Clear vinyl available for marine and auto markets

April 1, 2009  |  Marine, Markets, Products

Using an innovative new coating chemistry, O’Sullivan Films introduces Ultrashield, a press polished clear vinyl sheet with superior chemical resistance and scratch-resistant properties for the marine and auto markets. Ultrashield is the only RF-sealable clear product with a scratch-resistant …
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Strap cutting machine features many useful functions

April 1, 2009  |  Products

Reliant Converting Equipment Model RCTL-750 strap cutting machine automatically measures and cuts-to-length various strapping materials, from nylon to Kevlar®, up to three inches wide. The ergonomic design automatically unwinds, measures and cuts using cold cutting, hot cutting or ultrasonic cut…
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Explosion-proof LED light meets customer demands

April 1, 2009  |  Products

Model 27XL LED light with Extreme Light Technology (XLT) is now available with a clear lens option as well as amber, blue, green and red, producing 60 high-intensity flashes per minute. XLT is a breakthrough high-intensity LED array designed to meet the demands of industrial customers, producing max…
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Custom-made screens for retractable awnings

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

Custom-made screens for retractable awnings in sizes up to 20 feet by 16 feet, 6 inches are available to give awning companies an opportunity to expand their offerings to their customers for whom a screen option is a key element. Units are custom made for almost any retractable awning utilizing mari…
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Sanitized® Silver used to produce textile finish

April 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

Developed and produced in Switzerland, Sanitized® Silver is based on silver salt (not metallic silver), scientifically recognized as having natural antimicrobial properties, producing a textile finish that can be applied without a binder. The finish acts on the bacterial cell membranes, preventing …
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Lead-free interior sun control products

April 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

Problem: Sun control products for interiors sometimes contain lead, and even low levels of lead are considered to be harmful. Solution: SheerWeave interior sun control products from Phifer are lead-free, PVC-free and 100 percent recyclable. The fabric’s light-filtering qualities diffuse light,…
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Fibers and yarns create comfortable, dry apparel

April 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Products, Upholstery

Problem: Staying dry and comfortable is the challenge for performance apparel fabrics. Solution: Cocona® fibers and yarns use activated carbon made from recycled coconut shells, a natural and renewable resource that can be used in a wide range of knit and woven fabrics, as well as nonwovens, to …
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Fabric meets FTC guidelines for recycled products

April 1, 2009  |  Products

Problem: Customers like the versatility of a printable, heavyweight stretch fabric, but they are also committed to going “green.” Solution: ET 9975 Power Stretch from Fisher is made with 95 percent Repreve® recycled yarns, meeting FTC guidelines for recycled products. Similar to Fish…
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Kedercord offers three weldable keder cords

April 1, 2009  |  Products

Problem: In order to weld keder cord (hem cord) into the edge of a fabric, the hem cord and fabric must be compatible resin types. Solution: Kedercord has developed three distinct weldable and compatible keder cords: PVC for PVC fabric, PE-type for PE (polyethylene) fabrics and rubber, which will we…
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Green fabrics provide options for digital printing

April 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: There are not enough “green” fabric options for the digital printing market. Solution: Weaves of Green™ fabrics are made of fiber from recycled plastic drink bottles. Act II, a heavier fabric with a canvas-like texture, and Replay II, which is lighter weight and smoother, …
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