Specialty Fabrics Showcase 2018: Safety and Protective

Used in products for outdoor retail, occupational safety, health care and orthopedics, Style 601PCM works as a comfort layer against the back (eg., in backpacks) as cushioning, and features a cooling layer that the wearer can feel (even through a shirt). Its cooling technology combines with breathability
to make it a comfortable choice for users.

Style 800PN is a cut-resistant material (to ANSI Level II), with a knit construction that allows airflow to help keep the user comfortable. High-visibility colors help to keep workers safe in the workplace.

High-visibility, lightweight, breathable 413 fabric (also available in black) offers protection from ticks and tick nymphs. Used in an outdoor setting, it is water-repellent, fire-resistant and (in the black material) UV-resistant.

JASON MILLS LLC

Natura^™ Awning Fabric is engineered for outdoor commercial awnings and canopies. The technical textile features the look, feel and aesthetic features of a natural, woven cloth on both the face and reverse sides of the fabric with the performance attributes and benefits of an engineered thermoplastic. Flame-resistant, waterproof and mildew/fungal-resistant, the fabric can be sewn or welded and framed over appropriate awning structures.

Herculite Products Inc.

Lightweight woven webbing, Reflective E-Z Lace (Style 3077), offers high visibility and reflective properties, with high-tenacity polyester engineered into the openings. Improved production installation time for tie-down interfaces means no grommets are required. OTEX E-Z Lace provides a secure fit with design flexibility and extra seam strength; can also be customized per client performance specifications.

OTEX SPECIALTY NARROW FABRICS INC.

Vinyl-laminated fabric and vinyl-coated meshes range from 6 oz. to 22 oz., high-strength and durable materials designed to deliver exceptional UV resistance and long-term service in a variety of applications. Stocked in a variety of colors and weights, or custom color-matched to the customer’s specifications. Snyder Mfg. offers products that are flame-resistant and suppress noise as well.

SNYDER MANUFACTURING

Recommended for athletic flooring and protective mats, Actimat is a PVC-coated nonwoven poly with a soft hand feel. Offering excellent abrasion resistance and adhesion, it’s often used for judo and yoga mats.

STAFFORD TEXTILES LTD.

AquaFloat 32 is a premium coated fabric (32 oz. vinyl) formulated for inflatable boat and raft applications, with excellent tear and tensile strength to resist punctures and hold air. With treatments for UV protection and mildew resistance, in a semi-gloss finish, it’s available in a wide variety of fade-resistant colors popular in the recreation markets.

VALUE VINYLS INC.

Wolf Gray Cordura^® Brand Nylon is popular with law enforcement officers, offering low-visibility protection in urban, suburban and industrial environments. Resistant to tears, scuffs and abrasion, inherently stain-resistant, easy to clean and colorfast, the solution-dyed Wolf Gray color is less intimidating than black, camouflage or ranger green, and is adaptive to a variety
of lighting conditions.

MMI TEXTILES

Seawater-resistant range of Coastbar TPU is recommended for a variety of inflatable products, from dinghies to rescue islands, with a special coating to increase durability and air tightness. High abrasion resistance and smooth surface make it suitable for boat applications such as RIBs, folding kayaks and inflatable boats. The hypalon material is weldable with radio frequency and hot air, saving time and labor during processing.

HEYTEX CORPORATION