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DSM Dyneema and ATG collaborate for work gloves
December 7th, 2015
DSM Dyneema and ATG® announced a cooperative agreement to combine technology platforms using Dyneema® Diamond Technology for workplace hand protection. ATG will use the cut-resistant properties of Dyneema Diamond Technology to develop styles that provide ultra-thin, cool-to-the touch, dexterity-enhancing hand protection. The partnership creates the ability to develop innovative new work gloves when employed in […]
National Women’s Business Council to host online event
December 4th, 2015
The National Women’s Business Council will hold an online public meeting Dec. 8 from 2-4 p.m. EST to discuss strategies for reaching the government-wide prime-contracting goal of 5 percent for spending with women-owned small business. The meeting will include a panel discussion, updates and highlights on recent efforts and a sneak peak into their not-yet-released […]
Global Imaging announces Leslie Herrmann as Workflow Studio manager
December 3rd, 2015
Global Imaging, integrator of wide- and grand-format printing systems and supplies, promoted Leslie Herrmann to manager of its Workflow Studio. For two years, Hermann has been the Workflow Studio production and applications specialist where she was responsible for the maintenance of all equipment, production of samples and assisting on-site selling efforts. Her new position will […]
SBA, Agility Recovery to host webinar: 10 mistakes for businesses to avoid when dealing with a disaster
December 2nd, 2015
The Agility Recovery and the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a webinar on Dec. 8 from 2 to 2:30 p.m. ET that will focus on the top 10 most common mistakes business owners make when dealing with a crisis. With businesses everywhere operating on limited resources, the survival of a company—especially when faced with […]
Sensient Imaging Technologies announces launch of Ultra Black ink
December 1st, 2015
Sensient Imaging Technologies S.A. announced the launch of the Ultra Black version of Sensient® Xennia® Amethyst™, a digital textile printing ink for cotton and viscose. The Sensient Xennia Amethyst range of digital textile inks is designed for high performance production of cotton and viscose apparel and homeware textiles. It is compatible with high production digital […]
Wicking mesh
December 1st, 2015
Fisher Textiles has added ETP 2319 Athletic Mesh to its digital apparel fabric line for dye sublimation printing. ETP 2319 is comprised of Repreve® recycled yarns, produced from recycled plastic PET bottles, and 100 percent post-consumer waste. The fabric contains wicking, a moisture management system that allows perspiration to move away from the body, dries […]
A six-letter word
December 1st, 2015
Fabricators take a dim view of extending credit to customers … sort of. On the surface, it seems like a slam-dunk decision for a shop not to extend credit. “Let’s see, when you write off thousands and thousands of dollars—maybe even $100,000 over the 30-year life of the company—you start to think about giving anybody […]
Domes of discovery
December 1st, 2015
Detectors at the HAWC Gamma Ray Observatory are protected by custom domes made of military grade fabric. We have learned a lot about the universe by looking out from our planet. Scientists are discovering much can be learned about outer space by looking at our immediate surroundings as well. One of the most effective ways […]
Animated ceiling moves into Mexican mall
December 1st, 2015
The El Toreo shopping center is Mexico City’s largest retail center, built on the site of a former bullfighting arena to revitalize an area overtaken by urban sprawl. The project architect Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos specified a modern, glass ceiling with a central dome almost 200 feet in diameter that moves to adapt to climate conditions. […]
Light regulation
December 1st, 2015
Interior sun control fabrics SheerWeave® styles 7400 and 7450 offer blackout and light-filtering options. With a face of subtle texture and a unique foamed backing, the Style 7400 blackout fabric collection is comprised of eight neutral colors for office settings and residential applications. It is Greenguard certified, PVC-free and flame retardant. SheerWeave 7450 is a […]