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Water-loving membranes
December 29th, 2025
Petrichor Technology's water-loving nature works across a vapor pressure gradient, moving moisture from an area of high temperature and humidity inside the garment to an area of lower temperature and humidity outside the garment. Photo: Montane Petrichor Technology delivers waterproof protection with a 20,000-millimeter hydrostatic head rating while using 100% recycled materials. The membrane in […]
Playful, sophisticated patterns
December 22nd, 2025
Each pattern of the Best in Show collection is crafted to meet the demands of commercial and hospitality environments. Photo: HBF Textiles/Matthew Gordon The Best in Show collection features a textile trio of patterns—Perrito, Haberdash and Brushed Canvas—that combine sophistication with playfulness. Each pattern is crafted to meet the demands of commercial and hospitality environments. […]
Durable tactical gear
December 15th, 2025
Fortisyn™ is made in the U.S. for Berry Amendment-compliant applications. Photo: UNIFI® Inc. Fortisyn™ is an abrasion-resistant yarn engineered for durability in tactical applications. The yarn was built to provide fabrics with enhanced tear and tensile strength for military and first-responder uniforms and tactical gear. Fortisyn is made in the U.S. for Berry Amendment-compliant applications. […]
An alternative to PVC
December 8th, 2025
Despite its construction, Rivercyclon® 450 FR passes various global fire safety standards. Photo: Rivertex Technical Fabrics Group Rivercyclon® 450 FR is a technical textile designed as an alternative to traditional PVC-coated fabrics. It is made entirely from polypropylene, including both the base fabric (PP 1100Dtex) and a dual-side modified polypropylene coating. Despite its construction, Rivercyclon […]
Natural fabrics for aircraft
December 1st, 2025
The new range was developed to meet evolving aesthetic, technical and environmental requirements for transport fabrics, and it includes structured weaves and textural surfaces. Photo: Replin by Hainsworth Replin by Hainsworth’s sustainable transport collection for the aviation industry includes seven new fabric themes tailored for vertical and seating surfaces within aircraft cabins. The new range […]
Like-new closures
November 24th, 2025
E-Z Snap Zipper & Snap Lubricant is sold in 1.5-ounce tubes. Photo: Iosso Products Years of exposure can take its toll on zippers and snaps used on windshields, boat covers and other outdoor items. E-Z Snap Zipper & Snap Lubricant is gentle on fabrics while maintaining like-new performance on zippers and snaps. The gel lets […]
Non-slip perforated
November 17th, 2025
Slip-Not complies with safety standards due to its phthalate/DEHP-free coating. Photo: Eastex Products LLC Slip-Not is a 0.7-millimeter PVC-coated polyester for non-slip marine seating, grip mats and boat decks. Its embossed dot texture provides traction in wet and dry conditions. The perforated material is breathable, stain-resistant, abrasion-resistant, easy to clean and fire-resistant. It complies with […]
Indoor/outdoor holiday vibes
November 10th, 2025
Both patterns are designed with no antimicrobials, no flame retardants, no PFAS and no PVC. Photo: Designtex/Anne Deppe Two of Designtex’s new fabrics, Racetrack and Emblem, use high-contrast stripes and small checks, respectively, to emanate an Italian holiday atmosphere. Racetrack is made with 46% solution-dyed acrylic, 36% polyethylene and 18% polyester; it is available in […]
Comfortable, durable stretchers
November 3rd, 2025
NP Adjust ST™ features self-adjusting foam-filled air cells that respond to patient weight and movement. Photo: Agiliti The NP Line™ is compatible with most acute care stretchers. All three support surfaces are built with a breathable, four-way stretch top cover fabric and RF-welded seams. NP Adjust ST™ features self-adjusting foam-filled air cells that respond to […]
Single-solution coating
October 27th, 2025
AkoTech™ offers antimicrobial properties, chemical resistance, UV stability, water/oil repellency and more. Photo: Microban International AkoTech™ is an advanced platform of multifunctional coating technologies for PVC- and PU-based coated fabrics. It is built to enhance and shield a broad spectrum of products with a single solution. AkoTech’s layer of protection is designed to complement the […]