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Xuron split ring pliers

March 1, 2011 | Resources

Compiled by Juli Case We are looking for Xuron split ring pliers for our tent supply kits. Any idea where to find it? We traced the Xuron split ring pliers to the Xuron Corp. They told us that the split ring pliers are mostly used in the jewelry industry to attach small rings. An example … <d…

Defining freeze cloth

March 1, 2011 | Resources

Compiled by Juli Case What is freeze cloth? Freeze cloth is defined more by a purpose than by a particular material. It’s a term used for fabric that’s put over vulnerable plants when a frost is expected. We’ve seen a range of materials used for this purpose, including knit shade c…

CPAI-84 flammability specification

February 1, 2011 | Resources

Compiled by Juli Case Does CPAI-84 apply to fabric screen houses? We make a product with mesh sidewalls and need to know if it falls under CPAI-84. CPAI-84 is a flammability specification, written by IFAI as a voluntary industry specification, at a time when our name was the Canvas Products Associat…

More information about CPAI-84 flammability specification

February 1, 2011 | Resources

Compiled by Juli Case I’m buying FR treated nylon ripstop fabric from a vendor and my customer is requiring the flame spread data. When I asked my supplier for it, he suggested that I contact you for the CPAI-84 certificate. Can you help me? There are two inherent issues in your question. The …

Comparing 20 CFM to denier

February 1, 2011 | Resources

Compiled by Juli Case We’re making a filter bag for a local manufacturing plant and are told that the fabric needs to be 20 CFM. How does that compare to denier? It doesn’t, because they measure two different things. Denier is a weight-per-unit-length measurement and is used to describe …

Leno weave

February 1, 2011 | Resources

Compiled by Juli Case What is a leno weave? A leno is a special woven construction in which the warp yarns work in pairs and are crossed out of position before and after interlacing with the filling yarn. This means that the warp yarns effectively wrap around the filling yarn; almost making little f…

Spec numbers for government bids

January 1, 2011 | Resources

Compiled by Juli Case I’m working on a government bid, but can only find one of the three fabrics I’ve been given spec numbers for. I can get CCC-C-419 from my usual suppliers, but no one’s heard of DOD-STD-00100D (AR) or ANSI Y14.5M-1982. Are those for fabric treatments to be used…

Chlorosulphanated polyethylene

January 1, 2011 | Resources

Compiled by Juli Case We have a bid that is calling for a fabric that is “chlorosulphanated polyethylene.” What is that? You might know the term “chlorosulphanated polyethylene” better by the trade name—Hypalon. It’s a synthetic rubber compound and is used in some…

Mullen burst test

January 1, 2011 | Resources

Compiled by Juli Case I saw something referenced on product literature that I don’t understand. What’s a Mullen Burst test? “Mullen burst” is a type of test that assesses the strength of a fabric by using a bursting method, or determining how much force is required to rupture…

Vinyl tents and fire inspection

January 1, 2011 | Resources

Compiled by Juli Case My local fire inspector won’t approve my tent, even though I have a flame cert. He says the tent is old enough that it needs to be retreated. Is there a way to do that with vinyl? Originally, event tents were made out of FR-treated cotton canvas, which did require retreat…

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Xuron split ring pliers

Defining freeze cloth

CPAI-84 flammability specification

More information about CPAI-84 flammability specification

Comparing 20 CFM to denier

Leno weave

Spec numbers for government bids

Chlorosulphanated polyethylene

Mullen burst test

Vinyl tents and fire inspection