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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers uses fabric maintenance hangar
July 1st, 2009
[Rubb Inc.] Sanford, Maine, U.S.A. Rubb Building Systems manufacturer of relocatable fabric structures, collaborated in the design, delivery and installation of a fixed-base fabric maintenance hangar for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Based at the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, the hangar is designed to accommodate a C-130 aircraft and has a clear span […]
Shelters help agencies respond to emergencies
July 1st, 2009
[DHS Technologies LLC] Orangeburg, N.Y., U.S.A. Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters (DRASH) by DHS Systems were recently used by the Air National Guard and New York City’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in a joint training event designed to help civilian and military agencies learn to integrate forces to better respond to large-scale emergencies. […]
Ghillie suit kits protect U.S. Army snipers
July 1st, 2009
[Propel LLC] Providence, R.I., U.S.A. Propel LLC, a business focused on the development of new textile technologies for the military and homeland security, will provide U.S. Army Snipers with ghillie suit kits composed of a new fire-resistant material. Available as skeins of yarn or as narrow fabric, this material replaces the highly flammable jute burlap […]
Fabric for mountain boots withstands harsh conditions
July 1st, 2009
Problem: Footwear manufacturers need a material for mountaineering boots that can withstand harsh conditions. Solution: SuperFabric® from HDM Inc. meets strength and durability requirements and provides an integrated look with the rest of the boot. Using a multi-step process, HDM takes ordinary fabrics and transforms them into protective fabrics that can be engineered for optimum […]
Process increases fabric’s abrasion resistance
July 1st, 2009
Problem: Wear from abrasion is one of the leading causes of product failure in bags and luggage. Solution: Test results for a new, patent-pending process from Nüwa Textiles shows an increase in abrasion resistance by over 450 percent compared to conventional polyurethane coatings. The process, called NüHyde, fuses a protective layer into the yarns of […]
Powerful polymer used on variety of products
July 1st, 2009
Problem: A textile is only as strong as the fibers used to make it. Solution: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has determined that fibers made from PTT1, the latest polymer innovation from DuPont™, offer a unique combination of attributes which merit a new generic name: triexta. Offering exceptional durability and stain resistance, compared to previously […]
Anti-slash clothing protects from blunt trauma
July 1st, 2009
Problem: Workers in high-risk environments need protection from knife attacks that bulletproof vests don’t necessarily provide. Solution: ASEO Ltd., Ripon, U.K., has developed anti-slash clothing that looks like a normal t-shirt but contains a lining made from Spectra, a product that is reported to be 10 times stronger than steel and 40 percent lighter than […]
Tape and sealing technology create strong seams
July 1st, 2009
Problem: A cost-effective, heat-sealing machine is needed to produce stronger seams for PVC and acrylic products. Solution: With Miller Weldmaster’s Extreme Seam Tape™ and new impulse sealing technology, the Impulse Extreme™ creates the strongest awning and marine cover seams possible. Able to weld PVC, acrylic fabrics and many others, the Impulse Extreme is priced to […]
Coverall offers alternative to heavy turnout gear
July 1st, 2009
Problem: Firefighter turnout gear is heavy, uncomfortable and may not provide enough protection from punctures or tears. Solution: Ashburn Hill Corp. has just released TECGEN XTREME™, designed for firefighters to wear as an alternative to heavy turnout gear when they are on non-structural fire or emergency calls. The single-layer coverall is not only cool and […]
Calderon keeps awning business going through tough times
July 1st, 2009
Motivated for success, Paula Calderon sets protocols for an awning business in St. Lucia. By Sigrid Tornquist “The management system of ISO [International Organization for Standardization] is sound, efficient and effective. It enhances productivity and customer service, and consequently the bottom line of the company,” says Paula Calderon, managing director of Caribbean Awning Production Co. […]