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Banners and signage transform school stadium
November 1st, 2010
[Rainier Industries] Tukwila, Wash., U.S.A. Rainier Industries approached the University of Wyoming with a proposal to transform the school’s stadium with new banners and signage. The proposal was accepted and a partnership was formed over the course of a few months’ time. The transformation consisted of several fabric structures, including banners, air vent wraps and […]
80-foot mural features digitally printed adhesives
November 1st, 2010
[B3DigiGrafx] Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., U.S.A. Digitally printed adhesives have made the wall mural a practical form of storytelling once again. Using large-format printing techniques, B3DigiGrafx turned signage on its side and created an 80-foot mural as an historical timeline of the University of California, Riverside (UCR). The bulk of the content was printed on a […]
Backlit light box display utilizes mirrored images
November 1st, 2010
[Signs By Tomorrow] Bloomingdale, Ill. Typical backlit light box displays are produced on polycarbonate or plexiglass rigid substrates. When the size of the display exceeds the available size of the plastic, it is not uncommon to produce these displays on translucent backlit flex-face material. The sign cabinet typically has to be set up for this […]
Creating the future of textiles (part 4)
November 1st, 2010
Nanomaterials offer unlimited potential for creative application in specialty fabrics. By Brian Korgel Part IV of a series by speakers at the Advanced Textiles Conference 2010. Part I covers developments in advanced textiles, Part II addresses developments in auxetic materials, and Part III discusses electrical conductive nanocoatings. Part V examines the push for sustainability. What […]
Tony Marsh creates a package deal
November 1st, 2010
Tony Marsh bundles products to offer clients valuable versatility. By Sigrid Tornquist One of the benefits of packaging product lines is that you can offer value and continuity to clients,” says Tony Marsh, managing director and owner of L.H.Woodhouse & Co. Ltd., Nottinghamshire, U.K. “We’re not the cheapest, but at the end of the day […]
Accessories that work
November 1st, 2010
Leading-edge accessories attract customers to fabric structures—and LED lighting leads the charge. By Maura Keller Check out some of the more sophisticated fabric structures gracing events and adorning buildings and you might be impressed at the kinds and technical sophistication of the add-ons that are making them stand out to customers. From lighting to heating, […]
Industrial “diamonds” drive market growth
November 1st, 2010
Technology breakthroughs drive growth areas in industrial applications and may provide manufacturers with their “diamonds in the rough.” By Julie Young With the nation’s manufacturing industries still feeling the effects of a tentative economy, companies that supply state-of-the-art specialty fabrics products are working hard to diversify their wares and re-envision their product lines to stay […]
Outdoor signage goes high-tech
November 1st, 2010
New opportunities in billboards and building wraps combine specialty fabrics with dazzling digital effects. By Holly O’Dell Outdoor advertising is big business. In 2009, advertisers spent $5.9 billion on signage—and more than $3.8 billion of that was on billboards alone. As businesses seek new opportunities to make their brands stand out, the sign industry is […]
Boat made of plastic bottles sets sail
November 1st, 2010
An epic voyage highlights the environmental problems of plastic bottles—and some possible solutions. By Marie O’Mahony Australian billionaire James Packer’s $30 million Z Sydney cruiser (replacing his $50 million Z Ellerston super yacht, sold last year) is an impressive sight as it glides through the waters of Sydney Harbor. On July 26, 2010, a very […]
Health care and the bottom line
November 1st, 2010
While much of the law doesn’t go into effect until 2014, there are some immediate ramifications. By Carol Brzozowski It’s said that small businesses—defined as companies with no more than 100 employees—are the backbone of the United States economy. Production of specialty fabrics products, often requiring very specialized or custom work, certainly exemplifies that statement. […]