January 2016
- Published On: January 4, 2016
An innovative vinyl surface, “Revl,” was named 2015 Product of the Year in the textiles/hospitality category at the Best of the Year Awards presented by Interior Design Today magazine Dec. 4 in New York City. Revl (revolutionary vinyl) was created by O’Sullivan Films Inc., a member of the Hornschuch Group, and Crypton, a US-American specialist [...]
- Published On: January 1, 2016
The new SolarFix® PTFE Color program is available in 14 industry-inspired colors. Known in the market as a smooth-sewing PTFE thread, SolarFix also allows for a more aesthetic looking stitch. Photo: The Quality Thread & Notions Co. Fabricators' needs evolve constantly, and so do the sewing threads they use. Thread is becoming more [...]
- Published On: January 1, 2016
Multiple layers of Sefar Architecture’s TENARA Fabric 4T4OHF in a star pattern were installed around the center cone of each of these 12 light canopies at the St. George Staten Island Ferry Terminal, completely transforming them. Paired with a new lighting system, the fabric provides an elegant yet enduring solution for the once-obsolete canopies.Photo: [...]
- Published On: January 1, 2016
Precision Custom Canvas Inc.’s client wanted to create a fresh, new space to enjoy on the aft deck of a custom cruiser they were rehabbing. A bimini top and full enclosure would provide privacy and protection from the elements, but the client also wanted to keep things bright and airy, and be able to open [...]
- Published On: January 1, 2016
The Crissy Field Drainage Improvement Project was undertaken to alleviate flooding problems upstream in the Crissy Field and Mason Street areas of San Francisco. The work had the potential not only to disrupt marine wildlife but its habitat as well. Photos: Elastec Geosynthetics make an impact in a large marine construction project near [...]
- Published On: January 1, 2016
Using existing materials, Capital City Awning created a one-of-a-kind barbeque cover for a Cleveland Browns fan. Photo: Capital City Awning When a Cleveland Browns fan requested a custom cover for his new Big Green Egg—an outdoor cooker that is a grill, an oven and a smoker rolled into one—Capital City Awning of Columbus, [...]
- Published On: January 1, 2016
Fisher Textiles’ DD 6788 MoJo® is a wrinkle-resistant backlit fabric for dye sublimation, UV and latex printing. Engineered for light dispersion, the fabric has a slight stretch for a tight fit in SEG systems and presents vivid print that is amplified when backlit. DD 6788 MoJo was awarded Product of the Year for Media-Textiles-Framing Systems [...]
- Published On: January 1, 2016
TM Covers Ltd. won the 2015 Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand (OFPANZ) Award of Excellence for Shade Sails in both the Commercial and Domestic categories. Photos: Transport and Marine Covers Ltd. The best place for a manufacturer of outdoor canvas products to show off is its showroom; shade sails positioned over [...]
- Published On: January 1, 2016
Inspired by high-fashioned plaids, the Landscape Collection launched by Camira reflects the changing office landscape and the new era of collaborative working where modular furniture systems are used to define open-workspace environments. Its three refined worsted wool patterns—Balance, Contact and Synergy—include two oversized plaids with highlight color accents and a plain mélange coordinate. Created under [...]
- Published On: January 1, 2016
Today's software and apps help fabricators keep pace and stay competitive, efficient and productive. Few words captivate the software and app sector more than the word change. Software and applications are drastically changing the way we do business, and many specialty fabric end product manufacturers (EPMs) and suppliers have integrated software and apps into their [...]
