Océ North America launched the ColorWave 300, a single footprint multifunction system that can print, copy and scan wide-format documents. The true single footprint machine prints, copies and scans, making it ideal for businesses with limited space. It offers architects, engineering, construction and commercial printing companies an ideal alternative to conventional wide-format toner systems. Unique [...]

Ideal for photographers, advertising agencies and design professionals, Museo Fuse and Foto Fuse adhesive-backed matte and glossy inkjet papers from Museo Fine Art combine professional-quality paper with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. A 170 gsm premium matte inkjet paper with a permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive and a release liner, Museo Fuse captures fine details and bold, vivid colors, [...]

The International Oeko-Tex® Association has announced the creation of a free webinar series entitled “Oeko-Tex Connects,” designed to provide textile, apparel and retail executives with critical information on textile safety, testing and global regulations. The seminars will be presented by textile scientists with specific expertise in each particular topic. The first installment of the webinar [...]

MarChem CFI reintroduced its Holiday line of flame-retardant acrylic-coated polyester fabric. The custom fabric, available since the late 1990s only in orders of 4,000 yards, is now offered in quantities as small as 50-yard rolls. Holiday is third-party certified to meet California State Fire Marshal, Section 1237.1; NFPA-701, Method 2; and CPAI-84. The fabric, which [...]

The Hohenstein Institute has now established offices in 20 countries with the most recent addition of the new office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. At Hohenstein’s global conference held in Bönnigheim, Germany, in March, Dr. Stefan Mecheels, director of the Hohenstein Institute, emphasized the organization’s commitment to worldwide representation. “Hohenstein will ensure that our clients [...]

bluesign technologies ag offers three premium applications: bluetool, bluefinder and blueguide, developed to meet the specific needs of each level along the textile manufacturing chain. The three applications work together to ensure that textiles are manufactured using the least but most environmentally friendly resources available. The bluesign standard is built around five principles: resource productivity, [...]

Eastman Kodak Company introduced two output solutions for the commercial display market, bringing the premium look and feel of photo-grade printing to UV-curable inkjet media. Kodak Professional UV-Curable Display Film and Kodak Professional UV-Curable Display Paper enable the creation of point-of-sale and backlit display materials faster and at a lower cost. The products feature clarity, [...]

The K2 retractable banner stand is the newest and the tallest banner stand offered by Paradigm Imaging Group at a height of 118 inches. An integrated tension adjustment system allows fine tuning of the rigidity of the banner. Adjustable feet and a sturdy nylon carrying case round out the benefits of the banner stand. SOURCE [...]

The two-day Conference on German Technology for Indian Technical Textiles, held March 8–9 in New Delhi and March 11–12 in Mumbai, was jointly organized by FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) and the VDMA Textile Machinery Association, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The conferences included presentations from 18 well-known manufacturers of textile technology, [...]

Moss Inc. added Eco Blend Poly Duck to its line of environmentally friendly fabrics. The fabric is made from 45-percent recycled polyester yarn. The yarn is made of clear recycled plastic bottles. Eco Blend Poly Duck replaces Moss’ current Poly Duck at no additional cost. The fabric and yarn are made in the USA. Moss [...]