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No sweat: Tactical response shirt takes the heat

The Vancouver Whitecaps move into a refurbished world-class soccer venue in 2010, and BC Pavilion Corp., Vancouver, B.C., hopes its retractable roof will give fans an intimate yet light-filled experience. The gathered synthetic roof fabric will effectively limit the capacity of the stadium to 22,000 seats, but allow end-zone draping to be removed for future [...]

By |2009-05-01T00:00:00-05:00May 1, 2009|

Polyester webbing product for variety of applications

A new water repellent two-inch polyester webbing product is solution-dyed to prevent fading, has a break strength of 2,800 pounds and is available in three widths. This webbing is especially useful for medical, safety and protective, tent and tensile structures, and truck cover and tarp applications. SOURCE American Cord & Webbing Co. Inc.

By |2009-04-01T00:00:00-05:00April 1, 2009|

Aurora introduces new fire-resistant fabrics

Aurora has added six fabrics with fire-resistant (FR) treatments, including Premium Poplin FR, to its UV and dye sublimation line for indoor or short-term outdoor printed applications, and Act II FR, part of its Weaves of Green line of recycled polyester fabrics. It has also added Replay II to its Weaves of Green line. Made [...]

By |2009-04-01T00:00:00-05:00April 1, 2009|

Roofing system enhances roof durability

Sheerfill® architectural membrane is a cool roofing system that delivers high solar reflectance and thermal emitting properties, enhances roof durability, and reduces both building cooling loads and heat island effect. Sheerfill is ENERGY STAR® qualified and Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) certified, and because of its translucency it provides abundant natural daylight to facility interiors. [...]

By |2009-04-01T00:00:00-05:00April 1, 2009|

New awning fabric maximizes thermal isolation

Thermocril, a 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic awning fabric, offers color fastness and a newly-engineered backside coating to maximize thermal isolation for the best heat reduction. Thermocril boasts dimensional stability, more water column than regular Docril and extra UV protection. It can be produced in any color now available in the Docril collection. SOURCE Citel

By |2009-04-01T00:00:00-05:00April 1, 2009|

Cooley releases new awning fabric and substrates

Weathertyte Lite has the architectural fabric look and feel, waterproof properties and flame resistance of Cooley Group’s Weathertyte awning fabric, but its lighter weight offers easier handling. It is also well suited for other applications where protection from the environment is key, such as boat covers and bimini tops, flags and banners. With the creation [...]

By |2009-04-01T00:00:00-05:00April 1, 2009|

New fabrics designed for military use

C.O.B.R.A. is a compressible fabric composite designed for load-bearing gear for the U.S. military, such as backpacks and armor carrying vests. The technology allows for dissimilar fabrics to be tied together with an air core of connecting fibers. The fabrics can provide unique properties to the two sides, while the air core allows for compression [...]

By |2009-04-01T00:00:00-05:00April 1, 2009|

Fabric provides solar light protection

Tempotest 100 percent acrylic fiber, solution-dyed fabric for awnings offers a solar light protection of at least 74 percent. This color fade- and mildew-resistant fabric also has a nanotechnology finishing treatment for a self-cleaning surface, and comes with an eight-year guarantee. Customers may choose from more than 140 colors and patterns. SOURCE J. Ennis Fabrics

By |2009-04-01T00:00:00-05:00April 1, 2009|

Herculite releases new products

Natura™ is made for commercial awning and canopy projects to protect from harsh environments, while providing a natural fabric design element. It delivers the look and feel of natural woven cloth with the added benefits of being waterproof, flame resistant, weldable and dimensionally stable, and supports pressure sensitive graphics. Riviera Marine Fabric™ is lightweight and [...]

By |2009-04-01T00:00:00-05:00April 1, 2009|

New photo polyester used for quality images

Photo CS 340 polyester is recommended for all solvent and UV printers. Durable and fire-retardant, and available in widths up to 126 inches, it can be used outdoors or indoors for quality images with true color saturation. SOURCE Ibena Inc.

By |2009-04-01T00:00:00-05:00April 1, 2009|
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