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Ballistic armor products covered under defense regulations
August 1st, 2010
Compiled by Juli Case I’ve had an inquiry from a customer in another country about one of my ballistic armor products, but my fabric supplier tells me that it might fall under special restrictions because it’s a defense item. Where can I get more details? The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) authorizes the U.S. […]
Protective products meet the challenge
August 1st, 2010
An overview of the U.S. safety and protective products industry. By Jeffrey Rasmussen The U.S. Safety and Protective Products (SPP) market is a diverse and fragmented range of market segments: biological/nuclear, chemical, conductive/anti-static, ballistic/cut and slash, particulate, thermal, vacuum/high pressure, and visibility. Major applications for safety and protective products reside in key markets such as […]
New grand format fabrics available
August 1st, 2010
Fisher Textiles has introduced two new fabrics to its Grand Format line for dye sublimation and UV printing. GF 9049 EZ Stretch (FR) is an 8.4 oz. knit, 100 percent polyester, flame-retardant and completely wrinkle-free, a heavyweight stretch fabric that offers good opacity and excellent color definition for applications such as geometric displays, photographic backdrops […]
Nonwoven performance fabric offers durable protection
August 1st, 2010
Pavenex® is a new stitch-bonded, nonwoven performance fabric that offers superior, direct-contact protection from spark, weld splatter, arc flash and extreme heat and flame. Both durable and abrasion-resistant, it can be used as an internal or exterior barrier for a variety of industrial, chemical and welding protective gear and garments, including gloves, spats, torch shields, […]
New window covering eliminates dangerous cords
August 1st, 2010
In response to safety concerns about standard corded window coverings, Stevenson Vestal has introduced the Safe-T-Shade™, which completely eliminates hazardous cords in Roman, woven wood, screen and roller shades. Patent-pending design enables all styles of shades to function smoothly and freely without entangling lift cords, control cords and unsightly rings, combining increased child safety and […]
New line of stylish sun control options
August 1st, 2010
Tri Vantage® has launched the Shade Inspiration Collection™, a line of decorative window shades for interior and “outdoor room” applications that is designed to offer fabricators and consumers a variety of stylish sun control options. The collection’s shade choices range from bright to blackout, available on manually operated or motorized shade systems. Four design groupings […]
Plastic adhesive snap components for marine use
August 1st, 2010
YKK Snap Fasteners America Inc. has introduced plastic adhesive snap components for the marine industry. Unlike traditional metal screw studs, the product will not snag clothing or deteriorate from exposure to sunlight, sand and dirt; and its unique dome shape allows it to be walked on without pain. On its underside is a pad of […]
Antimicrobial fabric offers traditional wool flannel look
August 1st, 2010
Enduratex™ has announced the release of British Sterling, the latest addition to a collection of superior performance products developed specifically for the hospitality, health care and contract markets. Inspired by the look of traditional wool flannels, British Sterling sports a flannel appearance, with a good hand and nice drapeability, and with the protective surface needed […]
Fabric chandeliers light the way
August 1st, 2010
[Fabric Images Inc.] Elgin, Ill., U.S.A. A semi-permanent installation added a personal flare to an open office space in a prominent and well-known San Francisco, Calif., building with a design that focused on the location itself—555 California Street. A trio of 10-foot by 10-foot by 10-foot “chandeliers” were constructed with an aluminum tube frame structure […]
Suspended fabric ceiling tops off aquatics center
August 1st, 2010
[UFS Australasia Pty. Ltd.] Casuarina Beach, New South Wales, Australia The Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre in New South Wales offers the public an interactive leisure pool, waterslide, barbeque and picnic area, covered grandstand and refurbished outdoor olympic pool. An innovative solution by UFS Australasia met the client’s request for a suspended ceiling that was not […]