DSM Dyneema Receives Three ITMA Future Materials 2014 Awards for Its Radical Innovation: Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology
Company is honored for innovation in textiles, its successful platform launch strategy and its industry leadership Dresden, Germany – DSM Dyneema announced today that it has won three ITMA Future Materials awards based on its breakthrough Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology platform. Future Materials honored DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE)...
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Textiles provide printing platform for banners, displays.
Dye Sub Performance Textiles includes several fabrics –- Tri Poly, Triple White, Display Fabric, Heavy Knit, and Ultra White Blockout – that are available in widths from 60–126 in.- and meet NFPA 701 FR specifications. After imaging, media provides optimized color consistency, image sharpness, and color range. Areas of use include banners, exhibit graphics, theatrical displays, banner...
Read More »New Plant to Help Owens Corning Meet Demand for Bio-based Products
Gastonia, North Carolina, facility to feature advanced manufacturing technology to meet growing customer demand for Sustaina-®, the company's non-woven glass fiber fabric ORLANDO, Fla. – Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, is building a new advanced technology facility in Gastonia, North Carolina, that will help meet demand...
Read More »Dynamic SMS Fabric offers suitable material for single-use scrubs.
Designed for conversion into single-use surgical scrub suits, Ahlstrom VaporCool™ consists of soft SMS (Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond) fabric treated with adaptive technology. Textile-like fabric, when worn in direct contact with skin, helps regulate- wearer's body temperature. When hot, fabric boosts evaporation to providing- cooling effect. When cool, fabric holds in moisture to act as...
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The Top 5 Major Benefits of Using Injection-molded EVA Foam for Designing Products
When considering the type of materials to use for an innovative new product, there are many factors to consider, including material quality, design flexibility, production timelines and costs. Suffice it to say that manufacturers need to strike a delicate balance between performance and profitability.
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Climashield® Selected by Beyond Clothing for Cold Weather Survival Gear
American-made lightweight thermal insulation helped shave an entire pound off the industry standard without hindering warmth WASHINGTON- – Today, at Modern Day Marine, Climashield-® (Booth 3406) announced a collaboration with Beyond Clothing, a company dedicated to creating technologically innovative apparel that is 100 percent American made and sourced. Utilizing Climashield-®'s trademark...
Read More »MKU to Showcase 6th Generation Body Armour at India International Security Expo
NEW DELHI – Security systems have become an integral part of virtually every fact of life. India's homeland security (HS) spend is now larger than the overall defence budget of many countries. Understandably this sector is attracting just as much attention from India's domestic industry as the bigger defence sector itself. The budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for the...
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Kaivac Earns Patent for Smart Towel(TM) System
Stops the Transfer of Contaminants from One Surface to Another Hamilton, OH - Kaivac, known for innovation, announces it has just been awarded its 13th patent from the U.S. Patent Office. The latest patent is for the company's Smart Towel System, which was introduced about five years ago. At first glance, the Smart Towel looks very similar to a typical microfiber cleaning cloth. However, what...
Read More »Cut Resistant Tube Sleeve protects wearer from harm.
Made from Kevlar-® and other materials to provide protection as well as comfort, Cut Resistant Tube Sleeve (KRG) provides ANSI Level 4 cut resistance. Flame-resistant and reusable sleeve, featuring 2-ply tube design, is made to withstand multiple launderings and is available in multiple sizes (with or without- thumb hole). Arm protection applications range from automotive and metal fabrication...
Read More »Heavy-Duty Curtain Fabrics withstand industrial environments.
Supplied in 61 ft wide rolls, Duravider and Duravider RS meet flame test standards of California Fire Marshal and NFPA701 Method 2. Duravider RS, RipStop-reinforced fabric, allows repair- due to Tri-laminate, which features sequentially-staggered, heavyweight polyester yarns that capture puncture points and prevent them from spreading. Also, composition promotes durability without significantly...
Read More »Lightweight Flame Resistant Garments combine protection, comfort.
Available for welding and metals industries,- CARBON ARMOUR™ welding jackets and sleeves offer protection against burns caused by sparks/welding spatter while promoting wearer comfort via optimized- breathability, moisture management,- and drying rate. Flame resistant- fabric also exhibits resistance to pin holes and optimized tensile strength. Garments meet demands of welders, grinders,...
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Basalt America Announces Stronger, Lighter, and Corrosion-Free FRP's (Fiber Reinforced Polymers)
Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP), represents a truly groundbreaking advancement in structural reinforcement. Lightweight, strong, and green, they are changing the way the construction industry thinks about rebar. Unlike steel, FRPs don't rust and are far stronger than standard rebar. To learn why Fiber Reinforced Polymers are poised to change the way the world builds, see our video.
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