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Hybrid digital textile printer
January 13th, 2025
This 128-inch- (3.2-meter-) wide printer can image transfer media or fabrics at production print speeds of up to 968 square feet (90 square meters) per hour. Photo: Mimaki USA. Mimaki USA’s TS330-3200DS production hybrid digital textile printer doubles as a sublimation unit for printing to transfer paper and as a direct-to-textile unit for printing on […]
Robust, colorful awning fabric
January 6th, 2025
The fabrics in the Dickson North American awning collection are available in trendy solids and contemporary stripes that are both colorfast and durable. Photo: Trivantage. The Dickson North American awning fabric collection from Trivantage® includes a large selection of water-repellent, mildew-resistant fabrics. Their special finish delays the formation and accumulation of dirt, making them easy […]
Award-winning large-format printers
December 30th, 2024
The VKR3200-HS 2024. Photo: Vanguard Digital Printing Systems. Vanguard Digital Printing Systems offers award-winning printers including the VK3220T-HS, a user-friendly flatbed with up to 1800 dpi print resolution and speeds up to 3,875 sqft/h. The true roll-to-roll, 3.2-meter (126 inch) VKR3200-HS printer is capable of producing up to 3,000 sqft/h. The versatile VKH900-HS Hybrid can […]
Wrinkle-free stretch for direct printing
December 23rd, 2024
DD7848 EZ Stretch Premium features a unique knitting structure that provides stretch without the need for Spandex. Photo: Fisher Textiles. DD7848 EZ Stretch Premium from Fisher Textiles is a treated version of its GF9048 EZ Stretch, designed specifically for direct printing. Made from 100% polyester, this fabric features a unique knitting structure that provides stretch […]
Health care furniture fabric
December 16th, 2024
Trelleborg's Dartex® END464-E fabric in Pumpkin. Photo: Trelleborg Engineered. Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics has launched a new fabric collection from its Dartex® Endurance range for health care seating. The new Dartex® END464-E fabric collection is crafted for the health care furniture sector, providing excellent durability and resilience against harsh chemical cleaning agents. This innovative fabric […]
Pneumatic saw and clamp
December 9th, 2024
This saw is ideally suited for the onsite fabrication of ships and other large structures. Photo: ESCO Tool. The ESCO APS-438 Air-Powered Saw and Quick-Clamp is a pneumatic saw and clamp setup that produces a stress-free cut on thick steel plate without the HAZ (heat affect zone) typically caused by torch cutting. The saw sets […]
Evocative, sustainable textiles
December 3rd, 2024
The Hefty Herringbone textile passed Wyzenbeek abrasion tests of 100,000 double rubs with no wear. The Memorable collection from HBF Textiles features sustainable attributes from rapidly renewable fibers to yarns sourced from recovered plastics from the ocean (Seaqual) to leather from a sustainable tannery. The collection includes three textiles: Daydreamer, made of 100% recycled post-consumer […]
Super-stretch fabric
November 25th, 2024
The USA-made fabrics have excellent stretch that doesn't degrade, ensuring superior durability, comfort, moisture-wicking, shape retention and recyclability. Apex Mills’ OutStretch™ collection of textiles is designed for a spandex-free comfortable stretch. The collection offers exceptional durability and long-lasting quality and is a sustainable alternative to fabrics made with elastomer yarns that cannot be recycled. The […]
PFAS-free laminates
November 18th, 2024
eVent fabrics’ PFAS-free waterproof and breathable laminates eVent BIO and eVent alpineST are manufactured without the use of harmful PFAS. eVent fabrics’ PFAS-free waterproof and breathable laminates eVent BIO and eVent alpineST are manufactured without the use of harmful PFAS. These laminates provide long-lasting solutions for demanding apparel, footwear and accessory applications. eVent BIO is […]
New bedding technology
November 11th, 2024
Better Fit Bedding™ has patented a new construction for fitted flat sheets, comforters and blankets by incorporating a unique elastic bottom edge and corners. Better Fit Bedding™ has patented a new construction for fitted flat sheets, comforters and blankets by incorporating a unique elastic bottom edge and corners. Designed with innovative corner pockets, the bedding […]