Enclosing and framing with space

May 1, 2014  |  Projects

Exhibits crammed with kiosks, floor modules and booths may give businesses plenty of space to display wares, but little space for customers to look and consult with sales staff without bumping into one another. TenFab Design LLC, Lincolnwood, Ill., had a better idea—the Pavilion™ series …
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Superior strength, supple hand

May 1, 2014  |  News

Top Gun 9 is a 62-inch wide, 9-ounce per square yard acrylic-coated polyester that features superior strength while maintaining a supple hand to work with. Abrasion resistant and water repellent, it’s available in stock in 20 popular colors, the fabric can be used for such diverse end-products…
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Vibrant and crisp

May 1, 2014  |  News

Seemee Mesh Solution from Verseidag Seemee US is a PVC-coated lightweight mesh that offers vibrant and crisp imaging. Competitively priced and compatible with solvent and UV printing, Seemee Mesh Solution is ideal for building wraps and indoor advertising. Seemee Vario allows users to stock just one…
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Push for anti-smog mask standards in China

May 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Fine particle air pollution, consisting of particles measuring less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5), poses serious health risks (including heart attack risk) when deeply inhaled—and PM2.5 levels in China routinely reach hazardous levels in large cities such as Beijing. Chinese health and consumer…
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On-trend color combinations

May 1, 2014  |  News

Phifer’s Designed Fabrics collections are as chic as they are eco-friendly. The 58 new fabrics feature a wide selection of on-trend color combinations and designs, from solids to stripes to florals in traditional and contemporary weaves. The GeoBella line is an extensive collection of indoor/o…
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2014 Specialty Fabrics Showcase: Part 2

May 1, 2014  |  Features, Products

The key word for fabric choices (and the products made from them) these days is performance: fabrics that resist weather of all types; fabrics that enhance; fabrics that protect as well as beautify; fabrics that fight infection; fabrics that generate power; fabrics that are made of recycled material…
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Swedish university introduces textile “Cluster 7”

May 1, 2014  |  Industry News

The University of Borás has unveiled the new home of the Swedish School of Textiles, located in a hub of textile businesses called the “Cluster 7” Textile and Fashion Center. “’Cluster 7’ Textile and Fashion Center shows our strength in the textile field and esta…
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Comfortable, stylish activewear

May 1, 2014  |  News

The Algitex line from Niggeler & Küpfer Textile S.P.A. combines fine natural yarn and advanced synthetic fibers to form quality fabrics for chic sportswear. Algitex features a variety of smooth jacquard fabrics, fanciful graphic print patterns, mixed floral and animal patterns and different q…
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Energy-absorbing material could prevent hip fractures

May 1, 2014  |  Industry News

The U.K.’s Royal Academy of Engineering is helping start new businesses based on technological innovation, and awarded up to £85,000 (approximately $140,000) to Dr. Daniel Plant, Imperial College London, to develop a material for “smart clothing.” The material, Armourgel, is …
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Classic and contemporary upholstery

May 1, 2014  |  News

The skai Linen collection from O’Sullivan Films offers 12 colorways featuring a crisp look with textured fabric feel and a classic but clean modern aesthetic. The skai Sketch collection offers eight colorways featuring a modern crosshatch, integrating elegant coordinate shades and freeform lin…
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