OptiTex Ltd., New York, N.Y., was a sponsor of Nolcha Fashion Week, London 2008, which featured work by New York-based artist Laurance Rassin. He premiered a line of silk dresses with abstract prints, designed using OptiTex software. OptiTex’s CAD/CAM software provides fully adjustable 2D and 3D models. Designers can now increase speed to market and [...]

Roland DGA, Irvine, Calif., is on the lookout for the most creative, outrageous, and dedicated Roland enthusiasts with its “I love my Roland” contest. Entries received before July 31 will be featured on the Roland Web site. Twenty-five finalists will be chosen to participate in a drawing for prizes. The contest is open to customers [...]

The 5th edition of the International Conference on “Advances in Textiles, Nonwoven and Technical Textiles-ATNT 2008” will be organized by Texas Tech University in collaboration with Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, India from July 14–16, 2008. Several leading international professional bodies, including ATA (Safety and Protective Products Division), serve as honorary sponsors. The theme and [...]

3P InkJet Textiles AG, Stephan-skirchen, Germany, has been included on the FESPA Digital Green Trail. 3P InkJet Textiles AG offers a wide range of recyclable fabrics for digital printing. The complete “green” Value line for direct sublimation printing is recyclable, in addition to the new UV-Transfer line for transfer sublimation and UV-curable inks. The natural [...]

Pat Hayes is the new chair of the Elgin, Ill., Chamber of Commerce Challenge 21 Economic Development Council. Hayes is founder and chairman of Fabric Images, which specializes in high-resolution four-color process dye sublimation printed graphics on fabrics. The company now operates in Elgin; Orlando, Fla.; and Mexico City. He serves on the Fabric Graphics [...]

Qualitysignsfast.com, Sarasota, Fla., announces that their “Design your own Banner Sign” website is now live. Customers can create their own vinyl or glossy banners in minutes. The banners are delivered in just two business days.

Gandinnovations, Mississauga, Ontario, announces the establishment of Gandinnovations Iberia. The Iberian branch received a strong start through the acquisition of the grand-format printer assets of New Solution, previously its distributor in Iberia. New Solution was one of Southwestern Europe’s leading graphics, textiles and consumables companies. The move is expected to expand access to new business [...]

Gerber Technology, Tolland, Conn., a unit of Gerber Scientific Inc., announces the release of AccuMark(TM) version 8.3. This update to the industry’s benchmark software for pattern design, grading, and marker making includes system navigation enhancements and upgrades to enhance efficiency, data integration, and ease of use. Included in the update is an improved interface with [...]

Enviro-Tex fabrics are made with Repreve® yarn, which meets FTC guidelines for recycled products. Enviro-Tex is suitable for use in banners and flags, digital printing, tents and tensile structures. Three new fabrics have been added to the Solvent Inkjet fabric line: SI 2425 Satin, SI 210 Nylon Taffeta and SI 200 Poly Taffeta. Fabrics in [...]

Waubridge Specialty Fabrics LLC received four Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certifications of its patented Kovenex™ fabric. Each UL certification is in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971-2007 standards and will allow Kovenex to be used in safety applications including turnout and extrication gear, hoods, ear covers and gloves. Waubridge recently unveiled the Kovenex Occupational [...]