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Third-party certifications for sustainability

January 1, 1970

…environmental and health attributes of the built environment. Greenguard Certifies products and materials for low chemical emissions. ISO 14000 Establishes that an organization minimizes harmful effects on the environment caused…

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Medical textiles must comply with medical industry regulations

January 1, 1970

…does, that people can use it the way they’re supposed to use it, and that it does not cause any adverse health effects,” Michielsen says. Because it produces surgical textiles,…

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CAD benefits awning makers

January 1, 1970

…we need to replace an awning, all we have to do is go to the computer and retrieve the design in seconds.” Timothy Akes of CAD Effects says there is…

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Know your application before choosing inks

January 1, 1970

…need to print at a productivity that’s realistic for you.” Ken Myers, Huntsman Textile Effects: “A shop owner needs to be informed first on how simple or complex the process…

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Testing for ink durability

January 1, 1970

…and in Maine, in two years,” says David Clark, U.S. business development manager for Huntsman Textile Effects. Huntsman uses an Atlas fadeometer, equipped with a xenon bulb that glows brighter…

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Stewards of our planet

January 1, 1970

…to create the best possible working environments,” says Coats North America’s Challenger. At Gore, “We meet—and go beyond—all emission standards. We’re very cautious, trying to anticipate effects,” says Shaw. “We’re…

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Product Test

January 1, 1970

…the textile. “It’s an interplay of a sheer base and some more opaque elements,” Finder says. The lighting used on the curtain created various effects, particularly depth. “We really enjoy…

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Full-service digital

January 1, 1970

…Digital graphics can make a strong and original statement, adding a focal point to a room, says Patrick Walker, president of Cleveland, Ohio-based 4walls®. “We are a boutique…

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Stretching to new heights

January 1, 1970

…to the bottom of the curtains, which helps the fabric to return to its original shape and texture. “The weight of the chain just causes the fabric to go ‘ahhh’…

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Shade sails stand up to the elements

January 1, 1970

…accumulate, the fabric could stretch. Come summertime, the heat will help it to re-tension, but there is no guarantee that it will do so back to its original position.” In…

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