Textile offers features similar to PVC

April 1, 2009  |  Graphics, Products

A new German-made textile offers the textured look of a textile product combined with the dimensional stability and color reproduction of PVC. The lightweight but durable Insight Heavy is designed for interior use for tradeshows, theatrical applications, point of purchase and retail display. Its fir…
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Eco-friendly foam cushions offer quick-drying comfort

April 1, 2009  |  Products, Upholstery

EZ-Dri polyether-polyurethane foam cushions from Crest Foam are now available in densities of 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 pounds per cubic foot, with a comfort range from “plush” to “ultra-firm.” New green EZ-Dri materials, available for the 1.5-density family, are formulated for enviro…
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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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