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Coming from Russia: Modilen is a new material for medical and sanitary products
April 1st, 2019
Russia continues to be active in R&D investments in the field of innovative specialty fabrics and materials. Progress in this area is reflected by some recent industry developments, according to statements by representatives of leading Russian producers of technical textiles, and senior officials of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (a state agency that controls […]
Making it easy: the benefits of keder
March 1st, 2019
Hidden within aluminum extrusions, shaping both simple tents and extravagant clearspans, lies the years-old invention that continues to help advance the success and technology of the tent industry today: keder, a bead or core that attaches to a fabric panel and then slides into a corresponding track in a frame. “Keder makes a joint, essentially, […]
Ascend expands operations
February 25th, 2019
Ascend Performance Materials is again expanding its Greenwood County operations to accommodate the company’s growth. The $35.2 million expansion will create 30 new jobs. A global leader in the production of nylon 6/6 fibers, resins and compounds, Ascend has six manufacturing plants in the southeastern United States and Europe and more than 3,200 employees and […]
Phifer’s SheerWeave fabrics win awards
January 24th, 2019
Phifer Incorporated’s SheerWeave Style 4400/4000/4100 Series made with DOW ECOLIBRIUM™ Bio-Based Plasticizers was among the list of winners for Architectural Products Magazine’s annual Product Innovation Awards (daylighting category) and featured in the November 2018 issue. The Style 4000 Series combines the durability of vinyl-coated polyester with the latest in green vinyl technology for a next-generation […]
New products: Savvy textile solutions
December 1st, 2018
Breathable textiles Teijin Frontier has developed a polyester high-gauge knitting material laminated with a breathable film to produce thin, lightweight and breathable textiles. Textiles laminated with breathable film are widely used for high-functional sportswear due to their waterproofness and stretchability. The new material is compact as well as stretchable, form-stable and moisture-permeable. It has a […]
Stimpson launches rebrand as part of 165th anniversary
May 25th, 2018
Stimpson, formerly known as Edwin B. Stimpson Company, manufacturer of grommets and washers, eyelets and more, has launched a new brand identity and revamped its digital assets to celebrate 165 years in business. The company manufactures products for the commercial tent industry and countless other applications out of its 278,000-square-foot facility in Pompano Beach, Fla. […]
Marine Fabricators Regional Workshops
October 13th, 2017
Join IFAI at the 2017 Marine Fabricators Regional Workshops. The workshops are designed to help you improve your efficiency and generate revenue, as well as provide a forum for networking and picking up valuable insight from your peers. Discover different patterning and upholstery techniques, share tools, tips and tricks, meet with local suppliers and gather […]
Eco-friendly antimicrobials and sustainable solutions
October 1st, 2017
Antimicrobial properties are fast becoming a required treatment in textiles for applications that range from hospital drapes and linen to contract and domestic textiles as well as clothing. While offering protection from germs is a positive factor, there has been some disquiet concerning the environmental impact of antimicrobial treatments. In response, fiber and fabric manufacturers […]