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Moves toward hemp legalization
April 6th, 2016
On January 26, 2016, the Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill (HB699) to authorize the farming and production of industrial hemp in the state for commercial purposes with a 98-0 vote. Once passed into state law, Virginia would be able to authorize commercial farming and production, thereby setting the foundation to nullify in practice […]
Mogul PET product is flame-resistant
April 5th, 2016
Turkish nonwoven fabric specialist, Mogul, has introduced MOPET® TCS, a spunbond fabric made from mono-component trilobal filament. It was produced from a PET polymer chip containing a special fire-retardant component and is flame-resistant in accordance with BS5852-2 without fire-retardant impregnation of the fabric. The raw material additive enabled the resultant fabric to self-extinguish a flame […]
Midwest Awnings opens after fire
April 4th, 2016
After fire tore through its Cameron, Ill., manufacturing facility in December, Midwest Awnings Inc., Galesburg, Ill., is open at a temporary location north of the original plant. No employees were injured in the blaze; however, there was a lot of fabric in the building at the time of the fire. Midwest Awnings manufactures awnings, shades, […]
SECDEF unveils $317 million deal for high-tech textiles at MIT
April 1st, 2016
Defense Secretary Ash Carter plans to announce today a new $317 million initiative to develop high-tech fibers and textiles that could eventually store battery power, advanced computer circuitry and health sensors in troops’ clothing. Led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Defense Department will help fund a consortium to research and manufacture advanced materials […]
Home shade solutions
April 1st, 2016
The Solair® power screen is a motorized exterior vertical shade that extends from ceiling to floor, enclosing any outdoor area to provide protection from insects, UV rays and glare. Available in two models—Side Retention System (SRS) and cable guided system—the screens block 50 to 99 percent of UV rays. In addition, Solair awnings are now […]
Brand new
April 1st, 2016
A strong brand identity can drive sales, while a weak one holds a business back. Your business may be keeping up with economic and market changes and be on the leading edge of industry trends, but is your brand keeping pace? There’s no denying that today’s business culture is fast-moving and constantly changing. A leading […]
Outdoor furniture with warm embrace
April 1st, 2016
When it comes to relaxing on a patio or by a pool, the comfort of the outdoor furniture is an important component of the experience. German designer Sebastian Herkner had this idea in mind when he created MBRACE, a stylish chair with an extra-wide back that wraps around the body, providing the feeling of a […]
Textile testing
April 1st, 2016
The next-generation Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester is versatile and delivers exact abrasion or pilling movements required by all international and retailer standards. Four configurations—9-head, 8-head, 6-head and 4-head—feature an improved touch screen controller with common functions accessible in one or two touches. The design incorporates a storage rack for the motion plate, stronger base […]
Increased efficiency
April 1st, 2016
Rolandprintstudio™ (RPS) software, specially designed for the Mac OS X operating system, makes it possible to control a Roland printer, printer/cutter or stand-alone cutter with a Mac. RPS software enhances the capabilities of Roland’s inkjets and cutters, allowing for quick, simple and effective management of the entire print production process. It was developed in response […]
2016 Specialty Fabrics Showcase
April 1st, 2016
IT'S ALL ABOUT FABRIC, and it's all about performance—the qualities that customers demand. We asked fabric suppliers tosend us news about their high-performing products, fabrics that fight weather, disease, use and abuse for years, and look good doing it. We combined their responses into performance categories. >> View all products in the Specialty Fabrics Showcase