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Tougher knits
November 1st, 2017
M Plus from Guilford on Maine is a new high-performance polyester knit upholstery textile that is soft to the touch but reliably durable, bleach cleanable and withstands 200,000 double rubs. The line features top-selling colors (black, navy, red and tan) as well as two fresh looking heathered colors; silvery charcoal and dark brown. As a […]
Manufacturing for Good demo booth debuts at Expo 2017
November 1st, 2017
A new addition to IFAI Expo 2017 in New Orleans, La., was the Manufacturing for Good booth. Workers at the live manufacturing booth made 70 bright red duffel bags from start to finish. The bags were donated to Raintree Children & Family Services, a nonprofit organization that has assisted at-risk children and youth in the greater […]
Pineapple pavilion pops up in UK garden
November 1st, 2017
The well-ordered gardens belonging to the grand country houses in Georgian England often included statuary, temples and other architectural details called “eye-catchers,” garden buildings designed to delight visitors. As part of a restoration plan for the walled garden at Great Britain’s National Trust’s Berrington Hall in Herefordshire, it was only fitting to respect that tradition. […]
Pigment system reduces fabric surface temperature
November 1st, 2017
What if you could reduce the temperature in a tent or other fabric structure by as much as 30 degrees (F) simply by choice of fabric? A new technology may have the answer. INCA Technology, Atlanta, Ga., has introduced Solar Off-Loading Technology (SOLT), a pigment system that significantly reduces surface temperature. SOLT employs a proprietary […]
Liquid storage containers resist Arctic temperatures
November 1st, 2017
Imagine that it’s 50 degrees below zero and there’s an oil spill that needs to be contained. It’s no surprise that the right equipment is critical to success. Enter FASTANK® Arctic, a liquid storage container designed specifically for low arctic conditions. Available from Fast Engineering Ltd., manufacturer of FASTANK portable containment systems, the storage container […]
Tension tents hold their ground while offering an aesthetic edge
November 1st, 2017
One of many crucial questions tent rental providers must help clients planning upscale outdoor events answer is whether they want a tension or frame-supported tent. Several factors influence the decision, from aesthetics to weather and space restraints to pricing. And while more clients are choosing the latter, tension tents are not without significant advantages. Center […]
Latex ink-friendly fabric
November 1st, 2017
Top Value Fabrics has expanded its textiles for latex printing with a new line of coated fabrics called Latex Performance Textiles, specifically engineered to create durable, high-quality production graphics utilizing HP Latex Technology. The fabrics are constructed with a proprietary coating that provides a print-receptive treatment for maximizing the beauty of printing with latex ink […]
Caffeinated textiles
November 1st, 2017
S.Café® technical composite fiber products from Singtex Industrial contain eco-friendly coffee oil extracted from spent coffee grounds. Both the AIRMEM™ membrane and AIRNEST™ bio-foam are comprised of 25 percent coffee oil, which replaces petroleum-based materials with a more sustainable alternative. The high-performance products are used in home textiles, garments, shoes and many other applications. S.Café’s […]