
Safety Components Awarded for Two Projects at IFAI
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced the 2013 International Achievement Awards (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications. Two projects using Safety Components' WeatherMax outdoor performance fabric received an Award of Excellence in the Sailboat Exterior Category and an Outstanding Achievement Award in the Commercial Awnings and Canopies, more than...
Read More »Weathermax Designs Fabric Exclusive to Keyston Bros.
Looking to expand even further into the awning market, Keyston Bros. knew it needed an exceptional product to help grow its business in that direction. As a carrier of Safety Components' WeatherMax 80, FR and LT fabrics, Keyston wanted to design a new product to set their business apart. The result is a one-of-a-kind linen line of WeatherMax FR fabric, available in Slate, Sandstone, Oyster,...
Read More »Lear Unveils Next Generation of Automotive Seating Fabric and Leather in Exclusive Event
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Lear Corporation [NYSE: LEA], a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical distribution systems, today unveiled its new line of automotive fabric and leather concepts for customers around the world.- The 2014 collection debuted at The Fillmore Detroit Theater during an event that featured interactive displays and presented live models with the stylish new...
Read More »NatureFlexT's Breathability Enhances Safety
A US company has developed a ground breaking fabric that offers high level chemical protection, using NatureFlexT from Innovia Films within its construction. For thirty years Kappler-® based in Alabama has defined the protective garment industry with patented fabrics, innovative seaming technology and unique garment designs.- Their latest product LantexT 300, a National Fire Protection...
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Read More »Post Consumer Plastic Bottles Help Prihoda Recycled Fabric Ducts to Provide a Breath of Fresh Air!
Prihoda, one of the world's largest global fabric air duct manufacturers, now offers fully recycled UL classified / ULC listed HVAC air distribution ducts for use in open architecture or under floor air distribution plenums (UFAD) in an effort to meet the design intent of LEED building projects which is to use less natural resources and divert waste from landfills.- - - - Wilmington, DE –...
Read More »Freudenberg at the Specialties Fabrics Expo
Eco-friendly nonwoven products on display confirm Freudenberg's commitment to environmental sustainability PLYMOUTH, Mich. -- Freudenberg Nonwovens, leading global manufacturer of nonwoven products, is exhibiting its latest eco-friendly products in the Advanced Textiles Section of the IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo and the Advanced Textiles Conference Trade Show. This year's IFAI Expo will be...
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Architectural Mesh features circular patterns.
Unlike- circle patterns created by perforated metal, Circle Mesh woven metal fabric delivers optimized sustainability and visual characteristics while producing minimal scrap. Circle Mesh is woven with same wire as traditional architectural mesh, but is instead crimped by spiral machine around fixed point. Since fixed point is adjustable, process allows for different sizes and different...
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Safety Components Wins IBEX Innovation Award
Committed to bringing the best materials and high quality fabrics to the marine industry, Safety Components Fabric Technologies recently won an Innovation Award for its revolutionary Breakwater X in the Boatbuilding Methods Materials category. The awards were presented at the 2013 International BoatBuilders Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). Organized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association...
Read More »New Twaron T765 Enables Sturdy and Cost-Effective Spall-Liner Solution
ARNHEM, the Netherlands -- Teijin Aramid is launching a new anti-ballistic spall-liner solution at the DSEI show in London next week. The new fabric, Twaron T765, offers cost-effective ballistic protection in ground vehicles. It is ideal for protecting military vehicles in high-threat situations, but it can also provide protection in civilian vehicles against lower-level threats. Spall liners...
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Flame Retardant: Industry Speculations & Continued Fire Safety Concern
There has been a lot of new development with flame retardants recently with the upheaval over the chemical's effect on the health of people and their pets. While new cases are being pushed to ban certain flame retardants from the market, the importance of the purpose of flame retardants still remains a concern. Flame retardants are commonly used in textiles to reduce the likelihood of spreading a...
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Triad WAU Wall Plug-In AC Power Supply May Be First To Meet Level VI Energy Efficiency Standard
Triad Magnetics, an industry leader and one of the most trusted names in transformer design and manufacturing, is proud to announce the release of the Triad WAU Wall Plug-In AC Power Supply. Engineered to provide robust performance and high reliability, it is setting the standard for 120V/60Hz power supplies. See our video to learn all about it.
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