October 2010
- Published On: October 1, 2010
Ron Kensey began designing custom-fit airplane covers in his garage in the 1980s, cutting fabric on the floor and sewing on one lone machine. Kensey, who bought out his partner’s share of Kennon Products Inc., then in Los Angeles, wanted wide-open spaces. “My dream was to move to spacious Wyoming in a bus and raise [...]
- Published On: October 1, 2010
Japan is an island nation, and yacht owners and dealers in the Japanese market suggested a motorized system to open and close the windshield to accommodate the weather. Marubishi Seisakusho Co. Ltd., Nagoya, Japan, delivered the Toma Flybridge Top and Windshield, a patented solution for the flying bridge boater who wants sea breezes during fair [...]
- Published On: October 1, 2010
The new helipad built above the main entrance of the University Hospital in Aachen, Germany, has developed a nickname: The Hand of God. The proposed landing site, located above the square in front of the hospital complex, was designed by OX2architekten of Aachen to suggest a raised, open palm. The helipad’s function should be even [...]
- Published On: October 1, 2010
The Essence Music Festival brings together African American artists, activists and achievers for the largest concert, education and empowerment event in the nation. Setting the stage at the 2010 event for luminaries such as Bill Cosby, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys wasn’t easy, but RE:BE Design of New Orleans, [...]
- Published On: October 1, 2010
An old Japanese essay says, “Buildings should be built for the summer.” By Kikuko Tagawa This year we are having an especially hot summer in Japan. An old Japanese essay says, “Buildings should be built for the summer.” Reducing the summer heat in buildings has been a perennial issue, given Japan’s hot weather. Both individuals [...]
- Published On: October 1, 2010
Compiled by Juli Case In a recent bid, I’ve had a client quote a fabric called “Senior Ballistic.” I’m familiar with ballistic nylon, but how is “Senior Ballistic” different? It’s not a different fabric as much as it’s a more specific way of referring to it. “Senior Ballistic” is, according to the supplier we talked [...]
- Published On: October 1, 2010
Compiled by Juli Case I have a client specifying an EDPM strap on a bid. What’s EDPM? EDPM is an abbreviation for a type of rubber compound. The full chemical name is Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Terpolymer, but suppliers should know exactly what you’re talking about if you just say EDPM. It’s used in a variety of applications, [...]
- Published On: October 1, 2010
Compiled by Juli Case We’re looking into making truck covers and know that we will be heat sealing the seams. What is the recommended temperature range for heat sealing vinyl-coated fabric? The range of temperatures used to heat seal vinyl fabric is so wide that it isn’t something that you are likely to find useful. [...]
- Published On: October 1, 2010
Compiled by Juli Case I have a client that is interested in having a replacement friction pad made for a chrome drum and is specifying a “true” felt. He says that anything else will scratch the drum. What is a true felt? Your customer is probably referring to a wool felt. Traditionally, to be considered [...]
- Published On: October 1, 2010
For manufacturers or purchasers of fabrics or nonwoven materials that claim to be antibacterial, AATCC is offering a new program that covers basic antibacterial assessment. AATCC Proficiency Testing Programs are recommended to ensure that testing labs accurately perform test methods and interpret their results correctly. The Antibacterial Proficiency Program covers AATCC Test Methods (TM) 100, [...]
