ACMA launches resource website
July 9th, 2018
The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Arlington, Va., has launched the website DiscoverComposites.com. The new resource is designed to educate end-users about the possibilities of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials. The website is part of the organization’s ongoing effort to help the industry speak with a unified voice about the benefits and possibilities of composite […]
Latten joins Southeast Nonwovens
July 6th, 2018
Southeast Nonwovens Inc., a provider of independent, innovative and discreet contract research and development services for the nonwovens and paper industries, has appointed Paul L. Latten to director of research and development. Latten has 30 years of experience in the fibers, polymers and nonwovens industries as well as technical, business leadership and market development knowledge.
SheerWeave® app available
July 5th, 2018
Phifer Incorporated, the Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based manufacturer of sun control fabrics, has unveiled its new SheerWeave app, providing users with access to a wealth of information about the product line. With the tap of a button, users can access the entire SheerWeave portfolio of sun control fabrics including 44 styles, colors, openness factors, technical data and […]
Serge Ferrari redesigns website
July 3rd, 2018
Serge Ferrari has launched a newly redesigned website, www.sergeferrari.com. The website features responsive design, improved navigation, streamlined product selection and downloadable technical information. It also offers new product branding for a more intuitive product selection experience. Streamlining the names of the company’s 125+ products and improving brand communication is an important step in the company’s […]
Brenda Hagerty and Porcupine Canvas: sales and customer-focused marketing
July 1st, 2018
"Cold calls are a thing of the past,” says Brenda Hagerty, co-owner and president of Porcupine Canvas Manufacturing Ltd. in Boucherville, Quebec, Canada. “Calling someone out of the blue to try to sell them something just doesn’t work in today’s industry. What clients want are our feet on the ground.” Hagerty’s history with Porcupine Canvas […]
Future architecture: Nicholas Goldsmith and the journey from mass to membrane
July 1st, 2018
Nicholas “Nic” Goldsmith, FAIA, has been a major player for more than 40 years in the development of fabric architecture in North America and around the globe through his leadership of the innovative architectural/engineering firm FTL Design Engineering Studio, based in New York City. I’ve known Nic for more than 20 of those years, and […]
Enhancing workplace (and worker) performance: automation and technology, equipment ROI and the new workforce
July 1st, 2018
Canvas Innovations in Holland, Mich., focuses on custom marine canvas and upholstery products, says owner Chris Ritsema. The company also has a smaller portion of the business dedicated to other textile-related products, such as porch enclosures, shade sails, awning recovery, furniture covers, golf cart enclosures and a wealth of other custom projects. “We continue to […]
Stressed? Interactive textiles monitor humans and structures for potential damage
July 1st, 2018
During the evening rush-hour traffic, the eight-lane 35W bridge over the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis suddenly collapsed on August 1, 2007, killing 13 people and injuring 145. The bridge was a continuous truss design, and an overstressed gusset plate at a critical joint was later determined as the weak point that contributed to its […]
Faster printer
July 1st, 2018
The Mutoh ValueJet 1948WX is recommended for everyday and high-production sublimation printing. With its staggered four-head design, it prints at speeds up to 2,199 sq ft./hr., with applications for trade show graphics, promotional items, flags, interior decor, apparel and more. Designed with advanced features such as a rear media feed lever for easy material handling, […]
Durable health care upholstery fabric
July 1st, 2018
KnollTextiles’ Between the Lines collection offers performance, bleach-cleanable upholstery, privacy fabric and wallcovering for the health care and industrial markets. The collection includes coated upholstery fabrics such as Brigadoon 21, a phthalate-free vinyl upholstery fabric priced at less than forty dollars per yard. Ribbon Stripe is a certified Healthier Hospitals Initiative-compliant privacy fabric stocked with […]