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Magnetic attachment system
February 7th, 2022
Foam Anchor is a time-saving magnetic attachment system that is fitted within the foam layer of seat cushions and is invisible to the eye. Foam Anchor is a time-saving magnetic attachment system that is fitted within the foam layer of seat cushions and is invisible to the eye. The super-strong magnets connect cushions to benches […]
How to manage customers when the supply chain is unpredictable
February 4th, 2022
Most people in the U.S., at least those who follow the news to any degree, should know what problems business is having with the supply chain — and because business customers and consumers are having the same issues, they should have some sort of sympathy. At least for a while. Fabricators are an optimistic bunch […]
Green Theme Technologies provides 100% PFOA/PFOS-free water-repellant treatment
February 4th, 2022
Green Theme Technologies Inc. (GTT) is launching a series of clean new products based on their dry-finishing EMPEL® platform. EMPEL delivers a water repellent DWR, anti-wicking and stain release treatment. Recent independent tests conducted by Bureau Veritas prove that EMPEL™ uses NO PFOA/PFOS in their chemistry to achieve its water-repellent fabric protection. EMPEL™ delivers a […]
Coloreel enters new partnership with TechnoProgress in Italy
February 3rd, 2022
Coloreel, with its unique technology for on-demand digital dyeing of textile thread for more sustainable and creative embroideries, closed a new distribution deal with specialized digital printing solutions provider TechnoProgress in Italy. The first step includes sales of one unit of Coloreel’s instant thread coloring equipment to TechnoProgress. “TechnoProgress opens additional doors for Coloreel in […]
Mexican craft-inspired fabric collection
February 3rd, 2022
Ultrafabrics’ Uf Select is a North American-made animal-free performance fabric collection that offers three different lines of soft and creative fabric textures and colors. Ultrafabrics’ Uf Select is a North American-made animal-free performance fabric collection that offers three different lines of soft and creative fabric textures and colors inspired by traditional Mexican handicrafts. Lino emulates […]
Archroma launches new eco-friendly softener
February 2nd, 2022
Siligen® EH1 is the latest addition in the plant-based innovations developed by Archroma in recent years, such as EarthColors® dyes and Appretan® NTR binders, as alternatives offered to manufacturers and brands looking to reduce the use of fossil fuel based ingredients without compromising performance. More than 35% of the Siligen® EH1 softener's active content is […]
Anchor & Pvilion partner to provide solar power to tent rental industry
February 2nd, 2022
Anchor Industries has partnered with Pvilion to introduce solar power to the tent world utilizing a heavy duty portable solar canopy and battery. The product was showcased at the IFAI Tent Expo in Daytona, Fla. in January 2022. Adding solar panels to event tents removes the need for diesel generators. Founded in 1892, Anchor Industries […]
IFAI board chair Amy Bircher hosts “Ask Me Anything” on IFAI Connect
February 1st, 2022
Amy Bircher tackled questions on labor shortages, supply chain issues and other industry challenges. New IFAI Board Chair Amy Bircher was recently featured in the January issue of Specialty Fabrics Review, but she also participated in an “Ask Me Anything” session on the IFAI CONNECT forum. She fielded questions on a number of topics ranging […]
Tell us your stories
February 1st, 2022
As we settle into the new year there are several things we wish we could have left behind but are already leaving their mark on 2022. The pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world, of course, with new variants emerging almost as fast doctors can identify them. A nationwide labor shortage—what economists are calling […]
Urban Factory
February 1st, 2022
Equipped with two Twin Super lasers and a robot in each cabin, Denim Forward uses Jeanologia’s Handman robotic system to achieve agile, clean and scalable production. Denim Forward, Inc. (DenimFWD) has opened what it calls the world’s first “Urban Factory,” bringing textile production back to the United States. Located in the City of Industry, Calif., […]