LUX Shield zips have teeth and sliders that are resistant to corrosion caused by tanning chemicals and exposure to atmospheric elements. The protective finish and precisely formed teeth enhance the zip’s durability and appearance; zip model sizes range between 4, 6 and 8 mm. Main uses include leather garments, leather accessories, footwear, stone-washed garments and [...]

Designed to make hems on woven and knitted textile banner media without sewing, Banner Ups TexTape™ bonds permanently to most textiles and is durable for both outdoor and indoor use. It is made of premium grade modified double-sided acrylic adhesive and available in ⅜-inch and ¾-inch width. TexTape is applied like ordinary double-sided banner hem [...]

The Ross Miles Foam Analyzer (RMFA) is an instrument that measures foam height electronically. An LED bar and sensor bar are fitted along the intake vessel, and foam height is detected based on the difference in brightness at the foam-air boundary. The electronic height detection provides repeatability of the measurement and, with a resolution of [...]

Maximum productivity and reliability, along with simple integration in automated production workflows, offer a competitive advantage in working with composites; with the G3 M-1600 cutting system combined with a collaborative UR robot, Zünd offers an automated solution for cutting and off-loading prepreg materials. Cut parts are automatically stacked and can be removed at any time [...]

Apply Iosso’s Mold & Mildew Stain Remover to soiled areas to remove stains quickly from tents, awnings, signs, tipis, yurts, boat covers, outdoor upholstery, carpeting and other fabric surfaces. Nonchlorine, biodegradable formula is safe on fabrics and colors, including solution-dyed acrylics such as Sunbrella®, and vinyl and vinyl-coated fabrics. Solution cleans mold, mildew, leaf stain, [...]

Sciessent, a provider of antimicrobial and odor-adsorption solutions for the textile and apparel industries, now offers CURB™, a fluorocarbon-free durable water-repellent (DWR) fabric finish. Able to provide enhanced, breathable protection from rain and moisture, CURB delivers the same water-repellent performance as existing technologies, without the use of harmful fluorocarbons. Functional finish adds liquid-shedding properties to [...]

TrueVIS VG Series 54-inch and 64-inch printer/cutters combine innovative imaging technology with top production capability to create an advanced tool for producing vehicle graphics, banners, posters and displays, labels and decals, packaging prototypes and apparel heat transfers, among other products. Equipped with four newly developed FlexFire™ print heads, which offer a higher firing frequency, precision [...]

Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fiber-product converting company, has developed Octa™ Neo, a multi-layer fiber that combines the company’s proprietary Octa hollow, eight-fin polyester fiber with various chemical and natural staple fibers for performance in a variety of applications, including sportswear, uniforms, bedding and industrial use. Octa Neo combines low weight, high bulkiness, [...]

LEFT: Ocean Rope Indigo, RIGHT: Coral Reef Robert Allen has introduced a whimsical collection of Sunbrella® textiles featuring chic motifs inspired by exotic destinations, with on-trend patterns and vibrant colors to enliven outdoor spaces as well as interiors. With designs ranging from classical to funky in a range of scales, the fabrics are [...]

The Solair® power screen is a motorized exterior vertical shade that extends from ceiling to floor, enclosing any outdoor area to provide protection from insects, UV rays and glare. Available in two models—Side Retention System (SRS) and cable guided system—the screens block 50 to 99 percent of UV rays. In addition, Solair awnings are now [...]