Bleach-cleanable textiles

October 1, 2020  |  Products

Wolf-Gordon reports that the newest additions to its RAMPART® wall protection, wallcovering and upholstery textile lines include antimicrobial and bleach-cleanable properties that can help prevent illness and reduce the risk of cross-contamination of infections in commercial facilities. These texti…
How to sell and market during a pandemic

October 1, 2020  |  Business

By Madeleine MacRae Determining the best way to sell and, even more so, how to effectively and appropriately market your products and services at a time of such widespread uncertainty and deep market disruption can be a daunting task. As a leader during this unprecedented time, you have a lot on you…
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In search of the next generation of military textiles

October 1, 2020  |  Features

The U.S. military continues the hunt for breakthrough textile products. by Glenna B. Musante In March of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping the globe, the search for vast amounts of textile personal protective equipment (PPE) became a major focus of the United States government and its mi…
IFAI Expo 2020: Plan your virtual experience

October 1, 2020  |  Expo News

Since the first show in 1918, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo has been the textile industry’s flagship event for buying, selling, networking, learning and having fun—all designed to help participants grow the bottom line of their businesses. This year, for the first …
Economical, robust CNC

October 1, 2020  |  Products

Koike’s FiberPro CNC laser cutting machine offers robust capabilities at a competitive price with Flashcut Pro Controller software that efficiently cuts materials like brass, copper, stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum. For precise and consistent cuts, it comes standard with a Precitec cuttin…
High-strength gown film

October 1, 2020  |  Products

Raven BioFlex™ I270C is a high-strength polyethylene film used in the manufacturing of nonsurgical disposable medical isolation gowns. The film is manufactured with premium-quality colorless polyethylene for the production of high-demand personal protective equipment (PPE) materials that meet the …
Realistic bite sleeve for K9 training

October 1, 2020  |  Swatches

Army scientists have designed and developed a realistic canine bite sleeve trainer to improve the performance of military and civilian K9s, according to U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Army Research Laboratory Public Affairs.  Trainers use bite training on military working …
Less wasteful finishing system

October 1, 2020  |  Products

The TexCoat™ G4 non-contact textile finishing system delivers zero chemistry waste and minimized water and energy consumption. It provides one of the most advanced applicators of any high-tech finishing chemistries to fabrics and other surfaces, including DWRs and antimicrobials used for face mask…
Disinfecting fabrics for COVID-19

October 1, 2020  |  Inflatables, Markets, Tents

Expert advice for eliminating a deadly virus while keeping employees and end users safe.  by Pamela Mills-Senn Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers of textile-based products like gym mats and pads, soft seating and bounce houses faced the usual questions from their customers about how to c…
Soft, supple leather alternative is made from cacti

October 1, 2020  |  Swatches

Mexican entrepreneurs Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez wanted to find a cruelty-free and sustainable alternative to leather. Velarde, who worked in the auto industry, and Cázarez, who worked in fashion, recognized the adverse environmental impacts of their industries, particularly in anima…