 Up’s trademark green plastic bottles. Why? OrganoClick’s mission is developing functional materials based on environmentally friendly fiber chemistry, and several sustainable processes had gone into the garment’s creation. A […]
Olympus Group hires Ahart
August 13th, 2015
Jason Ahart has joined Olympus Group, Milwaukee, Wis., as chief operating officer (COO), bringing 16 years of exhibit production experience to the large format digital printing company. Ahart previously worked at Moss Inc., where he gained experience managing operations of a 100-person production facility, hiring and coaching staff, managing budgets, installing exhibit and retail signage […]
When textiles live long, service companies prosper
August 13th, 2015
For textile service companies that provide linens, towels, uniforms and workwear to large institutional users, the longer an item survives its multiple industrial laundry cycles, the better. The Hohenstein Institute, Bonnigheim, Germany, has developed guidance and testing services to ensure that leased textiles hold value longer. The wholesale price of Asian cotton has increased by […]
Ultraflex promotes Mitchell to VP of sales
August 12th, 2015
Ultraflex Systems Inc., a Randolph, N.J.-based developer of specialty substrates, has promoted John Mitchell to vice president of sales for North America. Mitchell joined Ultraflex in 2013 and has served as the Canadian sales representative, increasing Canadian sales by 30 percent. With 25 years of experience in the graphics industry, he previously served as president […]
Birdair awarded contract for new Atlanta stadium
August 12th, 2015
Birdair Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., has been chosen as the specialty contractor for the roof pillow system and facade solution for a new Atlanta stadium set to open in 2017. Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) can be used in either single or multiple-layered applications. The new stadium project uses a three-layer application, known as a cushion system, where […]
Designtex introduces Check-Up collection
August 11th, 2015
Designtex, New York, N.Y., has launched a new coated fabrics collection designed for demanding health care environments such as patient care rooms. Featuring a mix of solids, textures and patterns, the Check-Up collection includes 10 versatile upholstery fabrics, offering a range of high performance polyurethane, nylon microfiber and vinyl seating options, all of which achieve […]