Recycled thread

August 1, 2017  |  Products

American & Efird (A&E) now offers Perma Core® using REPREVE®, an eco-friendly, high-performance sewing thread option. Unifi Inc., manufacturer of REPREVE, turns plastic bottles into 100 percent recycled polyester fiber, which is then made into products sold by leading consumer brands and r…
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Toronto theater gets a facelift

August 1, 2017  |  Projects

The Toronto Centre for the Arts needed a facelift; managers wanted to reconfigure the main theater, which was underutilized. Toronto-based Diamond Schmitt Architects divided the 1800-seat space into two smaller spaces: a 300-seat black box theater and a 574-seat proscenium stage. Color and drama wer…
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Super-format textile printer

August 1, 2017  |  Products

The ITI3200-TXK 3.2-meter, dual-production mode super-format textile printer from Inkjet Technology Inc. is built for large-run production. The newest model comes configured with Kyocera KJ4B high-speed production print heads for speeds up to 2,195 sq.ft./hr. It incorporates an advanced media handli…
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Two new graphics films

August 1, 2017  |  Products

Arlon Graphics LLC has launched two new innovative products and a new technology for vehicle and fleet applications. SLX™ Cast Wrap is a premium gloss white repositionable cast film with FLITE Technology™. Designed for the single installer, the film allows for a fast wrap and superior reposition…
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MIT researchers design breathable workout suit

August 1, 2017  |  Projects

It seems counterintuitive that something associated with dampness and sweaty aromas could be used to help keep the body cool and dry. But a team of MIT researchers is looking at bacteria in a fresh way and using it in apparel that provides ventilation in response to body heat and sweat. According to…
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Sneakers for Mars

August 1, 2017  |  Projects

Maybe someday, along with cruise wear, there will be a special fashion category: space wear. It could be sooner than later, given that SpaceX, the space exploration company started by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, recently announced plans to fly two tourists around the moon in 2018. Shoes for space travel ha…
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Fabric pots for everyday gardening

August 1, 2017  |  Projects

Why use heavy, breakable terra cotta or nonporous plastic pots for plants and flowers when you can use pots made of breathable fabric? That’s the idea behind Jardisac, the all-fabric containers. Jardisac pots are permeable, allowing water to run through the soil for maximum air circulation and dra…
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Nonwoven advances in performance and sustainability

August 1, 2017  |  Advanced Textiles, Markets

The global market for nonwovens is expected to grow from a 2015 level of $2.9 billion to $8 billion by 2022, according to Stratistics Market Research Consulting, specialists in global cross-sector market research. Existing market sectors such as health, hygiene and automotive applications are expand…
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The latest at IFAI Expo 2017 in New Orleans

August 1, 2017  |  Editorial

Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. ~Abraham Lincoln I can’t believe it’s August already. Next month we’ll gather in New Orleans to celebrate the people, products and ideas across our industry, from specialty fabrics and fabrication, shade …
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IFAI EXPO 2017 Show Preview

August 1, 2017  |  Events, News

IFAI Expo 2017 is the event that brings together thousands of textile industry experts, exhibitors, educators and you! IFAI is excited to offer more at this year’s event for all professionals in the specialty fabrics, advanced textiles and shade and weather protection fields. What’s New at I…
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