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Expanded colors for marine, awning acrylics
February 1st, 2022
Recasens USA has introduced an expanded selection of colors for its RECacril 60” fabric collection. Favored in the marine industry for its exceptional color resistance to high salinity conditions, the expanded collection is made from the same solution-dyed acrylic fibers as the traditional 47” width and is used extensively for both marine and awning applications. […]
Upholstery fabric enhances well-being
February 1st, 2022
The Crypton Companies has partnered with Hologenix® LLC to offer Crypton® CELLIANT®, a woven interior upholstery fabric with CELLIANT, ethically sourced minerals embedded into fibers that reflect natural body heat back as infrared energy, which is clinically proven to provide energy-enhancing properties and enhanced well-being. With the tagline “easy care meets self-care,” the new fabric […]
Mexican craft-inspired collection
February 1st, 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 inspired by traditional Mexican handicrafts. Lino emulates a printed two-tone woven linen fabric. Montage offers a subtly distressed look. Impasto balances a classic look with strong visual impact. All can withstand […]
Te Nukuao
February 1st, 2022
For most of its history the America’s Cup yacht race took place on offshore courses far from the viewing public, but recent race organizers wanted to transform it into a spectator sport. When the 36th America’s Cup took place in New Zealand last March, visitors could, for the first time, watch the race from viewing […]
Zünd and Airborne sign distribution agreement
January 31st, 2022
Swiss cutting system manufacturer Zünd Systemtechnik and Dutch composite automation company Airborne have expanded their collaboration. As a result of a new distribution agreement, customers will be able to benefit from state-of-the-art digital production solutions for automated processing of composite materials. Zünd and Airborne will jointly promote these production solutions through their sales and support […]
Asahi Kasei to produce acrylonitrile using biomass-derived raw material
January 28th, 2022
ISCC PLUS manages and ensures sustainable raw materials in the supply chain. Asahi Kasei has announced that Tong-suh Petrochemical Corp. Ltd. (TSPC), a wholly owned subsidiary in South Korea, acquired the widely recognized international certification ISCC PLUS for its acrylonitrile (AN) as a sustainable product. AN is used as a raw material to make ABS […]
Hyundai to debut seat using sustainable leather and regenerative materials
January 27th, 2022
Hyundai Transys, the global auto parts manufacturer and Hyundai Motor Group affiliate, announced that the company will debut its innovative future mobility seat concept at Lineapelle International Leather Fair, from Feb. 22-24. Hyundai's new seat was produced through the re-use of tanning waste from the automotive sector. In partnership with Lineapelle, the biggest international leather trade […]
Herculite Products Inc. promotes Peter B. McKernan to director of supply chain management
January 26th, 2022
Peter B. McKernan Herculite Products Inc., announced that Peter B. McKernan has been promoted to director of supply chain management. In this new role, McKernan will be responsible for the management of all corporate forecasting and planning, as well as planned capacity scheduling. McKernan earned his bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Finance from Duquesne […]
Henderson Sewing Machine partners with Twine Solutions
January 25th, 2022
Henderson Sewing Machine Co. Inc., Andalusia, Ala., and Twine Solutions Ltd., Petach Tiqva, Israel, have announced a partnership for the marketing, sales and support for the Twine TS-1800 digital dyeing system for thread and yarn in North America. The partnership will usher in a broader adoption and implementation of the digital technology, while also promoting […]
Upholstery fabric enhances well-being
January 24th, 2022
The Crypton Companies has partnered with Hologenix® LLC to offer Crypton® CELLIANT®, a woven interior upholstery fabric with CELLIANT, ethically sourced minerals embedded into fibers that reflect natural body heat back as infrared energy. Upholstery fabric enhances well-being The Crypton Companies has partnered with Hologenix® LLC to offer Crypton® CELLIANT®, a woven interior upholstery fabric […]