First-ever ShowStoppers awards presented at IFAI Expo 2012

December 13, 2012  |  Industry News, Show Stoppers

Eight exhibitors chosen by attendees as the best new products at the show. By Galynn Nordstrom On Thursday morning, Nov. 8th, the first-ever ShowStoppers awards were distributed on the show floor to this year’s eight winners: Applied DNA Sciences, Cabrio™ Structures, Carlson Design, Cons…
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Panther Graphics offers free vehicle wraps in holiday Facebook promotion

December 12, 2012  |  Industry News

Panther Graphics, an Indianapolis-based vehicle wrap, graphic design, sign and promotional branding company, is looking to spice up the holiday season by giving away six free vinyl vehicle wraps through a promotion on the company’s Facebook page. Panther Graphics partner Oracal USA, a leading …
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Emerald is Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year

December 10, 2012  |  News

Will color schemes in 2013 take a cue from the Emerald City? Yes—according to Pantone LLC color experts, who have named Pantone® 17-5641 Emerald as the 2013 Color of the Year. “Green is the most abundant hue in nature – the human eye sees more green than any other color in the …
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Glen Raven’s Allen E. Gant Jr. receives the IFAI Chairman’s Award at IFAI Expo 2012

December 5, 2012  |  Industry News

The award capped the festivities and member recognition at IFAI’s annual meeting in Boston, Nov. 8. By Galynn Nordstrom At IFAI’s annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8th, celebrating the association’s 100th anniversary, wine, cheese, dessert and fellowship marked the end of IFAI Expo…
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EU issues new rule on biocides

December 1, 2012  |  Advanced Textiles, Industry News

Substances that act to reduce or eliminate bacteria, viruses or mold—and products treated with such biocides—will be subject to a new European Union (EU) regulation (528/2012) that takes effect on Sept. 1, 2013. The new regulation focuses on improving the safety of consumer products by c…
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Report on trends in technical textiles

December 1, 2012  |  Industry News, Markets

The recession forced many leading technical textile companies to shed non-core businesses, such as nonwoven consumer hygiene products, to focus on industrial markets, according to a new report by textiles journalist Adrian Wilson. “Strategies of Leading International Technical Textiles Compani…
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USDA lab launches nanocellulose production

December 1, 2012  |  Industry News

U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary Harris Sherman helped launch a $1.7 million production facility for renewable, forest-based nanomaterials in August. The U.S. Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory will produce nanocellulose made from wood fiber, a material with high strength and low…
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Textile Institute selects Dinsdale as president

December 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Dr. Peter Dinsdale, a retired specialist in the fiber, textile and garment industries, will lead The Textile Institute, Manchester, U.K., an international network of professionals in the fiber, fabric, garment, footwear, interior textile and technical textile industries. Dinsdale recently retired as…
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SBA offers hurricane assistance

December 1, 2012  |  Industry News

Individuals and businesses in 22 Louisiana parishes and 10 Mississippi counties are eligible for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu (D-LA), chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has issued comprehensive…
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CrossTexNet calls for research proposals

December 1, 2012  |  Industry News

CrossTexNet draws together 17 research-funding agencies to cooperate on “making more and smarter funding available to European textile research, on a permanent basis.” Partners in regional and national funding agencies in Belgium, France, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Italy and Turkey…
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