Biomass energy from seaweed, with textiles

September 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Approximately 90 percent of total worldwide energy consumption relies on burning fossil fuels, and with finite resources of oil and gas, not to mention CO2 in the atmosphere accumulating at an alarming rate, the clock is ticking on finding renewable energy sources. The European Union’s Seventh…
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ShowStoppers 2014

September 1, 2014  |  Features, Products

The IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo will feature the third annual ShowStoppers competition, highlighting the best of the best products in the industry, from new and improved applications to revolutionary designs and increased efficiency. Exhibitors that submitted ShowStoppers entries by the September is…
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Hardware, findings & accessories

September 1, 2014  |  News

ShowStoppers 2014 Awning assist brace Awning Assist Brace Sys. Inc., Booth 1119 NEW: Sturdy retractable awning support. Advantages: Powder-coated aluminum pole ensures in-use retractable awnings remain secure while helping to reduce wear and tear to the awning caused by wind, as well as under-awning…
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Fabrics, fibers and films

September 1, 2014  |  News

ShowStoppers 2014 Packa-Tex™ ABC Industries Inc., Booth 1728 NEW: BT-1 & BT-2 packaging fabrics. Advantages: BT-1 single-sided and BT-2 double-sided, brushed polyester fabrics are engineered for transporting Class A automotive finished goods. Constructed of three-ply and four-ply, respectively…
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Equipment & tools

September 1, 2014  |  News

ShowStoppers 2014 Eagle DT-FV grommet machine Adfast Corp., Booth 929 NEW: Grommet machine installs a #15 stainless steel grommet without precutting the hole. Advantages: The Eagle DT is now able to install up to a #15 stainless steel grommet. It will cut the hole and set the grommet in only one str…
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End products

September 1, 2014  |  News

ShowStoppers 2014 Marine canvas Ameritex Fabric Systems, Booth 1054 NEW: Brand new canvas manufactured to exact original specifications. Advantages: Original equipment supplier has access to thousands of original boat patterns, allowing the new canvas to be manufactured to exact specifications and f…
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Chemicals, coatings & compounds

September 1, 2014  |  News

ShowStoppers 2014 Flame retardant treatments Alexium Intl., Booth A2517 NEW: Eco-friendly flame retardant chemistry for fabrics with high synthetic content. Advantages: Durable treatments are easily applied using conventional textile finishing equipment. Halogen-free, launderable, self-extinguishing…
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Supply chain security

September 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Foiling counterfeiters with DNA tags. By Adam Swenson One of the biggest challenges manufacturers face is counterfeiting, an illicit industry that continues to grow. Counterfeiting in the EU has increased more than tenfold during the past 10 years, from 7,553 cases of counterfeit goods seized in 200…
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Dow Microbial Control to certify select mills

September 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Dow Microbial Control, a business unit of Dow Chemical Co., has launched the Certified Mill Program to recognize textile manufacturers that have successfully completed a training program and demonstrated their proficiency in applying SILVADUR™ Antimicrobial in their production processes. SILVA…
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“Sustainability in Action” at Huntsman

September 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Huntsman Textile Effects, a global supplier of dyes and textile chemicals headquartered in Singapore, has mobilized its workforce of 3,000 associates at major facilities in eight countries into thinking globally and acting locally. Its “Sustainability in Action” projects organized and im…
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