Mesa Laminated Fabrics introduces new laminates

May 1, 2008  |  Products

MesaThane is a reinforced premium-grade aromatic urethane laminate that features superior abrasion resistance, tensile strength and flexibility. MesaThane is available in a variety of specifications to meet the needs of specific applications. Mesalon 7010 is a reinforced polymer laminate designed to…
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Fire-resistant antimicrobial protection

May 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: The U.S. military requested fire-resistant cotton or cotton/polyester base layer undergarments that wouldn’t melt, wouldn’t drip and offered antimicrobial features. Solution: Never fear, Undershield® is here. Gehring Textiles developed a patent-pending modacrylic/XStatic™ circular kn…
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Fabric technology fights body odor

May 1, 2008  |  Products

VisaEnduranceShield™ odor-adsorption fabric technology fights odors, wicks moisture, dries quickly, and repels and releases stains to deliver superior comfort and enhanced performance. The patent-pending technology adsorbs and suppresses most body odor molecules in fabrics, then releases the odors…
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Durable Kevlar braid offers protection

May 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: Customers want a braid or cord that offers high strength, chemical and flame-resistance, durability and protection for industrial applications. Solution: Tough Kevlar® braid is lightweight; resistant to chemicals, cuts and flame; self-extinguishing; flexible; and five times stronger than s…
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Recycled-content fabric for structures and banners

May 1, 2008  |  Products

Moss Green Knit, made with recycled content, can be used for structures, including custom projects, Moss Shapes and Entasi, and banners. The fabric can be printed using Moss’s state-of-the-art Photo Fabric printing process. Sixty percent of the yarn used in making Moss Green Knit is 100 percent re…
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Utility knife features easy-to-change blade cartridge

May 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: Standard utility knives lack blade storage and require blade changes that expose users to cutting accidents. Solution: The Clauss SpeedPak Utility Knife contains a 10-blade disposable cartridge that makes blades easy to change. The titanium-bonded blades stay sharp longer and resist rust, c…
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Electric lift makes installation easy

May 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: Installing signs, awnings, fixed canopies, sheetrock, garage doors and other cumbersome items requires multiple workers and heavy lifting. Solution: The multi-use Starlift portable electric lift makes installation easy for items as high as 16 feet. Its four adjustable legs can be used for u…
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Structural materials offer benefits for construction engineering

May 1, 2008  |  Products, Tents

Duraskin® structural materials are designed for construction engineering, and feature high-tensile strength, low mass per unit area, adequate flexibility, and excellent weather resistance. Applications include mechanically and pneumatically supported roofs and hall construction. Depending on the ap…
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A & R designs custom DRA protection pads

May 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

A & R designed these DRA protection pads to be used as a customized layer of protection to lay on top of a special Lockheed Martin tooling. This unique assembly was created from pieces of Poron® foam, cut to size, and covered with a red denier polyurethane-coated material; the cover pieces conn…
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