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Market report: fasteners
October 1st, 2010
Discretionary clothing purchases are down, as people nervously watching the economy delay purchase of new coats, shoes, suits and playwear. This consumer restraint is affecting manufacturers of needles, buttons, zippers, hooks, snaps, rivets and Velcro™ closures, according to “Textile Fasteners and Needles: A U.S. Market Report,” recently completed by Global Industry Analysts Inc., San Jose, […]
Oil booms as standard equipment?
October 1st, 2010
Tanker ships would be required to deploy oil booms as a preventive measure in California waters before transferring fuel, under a bill that has passed the Legislature. Washington state has a similar law. Current California regulations cover only how much boom should be deployed after a spill occurs. The bill passed in August on a […]
Intertek opens consumer goods testing lab
October 1st, 2010
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions in a wide range of industries around the world, has announced the opening of its first consumer goods testing laboratory for textiles, apparel and soft home furnishings, in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, Korea. The new 55,000-sq. ft. laboratory draws upon the expertise and resources of the company’s network […]
AAD awards shade structure grants
October 1st, 2010
In an effort to encourage communities across the country to Be Sun Smart and prevent skin cancer, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has awarded grants for the purchase of shade structures to the Chicago Park District and 37 other organizations around the country. In addition to the shade structures, each location will receive a […]
Trade breaks for Pakistan after the flood
October 1st, 2010
The EU foreign affairs chief urged EU states to back trade concessions to Pakistan, with growing concerns about the impacts of the devastating floods on the country’s economy and leadership. Supporters cite Pakistan’s strategic importance in the fight against Islamic militancy; some countries with competing textile industries oppose the breaks. The issue was debated again […]
Aerostat material weathers extreme conditions
October 1st, 2010
[Raven/Aerostar International] Sioux Falls, S.D., U.S.A. Raven Industries-Aerostar Division has completed successful flights and adverse weather testing of their proprietary High Strength Laminated Aerostat Material (HSLAM). Aerostar’s first TIF-25KTM HSLAM tethered aerostat weathered severe summer thunderstorms and extremely high temperatures without loss of helium or any damage to the aerostat. Aerostar is a supplier to […]
Tent systems for U.S. Armed Forces
October 1st, 2010
[Eureka! Tents & Accessories] Binghamton, N.Y., U.S.A The Eureka! RDS was developed for the U.S. Armed Forces as a rapidly deployable tactical use shelter that maximizes modularity, ease of use, operational effectiveness, durability and versatility—all in a compact and lightweight package. With its interchangeable outer layer, units can change the skin, rather than the entire […]
Creating the future of textiles (part 3)
October 1st, 2010
Fabric as we know it is transformed with electrical conductive nanocoatings. By Dr. Jamshid Avloni Part III 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 IV covers the potential of nanomaterials in creative applications. Part V […]
Carole Bellon creates results for her clients and company
October 1st, 2010
Carole Bellon’s straightforward and tough-minded approach to business results in a win-win situation. By Sigrid Tornquist When I was younger I wanted to grow up to be a doctor or a pilot—or a race car driver. I’ve always liked competition,” says Carole Bellon, owner and president of Bellon Industries, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. “Then I went […]
Remake spaces with fabric flair
October 1st, 2010
“Space articulation” with fabric adds design flair with practical appeal. By Carla Waldemar Heard a lot of hammering lately? Not likely. The construction industry is among the hardest hit in this bleak economy. Few housing subdivisions, office parks, megamalls or public institutions are breaking ground these days. Yet retail businesses, hospitals, colleges, exhibition arenas and […]