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Indoor/outdoor holiday vibes

Both patterns are designed with no antimicrobials, no flame retardants, no PFAS and no PVC. Photo: Designtex/Anne Deppe Two of Designtex’s new fabrics, Racetrack and Emblem, use high-contrast stripes and small checks, respectively, to emanate an Italian holiday atmosphere. Racetrack is made with 46% solution-dyed acrylic, 36% polyethylene and 18% polyester; it is available in [...]

By |2025-10-27T11:02:35-05:00November 10, 2025|

Comfortable, durable stretchers

NP Adjust ST™ features self-adjusting foam-filled air cells that respond to patient weight and movement. Photo: Agiliti The NP Line™ is compatible with most acute care stretchers. All three support surfaces are built with a breathable, four-way stretch top cover fabric and RF-welded seams. NP Adjust ST™ features self-adjusting foam-filled air cells that respond to [...]

By |2025-10-27T10:46:48-05:00November 3, 2025|

Single-solution coating

AkoTech™ offers antimicrobial properties, chemical resistance, UV stability, water/oil repellency and more. Photo: Microban International AkoTech™ is an advanced platform of multifunctional coating technologies for PVC- and PU-based coated fabrics. It is built to enhance and shield a broad spectrum of products with a single solution. AkoTech’s layer of protection is designed to complement the [...]

By |2025-10-27T10:32:39-05:00October 27, 2025|

Two new printing fabrics

DD7788 Perfect Knit is designed for myriad soft signage applications, including silicone edge graphics, banners, table throws and more. Photo: Fisher Textiles DD7788 Perfect Knit (pictured) is intended for both transfer and direct print. It is designed for myriad soft signage applications, including silicone edge graphics, banners, table throws and more. This flame-retardant fabric is [...]

By |2025-10-13T10:13:19-05:00October 20, 2025|

ePTFE marine thread

GORE® TENARA® is sold by the spool in 1/2-pound and 1-pound quantities. Photo: Trivantage GORE® TENARA® is a 3-ply, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) thread that is optimized for high-speed sewing. It was built to be an alternative to polyester or PTFE threads while requiring little to no machine adjustments. GORE TENARA is UV- and water-resistant and [...]

By |2025-10-13T10:28:42-05:00October 20, 2025|

On-the-go cleaning

Sunbrella® Erase Stain & Spot Remover is sold in two-packs. Photo: Sunbrella Sunbrella® Erase Stain & Spot Remover is an on-the-go stain removing pen designed to fight tough spots and stains immediately. It is a quick solution that uses bleach to penetrate deep into fabric fibers to lift stains. Sunbrella Erase is safe to use [...]

By |2025-10-13T10:20:10-05:00October 13, 2025|

Color collaboration for alternative leathers

Crafted using Ultrafabrics’ Takumi™ Technology for a soft-touch feel, the Simple Pleasures leathers are also designed to offer durability in high-traffic spaces. Photo: Ultrafabrics The Simple Pleasures collection is an exclusive seven-color palette of alternative leathers inspired by and in collaboration with Pantone’s Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse. It is best suited for applications [...]

By |2025-10-13T10:01:56-05:00October 13, 2025|

UV-resistant and flame-retardant

Snyder Manufacturing's coated mesh is printable, U.S.-made and custom colors available. Photo: Snyder Manufacturing This 72-inch 10-ounce coated mesh is UV-resistant and can be made flame-retardant upon request. The flame-retardant version passes California State Fire Marshall Title 19 NFPA-701-2019 Test Method A. ASTM E-84 Class A flame spreading rating. Printable, U.S.-made and custom colors available.snyderman.com

By |2025-10-06T10:14:25-05:00October 7, 2025|

Multiple printing options

The P5 X offers a beam system, multifunctional status bar, multizone vacuum and adjustable vacuum table. Photo: Durst Image Technology US LLC The Durst P5 X is a new addition to the P5 Platform of printers, with a smaller footprint than other models. It was designed to meet the demands of mid-range large-format printing and [...]

By |2025-10-06T10:03:44-05:00October 6, 2025|

Nature-inspired durability

Batyline Eden Life features a core yarn made from 100 percent recycled polyester and a 50 percent recycled acrylic outer layer. Photo: Serge Ferrari Group A new addition to the Batyline collection, Batyline Eden Life is engineered for high-performance outdoor furniture and marine applications. The fabric features a core yarn made from 100 percent recycled [...]

By |2025-09-29T10:46:18-05:00September 30, 2025|
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