Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Scott Campbell, owner and president of Rainier Industries

January 1, 1970  |  News

Interview by Sigrid Tornquist What is your industry prediction? There’s just so much instability right now, and over-regulation, that it’s hard to predict—just batten down the hatches and wait for things to improve. What is your business philosophy? Have fun, make money, take care …
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Biggest boat wrap in the world

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sigrid Tornquist Cummins MerCruiser Diesel and large format printer Image Monster collaborated to create the world’s biggest boat wrap, a compelling vision of blue marlin and mahi-mahi. The boat wrap, which was featured on the 60-foot QuadZeus at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show,…
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The ink-adhesive connection

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sigrid Tornquist “While solvent printers produce a great looking product, the issues of adhesive degradation caused by solvent migration and retention can be devastating for vehicle wraps,” says Rob Ivers, Rob Ivers Inc., Raymore, Mo. “If all of the solvents are not allowed to e…
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The difference between cast and calendered film

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sigrid Tornquist Choosing the most suitable media for a wrap application means understanding the difference between the two main categories of film: cast and calendered.The decision depends on the amount of time the product will be in use and the type of vehicle being wrapped. Cast film—or …
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Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Marcel Branis, vice president of manufacturing for DHS Systems

January 1, 1970  |  News

Interview by Sigrid Tornquist What is your industry prediction? The textile industry has had its share of hard economic times, but the talent, perseverance and ingenuity of its members will ensure recovery. What is your business philosophy? If you stand still, you die. I’m constantly on the lo…
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Changes to FR regulations

January 1, 1970  |  News

Although flame retardant regulations vary from one geographic location to another, several standards exist to help fabric suppliers and EPMs understand some overall guidelines. One common standard is NFPA 701, which addresses flame propagation of textiles and films. Another is ASTM E84, related to s…
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Flame-resistant fabrics: Examine your options

January 1, 1970  |  Business, Features

Offer better customer service with information on the latest in FR qualities and regulations. By Holly O’Dell In many environments today, fire retardancy and flame resistance (FR) qualities are required for fabrics; in other cases, it is a desirable quality, at the least. For commercial and ho…
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Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Craig Fawcett, president of Lethbridge Custom Canvas

January 1, 1970  |  News

Interview by Sigrid Tornquist What is your industry prediction? To a degree, the weaker businesses have been weeded out. If you’ve made it through these last couple of years intact, business should start picking up. What is your business philosophy? Train the employees, give them the authority…
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Creating an interior fabric collection

January 1, 1970  |  News

In her book, The Design Directory of Window Treatments, interior design veteran Jackie Von Tobel created thousands of hand-drawn illustrations, but it wasn’t until her friend and business associate, Jeanelle Dech of Adaptive Textiles in West Chester, Pa., suggested that she create a fabric col…
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How to get your photos published

January 1, 1970  |  News

Flip through any magazine and see what catches your eye. Chances are it will be the largest, most compelling photographs. Editors and graphic designers rely on imagery to enrich the story. “A lot of our time each month is spent tracking down quality electronic images,” says Specialty Fab…
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