Collecting sun and rain

March 1, 2016  |  Business, Management

A pair of dynamic fabric structures bookend the Taiwan landscape. From the northern most tip of Taiwan, where capital city Taipei is located, to the southwest coast, where Kaohsiung City, the country’s industrial center, greets the setting sun, two new installations showcase the capabilities of te…
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Sailing the ocean blue

March 1, 2016  |  Business, Management, Marine, Markets

Leo Pohlmann, owner and designer of Uncharted Marine Canvas, Gulf Breeze, Fla., has been serving the Gulf Coast’s boat canvas and marine upholstery needs for more than 25 years. Recognized by the Marine Fabricators Association for his achievement in design, Pohlmann’s business objective of provi…
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Framework for success

March 1, 2016  |  Awnings & Canopies, Features, Markets

Companies with in-house metal shops enjoy advantages in quality control and customer service, plus increased opportunities for expanding operations. Like the stars of box-office hits, fabric usually gets all the glory as the most noticeable player (especially when emblazoned with colors and custom g…
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Flower power

March 1, 2016  |  Projects

Vallero Square at the heart of Jerusalem, Israel, has seen better days. It’s located near a large open market and is divided into two separate spaces by a tramline. Home to facilities like a waste composter and electricity sub-station, the area is a bit tired and utilitarian with little to attract…
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Digital textile production

March 1, 2016  |  Products

The Alpha series is a new generation of super multi-pass inkjet printers for the digital production of home textiles and fashion. It offers print widths of 190-330 cm and can be configured with up to eight colors and 64 Alpha-S print heads that achieve a native resolution of 600 dpi and a print spee…
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Inks for high traffic areas

March 1, 2016  |  Products

ES3 eco-solvent inks are now available for Mimaki’s JV300, JV150, CJV300 and CJV150 Series printers. Compatible with a wide range of media types from indoor posters to outdoor signs, the fast-drying inks offer superior media adhesion and color reproduction. The scratch resistance also makes the in…
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Worth its salt in winter

March 1, 2016  |  Projects

Surviving winter in Minnesota, where annual snowfalls can exceed 80-plus inches, requires tons of salt each year to keep the roadways clear of ice and snow. One of the challenges is storing the salt in sufficient quantities to be used at a moment’s notice. When Northern Salt, a St. Paul, Minn.-bas…
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Forethought: The next job

March 1, 2016  |  Editorial

Back in September 1999, I wrote my first editorial for the Industrial Fabric Products Review. At the time, I described myself this way: “I’m a rabid science fiction fan and a relentless afficionado of robust red wines, and I have no children, no pets, six slowly petrifying house plants, and only…
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Honoring veterans in a big way

March 1, 2016  |  Projects

WCCO, a Minneapolis, Minn., television station, wanted to recognize members of the military in a way that would be memorable and make a difference. So it launched “More Than Names,” WCCO’s Accomplish Minnesota campaign project to collect signatures thanking veterans for their service. The name…
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Mix and match fabrics

March 1, 2016  |  Products

Phifer has expanded its current stock line of indoor and outdoor furniture fabrics to include an additional 30 cushion and sling fabrics. This new collection features styles in bold, rich and fresh tones and soothing neutrals that mix and match for a host of color-coordinated options. GeoBella® cus…
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