To prevent problems with yarn breakage, static build-up, dust and lint, Fogco’s overhead “Revolution” climate control system humidifies the air by producing a fine mist and delivering it with a focused air stream, using an integrated horizontal fan to achieve 50–60 percent relative humidity within a textile plant. By integrating the focused air stream directly [...]

How to boost your bottom line at your bank’s expense. By William J. Lynott The upheaval in our current economy is forcing banks to find new ways to strengthen their bottom lines—and much of their success in that effort is coming at the expense of their small business customers. New service charges, confusing account options [...]

Built on thermoplastic olefin technology, Surface IQ wall coverings feature bold colors, striking patterns and rich, subtle textures—using only water-based inks and coatings. Eight designs and three signature patterns offer more than 50 standard colorways. The eco-friendly nonwoven wall coverings match and exceed all Type II vinyl specifications, and offer rigorous performance standards with durability, [...]

The new Jeti 3348 Jetspeed UV RTR digital printer from Gandinnovations prints at speeds of 2500 square feet per hour in a 4-color configuration with 48 Spectra print heads. Using the company’s UV-curable branded inks on a variety of materials, including 100 percent PE eco-friendly polyethylene, and is well-suited for all types of outdoor applications [...]

Steinel’s Classic Heat Gun Kit features the HL 1910 E variable-temperature electronic heat gun, 14mm and 39mm reflector nozzles, 9mm reduction nozzle, overhead hanger, application guide and convenient aluminum case. The HL 1910 E heat gun incorporates classic quality features: variable temperature from 120–1100 degrees (F), electronic thermocouple control and the company’s exclusive DuraTherm™ heating [...]

Herculite Riviera Marine Fabric™ is designed for a variety of marine applications, including bimini tops, enclosure curtains, cockpit and boat covers. Specially formulated with high-quality vinyl that features a soft, supple hand for easy fabrication, the lightweight fabric has a reinforced inner core woven from high-strength polyester, and an exclusive topcoat to enhance durability and [...]

Problem: More stringent building codes have restricted choices for tensioned fabric structures. Solution: Atex™, by P-D Interglas Technologies, provides environmentally friendly, completely non-combustible fabrics in almost any color. These fabrics provide the marketplace with a truly commercially viable, silicone-coated architectural fabric. SOURCE P-D Interglas Technologies Ltd.

Problem: Your customer is short on promotional space, or just wants to create a unique, branded environment without using wall, window or display space. Solution: UltraCarpet Extra by Ultraflex is a white tufted pile carpet especially made for solvent, eco-solvent and UV inkjet printing. Ink will not scratch off and drying time is minimal. UltraCarpet [...]

Problem: Standard PVC-coated polyester keder cannot be welded to polyethylene panels. Solution: Polyethylene keder made by American Keder Inc. offers the strength of a polyester fabric with the ability to be welded to polyethylene panels. With careful attention to temperature in the welding process, standard welding equipment can be used. It is available in 2-flap [...]

Problem: Quieter is better, but it usually means adding bulk and weight to sound-absorbing materials. Solution: Polymer Group Inc. (PGI) has developed a spunmelt fabric that can be used with foam, insulation, meltblown, high loft or other sound-absorbing materials as the outside facing material for enhancing its noise abatement properties. W600 is a thin, lightweight [...]