SPX Balanced Sailcloth is designed to provide performance, durability and value through a balanced construction with near-parity strength in warp and fill. Built with high-tenacity polyester yarns and tightly woven for integrated UV protection, it offers shape retention, ease of handling and consistent performance across cruising and club racing applications, among others.
Top Notch™ 7 is a 100% solution-dyed polyester. It provides strength, abrasion resistance, long-term colorfastness and water repellency. At 7 ounces, it offers easier handling and reduced bulk compared to heavier fabrics. Ideal for marine tops and covers, awnings, canopies, and outdoor furniture covers.
The 100% recycled (and recyclable) WeatherMAX® Haven delivers a wool-like look and feel without sacrificing outdoor performance. Its soft hand elevates high-end outdoor projects while maintaining resistance to water, stains, fading and abrasion. Durability rated at 100,000 double rubs.
For use in tensile structures and harnesses such as parachutes and space exploration systems, Kevlar® EXO™ Tape and Webbing now has an improved strength-to-weight ratio. Available in custom weave designs in widths of ½ inch to 2 inches, it meets the webbing and tape specs of Parachute Industry Association-T-87130.
Fabricators looking for fluorescent binding tape have a new option for seam binding, woven/grosgrain tape and reinforcement. Colors include pink, purple, green, orange and yellow. Product meets military spec PIA-T-PRF-5038, Type III, Modified. Widths: ¾ and 7⁄8 inch. Tensile strength varies by color.
The durable and flexible Neuflex Stretch Tent fabric comes in three varieties: LW, Standard and CFM. The translucent LW is lightweight for smaller structures. Standard is used for semipermanent installations. CFM is a block-out fabric and features antifungal and flame resistance treatments. All have high tear strength.
The new four-way stretch and hook-receptive UBL/Tricot laminate is for use in medical and wellness devices requiring adjustability, including braces, supports and headgear. The UBL is laminated to new component fabrics, a nylon/spandex tricot.
Gripper Fabric 133KW25, a mid-weight tricot, has a soft hand, flexible drape and four-way stretch. Made of nylon/spandex with exposed spandex for gentle “grip,” it can be custom dyed and finished with performance technology. Uses include wellness and medical devices, athletic/fitness apparel and gear, intimate apparel, and shapewear.
DD4421 Nirvana Purity® is the newly released 5-meter-wide (197-inch) version of DD4420 Nirvana Purity®—a soft signage fabric for front-lit and backlit silicone-edge graphics applications. Features a pigment-coated white back that delivers complete opacity, eliminating the need for an additional liner.
Engineered with white yarns on the face and a blend of white and black yarns on the back, GF8861 Silver Back offers a distinct silver-gray backing. Made from 100% polyester, it is free of back chemical coatings, preserving its natural stretch. Now lighter weight, 9.5 ounces per square yard.
Engineered to streamline production while delivering print quality and durability, DD7703 Lined Flag features a printable flag face with an integrated Silver Flag coating on the reverse side, providing opacity and effective light block without the need for a separate liner. 126 inches wide.
Architent Heritage represents the latest high-performance tent fabric innovation from Herculite Products Inc. It’s a 14-ounce translucent sailcloth tent fabric with the tear strength of modern vinyl. U.S.-made. High water resistance and UV protection.
Objective is an integrated warp-knit fabric developed for modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) and accessory systems. Half the weight of traditional MOLLE solutions. Full-width off-the-roll material, can’t delaminate. Can be re-fibered to meet specific requirements, such as fire resistance and high visibility. Uses include military, tactical, aviation, personal protective and transportation.
Quantum Greyback has a knitted gray back (instead of a black acrylic back) to provide the opacity printers need. It is also crease-resistant and does not hold heat in and damage transfer presses.
Now available in 5-meter (16-foot) widths, Nexus Blackback is a 100% warp-knitted polyester fabric with a bright white print face and a black resin-coated backing that delivers full opacity. Designed with a subtle stretch, it installs smoothly and performs in frame applications and pop-up displays.
Designed with fencing in mind, AeroMesh™ 3.4oz. is best suited for short-term fence graphics. Made of lightweight and breathable 100% polyester and optimized for direct-dye sublimation printing with both dye-direct and transfer printing. Widths corresponding to common fence heights, such as 92 and 70 inches. 200-meter (656-foot) rolls.
ENGARDE outdoor fabrics provide heavy-duty abrasion resistance, UV resistance and water repellency. Anti-mildew and ideal for patio furniture upholstery, cushions, gazebos, outdoor curtains, marine applications and more. Available in Aura, Velar, Solace, Sabre and Touche product lines. Solution-dyed olefin and specialized polyester blends.
The versatile and durable PACKADERM collection includes tough fabrics in two weights: the high-performance Lifeguard (600 denier) and extreme-condition Krypto (1,600 denier). Unlike traditional heavy-duty fabrics that are stiff and abrasive, PACKADERM is soft. Uses include automotive seating and custom covers. Water-repellent and long-lasting.
Combining high-end aesthetics and “armored” protection, SILESTE’s 100% silicone coating provides a nonreactive barrier. It features a water-repellent finish and a stain-resistant silicone layer while delivering lightfastness that exceeds 1,000 hours and UV protection. Best suited for luxury car interiors, boat upholstery seating and walls, and outdoor patio furniture.
Available in 10 colors, Fractal has a faux hexagon embossing for a classic quilted look without stitching—reducing the risk of holes or leaking. It comes with Spradling® Permablok® Plus+ finish for an added layer of protection.
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