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Interlocking hex design and quick-drying performance
American Plastics  |  americanplastics.com   |  +1 510 755 3204

Hex mesh is a type of woven mesh used in a variety of industries and applications due to its excellent strength and durability. Its interlocking hex design provides superior strength and stability, preventing slippage even in the most extreme conditions. It is also highly resistant to abrasion and corrosion, lightweight and easy to install.

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Interlocking hex design and quick-drying performance
American Plastics  |  americanplastics.com   |  +1 510 755 3204

Elastic loop is lightweight, breathable and quick-drying, making it an ideal choice for both indoor and outdoor activities. Additionally, it is incredibly stretchy and durable, providing support and comfort. Its ability to be machine washed and dried makes it a convenient choice for customers looking for a comfortable performance fabric.

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Durable color
CORDURA/INVISTA   |  cordura.com   |  +1 316 828 1872

CORDURA® TrueLock™ Fabric is engineered with high-tenacity nylon 6,6 multifilament fiber that locks in the color at the molten polymer extrusion level to create deep, durable color throughout the entire fiber structure. The fabric has colorfastness, UV-fade and abrasion resistance, extended UV strength stability and long-lasting color vibrancy.

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Outdoor/indoor upholstery fabric
Covin Sales & Converting  |  covinsales.com  |  +1 323 584 5076

Made to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, Agora® fabrics are made of 100% solution-dyed acrylic that incorporates treatments to cope with the most demanding environments, ensuring excellent performance. Offering strength, quality, durability, easy care and excellent resistance to fading and degradation, they have a five-year warranty against fading due to exposure to sunlight.

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Hook receptive, permanent anti-odor, lustrous silk
Darlington Fabrics  |  darlingtonfabrics.com  |  +1 917 514 2282

The 26390 is a silk-like lustrous tricot with comfort stretch. It has a micro-encapsulated aloe finish that is dispersed as the fabric stretches and moves. Made in the USA in an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 certified facility.

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Hook receptive, permanent anti-odor, lustrous silk
Darlington Fabrics  |  darlingtonfabrics.com  |  +1 917 514 2282

The Darlington Fabrics line includes the 12KW19. This tricot warp knit fabric is hook receptive with balanced stretch and a low-profile napped UBL (unbroken loop). Made in the USA in an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 certified facility.

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Hook receptive, permanent anti-odor, lustrous silk
Darlington Fabrics  |  darlingtonfabrics.com  |  +1 917 514 2282

The soft, supple, fine-gauge warp knit of the 5KW22 is made of Acteev™ technology, which combats odor-causing bacteria with natural zinc ions embedded into the fiber (not a finish) for lasting performance. Acteev offers permanent anti-odor function as well as the buttery soft hand and stretch characteristics needed for the ultimate performance of the fabric.

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Printable ceiling covering
Dazian  |  dazian.com  |  +1 818 287 3800

Recycled Suppression Mesh is a printable temporary ceiling covering fabric made with 100% recycled polyester fiber. The mesh has a durable water-repellant finish that allows the water from the sprinkler system to transport through its large quarter-inch holes, instead of absorbing into it, extinguishing the fire below. Available in black and white.

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Interior & exterior seating
Douglass Industries Inc.  |  douglassfabric.com  |  800 950 3684

The Under the Blue Sky collection consists of four Inside Out® upholstery patterns to elevate exterior and interior seating experiences. With 1,200 hours of lightfastness, the collection is woven using high-UV solution-dyed olefin and high-energy dyed UV polyester yarns. A topical soil and stain treatment repels liquids and dries fast. All fabrics meet California Proposition 65 and are AB 2998 compliant.

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Tactical textiles and therapeutic fabric
Draper Knitting Company  |  draperknitting.com  |  +1 781 828 0029

Draper Knitting’s protective fabrics are personal protection textiles developed with the technology to perform under pressure. As a custom mill, Draper offers custom blends and knit constructions to make a custom circular knit, either single or double, a high-pile sliver knit or a stitchbonded nonwoven to meet specific and demanding requirements for protective applications.

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Tactical textiles and therapeutic fabric
Draper Knitting Company  |  draperknitting.com  |  +1 781 828 0029

All therapeutic fabrics in this collection contain the fiber CELLIANT®. The FDA has determined that CELLIANT products are medical devices as defined in section 201(h) of the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and are general wellness products. They can be made into wearable garments and products for humans, horses and pets to improve circulation and inspire muscle recovery. 

