Israel-based Nilit Ltd., a global manufacturer of nylon fibers, has launched a line of recycled yarns produced from a combination of Nilit polymers and polymer waste. According to the company, the development is a breakthrough in yarn engineering and production, as the process involves shortened energy-consuming stages, such as evaporation and reduced pollution. Nilit, which [...]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has accredited the Hohenstein Institute as an independent testing laboratory, which entitles the institute to test toys and textiles destined for U.S. markets for compliance with legally set lead limits. The Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act 16 CFR Part 1303 requires manufacturers and importers in the U.S. to [...]

The Shepherd Color Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, added a new color into its PRECISE product line of pigments designed for coloring fibers and films. Yellow 40P140, CI Pigment Yellow 53 is a bright yellow pigment that meets approval for FDA 21CFR 170.39, FDA 21CFR 178.3297, CONEG, RoHS 2000/95/EC, WEEE 2002/96/EC, Toy Safety EN71.3, Council of Europe [...]

Neschen Americas, Elkridge, Md., launched its new and improved dye sublimation textile media. All aspects of the Neschen DirectTex and TransferTex lines have been reviewed in order to achieve the best product versatility, bold color reproduction and sharp image detail for applications including panels, flags and retail displays. Other new products include DirectTex Knit Banner [...]

By Pat Hayes Whether starting the business by buying it or taking it over from previous owners, I would speculate that the majority of small businesses have only a rough plan on why they are in business or where they plan to take it. I started out with an idea, determination and a prayer. In [...]

By Tim Greene A number of forces are driving growth of fabrics for trade show graphics. InfoTrends conducts end-user research among digital wide format printing systems companies and print service providers and found four forces to be among the most prevalent in determining the strength of trade show graphics as a digital print application. The [...]

Understanding the digital technology design world. By Jim Cotton The road from design concept to final printed element can be long and confusing. No matter the end product, art and design can take many turns. Today, all art interrelates through the raster image processor (RIP) with the output device—usually a printer—in a digital format. Image [...]

Inks and fabrics work together for outdoor longevity. By Gail Nickel-Kailing Designers and printers produce beautiful images. While many are intended to promote a product, an event or special sale for a short time, we expect images to be beautiful for the length of time they are installed. Whether it’s days, weeks or months, the [...]

Select the right RIP software for digital textile printing. By Dean Derhak You think that the time has come to make the jump into digital textile printing. Whether you’re a current digital print service provider or a traditional textile printer, you’re looking for a way to expand your business. At the same time, you want [...]

Innovation drives the future for printers working with the hospitality industry. By Janet Preus An awning for a hotel entrance, or banners for a resort’s special promotion are applications that have typically sustained the relationship between printers and hospitality businesses. But with the growth of digital printing, they are just the beginning of a long [...]