Ticona unveils UV-stabilized Riteflex thermoplastic polyester elastomer

May 1, 2008  |  Graphics

Ticona Engineering Polymers, Atlanta, Ga., recently unveiled its new UV-stabilized Riteflex thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET) for monofilamentsat Techtextil North America 2008. It represents an ultraviolet (UV) and weathering solution for office furniture, auto interior, and outdoor product…
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Foss debuts state-of-the-art needle punch line

May 1, 2008  |  Graphics

Foss Manufacturing, Hampton, N.H., has unveiled its new state-of-the-art needle punch line. The new equipment positions the company for future growth in industrial fabrics, and assures a more productive and efficient way to do business. New Hampshire Governor John Lynch was the guest of honor at the…
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Ultraflex Systems Inc. introduces blockout banner

May 1, 2008  |  Graphics

Ultraflex Systems Inc., manufacturer and worldwide distributor of diverse options of digital solvent, UV and screen printing substrates, has added a new blockout to their line of specialty products. DSS is a double-sided, smooth blockout banner that is fire resistant and lightweight. DSS rolls are a…
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Bamboo plants used for textiles

May 1, 2008  |  Graphics

It can be stronger than iron, yet fragile as paper. It can be eaten as well as worn. As a source of medicine, it can heal. It cleans the air and makes music in the wind. Now, make room in your closets for the newest in textile plants…bamboo. In an April, 2008 article, www.naturalnews.com repor…
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Textured vinyl media offers excellent hiding power

May 1, 2008  |  Graphics

Dreamscape, Rockaway, N.J., has unveiled Dreamscape Peel N Stik, a textured vinyl media with excellent hiding power, and the ability to reduce glare and light reflection. It is more durable and thicker than other peel and stick films, and is appropriate for wall graphics, trade show displays, wide f…
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Avery Graphics introduces 3 digitally printable products

May 1, 2008  |  Graphics

Avery Graphics, Hamilton, Ohio, introduced three new digitally printable products at ISA: MPI 2601, a wall film that is easy to apply and remove; MPI 2150, a digital, translucent film for interior and exterior backlit signage; and, MPI 3900 Matte and MPI 3910 Gloss Promotional Films that are ideal f…
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Dickson Coatings partners with AGIS

May 1, 2008  |  Graphics

Dickson Coatings (a Glen Raven company, Glen Raven, N.C.) announces its partnership with AGIS, Rancho Dominguez, Calif. AGIS now distributes Dickson’s line of eco-friendly fabrics, Evergreen (Jet Tex, Jet 210, Jet 220 and Eclypse). Evergreen is free of PVC and heavy metals, and the production proc…
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Increased cotton prices impact India’s textile industry

May 1, 2008  |  Graphics

The textile industry in Tamil Nadu, India, underwent a serious crisis this spring. Operations were paralyzed due to a sharp rise in cotton prices and an acute power shortage, Southern India Mills Association reports. Mills there usually procure the required cotton from November to February each year…
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Slow growth predicted for China’s textile industry

May 1, 2008  |  Graphics

China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles predicts that the country’s textile and garment export growth will have slowed to around 15 percent in 2008, and that a big change in cotton demand is thus unlikely.
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Xaar strengthens partnership with TenCate

May 1, 2008  |  Graphics

Xaar, an inkjet technology firm based in Cambridge, U.K., has strengthened its partnership with Dutch textiles group TenCate, which has bought a 75 percent stake of inkjet technology group Xennia, in which Xaar holds a minority interest. TenCate, which specializes in protective and lightweight mater…
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