Polypropylene geotextile prevents root damage

November 1, 2008  |  Geosynthetics, Products

Trees decrease energy bills, sequester carbon and add beauty to urban landscapes. What’s not to like? Unfortunately, the roots of urban trees confined to small areas can spread, damaging sidewalks, pipes and infrastructure, adding to maintenance costs and liability. Biobarrier® Root Contro…
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Wearable airbag prevents fall-related injuries

November 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

Falls account for 70 percent of accidental deaths among people 75 years or older, according to the White House Medical Clinic in Washington, D.C. With this and other elder injury statistics in mind, Prop Corp., Tokyo, Japan, developed a wearable airbag, first unveiled at the International Home Care …
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Carbon from coconuts used for fabric

November 1, 2008  |  Products

Recycled coconut shells are the focus of a partnership between Americhem, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, a formulator of custom color and additives, and Cocona Inc., Longmont, Colo., manufacturer of nylon and polyester performance fabrics and yarns that incorporate natural sources. Americhem developed very f…
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Indoor fabric provides optimum solar protection

October 1, 2008  |  Products

K2 by Mermet® is a double-sided, double effect interior fabric for solar protection performance. A white side faces the window (outdoors) with the darker room-facing side seen from the inside; the white side reflects the sun’s rays for maximum heat protection, while the dark side provides …
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Laminating film protects display graphics

October 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Products

SEAL® Print Shield® Floor Guard® is U.L. classified as slip-resistant, a pressure-sensitive laminating film that offers excellent durability for both horizontal and vertical display graphics. Floor Guard’s slip- and scuff-resistant vinyl surface easily masks fingerprints and surfac…
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Vinyl compounds used for variety of applications

October 1, 2008  |  Products, Upholstery

New formulation technology allows Teknor Apex Co.’s Vinyl Division to manufacture flexible vinyl compounds that reduce emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 80 percent or more compared to conventional formulations, according to the company. These low-VOC versions of the Apex® co…
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Leathers produced with environmentally-conscious processing

October 1, 2008  |  Products

Danfield Inc. has developed the first 100-percent environmentally conscious method for processing leather. By utilizing natural colorants, vegetable dyes and waxes, the new EcoHide™ line creates soft, pliable leather without the use of toxic heavy metals. The leather is breathable and easier t…
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Ink allows high-speed, eco-friendly printing

October 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Products

Novacron® Deep Black MI-2000 is a new water-based reactive black ink that makes high-speed inkjet printing on cotton, viscose and silk more eco-friendly while providing a reliable and shade-stable deep black ink. Successfully tested under industrial conditions, the results show excellent runabil…
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Impact Technology® protects various fabrics

October 1, 2008  |  Products, Upholstery

Impact Technology® is not a coating—the protection is embedded within the fibers of the fabric to provide draperies, privacy curtains, bedspreads and shower curtains that are resistant to staining, splashing, bacteria and flame. The fabrics reduce laundering costs, reduce bacterial buildup…
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Marine fabric provides ideal amount of stretch

October 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

Problem: Marine fabricators installing expensive coated vinyls with very little stretch can end up with wrinkles in the vinyl (when vinyl is cut slightly too large) or shortages (when it is cut too short). Solution: Herculite’s new Riviera™ Marine Fabric is soft, supple and available in …
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