Compiled by Juli Case We’re looking for a fabric called Clarino; what can you tell us? Clarino is the trade name of a synthetic suede fabric used in automotive interiors, equestrian products and sporting goods. The manufacturer of Clarino is Kuraray America Inc. For more information, contact: SOURCE Kuraray America Inc. Juli Case is ATA’s [...]

Compiled by Juli Case We’ve heard that there’s a change in the requirements for installing tents in California. What can you tell us about that? One of our ATA members on the West Coast alerted us to this issue. The state of California recently adopted the International Building Code, but made a key change to [...]

Compiled by Juli Case We need some polyethylene fabric that is woven and coated on both sides with polyethylene. It needs to be at least 3.2 meters wide and we need to be able to digitally print on it. Any idea who supplies it? We’d always heard that polyethylene was difficult to print on because [...]

For almost five centuries, the Forbidden City—located in Beijing, and home of the imperial palace—has been the symbol of China’s distinct grandeur, as well as its detachment from the world. But with the world’s most populous country on a fast track to industrialize its infrastructure in recent years, it’s no secret that the Chinese government [...]

Should you measure your carbon footprint and try to reduce it? This isn’t about a sooty trail around the office. It’s about how much carbon dioxide your company pumps into the atmosphere as a result of its electricity consumption, motor vehicle fuel use and other business daily goings-on. Whatever your opinion about global warming, reducing [...]

The new ValueJet 1608 Hybrid printer prints direct to rigid substrates and roll-to-roll, offering both economy and versatility for projects such as indoor and outdoor signage. The versatility and fast production of the Mutoh printer are enhanced by its use of MUBIO Ink, a new BIO ink technology exclusive to this printer, composed primarily of [...]

The Balance™ program from TSG Incorporated delivers a suite of finishes that enhance both woven and nonwoven products while leaving a smaller eco-footprint. Broad variety of green finishing options includes water and stain repellents, polyester backings and abrasion enhancements, flame retardants, antimicrobial finishes and high-performance finishes. Each process is formulated to be more planet-friendly than [...]

The Hydrostatic Head Tester from SDL Atlas is designed for easy use, providing quick, reliable and repeatable testing of the resistance of a fabric to the penetration of water under hydrostatic pressure. It can be used effectively with all types of fabrics, including those treated with water resistant and water repellent finishes. Also new from [...]

With proper care, boat owners can extend the useful lives of their canvas boat tops and enclosures. Shurhold’s microfiber towels come in a variety three-pack: The extra-strong orange towel serves for effective washing and cleaning; the super-soft dark blue towel is recommended for polishing and shining; and the lint-free light blue towel is best for [...]

EnviroFlex™, a new line of eco-friendly and lightweight digitally printable materials for billboards, banners and other applications, offers a variety of options: Frontlit Lite (7-ounce), Lite High-Res (5-ounce), PolyFlex Lite (5.5-ounce), PolyPoster and PolyPoster HighRes (3.8-ounce). Up to 60 percent lighter than an industry standard 12-ounce substrate, EnviroFlex can reduce installation time and lower overall [...]