August 2008

  • Published On: August 1, 2008

    Drug-delivery systems such as nicotine patches are designed to transfer substances from textiles into skin. The Hohensteiner Institute, Bönnigheim, Germany, studied various microcapsule depot structures with regard to mechanical strength, capacity to release substances in continuous and controllable amounts, and resistance to washing; staff also evaluated various casing materials and methods of applying microcapsules to [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2008

    Carpet re-use technologies have given new life to old carpets, spurring growth in recycling after a plateau of several years. In recognition of this breakthrough, two developers of carpet fiber recycling technologies received a World Global Energy Award in Brussels, Belgium, in May 2008. Frank J. Levy, president of Stellamcor Inc., Quogue, N.Y., and Sergio [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2008

    Problem: Metal grommets cover up parts of expensive, high-resolution graphics, and the occasional grommet failure leads to costly field repairs. Solution: For secure grommets made of clear PVC, FIAB’s Automated Grommet Welder does the trick. The RF generator operating on single-phase 208-volt power is small and can be moved to the fabric, takes three seconds [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2008

    Sugi trees, or Cryptomeria japonica, make up 13 percent of Japan’s land mass, planted throughout the country during post-World-War-II reconstruction. Its Latin name means “hidden treasure of Japan,” and furniture manufacturer Hida Sangyo Co. Ltd., Hida-Takayama, Japan, and Italian designer Enzo Mari hope to make sugi the next wave in sustainable furnishings. Hida Sangyo developed [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2008

    The Taylor Made shade top kits create an arch of sun protection without sacrificing headroom or visibility. Photo: Taylor Made Products. A fun-and-sun day on an inflatable boat can lead to a toss-and-turn night with severe sunburn. Taylor Made Products, Gloversville, N.Y., supplier of marine aftermarket products, can intercept some of those damaging [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2008

    The Comité International de la Rayonne et des Fibres Synthétiques (CIRFS) represents the European synthetic fiber industry, and its market forecasts are valuable industry intelligence. Textiles Intelligence Ltd. is promoting “World Markets for Interior Textiles to 2012,” its newest report, which gives a global assessment of markets for carpets, bedding, towels, table linens, curtains and [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2008

    The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit is a misunderstood area of the federal tax code, and many companies don’t know they qualify for credits. Paradigm Partners, Houston, Texas, announced in June that the tax-consulting firm would offer free feasibility analyses to determine if companies qualify for the credit—and a bigger tax refund. “Because of [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2008

    The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) honored Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills Inc., Garfield, N.J., with its 2008 Earth-Minded Award at the Hospitality and Design Show in Las Vegas in May. Wearbest’s Bella-Dura™ performance fabrics are tough to wear out (minimum 50,000 double rubs), but easy to recycle through a reclamation program established by the company. [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2008

    Milliken officers accept honors for Most Ethical Company in the Industrial Manufacturing Category: (left to right) Brad Kendall, vice-president of Human Resources; Alex Brigham, executive director of the Ethisphere Institute; Debra Clements, vice-president and general councel; Stephen Martin, editor in chief, Ethisphere Magazine; and Joe Sally, president and CEO. On June 3, the [...]

  • Published On: August 1, 2008

    Rowley CEO Bill Taylor accepts the WOW! award for outstanding customer service. At the International Window Coverings Expo, the publisher of Window Fashions magazine and other sponsors recognize industry excellence with the WOW! (World of Windows) Awards. Rowley Co., Gastonia, N.C., a manufacturer and distributor of 2,700 decorating supplies for workroom, installation, design, [...]