December 2008

  • Published On: December 1, 2008

    Problem: The U.S. military wants durable, comfortable fabric that, when exposed to high temperature, neither melts nor holds body moisture. Solution: Knit CORDURA® NYCO provides no-melt, no-drip performance, protecting the skin from high heat and drying two-and-a-half times faster than a 100-percent cotton t-shirt. CORDURA NYCO knit fabric is comfortable to wear, abrasion-resistant and extremely [...]

  • Published On: December 1, 2008

    Problem: Customers want Solair® retractable awnings that project out further than existing engineering limits allow (the awning width minus 16 inches). Solution: Solair’s manufacturers, Astrup Company and John Boyle & Co., extended their reach by adding two new brackets to select units. The Solair XP slide support is longer and its front bar coupling extension [...]