Weather-resistant Inkjet fabric

July 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Products

Problem: Consumers expect a fabric suitable for digital printing that shows off vibrant color and is appropriate both for outdoor pole banners exposed to high winds and flame-resistant, indoor point-of-purchase displays. Solution: The new inkjet fabric, Vivitex™ FR Banner, does it all. The durable…
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Hydrostatic resistance provides breathability

July 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

Problem: Marine covers develop mildew because urethane-coated, solution-dyed polyester lacks breathability. Solution: WeatherMax 80 has a hydrostatic resistance twice that of acrylics and remains naturally breathable. It provides a balance of water resistance, breathability and color retention equal…
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Coil zipper resists moisture and rust

July 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

Problem: In products exposed to rain or salt, zippers rust and stick. Solution: The RainDefyer™ #10 coil zipper features a three-mil-thick polyurethane coating that provides a moisture-resistant barrier. The slider and pin/box of marine-grade 316 polished stainless steel are corrosion-free in the …
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Affordable vinyl seats resist UV and mildew

July 1, 2008  |  Marine, Products

Problem: Customers want high-quality marine seating vinyls at competitive prices. Solution: The new Midship Marine Vinyl, Midship Neutrals, combines 1500 hours UV resistance, mildew resistance and very competitive pricing in the most popular marine colors. SOURCE J. Ennis Fabrics
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Lifesaving combat wear stops bleeding

July 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Products

Sixty percent of preventable deaths in military actions involve blood loss from arm and leg wounds, and Blackhawk! Products Group, Norfolk, Va., a manufacturer of tactical, military and law enforcement equipment, wants to change those statistics. Blackhawk, working with Dr. Keith Rose, a tactical me…
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Technology gives fabrics the power to act and react

July 1, 2008  |  Advanced Textiles, Business, Products

Adapting shoes to weather conditions Wet feet? Never again. German companies IQTEX and BASF have jointly developed a unique, intelligent system that adapts shoes to suit weather conditions. To make this possible, IQTEX has processed a special superabsorbing fleece from BASF into an innovative ventil…
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Tough vinyl film engineered for screen printing

June 1, 2008  |  Graphics, Products

SX ReadyCal 1001 Promotional Film is a tough, scuff-resistant, flexible, white calendered vinyl film specifically engineered for screen printing. Designed to show off colorful and bright promotional graphics and make messaging stand out, it’s recommended for novelty and promotional decals, product…
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Victor Group announces exclusive distribution of GreenShieldâ„¢ finishing

June 1, 2008  |  Products

Victor Group Inc. has announced that it will be the exclusive mill distributor of GreenShield™ finishing from G3 Technology Innovations LLC (G3i), an ecological nanotechnology-based stain and water repellent. Eco Intelligent® Polyester fabrics finished with GreenShield are certified Cradle to Cra…
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DuPontâ„¢ Capstoneâ„¢ products give textiles stain and soil resistance

June 1, 2008  |  Products

DuPont™ Capstone™ products are performance-driven and fluorine-efficient, designed to give textiles superior resistance to soil and stains, with improved cleanability, but without changing the look, quality, hand or color of the fabrics. The fluorotelomer products have a minimal environmental fo…
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Treated fabric provides sun protection

June 1, 2008  |  Products

Problem: Children exposed to too much solar UV radiation are at increased risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Solution: Fabric treated with High IQ® Sun Protection for Kids provides the highest level of protection against both UV-A and UV-B rays. High IQ (for innovation and quality) has o…
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