UV-printable material prevents unwanted curling

October 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: A digital printer used a three-ply laminated blockout banner material for trade show aisle banners, but after installation the edges or hems curled. Solution: Blockout Premium is a 22-ounce, cast-coated, two-sided material that will not curl or “tea cup” after hanging. It has ex…
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Guidelines for cutting knitted shade fabric

October 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

Problem: When cutting knitted shade fabric, it is difficult to know how to compensate for the stretch factor. Solution: Gale Pacific calculated how best to cut and sew the company’s Commercial 95 patterns and prepared a Web site FAQ to provide directions. Patterns should be cut approximately 2…
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Welder makes feeding fabric and quality welding easy

October 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: Frequently, PTFE fabric used in large structures is difficult to feed into the welder and getting consistent, quality welds is difficult. Solution: FIAB’s new PTFE Welder has a welding surface only 16 inches above the floor and a gantry designed with slots to align and feed fabric int…
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Squaring table and cross cutter improve efficiency

October 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: When cutting vinyl and screen, operators need to take a lot of time and ensure that the material seals as it cuts. Solution: The combination of a Sewn Products Equipment Company (SPEC) squaring table and Ultrasonic cross cutter provides an adjustable end-alignment that traverses the table o…
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Shears allow cutting of multiple layers of material

October 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: Multiple layers of fabric or material can be difficult or impossible to cut accurately. Solution: The Clauss 8-inch and 9-inch ExtremeEdge Titanium Bonded Shears cut multiple fabric/material layers, including denim, corduroy, wool, quilt, carpet and linoleum. The shears have an adjustment k…
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Pet beds feature nanotechnology

October 1, 2008  |  Products

[ Nano Pet Products LLC ] Wilton, Conn., U.S.A. Nanotechnology has gone to the dogs with pet beds using Dog Gone Smart Technology® with NanoSphere® fabric. The nanoparticles in the bed fabric form a fine structure on the textile surface that allows water or substances such as dog coat oil, d…
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Nano fabrics protect office chairs

October 1, 2008  |  Products, Upholstery

[ Champion Seating Co. Inc. ] Stafford, Texas, U.S.A. Office workers who use the new Legends Ergonomic Chair upholstered with a fabric from Champion’s nano fabric family (shown here in Risk Red Nano) have no worries about spilling their morning coffee. The fabric is water repellent, stain resi…
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Nano fabrics create breathable golf polos

October 1, 2008  |  Products

[ Cutter & Buck Inc. ] Seattle, Wash., U.S.A. Closing a deal on the golf course? No need to sweat it in the Nano CB Drytec Luxe Eagle Polo Club shirt. The shirt with Nano-Tex® Coolest Comfort fabric offers advanced moisture wicking to keep wearers cool and dry without compromising softness o…
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Nanotechnology enhances features of hiking boots

October 1, 2008  |  Products

[ Hi-Tec Sports ] Essex, U.K. The V-Lite Altitude Ultra WPi boot from Hi-Tek features ion-mask™ waterproofing technology on its nubuck leather upper. The ion-mask process was originally developed for military clothing to repel chemical agents. Using patented plasma technology, the ion-mask pro…
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Translucent PTFE replaces rice paper in Japanese shoji

October 1, 2008  |  Products

Serenity rules in Japanese environments using shoji (dividers or doors) of translucent rice paper that provide soft sunlight, privacy, light weight and easy movement. However, traditional shoji has practical limitations, because rice paper is not flame retardant, tears easily and gets dirty. So Chuk…
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