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Texas Tech introduces new nonwovens lab
May 1st, 2009
The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, has introduced a new, state-of-the-art fabric laboratory to help researchers continue creating products to help protect both military and civilian populations. The 4,000-square-foot Nonwovens and Advanced Materials Laboratory features an air-conditioning and humidification system, contoured needlezone needlepunching technology and thermal bonding […]
Nolan.UDA forms as new Australian joint venture company
May 1st, 2009
Fabric distributors Nolan Warehouses, Springwood, Australia, and Upholstering Distributors Australia (UDA), Perth, Australia, are forming a new joint venture company, Nolan.UDA Pty. Ltd. Each firm will hold 50 percent of the merged company’s shares. “There is little customer overlap between the two businesses; therefore, there will be increased offerings and a larger relative stockholding, which […]
IFAI State of the Industry 2009
May 1st, 2009
In April 2009, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) released a digital version of its two-part State of the Industry series, published in the February and March issues of Specialty Fabrics Review. Part I focuses on the U.S. industry, covering market size, forces, key markets, market trends, global trade issues and the coming year’s outlook […]
SGIA releases 2008 annual report
May 1st, 2009
The Specialty Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA) unveiled its “Industry in Review: 2008 Annual Report” in mid-March, a resource that offers current sales-per-employee ratios for each industry segment, newest equipment trends, industry impacts of the current economic downturn, and more. Included are profiles for each industry segment: graphic producers, garment decoration, industrial-use printers and finishing. View […]
U.S. Congress approves key trade positions
May 1st, 2009
Two trade officials with major responsibilities for U.S. textile policy have won confirmation in Congress. Ron Kirk, former mayor of Dallas, is the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and will serve as the Obama Administration’s main trade advisor. Among Kirk’s top priorities: expanding assistance to help workers losing jobs because of import competition, concluding the Doha […]
Textile recycling opportunities highlighted
May 1st, 2009
Textiles Intelligence published an article by MarketResearch.com in February, 2009 describing forms of textile recycling and businesses making it work. “Recycling in the textile and clothing industry offers companies important benefits, particularly from an environmental viewpoint,” writes Gregg Kellett, online marketing manager for MarketResearch.com. To encourage recycling in Europe, for example, the EU passed new […]
U.S.-Pakistan trade policy review
May 1st, 2009
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council have called upon the Obama Administration to ease access for Pakistani textiles in the U.S. market. A report developed by the two business groups recommends review of trade policy in Pakistan, cutting tariffs on textiles (Pakistan’s chief export) and completing a bilateral investment treaty. The […]
Theaters present new opportunities for print shops
May 1st, 2009
By Janet Preus Theaters have known for centuries about the versatility and convenience of using fabric. Act curtains, often elaborately decorated, conceal the stage until the play begins, and painted backdrops descend from the fly space, transporting the audience to another time and place. Painted flats (muslin stretched over frames) create the illusion of walls, […]
Green cost savings
May 1st, 2009
What cost-saving techniques does your company implement regarding recycling and textiles? “Never throw out any fabric scraps” is a policy at Glawe Tent and Awning. A bin of fabric scraps has resulted in a remnant sale of small lots of industrial fabrics to the public, a source of supplies for a neighborhood sheltered workshop and […]
Truck wraps promote NASCAR event
May 1st, 2009
Arlon, Santa Ana, Calif., sponsored the NASCAR premier of the Auto Club Speedway, wrapping 10 tractor trailers to promote the race in southern California. The trucks were wrapped by The Global Group, Temecula, Calif., using Arlon’s DPF 6000X, a two-mil. cast film with X-scape technology and Series 3220 over-laminate. The trucks are on the road […]