High tech and tested

December 1, 2014  |  Markets

High tech and tested High tech and tested IFAI Advanced Textiles Conference focuses on innovations in medical textiles, safety fabric markets, and smart materials for the future. IFAI’s 2014 Advanced Textiles Expo covered a range of innovative new technologies and products. In some cases it ma…
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All under one roof

December 1, 2014  |  Projects

Kansas City, Mo., needed a building to store 8,000 tons of salt and sand used for winter road maintenance. The city worked with the Midwest office of general contracting firm McTech Corp., also in Kansas City, to build the South Satellite Service Center. The design called for a tension fabric roof, …
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A car park with a view

December 1, 2014  |  Projects

Tensile cover turns an ordinary parking shelter into a focal point for a Mexico City supermarket. By Julie Swiler The Santa Fe area of Mexico City is a booming business district with high rises and dramatic contemporary architecture, a modern contrast to many of the neighborhoods in the historic cit…
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Making it work

December 1, 2014  |  Markets

Easy money, advanced fabrics developments, marine style, equipment training and more. Easy money… Tuesday morning’s Awning Symposium opened with a panel discussion: “Easy money from frequently neglected areas.” Bruce Dickinson from Rainier Industries, Mike Falahee from Marygr…
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Louvers create stunning architectural detail

December 1, 2014  |  Projects

For its new headquarters, built outside of Bern, Switzerland, SBB Railway wanted to create a unique facade. The company also wanted to save energy and provide its employees with a superior working environment. All goals were achieved by installing moveable glass louvers, with metallic fabric laminat…
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“Bloostar” the rockoon

December 1, 2014  |  Projects

“Bloostar” the rockoon “Bloostar” the rockoon Spanish company zero2Infinity, which conducts unmanned scientific and technical flights, launched nanosatellites from the stratosphere in November using balloons for the first-stage portion of the launch. Known for its near-Space …
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Tentacles, wheels and a room with a view

December 1, 2014  |  Projects

In digital printing capabilities, the possibilities are endlessly creative. To demonstrate that point, Roland DGA Corp., a wide-format digital printer based in Irvine, Calif., held a competition to showcase the diverse and original projects produced by Roland users. The company received entries from…
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Making ideas happen

December 1, 2014  |  Markets

IFF Innovation Award recognizes four top entries. The Innovation Award is presented annually by the Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) to one exemplary company for an entry that is distinctive from other products currently manufactured or processes in use; benefits the specialty fabrics industry or…
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California revises flammability standards

December 1, 2014  |  Industry News

In an effort to limit unnecessary exposure to flame retardants, California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill that requires manufacturers of upholstered furniture to indicate if the product contains added flame-retardant chemicals. The new standard will become law on Jan. 1—the sa…
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Screening fabric

December 1, 2014  |  Products

Twitchell’s new line of screening fabric, Textilene® Nano 95, is lighter and finer than the original Textilene 95 fabric but maintains the same technical properties. Recommended for outdoor use, it reduces energy costs, blocks up to 95 percent of UV rays, and is 20 percent thinner than com…
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