Breakwater X marine fabric for T-Tops, rigid or soft enclosures, and permanent or semipermanent tops remains soft and pliable for the life of the fabric and will not crack or peel. Its PVC alloy is highly resistant to prolonged exposure to saltwater, UV and heat for strength and durability. Does not rely on plasticizers for [...]

Heritage™ marine fabric from Marlen Textiles offers abrasion resistance and dimensional stability for virtually no stretching. Offering water resistance and better tear strength than many one-sided fabrics, the color on one side helps to reduce the potential for rub-off. Will not crack or delaminate with exposure to the elements. Top Notch Elite™ for marine, awnings [...]

The installation, an art-filled forest at the Rothbury music festivals in Rothbury, Mich., was so popular that the event was rebranded the Electric Forest Festival. Guildworks in Portland, Ore. helped create the installations using 10,000 square feet of two-way stretch fabric. Although unique because of the setting, it was also complex. The pieces had to [...]

Lou Protonentis, a textile industry professional who has served in director-level positions with Cotton Inc. and Microban Intl., has joined AATCC as the association’s new technical director. With core competencies in textile industry R&D, strategic planning, team building, global sales and staff supervision, Protonentis brings key skills and abilities to his new role with the [...]

U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.), chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, (D-N.H.), a senior member of the committee, have introduced legislation that would extend for five years a provision allowing small business owners to use Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans to refinance certain existing commercial [...]

The Finnish Solar Shading Academy was established to enhance knowledge and professionalism in the industry. By Petri Rokkanen The Finnish Solar Shading Association (Aurinkosuojaus ry) was originally established as an organization at the end of the 1960s. In 1980 the group became an association only for Finnish manufacturers in the solar shading industry. At the [...]

Ultra 2300 PVC Coated Vinyl available from Made in America is a top quality, cost-effective vinyl for tent tops and sidewalls, fabric structures and tarps. A strong and durable fabric, it has excellent weldability and is opaque to prevent light from coming through. At 98.5 inches, it’s wider than most vinyls for fewer welds per [...]

KOOLBLACK™ Technology from Mermet enhances dark-colored yarn’s energy reflectivity by increasing its near infrared reflection (NIR). While conventional dark screen fabric provides superior view through and exceptional glare control, it absorbs the energy that is created. A dark screen fabric with KOOLBLACK enables the fabric to reflect more solar heat and absorb less energy, increasing [...]

Throughout the entire supply chain, the fabric graphics market is stepping up its green game. By Holly O’Dell Sustainability programs, which started out as a marketing advantage, have become a strategic—even competitive—platform. More than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies issue sustainability reports, meaning that they’re looking for vendors who can help attain their eco-friendly goals. [...]

By William J. Lynott Deciding to create a website for your business was the easy part. Virtually every business now has an online presence. The tough part is finding a way to make the site generate profits as it educates and informs potential customers. The first commercial websites were designed by early computer experts. These [...]