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All-season efficiency

Categories: Versatility

Providing a comfortable and attractive environment for sports halls, sanitary and social facilities, Svitap’s Double Synthetic Membrane can be used with an open side in summer; in winter, heating and ventilation are needed only when the hall is occupied, with good energy balance for a low cost of heating and lighting. The special finish and high UV filter of the economical membrane prevent greenhouse effects in summer, making events in hot weather more comfortable.

SVITAP J.H.J.

All-season efficiency
svitap.cz
+420 46 156 8198

Athletic advantage

Categories: Flame Resistance

Advantage MVP FR 18 is based on the signature 18-ounce coated formula known for its durability, pliable feel, resilience to the elements, many colors and great strength. New to this product are the added FR treatments which meet ASTM-E84, NFPA-701 and CSFM standards. This means one product can be used for numerous industrial and athletic applications, including wall pads and gym floor mats.

Value Vinyls Inc.

Athletic advantage
valuevinyls.com
800 406 8845

Auto motives

Categories: UV Protection

Automotive sunroof rollershade fabric from Milco Industries is UV-durable and fire-retardant (FMVSS302). It’s formatted to meet OEM assemblers’ processes, meets OEM specifications, and offers cost-competitive light-block/blackout performance. Rolls into minimal space.

UV-durable, fire-retardant automotive interior tonneau fabric, in addition to meeting OEM assemblers’ processes and specifications, is also recyclable. Milco maintains an in-stock program on selected styles and colors of engineered fabrics for at-once needs, adheres to industry standards for sustainability, and is ISO:9001 certified.

Automotive sunshade fabric, formatted to meet OEM assemblers’ processes and specifications, is durable, fire-retardant (FMVSS302) and offers 30 percent light transmittance.

Milco Industries Inc.

Auto motives
milcotextile.com
+1 703 888 8241

Clear visibility

Categories: Strength & Durability

CrystalClear is an uncoated clear composite vinyl alternative with improved large sheet clarity. Made using the same quality control process that is used to make Strataglass, CrystalClear is a press-polished sheet available in 54” x 110.” Offered in 20, 30 and 40 mil (clear and smoked); customization available.

Strataglass LLC

Clear visibility
strataglass.com
800 581 5801

Cool it

Categories: UV Protection

Available in widths up to 197 inches, Staftex ShadeMesh is recommended for use on awnings and greenhouses, with patterned interstices for targeted shading. Lightweight and easy to handle, it offers excellent printability and seamability, and is fire-resistant (FR to NFPA701).

STAFFORD TEXTILES LTD.

Cool it
staftex.com
+1 416 252 3133

Dimensional stability

Categories: Strength & Durability

Weblon Vanguard® Architectural Awning Fabric is a high-performance composite textile that incorporates specially engineered flexible polymer technology with a quality polyester substrate. Easy to work with and handle, the fabric has a smooth matte surface and is readily assembled with standard or electronic welding processes. Vanguard architectural PVC composite fabric is recommended for awnings and canopies, poolside structures, car shelters, patio covers, walkway coverings, privacy screens, curtains and in-home decorative ceilings, awnings and drapes.

Herculite Products Inc.

Dimensional stability
herculite.com
800 772 0036

Easy handling

Categories: UV Protection

Advantage NLW 14 S/G and Matte Lightweight Coated Vinyl are lightweight coated vinyl built for strength and flexibility. Advantage NLW 14 fabric’s lightweight characteristics make the product strongly recommended for primary applications in easy-to-handle truck tarps and general industrial use. Available as special order only.

Value Vinyls Inc.

Easy handling
valuevinyls.com
800 406 8845

Fighting bacteria

Categories: Versatility

Interlace vinyl is a contract-grade material designed for hospitality, health care, contract furniture, marine and many other applications. Durable, stain-resistant fabric is antibacterial, antifungal and mildew-resistant, and is easily cleaned due to its environmentally friendly SilverGuard® treatment that fights odor and stains. Permabloc® protective coating fights germs, abrasion and stains. Permaguard® makes maintenance easy and protects against scuffs, scratches and abrasions.

REX PEGG FABRICS

Fighting bacteria
rexpeggfabrics.com
+1 253 272 5162

Flexible windows

Categories: Versatility

GlassClear® SR transparent vinyl creates clear, flexible windows for marine applications, and can also be used for recreation vehicles, tents and awnings. With a single-ply, superior clarity, scratch-resistant coating on both sides, it’s supplied on rolls, reducing material waste and saving time and money.

Robeco Inc.

Flexible windows
robecoinc.com
+1 516 248 1521

For pets and people

Categories: Versatility

YCANINE, a polyester suede with knit backing, can be used for production of pet beds and furniture upholstery, offering a soft hand for a luxurious feel at an economy price. DirecTex both manufactures and distributes the material, working with three warehouses across the U.S., stocked and ready to supply products quickly and economically.

DirecTex

For pets and people
DirecTex.net
800 845 3603

Gentle shade protection

Categories: Flame Resistance

Applicable for playgrounds and other public areas, new FR Comshade is a premium flame retardant (FR) knitted HDPE shade cloth for shade sails and shade structures with a next-generation FR additive that is registered with the California State Fire Marshal (F-59002). The fabric is 100 percent lead- and phthalate-free and contains no arsenic. It is 12 ½- feet- wide for fewer seams and reduced labor costs. It carries a 10-year limited warranty and is available in seven popular colors.

