Aptra®, a film used as a composite with other materials, provides a combination of barrier properties and breathability, yet is so light that it barely registers on a scale. Aptra is laminated with a variety of substrates using several methods. Composite structures utilizing spunbond nonwovens are one of the many configurations possible. Lamination can be [...]

RMA develops and manufactures a variety of high-performance extruded films and coated fabrics utilizing various engineered polymers. RMA supplies products worldwide for use in medical, military and industrial markets including coated, laminated and recycled fabrics, and geosynthetics. Services include cutting or slitting, coating and laminating. SOURCE Ronald Mark Associates

Seaman Corp. is a leading innovator and manufacturer of high-performance, coated synthetic fabrics for industrial applications, including truck tarps, architectural structures, geomembranes, dock seals, inflatable boats, gym equipment, tents and collapsible tanks, as well as roofing. Shelter-Lite® Truck Tarp Fabric delivers the performance of an 18-ounce tarp fabric, making it significantly lighter and easier to [...]

Seaway Yarns Ltd. is a specialty manufacturer of high-performance industrial yarns. Seaway can twist, air entangle, and air-jet texturize yarns of polyester, nylon, Kevlar®, Nomex®, Twaron®, Technora®, polypropylene, Spectra®, Dyneema®, Torcon™, Vectran™ and rayon in multifilament, monofilament and spun. Seaway also offers cotton, poly-cottton and other specialty blends. Dyeing and warping services also available. SOURCE [...]

Kobond produces coating products made from PVC, thermoplast elastomer polyolefin (TPO) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and others, with a width of 3.5m. Products include light box cloth, tarpaulin, canvas and waterproof materials for irrigation works, national defense, architecture, transportation and civil projects. The product line manages both the base and surface of the material to [...]

Sheffield Cutting Equipment makes more than 80 different types of strip-cutting and piece-cutting machines, including hot, cold, ultrasonic, special shapes, hole punching and line marketing machines. Two of its most popular products include the HC-530 and the HC-51M-P. The HC-530 is a hot and cold strip cutter with a 4.25-inch wide blade that is fully [...]

Sinclair Equipment Co. manufactures the Triad Wedge Welding System that can weld PVC, PE, PP, urethane and many other weldable flexible membranes used for welding tents, tarps, awnings, banners, liners, covers and tubes. Combined with Thermal Bonding Tape, it has the capability to weld most acrylics and other nonweldable products. Sinclair also offers the Spec [...]

Safe-Gard™ technology is now available in LeatherLike™ Lite Fabrics.The new phthalate-free and lead-free technology also boasts anti-mildew, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties. Used in athletic and gymnasium applications, such as spa covers, gymnasium mats, field covers and divider curtains, the leatherlike, embossed, laminated fabric is available in an array of stocked and special order colors. SOURCE [...]

Somfy Systems Inc. manufactures specialized motors and electronic controls for residential and commercial interior and exterior window covering markets. Somfy is introducing products to increase energy savings and provide extra living space and protection from UV rays. Somfy’s RTS accessories include the Sunis WireFree™ RTS sensor, a solar-powered sun sensor that uses Radio Technology Somfy® [...]

Stimpson's newest Grommet and Washer catalog introduces the company's line of sheet metal grommets with plain, teeth or neck washers, rolled rim grommets with spur washers, self-piercing grommets and washers, oblong grommets and washers, and a complete line of attaching machines. Stimpson grommets and washers are made from brass, aluminum and zinc, and available in [...]