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Phthalate-free faux leather
December 1st, 2020
Camira Fabrics’ new vinyl Port has a leather-like grain in 22 subtle neutrals and muted tones that provide maximum durability for heavy-use upholstery applications. It is a phthalate-free vinyl that contains no fire retardants or biocides, making it an environmentally sensitive choice for high-traffic interior spaces. Prop 65 and AB-2998 compliant, the textile incorporates visual […]
Next-gen marine and awning fabric
December 1st, 2020
Available in three different product categories: SolarShade, SolarShade FR and SolarShade Plus FR offer breathability, high water repellency, mildew resistance, and outstanding strength and durability. Crafted from advanced staple fiber and spun 100% solution-dyed polyester yarns, these products provide exceptional value at their price point, and after being tried and tested in the field, have […]
3D-printed recyclable soles use Huntsman TPU
December 1st, 2020
Footwear brand OESH® Shoes is using thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials from Huntsman Corp., The Woodlands, Texas, for its 3D-printed recyclable soles. The shoe company, known for women’s footwear that offers additional health benefits, specifically wanted a sustainable product for the soles. Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. The partnership’s […]
Flexible shade poles
December 1st, 2020
Tele-Sun Boat Shade Poles are adjustable, removable boat shade poles made to last through demanding marine conditions. Lightweight, durable, UV-resistant and strong, the poles are made from flexible carbon fiber. Easy to install to the front or rear of the boat; users slip them into the rod holders, secure the shade sail fabric to the […]
Tour de France cycling jerseys use DSM material
December 1st, 2020
Royal DSM, a Dutch multinational company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, announced that its Dyneema® product drove the performance of Team Sunweb’s protective cycling jerseys in the 2020 Tour de France. With its partners Team Sunweb and Craft Sportswear, DSM helped to deliver a jersey that, when combined with a protective base layer, […]
76-inch dye-sub printer
December 1st, 2020
Epson America’s first 76-inch industrial-level dye-sublimation printer, the SureColor® F10070, was designed to offer reliability, versatility and round-the-clock productivity at a low total cost of ownership. Featuring four 4.7-inch PrecisionCore® printheads and a new hot-swappable ink system, the printer delivers continuous roll-to-roll performance at production speeds up to 2,700 sq.ft./hr. An effective solution for print […]
Smart tax moves in the age of COVID-19
December 1st, 2020
By Mark E. Battersby Given the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy, keeping a specialty fabrics operation’s tax bill low shouldn’t be a problem this year. However, to keep the business’s tax bill low year after year requires planning, and what better place to start than in a troubled tax year? This may […]
Musicians mask up their instruments
December 1st, 2020
Brass and woodwind instruments release aerosols out of the keyholes and ends of the instrument, and some instruments release spit out of spit valves, creating a large potential for the spread of COVID-19. University of Minnesota musicians are using special instrument masks to prevent this. Gopher Photo. The pandemic has left stages empty, and for […]
Marine fabrication finishing touches
December 1st, 2020
The pneumatic long nose upholstery staple gun from Sailrite® is engineered to set the staple without the crown penetrating the fabric, reducing rips and tears that can sometimes occur when attaching gimp to an upholstery project. Photo: Sailrite. Materials and techniques for marine trimmings that improve form and function. by Sigrid Tornquist It all matters. […]
Yale researchers develop shape-shifting robotic fabric
December 1st, 2020
Researchers at Yale University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed a robotic fabric, a breakthrough that could lead to such innovations as adaptive clothing, self-deploying shelters or lightweight shape-changing machinery. Created in the lab of Prof. Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio, the fabric includes actuation, sensing and variable-stiffness fibers, while retaining all the qualities that make […]