Consumers are requesting long-lasting products that are high-performance, cost-conscious and environmentally sound. By Holly O’Dell Although the concept of a durable nonwoven is not new to the industry, many of the products’ traditional applications have focused on disposable items, such as diapers, hygiene wipes, feminine care products and medical drapes and gowns. But as consumers [...]
Phifertex fabrics for casual furniture, cushions, umbrellas and other interior and exterior applications are designed each year to reflect the latest home fashion trends. Phifertex comes in an array of intricate woven designs in dobbies, wicker weaves, stripes, jacquards and blends, woven to endure extreme weather conditions. Durable fabrics are resistant to fading and mildew, [...]
The High Point Collection™ III of Sunbrella® fabrics has 117 new style patterns. New collection includes a large grouping of traditional weaves in basic colors designed to coordinate with the patterns and textures that were also added to the collection. There is also a selection of reversible patterns. The fabrics’ softness, designer style and durability [...]
EZ-Dri polyether-polyurethane foam cushions from Crest Foam are now available in densities of 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 pounds per cubic foot, with a comfort range from “plush” to “ultra-firm.” New green EZ-Dri materials, available for the 1.5-density family, are formulated for environmentally friendly applications. Large, open pores permit water drainage and air circulation, allowing EZ-Dri [...]
Problem: Staying dry and comfortable is the challenge for performance apparel fabrics. Solution: Cocona® fibers and yarns use activated carbon made from recycled coconut shells, a natural and renewable resource that can be used in a wide range of knit and woven fabrics, as well as nonwovens, to provide effective evaporative cooling, odor absorption and [...]
Handmade fabric items, such as quilts, clothes, pillows, dolls, handbags and framed art, become priceless family heirlooms and pieces of unique history. Crafters can make designs even more personal by ordering custom fabrics from Spoonflower, Mebane, N.C. Stephen Fraser, an Internet marketing consultant, founded the company when wife Kim Fraser said, “You know what would [...]
The catalog of tools for home decor design, quilting, upholstery and marine applications keeps growing at Rowley Co., Gastonia, N.C. The company just released its 2009 catalog, which includes nearly 200 new items that can be shipped the same day. View all of Rowley’s 2,700 products online or request a catalog at the Web site, [...]
Xorel Graphic for textile wall coverings, paneling and upholstery offers a new visual vocabulary, with bold new printed designs that radiate through transparent Xorel facades. Distinctive, functional and sustainable, Xorel Graphic is available in two new standard designs and ten colorways, as well as custom colors. The collection is free of PVC, chlorine, plasticizers, heavy [...]
Sun blind fabrics from Van Clewe Sun Protection reflect the latest market requirements. Fabric widths have been adjusted to meet the latest window trends in the private and contract sectors, and the product range has been expanded to encompass four different degrees of transparency, allowing architects and designers to combine fabrics of identical design and [...]
Problem: High-performance, non-wicking sewing thread can be difficult to sew, and may not be robust enough to maintain performance after multiple launderings. These threads may allow moisture to migrate prior to the end of a product’s useful life. Solution: American & Efird Inc. has created the next generation in non-wicking sewing threads. A&E’s new Anefil [...]
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Roseville, MN 55113-4052, USA
+1 651 222 2508 | 800 225 4324
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