January 2011

  • Published On: January 28, 2011

    Two new lighting lines are the result of a collaboration between Carnegie Fabrics and Resolute Lighting, featuring shades made from Carnegie’s popular and environmentally sound Xorel® fabric. “Prosperity,” melding beauty with functionality, is designed to bring a touch of softness to the most difficult and highly regulated areas, including hospitals, hotels and highly trafficked public [...]

  • Published On: January 27, 2011

    The Miller Roadshow, a traveling exhibit by Miller Weldmaster, is set to begin its 2011 itinerary in Florida, according to a press release from the company. The peripatetic Roadshow is actually a tradeshow that goes to MW’s customers and would-be customers. Eric Helmick is the Roadshow tech who offers advice and demonstrates the company’s machines. [...]

  • Published On: January 27, 2011

    Arlon Inc. and Mutoh America will team up for the third year in a row to sponsor the Graphics of the Americas (GOA) Vehicle Wrap Center, to be featured at the GOA tradeshow in Orlando, Fla., on February 24-26, 2011. Arlon will feature DPF 6000XRP, a 2-mil cast film with X-scape technology, which will be [...]

  • Published On: January 27, 2011

    Alexium Intl. has announced the development and commercial roll-out of its Cleanshell™ textile treatment process, an advanced process for water- and oil-repellent treatment of textiles. It provides exceptional liquid repellency while preserving the breathability, hand and drape of the fabric. The Cleanshell process has already produced textile industry leading repellency for a number of liquids, [...]

  • Published On: January 26, 2011

    Arlon Inc. and Mutoh America will team up for the third year in a row to sponsor the Graphics of the Americas (GOA) Vehicle Wrap Center, to be featured at the GOA tradeshow in Orlando, Fla., on February 24-26, 2011. Arlon will feature DPF 6000XRP, a 2-mil cast film with X-scape technology, which will be [...]

  • Published On: January 25, 2011

    Drytac Corp. has expanded into a new larger facility, providing a larger warehouse, customer service and training facility in Richmond, Va. The expanded product stocking capabilities will expedite the company’s commitment to greater inventory levels and faster shipping turnaround for the east coast region. The new headquarters also includes a large showroom for Drytac’s extensive [...]

  • Published On: January 24, 2011

    The seventh annual student design competition, sponsored by AATCC’s Concept 2 Consumer® (C2C) interest group, gives students a chance to win cash, prizes, and recognition in the textile industry. Because of the growing emphasis on sustainable textiles, this year’s theme is Eco Chic Bag. Students are challenged to lend a creative touch to the growing [...]

  • Published On: January 21, 2011

    by Prof. Seshadri Ramkumar, Texas Tech University, U.S.A. The government of India launched its five-year national mission on technical textiles to boost the growth of the nascent nonwovens and specialty textiles sector, as of Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. The plan has an outlay of U.S. $45 million, with the time frame from 2011-2015. The announcement [...]

  • Published On: January 20, 2011

    The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has launched a new website to better serve its members and the specialty fabrics industry as a whole. The site features an event calendar, news blog, news feeds from the association’s seven magazine websites, revamped bookstore and information on ATA interest groups and services. Non-members can easily join the association [...]

  • Published On: January 20, 2011

    Outlast Technologies, a global leader in heat management and moisture reduction technology, recognizes Far Eastern New Century Corp. as the primary partner involved in the new Outlast polyester fiber development, the first-ever heat management polyester fiber. Far Eastern’s extensive development capabilities proved invaluable in taking the basic technical concept of Outlast polyester through to new [...]