June 2009
- Published On: June 10, 2009
What cost-saving techniques does your company implement regarding recycling and textiles? “Never throw out any fabric scraps” is a policy at Glawe Tent and Awning. A bin of fabric scraps has resulted in a remnant sale of small lots of industrial fabrics to the public, a source of supplies for a neighborhood sheltered workshop and [...]
- Published On: June 9, 2009
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) awarded Ashley E. Bradham, who received her B.S. in polymer and color chemistry from North Carolina State University, with the 2009 Outstanding College Graduate of the Year. The award, which was established in 2002, is given to candidates nominated by the AATCC student chapter faculty advisors. [...]
- Published On: June 8, 2009
Propper International Inc., St. Charles, Miss., requested $13 million worth of TenCate Defender™ M fabric from TenCate Defense & Tactical, a division of TenCate Protective Fabrics Inc., Union City, Ga.. The fabric, which received commendations of appreciation from the U.S. Army and U.S. Marines in 2008, will be used for the manufacture of combat uniforms [...]
- Published On: June 8, 2009
Staying on top of advances in fabrics and techniques for backlit applications offers a promising opportunity for growth. By Sigrid Tornquist If you want to attract attention to something, shine a light on it—or better yet—shine a light behind it. Backlit interior signage has long been a popular and effective advertising strategy, but it’s a [...]
- Published On: June 5, 2009
Jason Finnis, co-founder of Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc., Vancouver, Canada, presented at the Sixth International Conference of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) in May. Finnis announced his company's plans to commercialize Crailar®, an eco-friendly, fiber-based technology used by the textile industry. The conference, which took place in Wesseling, Germany, focused on the latest developments [...]
- Published On: June 4, 2009
A group of Chinese officials visited several key textile facilities to continue their research on U.S. standards for textile and apparel manufacturing. Test equipment provider SDL Atlas, Rock Hill, S.C., hosted the officials at the company's North American headquarters based in Rock Hill, S.C. Officials also stopped at the U.S. Product Safety Commission in Bethesda, [...]
- Published On: June 3, 2009
Eastman Chemical Co., Kingsport, Tenn., announced the completion of the first upgrade to its hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin facility in Middelburg, the Netherlands. The upgrade is one of many planned by the company to increase plant capacity by more than 30 percent by the end of 2009. The plant produces the Regalite™ product line, which is [...]
- Published On: June 3, 2009
The pavilion is the centerpiece of the festival. By Joanna Baymiller Like the proverbial expression about rust, Miami never sleeps. From its renovated and ultra-hip South Beach playground to its Art Deco and Design districts, Miami parades art, fashion and architecture in a frenzied and seemingly endless loop of exhibitions and festivals. It’s a kind [...]
- Published On: June 2, 2009
Apparel Magazine honored Topson Downs, an apparel manufacturer in Los Angeles, Calif., as one of the 40 recipients of the Apparel Top Innovator award. The award is granted to apparel retailers, brands and manufacturers for their innovation in the areas of technology, management and corporate goodwill. Topson Downs earned the award for their green policies [...]
- Published On: June 1, 2009
Problem: A less expensive covering to protect graphics displays for a shorter period of time. Solution: Neshen Americas’ SEAL® brand Print Shield Base is a cost-effective new choice in pressure-sensitive laminate film. Constructed of a 3 mil PVC film, water-based acrylic adhesive and a release liner, it has an outdoor durability of one year and [...]
