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Treated fabric provides sun protection
June 1st, 2008
Problem: Children exposed to too much solar UV radiation are at increased risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Solution: Fabric treated with High IQ® Sun Protection for Kids provides the highest level of protection against both UV-A and UV-B rays. High IQ (for innovation and quality) has other textile color and finishing options […]
DuPontâ„¢ Capstoneâ„¢ products give textiles stain and soil resistance
June 1st, 2008
DuPont™ Capstone™ products are performance-driven and fluorine-efficient, designed to give textiles superior resistance to soil and stains, with improved cleanability, but without changing the look, quality, hand or color of the fabrics. The fluorotelomer products have a minimal environmental footprint, and are commercially available for home furnishings, fire-fighting foam, fluorosurfactants, and leather end-uses. SOURCE DuPont™ […]
J. Ennis Fabrics introduces new fabrics
June 1st, 2008
Novelties Exotic Woods from J. Ennis Fabrics have an authentic woodgrain look and feel, without harming any trees. Contract upholstery fabrics are inherently stain-, fire- and abrasion-resistant, for use in hospitality settings, offices, automotive and home décor markets. Offered in four woodgrain colors: mahogany, oak, birch and walnut. Midship Neutrals feature the top neutral colors […]
Invista adds Cordura Colorlock fabrics to Cordura brand
June 1st, 2008
Invista’s latest addition to the CORDURA® brand portfolio, Cordura Colorlock fabrics, provide excellent stain resistance, colorfastness and long-lasting, durable performance. A process in which color is permanently built into the fiber eliminates the need to piece-dye fabrics, eliminating the energy consumption and waste generation of traditional dyeing processes. Additionally, several colors in the portfolio are […]
Dazian Fabrics LLC releases recycled polyester products
May 1st, 2008
Eco-Celtic Cloth is made from 100 percent recycled polyester. It has the same construction, FR properties and washability as regular Celtic Cloth, while conserving approximately 44,000 BTUs of energy. The fabric is available in 122-inch width in white and black. Eco-Janus provides a green alternative to the traditional Janus fabric; the fabric is made from […]
Tri Vantage LLC releases new fabrics
May 1st, 2008
Dickson® Sunblock and Lac 650 SL are both designed for large structures, clearspan and tents. Protected by the Lowick System, the fabrics block moisture penetration and resist UV degradation, mildew, discoloration and soiling. The Cleangard SL finish photo-regenerating lacquer protects the fabrics’ surface from pollution and the sun’s harmful rays. Sunblock and Lac 650 SL […]
Non-PVC coated textile fabrics offer range of features
May 1st, 2008
Decoprint® coated textile fabrics for the indoor and short-term outdoor markets offer a range of features for digital inkjet printers (solvent, eco-solvent and UV curable) and transfer printers (dye sublimation). Decoprint uses no PVC resins in its coatings, and has launched two new “green” products, which are formaldehyde free (Skin FF and High Drop FF) […]
Fisher Textiles Inc. releases new fabrics
May 1st, 2008
Enviro-Tex fabrics are made with Repreve® yarn, which meets FTC guidelines for recycled products. Enviro-Tex is suitable for use in banners and flags, digital printing, tents and tensile structures. Three new fabrics have been added to the Solvent Inkjet fabric line: SI 2425 Satin, SI 210 Nylon Taffeta and SI 200 Poly Taffeta. Fabrics in […]
FESPA Digital Green Trail includes 3P InkJet Textiles AG
May 1st, 2008
3P InkJet Textiles AG, Stephan-skirchen, Germany, has been included on the FESPA Digital Green Trail. 3P InkJet Textiles AG offers a wide range of recyclable fabrics for digital printing. The complete “green” Value line for direct sublimation printing is recyclable, in addition to the new UV-Transfer line for transfer sublimation and UV-curable inks. The natural […]
Xaar strengthens partnership with TenCate
May 1st, 2008
Xaar, an inkjet technology firm based in Cambridge, U.K., has strengthened its partnership with Dutch textiles group TenCate, which has bought a 75 percent stake of inkjet technology group Xennia, in which Xaar holds a minority interest. TenCate, which specializes in protective and lightweight material production, already works with Xaar on inkjet technology for the […]