Stylish wallpaper prints use strong Mylar foil

December 1, 2008  |  Products

When Florence Broadhurst established her hand-printed wallpaper company in Sydney in 1959, it was one-of-a-kind in its output of vigorously modern designs intended to radically change design attitudes in her native Australia. Signature Prints has re-released a number of her styles, featuring a range…
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Innovative material applications in automotive industry

December 1, 2008  |  Markets, Products, Upholstery

Sheila Clark, a research fellow at the Royal College of Art’s School of Fashion and Textiles and Vehicle Design in London, England, explores a variety of innovative materials for applications in the automotive industry, predominantly as upholstery. Her materials are imbued with health-giving p…
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Collaboration creates custom camouflage

December 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

London’s Maharishi Hardy Blechman Ltd. began by producing hemp and other natural fiber clothing, and soon turned to adapting and customizing camouflage, then creating its own versions. Collaboration with artists and designers, including the graffiti artist Futura, are a vital element in the cr…
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Jackets and coats utilize advanced fabrics

December 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

Grade Zero Espace, Florence, Italy, is the research and development department of Cove Nove, with the mission to develop new materials and technologies to improve quality of life, work and the environment. The Hinoki LS jacket and coat endeavor to redefine natural fibers using ‘Hinoki,’ …
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Stylish radiotherapy treatment gown series

December 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

Rebecca Earley’s radiotherapy treatment gown series was originally commissioned by the Queen Elizabeth Centre for the Treatment of Cancer in Birmingham, U.K. Each of the 100 gowns was designed using her heat photogram technique of printing plants directly onto fabric. The imagery used shows ho…
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Museum exhibits safety gear for animals

December 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

Bill Burns, director of Safety Gear for Small Animals, is using a branch known as the Museum of Safety Gear for Small Animals to spread a message of animal rescue, relocation and rehabilitation. The itinerant museum consists of 19 scale-model pieces, including a trio of tents for bio-hazard, radiati…
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Transfer labels offer range of industrial applications

November 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

Applied directly to the substrate in a matter of seconds, Barta transfer labels have a wide range of industrial applications, including inflatable rafts and boats. As a cost-effective and efficient solution for branding and safety instructions, they can be applied to either a flat or rounded surface…
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Recasens introduces flexible, eco-friendly fabric

November 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

Two new fabrics from Recasens U.S.A. highlight design flexibility, aesthetics and environmental appeal: Solrec® mesh permits greater air flow and UV protection for use in awnings and window shades. It comes 118 inches wide in 32-yard lengths to minimize waste and reduce seaming. Nine colors are …
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Roland introduces new restyling solution media

November 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Products

Featuring premium cast vinyl and cast overlaminate film, the new Roland Restyling Solution media supports the manufacturer’s entire line of eco-solvent and solvent inkjets. The cast vinyl prints beautifully and features Avery Dennison Easy Apply RS™ adhesive technology, an advanced repos…
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J. Ennis Fabrics introduces new collections

November 1, 2008  |  Products, Upholstery

New collections from J.Ennis Fabrics Novelties Exotic Hides are faux hides with an authentic look and feel in four colors: Holstein, Ayrshire, Hereford and Angus. Tough and fire-resistant, they can be used in home and hospitality settings for a unique look in upholstery, especially when paired with …
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