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Curated marine collection
December 1st, 2019
The Marine Upholstery Collection is a curated line of products designed to provide the best selection of fabric options for any marine upholstery project. From new, top-of-the-line fabrics to trusted and proven brands, products included in the collection were specifically chosen because they meet or exceed industry performance standards, including durability, colorfastness, cleanability and comfort. […]
Shiny signage
December 1st, 2019
With a glossy surface and a pigment-coated white back for complete opacity, GF4022 Nirvana Purity Shine® is a shiny soft signage fabric for frontlit framing systems. The newest addition to the Nirvana® line of fabrics, the product offers a two-in-one solution for dye sublimation and UV-printable fabric with a finished back that eliminates the need […]
Recycled thread
December 1st, 2019
Industrial sewing thread ECO100 is a line of 100 percent recycled thread including Perma Core® ECO100, Anefil Poly® ECO100 and Wildcat® ECO100. For non-apparel applications, Anefil Poly is a polyester sewing thread in a twisted multifilament construction with good abrasion, chemical resistance and color fastness. Perma Core is a core spun, industrial sewing thread with […]
Structured symbolism: ‘Wings over Stinson’ custom architecture
December 1st, 2019
International Tension Structures lifts a community’s sense of pride, one 50-foot, membrane-wrapped steel wing at a time. By Holly Eamon Architecture without a definitive function is not an easy sell. But it’s rarely a regret. “The concept is hard for people to digest, especially early on in a project,” says Jacob Schwartz, director of engineering […]
A stylish pergola, aglow
December 1st, 2019
KE Outdoor Design’s retractable pergola is aglow with lighting that is part of the design. The textile panels can be retracted using a smartphone or tablet app to adjust quickly to changing weather. Photos: KE Outdoor Design. Cool and contemporary, a new retractable pergola system showcases a sleek, linear style by integrating lighting as a […]
Thread coloring unit
December 1st, 2019
The Coloreel thread coloring unit works with any industrial embroidery machine to instantly color a white-base thread during the embroidery process. This enables the user complete freedom to create unique embroideries without limitation in the use of colors. Benefits include a reduction in lead time, no need for large inventories of various colors of thread […]
Biopolymers: a green alternative to plastic textiles
December 1st, 2019
Bio-based materials are an increasingly desirable (and versatile) base for textiles in a variety of markets. by Debra Cobb Within global manufacturing’s quest to become more sustainable, biopolymers are becoming an increasingly important area of development. Polymers are the chains of monomers, or building blocks, that make up many materials, including textile fibers. Biopolymers—created from […]
Value-packed inkjet
December 1st, 2019
With the color, performance and reliability that new and growing print service providers need, TrueVis SG2 series printer/cutters offer high-quality images, versatility, productivity and ease of use. The series’ technical improvements include an automatic pinch roller system requiring minimal operator intervention, a multiple print function that allows for highly accurate automated printing and cutting without […]
Polo Custom Products: from concept to production with a full range of services
December 1st, 2019
by Rebecca Post Everything is global now. There’s more opportunity to enter into partnerships with your customers now. You can make suggestions that will improve their business, and that’s even expected,” says Kent Lammers, CEO and president of Polo Custom Products. In fact, says Lammers, keeping pace with customer expectations is what transforms clients into […]
IFAI Expo 99 years and counting …
December 1st, 2019
In 1912, fourteen manufacturers of awnings and canvas products convened at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver to form the National Tent & Awning Manufacturers Association. The goal of the group was both modest and practical: to set weights and prices for canvas products. But what has endured, for more than a century, is a […]