November 1, 2019
Made from PET bottles, old fiber and other polyester remnants, the NATULON® zipper is a resource-conserving, recycling-oriented product. With production now in Macon, Ga., the zipper’s environmental impact is even lower for U.S.-based companies that no longer have to source the product overseas and will also benefit from reduced lead times. Some 10,000 NATULON zippers …
October 1, 2019
The Biophilia 2.0 collection of health care textiles includes 10 woven and coated textile designs featuring large gestural motion, geometric shapes and various construction techniques, including printing, yarn floats, embossing and expansive box motions. At the intersection between neuroscience and architecture, the collection offers a mix of hues while staying true to the inspiration source …
E-WEBBINGS® e-textiles are designed to serve as a customizable base for a wide range of smart textile applications within the Internet of Things (IoT). The smart textiles serve as the foundation layer to which electronic intercommunicative technology is integrated directly, and allow for smaller final product size, lower weight, optimal user comfort and significant cost …
Lightweight flame-retardant fabric Odyssey FR has passed California State Fire Marshal Title 19. The product was recently tested by a certified third-party facility and the state of California accepted the results, issuing a certificate under registration number F-28501. Utilizing the same base fabric as the popular Odyssey brand, the FR fabric is 7.25-ounces/square yard, available …
Now available from U.S. distributors, Comshade® XTRA offers up to 99.7 percent UV protection. The premium extra heavy-duty knitted HDPE shadecloth is recommended for medium- to large-sized high tensile commercial projects where safety and longevity are critical. The fabric is available in 10 designer colors, including the new colors Aspen, Mushroom and Jade. With a …
Available in three new configurations, the latest release of the Eagle-C125 conveyor cutting system features several options aimed to minimize required factory space while maintaining complete cutting automation. With an 8-foot-long, single-frame design in 60-, 72- and 78-inch widths, the system is recommended for companies that need to cut long parts, require continuous conveying or …
Solution-dyed polyester Hydrofend™ balances high water resistance with breathability, letting water vapor out while preventing water from coming in. Applications for Hydrofend include boat covers, boat enclosures, storage covers and furniture covers. To ensure superior performance, the fabric was designed with a tear strength starting at almost 40 pounds warp and fill. Available with a …
September 1, 2019
Marine vinyls Surf and Bayside are designed to handle the challenges that long exposure to sun and water bring. Both employ Splash construction, a pink-stain resistant vinyl formulation. With UV protection and four-way stretch, the vinyls for boat interiors and exteriors feature a cold crack rating of -25 degrees Fahrenheit and 1,000 hours of exposure …
Architectural shade fabric Commercial DualShade® 350 offers maximum durability and superior dimensional stability achieved through a proprietary knit pattern. The fabric features a single color on one side and a complementary color on the opposite side. These two different color yarns combine to form a single, dual-colored fabric that produces a shimmery, iridescent effect in …
EnduroSilk™ combines the look and feel of silk with endurance in the inaugural collection of this indoor/outdoor fabrics brand. The fabric is bleach-cleanable, stain-resistant, lightfast and durable in abrasion. Inspired by the classic and athletic beauty of sailing and equestrian sports, EnduroSilk celebrates vibrant color reminiscent of jockey silks and regatta flags in its Thoroughbred …