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Dodger and bimini fit needs of sailboat owner
May 1st, 2009
[Leatherback Canvas] San Diego, Calif., U.S.A. A 6-foot 4-inch sailboat owner wanted a dodger and bimini that would fit his tall frame and look great, without sacrificing protection and durability, and he wanted it to be able to disappear quickly. Leatherback Canvas made spray curtains that would also keep the owner’s small children safely aboard […]
Project showcases art and architecture in fabric and steel
May 1st, 2009
Every two years, a landscape architect is chosen through a juried competition to create an installation for the Cleveland Public Art Park. The latest incarnation, from Eventscape, Toronto, Ont., Canada, celebrates both Cleveland’s industrial heritage and its new “green” environmental agenda. The fabric-clad organic futuristic forms make a powerful visual impact on a number of […]
No sweat: Tactical response shirt takes the heat
May 1st, 2009
The Vancouver Whitecaps move into a refurbished world-class soccer venue in 2010, and BC Pavilion Corp., Vancouver, B.C., hopes its retractable roof will give fans an intimate yet light-filled experience. The gathered synthetic roof fabric will effectively limit the capacity of the stadium to 22,000 seats, but allow end-zone draping to be removed for future […]
Study investigates hoop building as shelter for cattle
May 1st, 2009
Beef producers in southwest Iowa asked Iowa State University (ISU) Extension specialists about shelters that would keep cattle out of mud, under a roof, and in an environment that would preclude manure run-off. In summer 2005, Shawn Shouse, ISU Extension field engineer, launched a study of hoop shelters with a 50- by 120-foot building on […]
IFAI Canada’s 2009 Honours Program winners announced
May 1st, 2009
Winners demonstrate ingenuity and high-quality craftsmanship. IFAI Canada Expo 2009, held March 5–7 in Calgary, Alberta, attracted business owners from across the industrial fabrics markets. A tour to view area projects and Calgary Tent & Awning opened Expo events; guest speakers and industry exhibits provided ample opportunities for attendees to learn and network. A highlight […]
High-visibility showroom demonstrates products on a grand scale
May 1st, 2009
Las Vegas is all about big, bright and flashy, an excellent setting for a company that prints and installs digital film wraps for cars, trains and even buildings. GatorWraps, a growing business in Las Vegas, Nev., recently opened a new high-visibility showroom to demonstrate its products on a grand scale. “Advances in digitally printable films […]
The PIG® pool handles small leaks
May 1st, 2009
Small tank or drum leaks happen every day and everywhere, creating slippery and flammable gasoline, diesel, oil or chemical hazards for employees and customers. The New Pig Corp., Tipton, Pa., developed a clever solution for low-volume leaks: the PIG® Sealable Portable Containment Pool. Its design enables responders to catch and contain liquids, seal the container, […]
Biodegradable PCMs stay cool in the heat
May 1st, 2009
When phase-change materials (PCM) go from solid to liquid, or liquid to gas, they retain or release energy. When the heat is on, certain PCMs remain cool. And products made with PCMs formulated from animal and vegetable sources can be as varied, cool and “green” as a farmer’s market in June. Glacier Tek Inc., West […]
Air show under wraps
May 1st, 2009
More than 165,000 people visited the Avalon 2009 Australian International Air Show in Geelong, Australia, March 10–15, witnessing flight displays and viewing military, commercial and special-interest aircraft. Moreton Hire, a Sydney provider of event temporary structures, had the air show under wraps with 364 tents that covered 31,000 square meters of the Avalon Airport. “This […]
Fabric wound compress accurately applies medication
May 1st, 2009
Skin is a complex and vulnerable organ, as millions who suffer from chronic wounds (such as pressure sores and infections) can attest. Health professionals treat chronic wounds with meticulous hygiene, medication and compresses for best results. New research from the Hohenstein Institute, Boennigheim, Germany, may improve the odds of healing intractable skin wounds. The Institute, […]