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Coated fabrics
Enduratex  |  enduratex.com  |  +1 951 332 4100

Rapper Extreme has 360-degree stretch as well as being oil and sulfide resistant. It is designed with a nylon multistretch backing and is further enhanced by the proprietary topcoat Produratect. The expanded color palette has 11 vibrant SKUs represented in solid colors such as Purple Haze, Green Light, Cherry Top, Ocean Blue and Yellow Vibe. One SKU is available in High Tack Black.

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Coated fabrics
Enduratex  |  enduratex.com  |  +1 951 332 4100

Houndstooth is enhanced by the Enduratex proprietary topcoat, Forbid SRT, a graffiti-resistant topcoat that preserves upholstery integrity, luster and softness and combats ink, Sharpie® marker, lipstick, red wine, coffee and indigo dye. This durable coated fabric is ideal for contract, hospitality, restaurant, office and residential applications. Houndstooth was developed in response to requests for phthalate-, plasticizer-, antimicrobial- and fire retardant-free options, while still maintaining high-performance attributes.

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Coated fabrics
Enduratex  |  enduratex.com  |  +1 951 332 4100

ChromaCool™ Sonar keeps coated fabrics cooler over an extended period of time, making them less painful to sit on or touch. This is especially useful for marine products, which are in direct sunlight, as well as other outdoor seating products. This expansion of the typically light-colored marine palette, which has previously avoided darker tones, is a game changer for design and styling in marine and outdoor applications. There is nearly a 20-degree difference between standard vinyl and vinyl with the ChromaCool Technology.

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Block fire and sun
Gale Pacific  |  galecommercial.com  |  +1 407 772 7900

DualShade 350 is a mid-weight fabric suitable for applications spanning a wide array of sizes and designs. Its knit pattern produces an iridescent, shimmery effect in the sunlight when used in protective shade structures. DualShade offers a versatile palette of 12 color combinations for any outdoor space.

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Block fire and sun
Gale Pacific  |  galecommercial.com  |  +1 407 772 7900

GALE Pacific Flame Retardant (FR) Architectural Shade Fabrics are engineered and manufactured to withstand the toughest environments globally. With weights ranging from 340 to 430 GSM across 35 color options, GALE Pacific Commercial Flame Retardant (FR) fabrics offer a fabric option for any shade structure project. 

Commercial NinetyFive 340 F is available in 22 colors. Commercial Heavy 430 FR, GALE’s premier monofilament heavy-duty shade cloth, is available in 16 color options. Commercial DualShade 350 FR, the newest addition to GALE Pacific’s HDPE shade cloth assortment, delivers a unique iridescent and transforming color effect and is available in 12 unique color combinations.

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Thermoplastic fabric for awnings, tents
Herculite Products Inc.  |  herculite.com  |  800 772 0036

Architent with Sure-Chek Antimicrobial provides long-lasting protection with a slow release of the specially formulated antimicrobial system to the fabric surface. The thermoplastic fabric composite is strong, durable and easy to clean and maintain. Designed for tent and structure rental and manufacturing companies.

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Thermoplastic fabric for awnings, tents
Herculite Products Inc.  |  herculite.com  |  800 772 0036

Weather-Chek is a unique outdoor textile featuring the textured look of a woven textile without sacrificing the performance attributes and benefits of a commercial-grade engineered thermoplastic. Offering performance, value and durability, Weather-Chek awning and shade fabric provides the look and dimensional stability needed to create architectural canopies that make bold statements about the facilities where they are used.

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Built to endure
Keder Solutions  |  kedersolutions.com  |  888 727 7050

ULTRA Series Vinyl is coated on both sides with a high-gloss white finish, allowing for an easy-to-clean, long-lasting and ultra-white look. Offers durability, UV and mildew protection, and F/R treatment, meeting California State Fire Marshal NFPA 701. Available in 19-, 23-, 25-, and 43-oz. weights, for tents and structures, tarps, awnings, signs and banners. 

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Long-term performance
Keyston Bros.  |  keystonbros.com  |  +1 954 462 0707

Exclusively available at Keyston Bros., Neptune offers a five-year limited warranty with a three-year limited warranty against microbial pinking. Available in 19 colors, its two-way stretch allows for easy fabrication and long-term comfort and performance. Mold and mildew resistant, UV resistant and easy to clean.

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