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Designtex partners with Vescom
October 15th, 2015
Designtex, a New York, N.Y.-based manufacturer of fabrics for upholstery and commercial and institutional interiors, has partnered with Vescom B.V. to launch a curated portfolio of Designtex textiles into the European and South American markets. Based in Deurne, Netherlands, Vescom develops and distributes interior products for the international contract market. The partnership combines a selection […]
Phifer releases 2015–2016 stock line additions cards
October 15th, 2015
Phifer Inc., Tuscaloosa, Ala., has unveiled its 2015-2016 stock line additions cards, showcasing a variety of inspired designs and updated hues. The new selections offer a seamless transition between Phifertex® sling and GeoBella® indoor/outdoor performance fabric collections. Phifer’s new designs display colors and trends for Phifertex and GeoBella, encouraging mixing and matching between the sling […]
Sustainability: public engagement
October 15th, 2015
Raising awareness of fabric recycling and re-using keeps the conversation going. With the proliferation of social media, the general public has become accustomed to interacting with companies as well as each other. And companies increasingly appreciate the importance of being part of the larger conversation. Insularity is no longer a protection of corporate advantage. In […]
Mimaki USA announces nine new equipment dealers
October 14th, 2015
Mimaki USA has added nine companies to its distribution team in North America. The Suwanee, Ga.-based wide-format inkjet printer and cutter manufacturer experienced growth of 8.4 percent in 2Q-2015 over 2Q-2014. To support continued growth, the company has signed the following new dealers in the U.S. and Canada: AB Graphics, Clark, N.J.; American Print Consultants, […]
Mount Vernon FR adds jobs, personnel
October 13th, 2015
Mount Vernon FR continues to grow its presence in the flame-resistant (FR) fabrics industry with the addition of Peggy Holcomb as director of protective fabric sales and support, and Cameron Hood as protective fabric sales representative. Holcomb has a 37-year background in the textile industry. She most recently held the position of senior sales manager […]
AATCC committees to discuss wearable technology, static electricity
October 13th, 2015
Two new groups will meet to discuss wearables and static electricity as part of The Association of Textile, Apparel and Materials Professionals’ (AATCC) fall committee meetings in November. All interested parties are invited to attend the free meetings. Nearly 50 research and administrative committees will meet across the three-day event held Nov. 3–5 at the […]
IFAI Expo 2015: Image Gallery
October 9th, 2015
IFAI Expo 2015 was held in sunny Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 6–9. The week was filled with networking events, education classes, keynote speakers, equipment workshops and much more. These are some images from the week's activities. For more about this year's Expo, read the IFAI Expo 2015 Wrap Up. See you next year in Charlotte, N.C.! […]
IFAI wraps up a successful 2015 Expo
October 9th, 2015
The Industrial Fabrics Association International's (IFAI) textile trade event, IFAI Expo 2015, took place Oct. 6-9, 2015, in Anaheim, Calif. The annual event is the largest display of specialty fabrics and technical textiles in the Americas. The show floor buzzed with excitement as more than 5,500 registrants and 376 exhibitors filled the space in the […]
Funding and financing
October 9th, 2015
How to acquire capital for your business. Where do funds come from? There are four main sources, according to Lynda Andrian of Southern California Leasing: FDIC-insured banks, Wall Street, private equity firms and marketplace lending (also known as “crowdfunding” for businesses). Types of financing include debt financing, equity financing, equipment financing, SBA loans, accounts receivable […]
The top 10 shade sail mistakes to avoid
October 9th, 2015
The top 10 mistakes to avoid when installing shade sails were presented today at the shade sail demonstration at IFAI Expo 2015. Design 10. Don't use long, skinny shapes. Shorter sides should be at least one-half the length of the longest side 9. Don’t use two triangles to fit a square or rectangular space. Triangles […]