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Bringing outdoor fabrics indoors for interior design
August 1st, 2008
Gina Wicker scoffs at the notion that her mother called the place in their house with the sofa the “living” room. “We were never allowed to go in there,” she says. “It was off-limits to the kids.” Today’s living rooms justify the name, thanks to the transition of outdoor fabrics to interior aesthetics. “I think […]
Tester measures fabric resistance to water penetration
August 1st, 2008
The Hydrostatic Head Tester from SDL Atlas is designed for easy use, providing quick, reliable and repeatable testing of the resistance of a fabric to the penetration of water under hydrostatic pressure. It can be used effectively with all types of fabrics, including those treated with water resistant and water repellent finishes. Also new from […]
Fabric technology fights body odor
May 1st, 2008
VisaEnduranceShield™ odor-adsorption fabric technology fights odors, wicks moisture, dries quickly, and repels and releases stains to deliver superior comfort and enhanced performance. The patent-pending technology adsorbs and suppresses most body odor molecules in fabrics, then releases the odors during traditional home machine laundering with unscented detergents. The fabrics are more breathable, flexible and less bulky […]