Waterproof, breathable fabric uses advanced flocking techniques

August 1, 2010  |  News

IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1360 Transhield, Inc. introduces ArmorDillo™ waterproof, breathable fabric. Working with DuPont Co. and Spectro Coatings, Transhield has developed a new fabric that is 100-percent waterproof, yet breathable, using smart Ionomer technology and advanced fabric flocking tech…
New fabrics and related solutions from Tri Vantage

August 1, 2010  |  News

IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 418 Tri Vantage now offers version 4.12 of Canvas Link Awning Composer, an update of the popular awning-design software. Among the enhancements to the new software is a casual furniture component, which allows users to customize casual furniture with specific fabric styles. Awn…
Durable, versatile fabric options for outdoor applications

August 1, 2010  |  News

IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 432 EarthTex® is an eco-friendly Cradle to CradleSM Certified product that is customized to end-use specifications. This fabric collection represents a commitment to materials perpetually circulated in closed loops, maximizing material value without damaging ecosystems. Ear…
Auditors offer independent assessments of management

August 1, 2010  |  News

IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 829 UL DQS offers independent assessments of management systems. Auditors follow a disciplined process to determine whether individual departments have the right metrics in place to drive continuous improvement. Gaps are identified between procedures and performance by looking …
Durable outdoor shade fabric provides UV protection

August 1, 2010  |  News

IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1330 Value Vinyls, in partnership with PRO-KNIT, offers Monotec 370. Monotec 370 is a durable and attractive outdoor shade fabric designed to provide protection from UV rays and the heat. As a very wide shade cloth, Monotec 370 has fewer seams than traditional fabrics. Made fro…
Performance fabric optimized for breathability

August 1, 2010  |  News

IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1626 VELCRO® brand EVAPTEX™ High Performance Fabric is a hook-compatible fabric optimized for breathability and moisture management. EVAPTEX fabric is a woven textile that wicks water away from the skin and allows air to circulate through while keeping the fabric temp…
Coated polyester tent material with high translucency

August 1, 2010  |  News

IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1525 Verseidag Seemee US, Inc. announces a new, coated polyester tent material, product # B 1014 col. 274. This German-made material has a very high translucency (35 percent), designed for the tent and structural industry. This material is 17 ounces per square yard and 98-inch …
Green-certified fabrics for window coverings

August 1, 2010  |  News

IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1038 Vertilux distributes products used to manufacture interior and exterior window coverings. Product lines includes green certified fabrics in decorative, solar and blackout styles, as well as systems used for interior window treatments, exterior awnings and guided shades. Al…
Protective fabrics meet phthalate and lead-free guidelines

August 1, 2010  |  News

IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1538, 1540 Vintex introduces certain VinaGYM® products that are now certified safe guard protective fabrics and meet phthalate and lead-free CPSIA guidelines. VinaGYM SG products are now certified by Vintex to be manufactured to be free of lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic an…
Coated and laminated vinyl up to 40 ounces in stock

August 1, 2010  |  News

IFAI Expo 2010 Booth: 1412 Vinyl Solutions manufactures and distributes high performance PVC fabrics and offers a line of supported and nonsupported PVC. Vinyl Solutions stocks supported vinyl that is laminated or coated with PVC, in weights from 8 ounces up to 40 ounces and nonsupported vinyl rangi…