Drytac®’s Interlam Pro line of pressure-sensitive laminates are rated outdoor durable for three years. Composed of a premium water-based acrylic adhesive coated on a UV stabilized PVC vinyl base film for conformability, finish and durability, the laminates have excellent resistance to UV light and can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications. Available in [...]

Tents are by far the largest business segment for Cemetery Funeral Supply (CFS), a distributor of equipment and supplies for final resting places. CFS fabricates six tent lines for funeral and cemetery operation, in all shapes and sizes, and company owner Stanley Scruggs opts for WeatherMax™ fabrics for his business, citing its flexibility, durability and [...]

GERBERcutter 27 can precision-cut complex designs in almost any type and thickness of material, including foams, technical textiles, Kevlar®, vinyl, woven and nonwoven materials. Special software controls knife movement, preventing deflection and creating accurate cuts on each layer of material, top to bottom, generating exact, defined circles, holes and notches. Digitally controlled variable vacuum regulation [...]

The DPF-6700 Cast Wall Wrap material from Arlon Graphics is a 2-mil cast highly comformable film with aggressive permanent adhesive, designed to stick to “hard-to-stick” highly textured masonry surfaces such as brick, stucco and concrete for long-term wall graphics. Other digital products include DPF 206 (fabric) and DPF 207 (vinyl) white removable interior wall decoration [...]

An extensive array of sumptuous wovens and hand-screened prints create fashionable, livable interiors. The MK Collection—11 prints and 13 wovens in multiple colorways—is inspired by the beautiful botanical imagery found in the textiles, pottery, graphics and ironwork of the Art Nouveau period. Favoring large-scale hand-screened prints, the fabrics lend depth to a room without overwhelming [...]

Made by Hand therapy gel from Mary Ellen Products eases sore muscles, nicks and scratches for people working with fabric. The non-greasy, fast-drying, unscented gel incorporates white willow bark, which contains salicin, a natural anti-inflammatory related to aspirin. Once applied, it dries immediately, leaving no residue on hands (or fabric), soothing dry, cracked skin, helping [...]

GF 901 Glossy Canvas from Fisher Textiles brings a glossy finish to fine art reproductions and retail signage. The 65/35 polyester-cotton blend has two acrylic latex primer basecoats and a glossy solvent inkjet receptive topcoat. Compatible with latex, solvent and UV printing, it weighs 11.25 ounces per square yard and is 104 inches wide. Sample [...]

The National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers issued a series of price increase bulletins addressing the availability of raw materials used in inks. Some of the key raw materials causing increases include: rosin, acrylic acid, carbon black, titanium dioxide, nitrocellulose, crude oil and natural gas, vegetable oils and colored organic pigments. According to the bulletin, [...]

The portable T3 Hot Wedge Welder from Miller Weldmaster easily welds hems, overlaps, pockets and rope-in-hem seams using PVC, mesh and other industrial fabrics. Controls are mounted on the front of the machine for easy access. Welding speeds reach up to 10 meters per minute. SOURCE Miller Weldmaster

By Jeff Leagon In my neck of the woods, one of the major industries is upholstered furniture manufacturing. The industry isn’t as large as it once was, but the companies that have found their niche are thriving. I believe that custom-printed upholstered furniture is an underdeveloped, niche market for digital textile printers and represents a [...]