Study examines transfer of substances from textiles into skin

August 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Projects

Drug-delivery systems such as nicotine patches are designed to transfer substances from textiles into skin. The Hohensteiner Institute, Bönnigheim, Germany, studied various microcapsule depot structures with regard to mechanical strength, capacity to release substances in continuous and controllabl…
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PAMA in the news for Awnings Today PR campaign

August 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies, Industry News

The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA), a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International, is creating a buzz thanks to its Awnings Today PR campaign, now entering its third year. PAMA was featured in a front-page Washington Post (July 12, 2008) Real Estate section. Th…
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Thompson uses creativity to drive business

August 1, 2008  |  Fabric Structures, Features, Management, Perspective

Cynthia Thompson leverages her creative instincts to build a flourishing tension fabric structures business. “Business owners need to be inventive and fast moving and I think we’ve gotten sluggish,” says Cynthia Thompson, founder and owner of Transformit in Gorham, Maine. “I think we’re lo…
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Hybrid printer offers economy and versatility

August 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Products

The new ValueJet 1608 Hybrid printer prints direct to rigid substrates and roll-to-roll, offering both economy and versatility for projects such as indoor and outdoor signage. The versatility and fast production of the Mutoh printer are enhanced by its use of MUBIO Ink, a new BIO ink technology excl…
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Eco-friendly digitally printable materials reduce installation time

August 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Products

EnviroFlex™, a new line of eco-friendly and lightweight digitally printable materials for billboards, banners and other applications, offers a variety of options: Frontlit Lite (7-ounce), Lite High-Res (5-ounce), PolyFlex Lite (5.5-ounce), PolyPoster and PolyPoster HighRes (3.8-ounce). Up to 60 pe…
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Automated grommet welder produces strong, clear grommets

August 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: Metal grommets cover up parts of expensive, high-resolution graphics, and the occasional grommet failure leads to costly field repairs. Solution: For secure grommets made of clear PVC, FIAB’s Automated Grommet Welder does the trick. The RF generator operating on single-phase 208-volt powe…
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Towels extend lives of canvas tops and enclosures

August 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

With proper care, boat owners can extend the useful lives of their canvas boat tops and enclosures. Shurhold’s microfiber towels come in a variety three-pack: The extra-strong orange towel serves for effective washing and cleaning; the super-soft dark blue towel is recommended for polishing and sh…
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Coated polyester fabric protects rafts and inflatable kayaks

August 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

Problem: Commercial whitewater rafting exposes materials to extreme conditions: rock and sand abrasion, daily use, high UV light, constant high pressures and tensions. Manufacturers of rafts and inflatable kayaks want a premium material that performs better than existing PVC boats. Solution: The new…
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Taylor Made Products sponsors Earthrace

August 1, 2008  |  Industry News, Marine

In late April, a 78-foot wave-piercing trimaran running on biodiesel fuel set out on a trip around the world to break a speed record of 75 days. Earthrace sponsor Jason Pajonk, president of Taylor Made Products, Gloversville, N.Y., part of the Taylor Made Group Inc., will be cheering on-shore for th…
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Shade top kits accommodate inflatable boats

August 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

A fun-and-sun day on an inflatable boat can lead to a toss-and-turn night with severe sunburn. Taylor Made Products, Gloversville, N.Y., supplier of marine aftermarket products, can intercept some of those damaging rays with new shade tops that accommodate inflatable boat widths up to 5 feet 7 inche…
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