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Technology gives fabrics the power to act and react

July 1, 2008

…applications, offering a structure four times lighter than that of traditional outdoor banner material. Environmentally friendly at every stage throughout its life cycle—from basic raw materials, to manufacturing, printing, converting,…

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PVC breeds controversy in industrial fabrics industry

July 1, 2008

…is studying plant-based plasticizers. “This is about responding to customer preference,” says Dan Fox, manager of performance films. “I feel that the materials in our PVC products are quite safe.”…

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Life Stone Materials creates 45 high-tech textile jobs

July 1, 2008

…When Santens of America moved its operations overseas last year, many textile workers lost long-time careers. Now Life Stone Materials LLC will take advantage of their skills by locating…

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Thermioncool DC cools dark-colored materials

July 1, 2008

…developed by Achilles USA Inc., reflect up to 75 percent of the sun’s infrared rays. In-house testing comparing the product with similar dark-colored materials in direct sunlight measured surface temperatures…

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Strategies for compliance with building codes

July 1, 2008

…must for today’s awning, tent and fabric structure companies. “Five years ago, I answered a couple of questions a month on codes,” says Spencer Etzel, Maximizer Tent Products/The SEC Group…

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Asbestos-like nanotubes may pose asbestos-like risks

July 1, 2008

…those funds are spent on health and safety research. Most manufacturers using nanotubes in proprietary materials and products already specify gloves, masks and other protective wear for employees; if not,…

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Online awning advantages increase consumer awareness

July 1, 2008

…site, www.outdoorspaces.com, which includes information on awning advantages, tips on how to select the right awnings for a home, and a dealer locator. Glen Raven, which produces Sunbrella® fabrics for…

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Coil zipper resists moisture and rust

July 1, 2008

…polyurethane coating that provides a moisture-resistant barrier. The slider and pin/box of marine-grade 316 polished stainless steel are corrosion-free in the most demanding outdoor environments. SOURCE Lenzip Manufacturing Corp….

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Techno Textiles showcases advanced textiles

July 1, 2008

…public. Fabric Architecture magazine, www.fabricarchitecture.info, is published bi-monthly by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). IFAI’s Industrial Fabrics Foundation, www.indfabfnd.com, also supported the exhibition. For more information visit goldstein.cdes.umn.edu/exhibitions….

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Molecular manipulation to change the textile industry

July 1, 2008

…manipulate particles at the molecular level to enhance the performance of a fabric without compromising the fabric’s original properties—durability, softness, flexibility, and so on. In practice, putting these premises into…

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