Single-step printing meets manufacturers’ needs

May 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: End product manufacturers want a simple printing system that is versatile and affordable. Solution: Print Village Inc. and its digital dye sublimation division, US Sublimation, introduce the Velotex Xpress™, a self-contained, single-step, affordable textile printing system designed sp…
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Eco-friendly yoga mat offers antimicrobial protection

May 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

Problem: Even premium yoga mats can harbor germs that antibacterial sprays do not adequately control. Solution: The CleanMat from Sommers Plastics has built-in anti-microbial protection using patented silver technology by Agion® to keep it free of bacteria and fungus. The antimicrobial protection i…
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Assembly department provides value-added services

May 1, 2009  |  Products

Problem: It is too expensive and labor-intensive to cut materials or manufacture custom assemblies in-house. Solution: Fasnap’s assembly department can provide many value-added services that can save a company time and labor including covering buttons, cut-to-length services, sonic welding, cu…
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Self-adhesive textile for high-precision cutting and printing

May 1, 2009  |  Products

Problem: Printers need a removable self-adhesive textile for high-precision cutting. Solution: Junkers & Müllers has unveiled Mediatex self-adhesive for high-precision cutting and printing, as well as residue-free removal after use. No additional adhesives are required, and it’s easy to h…
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No sweat: Tactical response shirt takes the heat

May 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

The Vancouver Whitecaps move into a refurbished world-class soccer venue in 2010, and BC Pavilion Corp., Vancouver, B.C., hopes its retractable roof will give fans an intimate yet light-filled experience. The gathered synthetic roof fabric will effectively limit the capacity of the stadium to 22,000…
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Polyester webbing product for variety of applications

April 1, 2009  |  Products

A new water repellent two-inch polyester webbing product is solution-dyed to prevent fading, has a break strength of 2,800 pounds and is available in three widths. This webbing is especially useful for medical, safety and protective, tent and tensile structures, and truck cover and tarp applications…
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Aurora introduces new fire-resistant fabrics

April 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

Aurora has added six fabrics with fire-resistant (FR) treatments, including Premium Poplin FR, to its UV and dye sublimation line for indoor or short-term outdoor printed applications, and Act II FR, part of its Weaves of Green line of recycled polyester fabrics. It has also added Replay II to its W…
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Roofing system enhances roof durability

April 1, 2009  |  Products

Sheerfill® architectural membrane is a cool roofing system that delivers high solar reflectance and thermal emitting properties, enhances roof durability, and reduces both building cooling loads and heat island effect. Sheerfill is ENERGY STAR® qualified and Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) c…
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New awning fabric maximizes thermal isolation

April 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

Thermocril, a 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic awning fabric, offers color fastness and a newly-engineered backside coating to maximize thermal isolation for the best heat reduction. Thermocril boasts dimensional stability, more water column than regular Docril and extra UV protection. It can be pr…
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Cooley releases new awning fabric and substrates

April 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Graphics, Products

Weathertyte Lite has the architectural fabric look and feel, waterproof properties and flame resistance of Cooley Group’s Weathertyte awning fabric, but its lighter weight offers easier handling. It is also well suited for other applications where protection from the environment is key, such a…
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