Power products: tough tools and fabrics

Graphic software

The new and updated tools available in version 4 of the EFI^™ Fiery^® DesignPro software suite from EFI allow graphic designers to create and complete designs directly within Adobe^® design software. Fiery DesignPro eliminates the need to reduce designs to indexed colors, maintaining the highest possible fidelity of the artwork. It also creates smoother transitions and gradients, delivering optimum color results, especially for digitally printed textiles.

Electronics For Imaging Inc., Fremont, Calif., U.S.A.

+1 650 357 3500, www.efi.com

Solid durability

ESSENTIALS, the newest product from the Enduratex PURETEX collection, is specifically developed to
meet the rigors of outdoor upholstery products, restaurant seating, health care applications and the marine market. The solid-colored line is a combination TPO and PU topskin textile which is phthalate-free, non-PVC and has no plasticizers. It is fortified with the trademarked Produratect^™ topcoat and is backed with
100 percent polyester.

Enduratex, Corona, Calif., U.S.A.

800 243 2472, www.enduratex.com

Rugged fastener

The new TC-F6H from Fastmount^® is a durable sew-on female clip that blends into its environment by design. Made of a UV-stable copolymer, the clip is resistant to heat, sun and rust. Its translucent slide-lock mechanism allows cushions to be physically “locked” into position by simply sliding the lock into its housing. Ridges in the clip allow for automated parallel sewing to save cushion production time, and the slide-lock mechanism means
a removal tool is not required.

Fastmount Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand

www.fastmount.com

Sophisticated sling

Serge Ferrari’s new sling mesh fabrics include Batyline^® Duo and Batyline^® Iso. Batyline Duo, available in 28 colors, is a highly durable fabric combining one warp thread with two weft threads for subtle color combinations and a textile look and feel. Batyline Iso, available in 31 colors, is the industry standard for outdoor sling furniture. The fabric’s long life is due to extremely simple implementation, excellent resistance to weather conditions and dimensional stability.

Serge Ferrari North America, Pompano Beach, Fla., U.S.A.

+1 954 942 3600, www.sergeferrari.com

Graphic fabrics

The Trivantage^® Dickson Graphics Collection includes fabrics specifically designed for digital printing. Made up of six distinct styles in a variety of widths ranging from 35 inches to 126 inches, the full range of fabrics can be used to create custom digitally printed banners, retail displays, signage, wallcoverings, wallpaper and indoor decoration. Product features vary throughout the collection and include both one-sided and two-sided printing, flame retardancy, curl resistance and indoor and outdoor use.

Trivantage, Glen Raven, N.C., U.S.A.

800 786 1876, www.trivantage.com

Cutting-edge cutter

Gerber’s patented Pivex reciprocating cutting tool is now available for the GERBERcutter Z1 to further enhance its accuracy and efficiency on tough-to-cut and high value materials. Pivex is a cutting technology available on several Gerber platforms including the Taurus and
DCS line of cutters. Adding this technology to the Z1 brings accuracy and cut quality to continuous cut conveyorized workflow for those cutting composites
and technical textiles.

Gerber Technology, Tolland, Conn., U.S A.

800 321 2448, www.gerbertechnology.com