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Efficient cutting

June 1, 2018 | Products

With a number of options and configurations available, the CTL Series of automatic cut-to-length machines available from Sewn Products Equipment can fully automate the panel cutting process. The machines transform a typically slow and inefficient manual process, and make the material preparation eas…

Sheer quiet

March 1, 2018 | Products

Designtex Acoustic Sheers drapery collections include three patterns (Baleen, Glace and Lumin) in a variety of colors designed for translucency and engineered for sound dampening. Pairing light transmission and acoustic absorption creates opportunities for window treatments and enclave walls that ca…

Magical eco-thread

March 1, 2018 | Products

American & Efird (A&E) has introduced Magic® using REPREVE®, a recycled, air-entangled, polyester sewing thread that provides a premium, high-performance eco-alternative to other threads. Incorporating Unifi’s REPREVE® fiber made from recycled plastic bottles, the thread is flat and rib…

Lighter laser cutter

March 1, 2018 | Products

Laser Photonics has introduced a new large-format fiber laser cutting system, the Titan Express, which gives small to mid-size manufacturers a system that fits a smaller facility and a smaller budget. Equipped with a high-power, energy-efficient fiber laser and an advanced direct drive motion contro…

Rugged faux leather

March 1, 2018 | Products

The Mitchell Group’s new high-performance faux leather upholstery collection, Sta-Kleen® Polycarbonate (PC), is designed for health care, hospitality, contract and other commercial markets that require a fabric able to withstand demanding applications yet with a luxurious texture and feel. Engine…

Tougher transparency

March 1, 2018 | Products

Robeco’s newest flexible transparent vinyl provides another film option for the marine and industrial fabrics industries. GlassClear® adds a scratch-resistant coating to both sides of its one-ply 030 Clear Extruded Vinyl product. Supplied in roll form, this newest product option allows users to u…

Precise pre-treatment

March 1, 2018 | Products

Exact and even pre-treatment of fabrics for pigment inks is essential for providing added color gamuts and wash fastness. Impression Technology’s GoTx® pre-treatment module, designed to run with any direct fabric printer, has a rotational dosing liquid drum that lays the correct amount of pre-tre…

Beefy marine hardware

February 1, 2018 | Products

Trivantage has added SolaMesh™ hardware to its shade sail and structure product offerings. The new line of hardware complements SolaMesh fabric with a wide range of D-rings, shackles, stainless steel rope, rope connections and mounting options for all installations. The hardware offers eye-on-eye,…

Speedier printing

February 1, 2018 | Products

Epson America’s 64-inch Epson SureColor® F9370 wide-format textile printer is designed to deliver high-speed, reliable productivity for digital dye-sublimation transfers for a range of polyester textile and apparel applications. The printer delivers industrial-level production with speeds up to 1…

Hot fabric developments

February 1, 2018 | Products

Teijin has developed SOLOTEX® THERMO, a polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) fiber offering excellent thermal retention and insulation. The company says the fiber offers high comfortability thanks to its softness, form-suitability and stretchability. It absorbs near infrared sunlight and converts i…

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Efficient cutting

Sheer quiet

Magical eco-thread

Lighter laser cutter

Rugged faux leather

Tougher transparency

Precise pre-treatment

Beefy marine hardware

Speedier printing

Hot fabric developments