Healthcare and surgical scrubs now span all the colors of the rainbow, but EcoGeneration scrubs by Cintas™ Corp., Chicago, Ill., are a “green” product that could save the healthcare industry a pot of gold. The new apparel line is constructed using one-third REPREVE® recycled yarns manufactured by Unifi Inc., Greensboro, N.C., using pre-consumer nylon and [...]

Snow storms, ice storms and high winds disrupted power systems for 1,000,000 person/customer hours four times in the U.S. in 2010—and that was the count before megastorms hit the Midwest and Northeast with blizzards and the South with tornados in December. When businesses depend on keeping products cold or frozen, a prolonged power outage can [...]

It has been the winter of discontent, with Great Lakes states weathering a parade of massive snow and ice storms, high winds and budget deficits. Tri Vantage® in Cleveland, Ohio, joined several strategic partners to entice an estimated 100,000 consumers out of the cold during “The Great Big Home and Garden Show,” which featured an [...]

A new textile treatment developed by the Hohenstein Institute, Bönnigheim, Germany, and ITCF Denkendorf, Germany, integrates protection against two types of radiation: electromagnetic “electrosmog” interference from electrical devices and infrared radiation from fire or sunlight. Artificial fibers are dosed by indium tin oxide (ITO) integrated into or coating fibers, and then can be made into [...]

“In the Night Garden™,” a popular children’s program broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC), features soft and cuddly characters named Ninky Nonk, Pinky Ponk and Upsy Daisy enjoying life in a beautiful garden. When Ragdoll© Productions Ltd., Buckinghamshire, England, developed a live show to take on tour, the traveling theater in which these life-sized [...]

Author Sara Gruen’s depression-era novel about a veteran who runs away to the circus, “Water for Elephants,” will debut on the big screen in April 2011. Actors Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson star in the movie adaptation, and an old-fashioned bail ring tent created by Aztec Tents, Torrance, Calif., plays a strong supporting role. Within [...]

Encore FR 100-percent recycled polyester is constructed of spun yarns for the drape and hand of a natural fiber fabric. Durable enough for short-term outdoor use, it also meets small-scale flammability standards for indoor use for custom upholstery, window graphics, retail POP, signs and banners. Compatible with sublimation transfer and UV printing. Act II SP [...]

Now distributing the Sattler line of acrylic awning fabrics, including 240 solids and stripes, and the full line of flame-retardant, mod-acrylic awning fabrics. The Awnmax line of backlit awning vinyl and light structure and awning fabric has a low-maintenance acrylic topcoat and is approximately 20 percent heavier than many other awning fabrics. SOURCE Mauritzon Inc.

Three new patterns join Softside Marine’s offerings, featuring PermaGuard stain-resistant finish. Also mildew resistant, anti-fungal, and resistant to scratches and scuffs, but with its hi-loft backing maintains a soft hand. For marine seating and general use upholstery. An expanded Tempotest Marine line features 60-inch solids and tweeds, two new colors and two relaunched colors. Its [...]

ArchSpan is a high performance, flame-resistant, waterproof and dimensionally stable fabric for clearspan structures. Available with RainKleen Pear Coat® or PVDF coating. Bantex CF maintains a uniform profile across a print surface. Bantex Curl Free delivers optimal visual effect while retaining dimensional integrity. Sure-Chek® offers a complete solution for those who demand a high performance [...]