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Devan Chemicals launches natural technology to make textiles free from pet allergens
June 30th, 2018
Over the past few decades, pets have been climbing up the social ladder and have moved from outdoor protectors to indoor family members. The American Pet Products Association estimates that 65 percent of U.S. households own a pet, with cats and dogs being the most popular. In Europe, more than 30 percent of households own […]
Whitehouse unveils new Bill to help Rhode Island manufacturers address workforce challenges and support innovation
June 30th, 2018
Legislation provides funding for manufacturers to train employees and retain institutional knowledge U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today joined Congressman David Cicilline and leaders in Rhode Island’s manufacturing industry to unveil new legislation to help manufacturers temporarily retain retiring employees to train a replacement and transfer their institutional knowledge. Whitehouse made the announcement at Cooley Group, […]
Tempotest Visualizer® app offers virtual reality for awnings
June 29th, 2018
Tempotest Visualizer® is a time-saving app for smartphones and tablets that allows fabricators to choose the type of awnings and Para Tempotest fabric suitable through “augmented” or virtual reality. The app allows users to use existing photographs and project various awning styles in 3D with any combination of fabrics available from the Tempotest collection. The […]
Safety Components adds distributors
June 29th, 2018
Safety Components, manufacturer of WeatherMAX and other high-performance outdoor technical fabrics, has added four distributors for its newest product, WeatherMAX 3D, making the textile available throughout the U.S. and Canada. The distributors are J. Ennis Fabrics, Keyston Bros., Performance Textiles and The Miami Corporation. This provides availability for the innovative textile throughout the US and […]
Mimaki opens technology center
June 28th, 2018
Mimaki USA, a global industry leader of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, opened a new Midwest Region Technology Center in Franklin, Wis. The center offers hands-on experience with the latest in digital inkjet printing technology, including UV curable, dye sublimation, latex and solvent printing. The 16,585-square-foot facility is the site of solution demonstrations, dealer technician […]
INVISTA invests in upgrades
June 27th, 2018
INVISTA, Camden, S.C., has invested $30 million in small-lot equipment for solution-dyed nylon 6,6 bulk continuous filament (BCF) fiber production. The expansion was officially commemorated with a ribbon cutting ceremony in July at the manufacturing facility. The investment supports INVISTA’s commitment to the growth of the Antron brand and the Lumena fiber portfolio that serves […]
Fisher Textiles launches new website
June 26th, 2018
Fisher Textiles, the Indian Trail, N.C.-supplier of fabrics for digital printing, has redesigned and rebranded its website at www.fishertextiles.com. The new site offers a clean, mobile-responsive design to help visitors quickly locate fabric choices based on print technology or desired application. The streamlined design makes it easier to request samples and find technical information on […]
DSM expands Dyneema® production
June 25th, 2018
Royal DSM plans to increase production capacity for Dyneema® due to increased demand for both Dyneema UD (Uni-Directional laminate) and Dyneema fiber. The company will install additional new UD technology at its plants in Heerlen, Netherlands, and in Greenville, N.C., and will also make improvements to existing production lines to expand Dyneema UD and Dyneema […]
Online 2018 Buyer’s Guide makes product searching a snap
June 20th, 2018
The Specialty Fabrics Review 2018 Buyer’s Guide is now available online. This comprehensive company directory includes thousands of products and services across the entire supply chain. Product listings include fabrics, fibers, chemicals, compounds, cleaners, coatings, hardware, equipment and tools. Listings also include services to manufacturers and end products. The online Buyer’s Guide, designed to make […]
USIFI and NFI help influence USTR issued tariffs in response to unfair trade practices by China
June 19th, 2018
On June 15, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a list of products that will be subject to an additional duty of 25 percent as a part of the U.S. response to China's unfair trade practices related to intellectual property abuses. The list covers 1,102 separate 8-digit U.S. tariff lines valued at […]