J. Ennis Fabrics has introduced two new lines of upholstery fabrics. The Treasures II collection, featuring more than 100 patterns and stripes, is ideal for use in furniture and accent pieces. The Palette collection, made for upholstery and bedding applications, is comprised of three solid color books. The books, titled energy, equality and renewal, contain [...]
The Museum of International Folk Art, Santa Fe, N.M., will host an exhibit titled Material World: Treasures from the Textile Collection, which will feature a collection of textiles and costumes from all over the world. “Making and embellishing textiles can be a powerful tool of socialization and a reflection of cultural values,” says Dr. Bobbie [...]
Polyfab USA, Manhattan Beach, Calif., has added three new colors to its Polytex® line of knitted shade fabric and two new colors to its Comtex® line of knitted shade fabric. The new colors, which were added to increase options for customers, include red, café and cappuccino. Polytex will be available in all three colors while [...]
Specialized Technology Resources Inc. (STR), Enfield, Conn., received a China Metrology Accreditation (CMA) for its lab in Shenzhen, China. CMAs are presented by the Administration of Quality and Technical Supervision at the Municipal Levels after an assessment of the metrology capabilities of a laboratory that tests the quality and safety of products sold to the [...]
The Talisman Centre for Sport and Wellness in Calgrary, Alberta, Canada, awarded Birdair Inc., Amherst, N.Y., a contract to replace its 162,000 square foot roof. The new roof will be constructed of a Tensotherm™ with Nanogel® fabric membrane roofing system.
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced its 2010 materials competition will focus on three main areas. The fields include industrial sports materials, medical materials and devices and smart nanofibrous materials. Winners of the competition, organized by the AATCC's Materials Interest Group, will receive cash prizes.
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced the theme of its 2010 design competition will be “Summer Bling!” The theme, developed by the AATCC’s Concept 2 Consumer® (C2C) interest group, includes designs for summer apparel. Winners will receive cash prizes and a cotton passport by Pantone®.
Agion has received a Cradle to Cradle Gold Certification from McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC), resulting in the first gold level certification for an antimicrobial technology. After receiving the silver certification last year, the company decided to go for the gold in the areas of renewable energy, water conservation, material safety and social responsibility.
NCFI Polyurethanes, Mount Airy, N.C., is providing training for sustainable insulation contractors. The company notes the expansion of the green building industry as a motivating factor to seek out and provide training for qualified professionals. A recent McGraw-Hill Construction report states the industry could earn up to $140 billion by 2013.
Karl Mayer, Obertshausen, Germany, received an order for its new open-width dyeing and sizing machine from Turkish manufacturer Şirikçioğlu, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. The machine features deep color technology, which Şirikçioğlu will use to produce denim apparel.
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