Polyfab USA LLC

Gentle shade protection
polyfabusa.com
+1 440 503 9056

High-performance durability

Categories: UV Protection

A tough, durable composite PVC textile, Patio 500® awning fabric utilizes specially formulated flexible polymer technology and a high-tenacity polyester substrate, suitable for sewing, welding and digital printing, with a 5-year warranty against UV degradation or fading. Resistant to mildew, stains and dirt, it assures owners that the awnings will stay waterproof, tight on the frame and stay inherently fire-resistant. Matte finish combines aesthetic appeal with exceptional dimensional stability and superior strength. Available in 34 solid and duplex patterns.

HERCULITE PRODUCTS INC.

High-performance durability
herculite.com
800-772-0036

Lightweight durability

Categories: Versatility

For marine applications, gazebo covers, patio furniture covers, tarps, canopies and campers, Top Notch 1S is a 100 percent solution-dyed polyester fabric with a clear urethane back coat. At 60 inches wide, 7.4 oz. per sq. yd., it offers exceptional strength, durability, water resistance, tear resistance, abrasion resistance and UV- and mildew-resistance. Because it is solution-dyed, color rub-off is not an issue.

MANART-HIRSCH CO. INC.

Lightweight durability
Manart-Hirsch.com
+1 516 887 1133

Locked-in protection

Categories: Antimicrobial protection

Recommended for bimini tops, boat covers, outdoor furniture, outdoor coverings and awnings, Spectraloc™—AC 9 oz. solution-dyed acrylic fabric is mildew-resistant and antimicrobial. Durable and flexible, the fabric has a five-year no-fade warranty, 1,500 hours + Class 5.0, color fastness to light.

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600D Solution-Dyed Polyester—Spectraloc 600 is mildew-resistant, antimicrobial and backed by a no-fade warranty. 900+ hour class 5.0 UV protective and colorfastness to light. Durable, economical and water-repellent.

DirecTex

Locked-in protection
directex.net
800 845 3603

Maximum ventilation

Categories: Flame Resistance

With applications in medical environments and hospital rooms, Cubical Curtain Mesh has large holes to allow for maximum air passage and efficient ventilation. The mesh holes line up straight, without skew or bias. The durable fabric is available in custom widths and is antimicrobial and fire retardant.

Milco Industries Inc.

Maximum ventilation
milcotextile.com
+1 703 888 8241

On the water

Categories: UV Protection

Smooth, flexible Strataglass® for marine enclosures features VueShield™, a proprietary, highly engineered scratch-resistant coating to ensure maximum durability. VueShield resists minor scratches and swirl marks common to clear vinyl products, and offers additional UV resistance to protect the boat, passengers and furnishings. Strataglass is engineered with a proprietary anti-glare additive that enhances clarity, reduces sun glare and improves low light visibility.

Strataglass LLC

On the water
strataglass.com
800 581 5801

Performance in new colors

Categories: Antimicrobial protection

SheerWeave Style 2700 Series fabrics are woven in a unique twill pattern that displaces the individual yarn. The result is a two-sided fabric that offers performance in heat and glare reduction and improved visibility. Phifer is rolling out five new 2700 colors, all of which use a black warp with five coordinating colors, allowing an architect or designer the flexibility of choice. Infused with Microban® antimicrobial product protection to inhibit the growth of stain- and odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew.

Phifer Incorporated

Performance in new colors
%20phifer.com
+1 205 464 3191

Performance, in style

Categories: Strength & Durability

Made exclusively in the U.S., Naugahyde® products deliver superior performance fabric solutions for the corporate, health care, hospitality, marine, recreational and automotive markets. The top selling colors of these patterns—Burkshire, English Pub, CP1967, Rogue II, Spirit Millennium and Surfside—are now being stocked.

Performance Textures withstands the rigorous demands of commercial interiors. Each pattern is offered in a large array of colors, ranging from sophisticated neutrals to striking brights. Resilience TX stain repellent and backing eliminate the need for additional finishing. Now stocked in 77 colors in five different patterns.

Rex Pegg Fabrics

Performance, in style
rexpeggfabrics.com
+1 253 272 5162

Planet-friendly yarns

Categories: Flame Resistance

Planet FR and Eco Planet FR are semi-translucent fabrics made of 100 percent recycled polyester for roller and vertical blinds. These recycled polyester yarns boast the same quality and features as yarns produced with virgin raw materials. One square meter of Planet FR is made from 12 recycled plastic bottles. The fabrics have earned Cradle to Cradle Bronze certification based on the principles of the circular economy and help earn points for sustainable building programs such as LEED, BREEAM, DGNB and HQE.

Vertilux

Planet-friendly yarns
vertilux.com
+1 305 593 9494

Ready for impact

Categories: Strength & Durability

For use in a simulator/impact screen, Style 801 is constructed to withstand golf ball impacts from all levels of golfers. Noise deadening and durable.

Jason Mills LLC

Ready for impact
jasonmills.com
+1 732 651 7200
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