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Communicating color

Colors are difficult to describe because everyone visualizes them differently—but critical to the design and creation of any material. Acrylics USA LLC, a manufacturer of cell cast acrylic sheets, has developed a new, patented tool to make colors easier to create and share: the Peacock Color Creation Tool™. Contained in a small binder, it contains [...]

By |2008-03-01T00:00:00-06:00March 1, 2008|

Special events decor

The new Moss Events line includes columns, walls, arches, themed backdrops and functional decor, all available for either rental or purchase. Themed photographic backdrops, available in 26 different graphics from beach scenes to cityscapes, are printed on wrinkle-resistant recycled Moss Green Knit fabric. Moss Mosaics is a line of modular shapes, designed to clip together [...]

By |2008-03-01T00:00:00-06:00March 1, 2008|

Unbreakable, rust-free hooks

Problem: Hooks that move privacy curtains break or rust in damp indoor or outdoor environments. Solution: The JEFBeam Curtain System designed specifically for indoor and outdoor use features hooks that are unbreakable and rust-free. The curtain system rocks for custom gazebos, patios and drapery, and rolls for hospital privacy and shower curtains. SOURCE J. Ennis [...]

By |2008-03-01T00:00:00-06:00March 1, 2008|

Shears that stay sharp longer

Problem: Cutting material with glue or adhesive backing clogs shears and leads to rust and corrosion. Solution: Clauss 8-inch and 9-inch Titanium Bonded Ultraflex Shears feature precision razor-knife edges, ergonomic nylon comfort bows and adjustable tension. Titanium-bonded blades stay sharp longer and resist rust, corrosion, glues and adhesives. SOURCE Clauss Cutlery

By |2008-03-01T00:00:00-06:00March 1, 2008|

Repel dirt, water and sun

Problem: Rough-duty acrylic and canvas products sustain heavy sun damage and abrasion, leading to seam leaks. Solution: Spray-on SolarGuard® by Solarbloc repels dirt, grease, water, oil and sun, increasing fabric life by up to 15 percent, according to the manufacturer. The product creates a self-healing shield and holds up successfully to thousands of abrasion tests. [...]

By |2008-03-01T00:00:00-06:00March 1, 2008|

Reduce tent window scratches

Problem: Tent windows of clear PVC expose flow lines, bubbles or other imperfections in screen printing. Solution: DAF Printed Window encapsulates windowpane print between 16 mil double-polish clear PVC vinyl, eliminating most imperfections and reducing scratches. SOURCE DAF Products Inc.

By |2008-03-01T00:00:00-06:00March 1, 2008|

Tarp quick fix

Problem: Truckers want to repair damaged tarps or other polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated or laminated products on the road without resorting to gluing on a patch (a sloppy operation) or heat-sealing the cut (hard to do on the fly). Solution: The new Super Kwik Patch allows users to simply peel and press adhesive material over [...]

By |2008-03-01T00:00:00-06:00March 1, 2008|

Reduce stretch on boat covers

Problem: Boat covers with fabrics that stretch too much sag, pool, leak and eventually develop mold and mildew. Solution: The patented finish on Nautex Premium, which is both breathable and waterproof, dramatically reduces stretch (less than 0.5 percent), prevents growth of mold and mildew, and reduces rust and corrosion. SOURCE Sattler North America Corp.

By |2008-03-01T00:00:00-06:00March 1, 2008|

Eco-friendly tubing keeps displays fresh

Tension fabric displays that have lost some of their pizazz can mutate into new life forms—if they are part of a KSK Tension Fabric System. KSK Digital Printing Solutions, Troy, Mich., introduced the new product line in January. It features eco-friendly aluminum tubing and extrusion frames with grand format dye-sublimated printed fabric graphics that are [...]

By |2008-03-01T00:00:00-06:00March 1, 2008|

Snap-on panels improve hospital privacy

Recuperating patients at the Palm Beach, Fla., Veterans Affairs Medical Center won’t have to watch out for falling housekeeping staff. Health regulations require facilities to change and wash privacy curtains if even a small portion is soiled. Unhooking the curtains from ceiling tracks can be treacherous, and endless washing is expensive. Woman-owned Cubicle Curtain Factory, [...]

By |2008-03-01T00:00:00-06:00March 1, 2008|
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