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Fantastic finishes keep fabrics looking fresh
May 1, 2007
…bottom. With the help of heat, the fabric is glued to the film. When the product is coated the fabric is immersed in a liquid so you don’t have any…
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The difference between cast and calendered film
January 1, 1970
…relatively flat applications that will be used for shorter periods of time. Since the manufacture of these films involves being run through a series of calendering rolls, the film is…
Types of lamination
January 1, 1970
…wrong inks that will impact the ability to print correctly. As much as possible, laminating after printing will ensure the best print production. Single-sided pressure-sensitive lamination The laminating film is…
For the birds
January 1, 1970
…fatalities. TIFF Bell Lightbox is home to the annual Toronto International Film Festival, and the rest of the year to movies, exhibitions, restaurants, retail and condominiums. One group of students,…
What equipment do you need?
January 1, 1970
…and system called Sunbrella Graphic System, which bonds film to our fabric for long-term, outdoor use. You couldn’t just apply pressure-sensitive film without that process. It would not last, adhere…
Rethinking the use of existing materials for space exploration
January 1, 1970
…is a Vectran® fabric.” The laminate includes aluminum foil to reflect sunlight and prevent balloon overheating and an outer layer of Teflon® film to protect against the sulfuric acid clouds…
Fabric walls spruce up business interiors
January 1, 1970
…special events. “We do a little bit in the fabric commercial interior area, but not a lot,” says Nora Norby, president. “And most of the work we do in this…
Companies define what it means to be green
January 1, 1970
…that are better than before, that are a bit more friendly to the environment, and have business practices that are better than before,” says Lynn Krinsky, owner of Stella Color,…
Getting scientific: photovoltaic films
January 1, 1970
…and consultant Amelia Amon, Alt. Technica. Another thin film technology is known as CIGS (copper indium gallium selenide). Organic (carbon-based polymers) technology is also available, but still in early development….
Sustainable packaging materials for finished goods
January 1, 1970
…process a bit greener. Air-O-Agri is a low-density polyethylene film that’s used to wrap pallets of fruit and vegetables. It’s a large, open mesh, which means less material is used,…