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Reducing apparel textile waste

Lucia T2T is produced through tertiary recycling, where discarded textiles are shredded and crushed to have colorants and treatments removed. Photo: Camira Fabrics Lucia T2T is a recycled polyester for panel and acoustic applications made from 100% textile-to-textile (T2T) waste in the apparel market. The polyester is produced through tertiary recycling, where discarded textiles are [...]

By |2025-09-29T10:36:50-05:00September 29, 2025|

Single-solution coating

AkoTech™ offers antimicrobial properties, chemical resistance, UV stability, water/oil repellency and more. Photo: AkoTech 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 antifungal [...]

By |2025-09-22T10:19:03-05:00September 23, 2025|

Water-repellent and PFAS-free

The Sunbrella Plus® marine shade collection's non-PFAS formula is compliant with all state PFAS regulations. Photo: Sunbrella The Sunbrella Plus® marine shade collection now offers four new colors: Marine Blue, Jockey Red, Forest Green and Smoke. The shade fabrics deliver water repellency without compromising breathability and performance through its undercoating. The result is a versatile [...]

By |2025-09-22T10:10:52-05:00September 22, 2025|

Non-slip perforated

Slip-Not complies with safety standards due to its phthalate/DEHP-free coating. Photo: Eastex Products LLC Slip-Not is a 0.7mm PVC-coated polyester for non-slip marine seating, grip mats and boat decks. Its embossed dot texture provides traction in wet and dry conditions. The perforated material is breathable, stain-resistant, abrasion-resistant, easy to clean and fire-resistant. It complies with [...]

By |2025-09-17T09:42:22-05:00September 17, 2025|

Sustainable fibers

Brewed Protein™ fibers are ideal for suits and jackets, with plans for future development in other applications. Photo: Spiber The Brewed Protein™ fiber collection ranges from 6% to 100% Brewed Protein fiber content and includes materials like wool, polyester and more. The fibers were designed to be more sustainable than silk or cashmere and feature [...]

By |2025-09-15T11:19:50-05:00September 15, 2025|

Durability with UV protection

eTek™ 600D Solution-Dyed Polyester is best for boat covers, awnings, tarps and rugged outdoor enclosures. Photo: Rochford Supply Co. eTek™ 600D Solution-Dyed Polyester is a high-performance marine fabric engineered for demanding applications. The solution-dyed fiber provides durability and UV protection while offering colorfastness and shrink and stretch resistance. Measuring 60 inches wide, Rochford Supply Co. [...]

By |2025-09-11T11:32:08-05:00September 11, 2025|

Protect thread from exposure

The revised formula of Premium Seam Sealer includes a UV inhibitor to protect thread from extreme 24/7 exposure, and it doesn’t contain silicone or PFAS. Photo: Iosso Products Premium Seam Sealer from Iosso adds an invisible waterproof barrier with no residue. Use it on stitched areas for natural, synthetic and blended fabrics—without altering the fabric’s [...]

By |2025-09-02T11:13:10-05:00September 2, 2025|

Infrared invisibility

Poly-Strong PC-IR can also be used for outdoor sports apparel, tent materials and other outdoor applications. Photo: Durak Tekstil Poly-Strong PC-IR was developed to eliminate weakness in the stitching areas of camouflage materials that provide invisibility against infrared rays, especially for camouflage applications in military and security areas. Durak Tekstil asserts that infrared cameras in [...]

By |2025-08-18T10:20:45-05:00August 25, 2025|

Adhesive film designs

DI-NOC™ is sold in increments of 65, 131, 328 and 656 square feet. Photo: Designtex The DI-NOC™ line of architectural finish adhesive films now offers options such as vibrational texture, optical mesh, oxidized metals, large stone patterns and rare woods such as teak and mahogany. DI-NOC is built for easy maintenance, cleaning and disinfecting. Over [...]

By |2025-08-18T10:11:42-05:00August 18, 2025|

Weather defense

Hydrofend CVR has a sturdy tensile strength, resists wind-whipping while towing and is fade-resistant. Photo: Trivantage Hydrofend CVR is a durable, lightweight, gel-coat friendly marine cover fabric designed to offer top-notch weather defense. It is built to clean, store and fabricate easily with minimal fraying or damage, as well as resist puckering when sewn. Hydrofend [...]

By |2025-08-11T12:27:26-05:00August 12, 2025|
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