Long-lasting color

May 1, 2014  |  News

Lumera Landscape is woven with CBA (Clear Brilliant Acrylic) fiber, a specially developed acrylic multifilament fiber that results in a one-third higher water repellency rating and a denser appearance. Fifty percent less dirt adheres to Lumera in comparison to conventional awnings thanks to Sattler&…
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New president, CEO for Moss Inc.

May 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Effective in April, Dan Patterson assumed the post of president and chief executive officer of Moss Inc., headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Ill. Patterson will be responsible for the revenue and profit growth of Moss’s four operating divisions, Moss Exhibits, Moss Retail, Moss Events and Mos…
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Jimison joins Tempotest USA

May 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Italian fabrics producer Pará, headquartered in Milan, Italy, has announced the appointment of Jeff Jimison as national sales manager of its Tempotest USA division’s line of performance fabrics for awning, casual furniture and marine applications. He previously served as vice president …
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The next game changer

May 1, 2014  |  Industry News

The continuous development of advanced nonwoven processing is opening up many new applications. Were you aware that a water-repellent coating developed for military fabrics by the U.K.’s Ministry of Defence is now being employed to coat approximately one million smart phones every month? And e…
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Superior strength, supple hand

May 1, 2014  |  News

Top Gun 9 is a 62-inch wide, 9-ounce per square yard acrylic-coated polyester that features superior strength while maintaining a supple hand to work with. Abrasion resistant and water repellent, it’s available in stock in 20 popular colors, the fabric can be used for such diverse end-products…
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On-trend color combinations

May 1, 2014  |  News

Phifer’s Designed Fabrics collections are as chic as they are eco-friendly. The 58 new fabrics feature a wide selection of on-trend color combinations and designs, from solids to stripes to florals in traditional and contemporary weaves. The GeoBella line is an extensive collection of indoor/o…
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Comfortable, stylish activewear

May 1, 2014  |  News

The Algitex line from Niggeler & Küpfer Textile S.P.A. combines fine natural yarn and advanced synthetic fibers to form quality fabrics for chic sportswear. Algitex features a variety of smooth jacquard fabrics, fanciful graphic print patterns, mixed floral and animal patterns and different q…
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Classic and contemporary upholstery

May 1, 2014  |  News

The skai Linen collection from O’Sullivan Films offers 12 colorways featuring a crisp look with textured fabric feel and a classic but clean modern aesthetic. The skai Sketch collection offers eight colorways featuring a modern crosshatch, integrating elegant coordinate shades and freeform lin…
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Timeless design, modern appeal

May 1, 2014  |  News

The new Sunbrella® Icon Collection of Sunbrella Upholstery Fabrics is based on iconic patterns and colors from Glen Raven’s rich design history of the 1960s and 1970s. From vintage stripes to solid plain weaves, from the muted mid-century tones of the 1960s to the vibrancy and pops of colo…
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Easy to handle

May 1, 2014  |  News

TMI’s Low Cohesion Premium Grade PVC has an exclusive additive that makes the material less clingy and tacky. Easy to slide, roll or fold, the fabric is soft, exceptionally clear and fire retardant. Complies with the Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act restricting the use of phthalates an…
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