Xorel Graphic gives wall coverings eco-friendly designs

March 1, 2009  |  Products, Upholstery

Xorel Graphic for textile wall coverings, paneling and upholstery offers a new visual vocabulary, with bold new printed designs that radiate through transparent Xorel facades. Distinctive, functional and sustainable, Xorel Graphic is available in two new standard designs and ten colorways, as well a…
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Welder with ultra-thin wedge heats consistently

March 1, 2009  |  Products

The Pro-Seam wedge welder has an exclusive “Smart-Seam” control system to deliver even, consistent heat through a proprietary ceramic heating wedge only one-eighth-inch thick. The ultra-thin wedge delivers a low profile that reduces wrinkles, improves overlap control and eliminates align…
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Blind fabrics meet the latest window trends

March 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products, Upholstery

Sun blind fabrics from Van Clewe Sun Protection reflect the latest market requirements. Fabric widths have been adjusted to meet the latest window trends in the private and contract sectors, and the product range has been expanded to encompass four different degrees of transparency, allowing archite…
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Country Living magazine inspires fabric collection

March 1, 2009  |  Products

Silver State Inc. offers a fresh, energetic, 100 percent Sunbrella® collection inspired by Country Living magazine, with color palettes inspired by the outdoors, and classic stripes, vintage florals and paisleys in fabric and vinyl to suit applications from residential and commercial to healthca…
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Woven polypropylene geotextiles provide strong base

March 1, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Products

Problem: Road and railway construction requires a flexible and versatile base course reinforcement and sub-grade restraint, as well as embankment stabilization. This base material must also be strong and durable. Solution: Mirafi® HP-Series woven polypropylene geotextiles offers higher tensile m…
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Non-wicking sewing thread built to perform and last

March 1, 2009  |  Products, Upholstery

Problem: High-performance, non-wicking sewing thread can be difficult to sew, and may not be robust enough to maintain performance after multiple launderings. These threads may allow moisture to migrate prior to the end of a product’s useful life. Solution: American & Efird Inc. has create…
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Fabrics provide durability for liners and covers

March 1, 2009  |  Products

Problem: Environmental stress or abuse can cause punctures and tears in liners and covers. Solution: Rhinoskin is InterWrap’s line of industrial fabrics designed for maximum strength and durability. Its unique scrim design and coating formulation offers strength, durability and protection from…
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Nylon snap caps protect against oils and solvents

March 1, 2009  |  Marine, Markets, Products

Problem: Non-reflective fasteners may be critical to an application and need to hold up just as well as the fabric. Solution: Fasnap® Corp.’s line of non-reflective nylon (thermoplastic) snap caps are tough, strong, impact- and UV- resistant, and offer good protection against oils and solv…
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Eco-friendly WeatherMax withstands environmental elements

March 1, 2009  |  Products

Problem: Outdoor performance fabrics must withstand environmental stress, but is there a durable fabric that is also environmentally responsible? Solution: The best way to reduce waste is to design a superior product that lasts. WeatherMax employs advanced UV technology and solution-dyed SaturaMax y…
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Awning fabric mirrors appearance of woven fabric

March 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

Problem: Woven fabric awnings may lose their water repellency without a periodic chemical treatment, and woven fabrics that require stretch factoring and heat seal seam tape mean longer assembly times and higher labor costs. Solution: Herculite® Natura™ awning fabric is a revolutionary new…
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