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Covering climate change
July 1st, 2021
The MakMax TensoSport Sports Canopy is designed to provide protection to large-court sporting facilities, such as tennis or basketball (shown here). The canopies are fabricated with high-translucency architectural-grade PVC fabric with PVDF coating, or with high-translucency, long-life PTFE woven fiberglass with fluropolymer coating. Photo: MakMax Australia Pty. Ltd; photographer: Grant Kennedy, We Shoot Buildings. Broiling […]
Top trade challenges and opportunities in 2021
July 1st, 2021
The list of trade issues facing Washington policy makers in 2021 is long and complex. How these issues will be addressed affects a range of industries, and the textile industry is no exception. With member companies driving innovation in materials essential to health care, advanced technologies and national security, the industry is likely to feel […]
Equipment that makes a difference
July 1st, 2021
An Autometrix cutting table like this one has made work more efficient at National Bias Fabric Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, and helped the company move into new markets. Photo: Autometrix. Countless decisions go into the daily operation of a business, some big, some small, but all part of determining how successful a company is going […]
Chic yet durable fabrics
July 1st, 2021
Designtex has launched four fabrics that look and feel like silk and velvet, but they’re tough enough to be used in any environment. Glimmer has the subtle, metallic glow of raw silk, but it’s decked out in a tough topcoat that stands up to whatever comes its way. Nook, a hybrid textile with a silicone […]
New line of recycled sewing threads
July 1st, 2021
The Renu™ line of all-around, environmentally friendly industrial sewing threads are made entirely from non-virgin materials. The 100% recycled threads provide a green option without sacrificing sewing performance. The current line-up includes Renu ChampSpun™ recycled staple spun polyester thread, Renu Poly ChampCore™ recycled polyester-wrapped thread with a multifilament core and Renu AeroTex Plus™ recycled textured […]
Biodegradable fabric for disposable PPE
July 1st, 2021
EcoGuard material is a domestically produced, eco-friendly fabric developed for use in personal protective equipment, specifically disposable medical isolation gowns. This material contains an additive that helps it biodegrade up to 99 percent faster than typical polypropylene gown material. An additive in the material accelerates the biodegradation process to approximately six years, reducing the CO2 […]
Digital textile printing alternative
July 1st, 2021
Compo-SiL® technology is a new alternative to heat transfer printing or silicone-based ink printing. Thanks to its patented modified PU layer and the advantageous properties of silicone, the inward-facing PU layer is easily printed with elaborate designs and applied to the fabric using HMA and other adhesives. The UV- and damage-resistant silicone layer covers the […]
Sleek sound absorption and light
July 1st, 2021
SONEX® Lumen Linear Absorbers deliver a sleek, modern appearance, excellent sound absorption and diffused secondary LED lighting. They can be combined with the SONEX Linear Absorbers and are available in natural white or light gray. The water-based acoustic coating is available in standard, premium and custom colors for easy cleaning and durability. The integrated LED […]
Fully recyclable carpet yarn
July 1st, 2021
EqoCycle is a fully recyclable PA6 yarn with 75% recycled content that offers the same high-quality performance of virgin PA6 yarn. The new recycled yarn, mainly based on post-industrial waste, supports contract, automotive and residential carpet manufacturers with a drop-in circular solution to reduce the ecological footprint of their end products. The yarn is made […]
A giant leap for technical textiles
July 1st, 2021
The International Achievement Awards (IAAs) began in 1946 as a photo contest for awning and canopy projects, and 75 years later, the program continues to honor exceptional work in those fields. But as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the IAAs in 2021, we can marvel at the wide range of projects that use specialty […]