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Keeping it tight
October 6th, 2015
Expo attendees could hardly be misled by the lengthy descriptor title “Influence of Inherently Super-Nonwetting Fiber and Fabric Designs Repellency and Resistance to Liquid Penetration." So attendees at Dr. Quoc Troung’s presentation clearly held expertise and specific interest in the finer points of fabric structure. The physical scientist at the U.S. Army Natick Solder Research, […]
Crypton’s superheroes
October 6th, 2015
Though this isn’t Comic Con, Hardy Sullivan called upon comic book-style superheroes in his expo presentation titled “Super Fabric Advancements Combat Arch Villains.” The vice president of research and development for Crypton Inc. described several of his company’s textile products with graphic representations as follows: “Splendor” represented Revl™ anti-graffiti vinyl, launched in March. “It has […]
Tips for communicating with textile testing labs
October 6th, 2015
Adam Varley, chief operating officer and technical director at Vartest Laboratories Inc., New York, N.Y., offers companies who submit textiles for testing the following tips for communicating with laboratories: Make the request clear. Are you asking for the tests you need or that your customer wants? Clearly mark samples, preferably permanently. Clearly identify the face […]
IFF announces student scholarship winners
October 6th, 2015
The 2015 Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) student scholarship award winners were announced today at IFAI Expo 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. The scholarships provide tuition expenses at an accredited college, university or technical school for students interested in a career in the specialty fabrics or advanced textiles industries. The recipients: Don Williams IFF Student Scholarship recipient Sarah […]
Bryan Hunt joins Bondcote
October 5th, 2015
Bondcote Corp., a Pulaski, Va.-based Heytex Group company has hired Bryan Hunt as southeast regional sales manager. Hunt comes to Bondcote with several years of experience in the industrial textile industry and a strong technical background in product development. Bondcote manufactures coated, laminated and composite fabrics for the single-ply roofing, transportation, military, environmental, agricultural, recreational […]
Stefan Müller named global head of sales for Sanitized AG
October 5th, 2015
Swiss company Sanitized AG, a producer of antimicrobial hygiene function and material protection for textiles and plastics, has appointed Stefan Müller global head of sales for the polymers and textiles division. With more than 25 years of international sales experience, Müller will work toward increasing direct sales of polymer additives and strengthening the sales and […]
Avery Dennison releases new line of wrapping film
October 5th, 2015
Diamond Supreme Wrapping™ Film from Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions, Mentor, Ohio, incorporates shine and glimmer into six new car wrap colors: white, amber, red, purple, blue and silver. The new films feature the high-quality performance and easy installation characteristics of all Supreme Wrapping Films. A combination of a cast color film and a protective overlaminate […]
Sunbrella Fabrics announces “Island Style” collection
October 2nd, 2015
Created by Joe Ruggiero, the new tropics-inspired Sunbrella® fabrics collection “Island Style” will be introduced through The MT Company (formerly Miles Talbott Furniture) during the International Furniture Market in High Point, N.C., Oct. 17–22, 2015. The upholstery collection includes pops of color, found in the Delhi II Berry fabric, and combinations of white and blue, […]
SMART launches second annual Halloween costume contest
October 2nd, 2015
The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) has launched its second annual SMART Upcycled Halloween Costume Contest. Individuals are invited to enter homemade, upcycled Halloween costumes for a chance to win a $100 first prize Amazon gift card. Second and third prize winners will receive a $50 and $25 Amazon gift card, respectively. The […]
Teijin Aramid stops researching aramid copolymers containing DAPBI
October 1st, 2015
Teijin Aramid announced that it is stopping its research program to develop and commercialize aramid copolymers containing DAPBI. The Netherlands-based manufacturer of high-strength fibers has been working with several international partners to develop and commercialize aramid copolymers containing DAPBI. The program was aimed at further improvement of the performance of aramid polymers, mainly for anti-ballistic […]