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TurtleSkin materials offer personal protection
May 1st, 2008
TurtleSkin® is a family of new patented materials, which are woven with high-strength fibers to be thin, yet protective. TurtleSkin’s weave interlocks aramid fibers so tightly they won’t shift or leave gaps for needles or other fine penetrators to slide past. Less than the thickness of three sheets of paper, the fabric offers personal protection […]
Suppliers offer lightweight ripstop fabric
May 1st, 2008
We’re looking for a very lightweight ripstop fabric, something around 20 denier. Do you know of any suppliers? By its very definition, ripstop is a lightweight fabric, with heavier yarns woven in a crosshatch pattern to help prevent ripping. It’s used for applications like hot air balloons, kites, and sleeping bag covers. A fabric made […]
Portable fabric walls provide durable, lightweight solution
May 1st, 2008
National Sign Systems, Molendinar, Australia, now offers portable fabric walls, a new lightweight and durable solution for clients requiring pop-up displays for trade shows and exhibitions. The aluminium frame can be stored in the transport carrying case, which is supplied by the company. The big fabric banner image is 2260mm high x 2260mm wide. The […]
OptiTex Ltd. sponsors Nolcha Fashion Week
May 1st, 2008
OptiTex Ltd., New York, N.Y., was a sponsor of Nolcha Fashion Week, London 2008, which featured work by New York-based artist Laurance Rassin. He premiered a line of silk dresses with abstract prints, designed using OptiTex software. OptiTex’s CAD/CAM software provides fully adjustable 2D and 3D models. Designers can now increase speed to market and […]