Graphic panels jazz up New Orleans

July 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Projects

Take a walk on Canal Street between the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the French Quarter in New Orleans, and instead of touring boarded-up buildings sagging from hurricane-force winds you’ll see vibrant, inspiring art. The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Fairfax, Va., recrui…
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Direct-to-garment printing predictions

July 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Industry News

New markets abound for direct-to-garment inkjet printers, according to digital-printing research company I.T. Strategies Inc., Hanover, Mass. The company predicts that the retail value of direct-to-garment printed products will increase from $3 billion in 2007 to $12 billion by 2010. “The growth o…
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Vancouver streets feature 850 banners

July 1, 2008  |  Graphics

The project. Each year since 1958 Vancouver, British Columbia decorates the city’s streets with banners. The idea was unprecedented when first initiated, but is now mimicked throughout North America. This year’s commission went to the internationally renowned Vancouver painter, Bratsa Bonifacho.…
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Hydrostatic resistance provides breathability

July 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

Problem: Marine covers develop mildew because urethane-coated, solution-dyed polyester lacks breathability. Solution: WeatherMax 80 has a hydrostatic resistance twice that of acrylics and remains naturally breathable. It provides a balance of water resistance, breathability and color retention equal…
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Coil zipper resists moisture and rust

July 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

Problem: In products exposed to rain or salt, zippers rust and stick. Solution: The RainDefyer™ #10 coil zipper features a three-mil-thick polyurethane coating that provides a moisture-resistant barrier. The slider and pin/box of marine-grade 316 polished stainless steel are corrosion-free in the …
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Affordable vinyl seats resist UV and mildew

July 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

Problem: Customers want high-quality marine seating vinyls at competitive prices. Solution: The new Midship Marine Vinyl, Midship Neutrals, combines 1500 hours UV resistance, mildew resistance and very competitive pricing in the most popular marine colors. SOURCE J. Ennis Fabrics
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A 4,000-square foot installation hits the road

June 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Markets, Projects

When Time Warner’s Home to the Future exhibit in New York City proved a smashing success, the company asked the project’s designers, NYC’s ESI Design, to find a way to take the 4,000-square foot installation on the road. ESI came up with the Time Warner Home to the Future Mobile, which travele…
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Fabric vehicle cover protects operator

June 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets, Projects

[ Hi Plains Canvas Products Inc. ] Amarillo, Texas, U.S.A. In order to provide city employees with protection from the elements while operating the city’s Steiner plow tractor, city officials from Amarillo, Texas, retained Hi Plains Canvas to manufacture a complete enclosure for the vehicle. The r…
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PGI introduces green acoustic materials

June 1, 2008  |  Markets, Products

In 2007, Polymer Group Inc., Charlotte, N.C., introduced new Silonyx™ substrates as acoustic barriers in automotive trunks and wheel-well liners. This year, Silonyx will be integrated into package trays, hush panels, dash insulators and HVAC ducts, illustrating how a product that is economical and…
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India’s nonwovens and technical textiles industry expands

June 1, 2008  |  Industry News, Markets

The economy, in particular the losses of manufacturing jobs, currently occupies the center stage in the presidential election campaigns in the U.S.—a dramatic shift from other issues that were considered priorities six months back. Some economic pundits are predicting (or acknowledging) recession.…
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