Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Dave Elliot, owner of David’s Custom Trimmers

January 1, 1970  |  News

Interview by Sigrid Tornquist You’ve said that perfection is your goal. How do you train your employees to adopt that same goal? It takes longer to produce perfection. One of the first things I say to my employees is to slow down. I don’t want things rushed. I want them done properly&mda…
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Snapshot: Detailed Design

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sigrid Tornquist Providing a new cover for this 86-foot traditional racing yacht meant changing or improving virtually every detail of the original, according to Dave Elliot of David’s Custom Trimmers. The intent was to cover and protect all of the varnish work from the elements, while prov…
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In a holding pattern

January 1, 1970  |  News

Award-winning inflatable fabric structure design needs development partners. By Janice Kleinschmidt In 2008, the New York City Office of Emergency Management announced the 10 winners of its design competition based on the scenario of a Category 3 storm hitting the city. Viraline Architecture LLC won…
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Action plan

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Janice Kleinschmidt The Industry Liaison Program is the point of entry for vendors seeking to do business with FEMA. Register in the System for Award Management database, then contact FEMA-Industry@fema.dhs.gov for a Vendor Profile Form. Vendors interested in providing housing solutions should vi…
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Hurricane Sandy: a personal experience

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Janice Kleinschmidt The day after Superstorm Sandy hit, Mike Catalano opened his truck door and let the seawater out of the cab. The engine started, but nothing electrical worked. CEO of Capitol Awning Co. of Jamaica, N.Y., Catalano recalls driving through his neighborhood. “The devastation…
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In preparation: essential steps

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Janice Kleinschmidt Companies that offer disaster response products and services have plenty of tips. “It’s very important to know the needs and channels of distribution of the destination. It’s also important to confirm provided goods are used properly,” says Teijin&rsquo…
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Do I need to coat printed fabrics?

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Holly O’Dell Finishes and coatings on printed fabric are dependent upon the material chosen and specified end use. Some fabrics come with a pre-coating to make the ink adhere better to the material or meet flame-retardant regulations in indoor settings. “Post treating printed fabrics …
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For printing, position yourself as the expert

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Holly O’Dell Fabric graphics can open the door to new opportunities and repeat business. The key is to match the customer with the correct solution. “The client shares with us what they are looking for, and we recommend the best print method, application and fabric to give the desired…
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Routine, not ordinary

January 1, 1970  |  News

By William C. Smith Not all applications requiring advanced fibers are exotic. The use may be routine but the fibers used make it an advanced textile. For example a “routine” knit is used for underwear for soldiers in war zones subject to IEDs (improvised explosive devices) and similar f…
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There if you need it

January 1, 1970  |  News

By William C. Smith Advanced textiles can be defined by virtue of their highly specialized fibers or a unique technical application. There are a large number of specialty fibers available for advanced textiles, but most are limited in production and tend to be quite expensive. In considering their u…
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