TMI LLC. Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 4233 What: Low-cohesion PVC film Why: Film was engineered to provide a solution for the difficulties PVC film’s natural tackiness can cause manufacturers. The result is a PVC film much easier to use, roll, unroll and unfold. What: Auto pads Why: Driver’s side floor mat will be used [...]

Top Value Fabrics Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 5244 What: 3.2-oz. flag polyester Why: Constructed specifically for flag manufacturers, fabric provides an advanced platform for superior printing. Applications include flags, banners and interior décor. Flame resistant and lightweight. What: Mid-weight nylon taslan with micro-porous coating Why: Waterproof, breathable and DWR, nylon taslan is also available [...]

UFP Technologies Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 5607 What: Thermal pool cover layer Why: Cut down on energy consumption and save money on cleaning chemicals with thermal covers for outdoor pools. Advanced methods of lamination produce material with enhanced bond line integrity for increased durability and useable lifetime of the cover. SOURCE UFP Technologies

Value Vinyls Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 4027 What: SIOEN sliding systems Why: SIOEN coating sliding truck tarp system has very low stretch and elongation but also allows for frequent accordion-style folding without cracking or creasing. Truck side curtain has excellent tensile strength with high puncture resistance. Both products may be screened or digitally printed. [...]

Whiting & Davis Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 4652 What: Metal mesh fabrics Why: Metal mesh fabrics are recognized for their diversity of uses from luxurious décor and fashion products to industrial safety products. Choose from stainless steel ring mesh, spider brass and aluminum mesh, available in metallic colors or enameled to match any Pantone [...]

Zimmer Austria Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 Booth: 5639 What: ChromoJET Why: Printing system uses high-speed, computer-controlled valves. Pre-mixed pressurized spot colors are injected with high precision deep into the face of the pile for deepest color penetration and excellent print definition. What: Magnojet Foam Coating System Why: For paste and foam applications on technical and [...]

Every uncollected debt will cost you money, but many business debts can be claimed as tax deductions—if you’re careful. By Mark E. Battersby What business owner hasn’t suffered from customers that do not or cannot pay? Accounts receivable are not always collected in full for a variety of reasons. Sometimes customers simply evade payment, and [...]

New technology can create more resilient, longer-lasting synthetic fibers. By Larry Campbell Synthetic turf has evolved dramatically since garnering mainstream attention for its use in the Houston Astrodome in the 1960s. Once used almost exclusively on playing fields, turf is truly changing the game in all types of applications ranging from golf courses and playgrounds [...]

Recycled PET fibers are gaining a significant foothold in the U.S. nonwovens industry. By Adrian Wilson The well-known U.K. environmental journalist George Monbiot has little time for recycling. In a recent column entitled “Let’s Stop Hiding Behind Recycling and Be Honest about Consumption” for the British newspaper The Guardian he deemed it, “the amulets people [...]

SuperExpo 2013 in Australia combined the knowledge and communities of two similar associations. By Nicola Card Held June 5–7 on the Gold Coast, Queensland, the co-location of the Specialised Textiles Association (STA) and the Blind Manufacturers’ Association of Australia (BMAA) showcased 113 exhibitors and hosted more than 4,500 visitors. The show was the largest the [...]