The 2008 Color Selector from Avery Dennison, available at no charge to sign shops and digital printing facilities, allows users to see actual product samples, to help distinguish color selections, feel the quality of the vinyl and compare durability and gloss levels. This latest version includes four new specialty films (hammered gold leaf, shimmer, silver [...]

The NanoJet UV True Flatbed digital printer uses the latest digital print technology to print outstanding photo-realistic outputs on both rigid and flexible materials. Using 24 Spectra high-performance print heads, the NanoJet prints at speeds of 220 sq. ft./hr. in photo-realistic mode, with a print area of 4 by 8 feet, in six colors at [...]

For structural and decorative use, Unifilm® U802 from Scapa North America is an acrylic transfer adhesive used to attach architectural tension membranes to a wide variety of metal frames. It laminates well well to a variety of substrates, including low surface energy plastics and untreated polyolefins, providing high initial adhesion and building quickly to a [...]

3D Runway Designer 10 design software from OptiTex now incorporates remote collaboration tools, including an open chat room that allows production and image files in 2D and 3D to be sent between partners participating in the design process. The images can be modified using the new chalk tool, allowing design and production staff to draft [...]

Problem: Large, irregularly shaped patio spaces are tough to cover with a system that is both rain-proof and retractable. Solution: The SHIELD retractable cover system from Arquati SolarPro becomes taut when fully extended, providing sun, wind and rain protection over unusual patio configurations. The company’s SHIELD PLUS offers the same benefits, but includes aluminum uprights [...]

TEXbase Online combines decades of textile research, development and marketing into an easy-to-use, industry-specific tool to create a series of comprehensive materials and operational solutions. “Sourcing Manager,” “Lab Data Manager” and “Marketing Manager” can increase productivity, reduce backlogs and data management costs, and increase the number of qualified leads coming into your sales department. Training [...]

Problem: When exposed to sunlight, dark-colored materials, such as black synthetic lines used for seating, can get uncomfortably hot. Solution: Dark-colored surfaces made with Thermioncool DC, a patent-pending technology developed by Achilles USA Inc., reflect up to 75 percent of the sun’s infrared rays. In-house testing comparing the product with similar dark-colored materials in direct [...]

Problem: Customers want a flag fabric suitable for solvent printers. Solution: Fisher Textiles SI 210 Nylon Taffeta works with true solvent, mild solvent and eco-solvent based printers, and the 2.4-ounce weight is recommended for flags and marine boat applications. SOURCE Fisher Textiles

Problem: Consumers expect a fabric suitable for digital printing that shows off vibrant color and is appropriate both for outdoor pole banners exposed to high winds and flame-resistant, indoor point-of-purchase displays. Solution: The new inkjet fabric, Vivitex™ FR Banner, does it all. The durable 9.6-ounce per square yard oxford weave polyester is coated on both [...]

Problem: Marine covers develop mildew because urethane-coated, solution-dyed polyester lacks breathability. Solution: WeatherMax 80 has a hydrostatic resistance twice that of acrylics and remains naturally breathable. It provides a balance of water resistance, breathability and color retention equal to acrylics. SOURCE Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc.