Glenn Russell & Wayne Heflin: Strength in Simplicity

October 1, 2021  |  Features, Perspective

In 1984, Wayne Heflin and Glenn Russell met in a hallway of a U.S. handbag manufacturer. A seasoned professional within the fashion industry, Russell was the company’s financial controller. Heflin, a Vietnam veteran who entered the leather goods and fashion arena after his service ended, had recen…
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Dino-sized tent

October 1, 2021  |  Projects

Sandone Productions Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based full-service event company that specializes in tents and awnings, recently completed a project of brachiosaurus-sized proportions—literally. NBC/Universal Studios needed a structure for “Jurassic World: The Exhibition,” an eight-month interactive…
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Bio-based laminate membrane

October 1, 2021  |  Products

HDry is an advanced technology for waterproofing outdoor products through direct 3D lamination of a waterproof-breathable membrane. The HDry compound is made by a polyurethane ester-based waterproof-breathable membrane combined with thin polyester knit. Material saving and lightness are its greatest…
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Improved premium shade fabrics

October 1, 2021  |  Products

Polyfab USA’s Polytex+ and Comtex+ are improved versions of its premium shade fabrics that are now stentered (heat-set). Heat-setting gives the knitted fabric a softer hand and better “lay-flat” qualities, which means less curling on the edges making it easier to work with. The stentered fabri…
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Performance-enhanced marine fabric

October 1, 2021  |  Products

Armada, a durable, cost-effective line of coated marine fabrics, has been further performance enhanced with the addition of Forbid SRT®, a proprietary topcoat by Enduratex. Adding the topcoat increases the performance value and longevity of its upholstery applications, which include marine, outdoor…
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Vegan leather upholstery fabric

October 1, 2021  |  Products

Compo-SiL® silicone rubber-based marine leather is a green alternative to toxic leather and leatherette materials used for interior and exterior marine upholstery. Non-toxic and free of PPA, lead, latex and halogens, it is maintenance-free and easy to clean. It withstands the harsh sunlight and sal…
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Heavier recycled cotton

October 1, 2021  |  Products

Ventile® Eco 430 and Eco 420 are both higher-weight woven, textured 100 percent recycled cotton fabrics made from a contrasting weave and weft. The fabrics use strands that are pre-dyed before weaving and are five times heavier than those used in previous fabrications, a first for the range. By com…
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New latex layerfor stress relief

October 1, 2021  |  Products

The 3 mm latex layer empowered with Biocrystal® technology offers a more significant amount of crystals on a smaller product surface, making it suitable for use in car seats, office chairs, eye masks, insoles and products for the aviation industry, in addition to bedding. With its primary component…
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New solutions in solar shade

October 1, 2021  |  Markets

From the earliest tents to contemporary athletic stadiums, textiles have played a central role in offering protection from the elements and drawing energy from the sun. As locations worldwide struggle with record-shattering temperatures, researchers and architects are utilizing textiles in groundbre…
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Supporting employees’ mental health

October 1, 2021  |  Business

As companies continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, many have been reflecting on the year that was—or perhaps wasn’t. For a vast number of folks, priorities have shifted from simply surviving to remaining strong in the face of what has passed and what is to come.
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