Backpack doubles as fleece throw blanket

February 1, 2009  |  Products

A student trudging to school with a backpack bigger than herself may earn praise as a model student, but actually plan to nap in the library during third period if she’s carrying a Throw-to-Go. Springs Creative Products Group LLC, Rock Hill, S.C., recently introduced the stylish Throw-to-Go ba…
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Decontamination wipes take on the toughest toxins

February 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory recently tested 30 different decontamination wipes to clean up chemical warfare agents and other toxins, and Fibertect™ nonwoven dry wipes outperformed the rest—including materials currently used by the military. The Institute of Environmental a…
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Foot press machine and snap caps

January 1, 2009  |  Products

Fasnap’s pneumatic foot press machine sets a variety of fasteners, and the cutting and setting dies interchange with the PM5 bench-mounted machines. The air-driven foot press has no compensation spring, making it easier to adjust and maintain, with fewer moving parts. Also available are nylon …
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Invista introduces new fiber

January 1, 2009  |  Products

Invista introduces CoolMax™ EcoTech™ fiber for spring 2009, which will deliver the same high-performance quick-dry benefits and comfort as current CoolMax fabric, with the added benefit of being made from recycled resources. The process begins with post-consumer bottles (PET) being clean…
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Direct-to-fabric printer ensures high-quality images

January 1, 2009  |  Products

Splash of Color introduces the HeatWave DFP-104 104-inch direct-to-fabric printer, based on Roland’s HeatWave sublimation technology that prints directly onto polyester fabrics and other substrates with excellent results. System features precision media handling components and an advanced onbo…
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Biodegradable film offers alternative to PVC film

January 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

EcoMedia™ film for UV printers is 100 percent biodegradable and recyclable, priced to compete with traditional PVC film. Stronger and cleaner than PVC, according to the manufacturer, the complete product line includes banner, backlit and block-out films in various widths and weights, which can…
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Outdura expands performance fabric awning-weight line

January 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Marine, Products, Upholstery

The Outdura performance fabric awning-weight line has added dozens of new stripes to its existing inventory of solids and tweeds, in the 60-inch width favored by the industry. Solution-dyed acrylic fabric is stain-resistant, water-repellent and breathable; properly used and maintained, Outdura will …
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Sunbrella adds velvet to decorative fabrics line

January 1, 2009  |  Products, Upholstery

Sunbrella® Velvet is a luxuriously soft fabric woven with a plush pile face— tough and resilient, but soft and pliable, with Sunbrella’s lightfastness and durability making it suitable for high sunlit areas both indoors and outdoors. Recommended for furniture and window treatments, S…
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Welding machine used for wide variety of applications

January 1, 2009  |  Products

Problem: When manufacturing a wide variety of products with different materials, thicknesses and type of joints, it is often necessary to have several welding machines for different applications, which can be costly and space-consuming. Solution: The Forsstrom TDW Mega RF welding machine has a much …
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Marine fabric resists pencil and ink mark absorption

January 1, 2009  |  Marine, Products

Problem: Many popular exterior marine vinyls have a tendency to absorb and retain patterning marks from both pencil and pen, making the fabric assembly process tedious and time-consuming. Solution: Herculite Riviera Marine Fabric™ is made with a high-performance stabilized PVC and coated with …
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