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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Strong bale tarpaulins at a reasonable price

March 1, 2009  |  Products

Problem: Off-the-shelf tarps for covering large stores of hay and straw are relatively inexpensive, but they aren’t very durable. With the high price of hay and straw, a reliable covering is necessary. Solution: The Profitable Farming Company will be launching the Bull Flex, a new line of bale…
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Jacket features LED light system for safety

March 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

[InteractiveWear] Starnberg, Germany InteractiveWear AG provides the technology services again for Italian menswear designer Ermenegildo Zegna with an innovative new product. The two companies previously collaborated on the Solar JKT Jacket in 2008. The Freeway Jacket, part of the spring/summer 2009…
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Manufacturer produces made-for-iPod apparel

March 1, 2009  |  Products

[QIO Systems] New York, N.Y., U.S.A. French fashion brand Celio has launched the iPod compatible Celio Club Suit, and Canadian brand Killa has launched a range of hip-hop clothing for fall 2009, both incorporating advanced e-textile technologies from QIO Systems. QIO manufactures, licenses and sells…
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Sports bra features heart-sensing technology

March 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

[Textronics Inc.] Wilmington, Del.,U.S.A. NuMetrex® by Textronics® has premiered a new seamless control heart-sensing sports bra designed for even greater support during high impact sports. The NuMetrex Heart Sensing Sports Bra features electronic sensing technology integrated directly into …
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Climate control system humidifies textile plants

February 1, 2009  |  Products

To prevent problems with yarn breakage, static build-up, dust and lint, Fogco’s overhead “Revolution” climate control system humidifies the air by producing a fine mist and delivering it with a focused air stream, using an integrated horizontal fan to achieve 50–60 percent re…
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Color-changing film indicates temperature

February 1, 2009  |  Products

ChroMyx™ from Chameleon Intl. is a complete line of flexible, waterproof, temperature-sensitive, color-changing films that can be fabricated into virtually any product. The patented product line indicates temperature changes visually, through color change by the touch of a hand or when exposed…
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Nonwoven wall coverings available in variety of styles

February 1, 2009  |  Products

Built on thermoplastic olefin technology, Surface IQ wall coverings feature bold colors, striking patterns and rich, subtle textures—using only water-based inks and coatings. Eight designs and three signature patterns offer more than 50 standard colorways. The eco-friendly nonwoven wall coveri…
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Printer offers backlit camera option for outdoor applications

February 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

The new Jeti 3348 Jetspeed UV RTR digital printer from Gandinnovations prints at speeds of 2500 square feet per hour in a 4-color configuration with 48 Spectra print heads. Using the company’s UV-curable branded inks on a variety of materials, including 100 percent PE eco-friendly polyethylene…
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Variable-temperature heat gun incorporates classic features

February 1, 2009  |  Products

Steinel’s Classic Heat Gun Kit features the HL 1910 E variable-temperature electronic heat gun, 14mm and 39mm reflector nozzles, 9mm reduction nozzle, overhead hanger, application guide and convenient aluminum case. The HL 1910 E heat gun incorporates classic quality features: variable tempera…
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