Sunbrella® fabrics receives four ADEX awards

August 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Industry News, Upholstery

Each year, Designjournalmag.com, a trade resource for architects and designers, announces the Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX), and Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, High Point, N.C., had a day in the sun. Sunbrella® fabrics received four ADEX awards: The Caroline Seabreeze Collection of furniture f…
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Showrooms benefit upholstery businesses

July 20, 2009  |  Upholstery

Showrooms prove profitable and satisfying additions to upholstery businesses. By Andrea Swensson As with any business, there comes a point in the lifespan of an upholstery shop when the inevitable question arises: What can we do to grow our business? For many upholsterers, expanding their workshop t…
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Fabric collection made from organic and sustainable fibers

July 1, 2009  |  Products, Upholstery

Simply Natural is an environmentally friendly collection of Greenweave™ fabrics made from the best organic and sustainable fibers, including organic cotton and bamboo. The fabrics are 100 percent biodegradable, produced from 100 percent wind power energy, and all dyes are free of heavy metals.…
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Sun control fabrics infused with antimicrobial additives

July 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Products, Upholstery

SheerWeave® Style 2000 Series of interior sun control fabrics is now infused with Microban® antimicrobial additives, helping to provide an additional level of cleanliness. Added during the manufacturing process, Microban product protection works continuously for the life of the shade to inhi…
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Consew introduces new machines

July 1, 2009  |  Products, Upholstery

Consew presents the MSTR-1000B by Meisterstitch®. This heavy-duty, extended use commercial machine features a large horizontal axis, rotary hook and all gear-driven hook mechanism. The MSTR-1000B can sew up to 3,300 stitches per minute, and the bobbin can be changed without removing the article …
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W.L. Gore & Associates supplies strong thread

July 1, 2009  |  Products, Upholstery

Gore™ Tenara® sewing thread will not weaken or degrade with exposure to UV radiation, extreme temperatures, salt, rain or chemicals, offering no-fail seams over the long term to keep customers satisfied with their fabric products. It comes in a variety of fade-resistant colors and is guara…
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Komar Alliance provides sewing thread for outdoor use

July 1, 2009  |  Products, Upholstery

Helios P is a sewing thread for outdoor applications made from 100 percent PTFE for use where high seam integrity is required for prolonged periods. Offered in three sizes: helios P 1250d for normal seams, helios P 2000d for medium-heavy or multi-layer materials, and helios P 2400d for heavy and sev…
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Kuraray America Inc. supplies fabrics and yarns

July 1, 2009  |  Products, Upholstery

Vectran™ knitted fabrics offer cut, puncture, abrasion and heat resistance. Available in multifilament, spun and hybrid varieties, these fabrics offer excellent drapability to molded composites and are suited for a range of end-use applications, from cut-resistant gloves to puncture-resistant …
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Li Peng Enterprise Co. Ltd. provides fibers and yarns

July 1, 2009  |  Products, Upholstery

LIBOLON® is the core brand of Lealea Enterprise and Li Peng Enterprise that offers global services covering both nylon and polyester fields, servicing vertically integrated manufacturing from polymerization to dyeing. LIBOLON has developed RePET® polyester fibers manufactured from used PET b…
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Recasens USA provides wide variety of products

July 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Marine, Products, Upholstery

Recasens manufactures and distributes high performance textiles, including Recacril® 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic marine and awning canvas, and a full line of technical textiles and PVC-coated products. Weather and fade resistant, Recacril canvas has zero shrink and stretch. Updated for 200…
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