Precision Textiles opens new manufacturing facility in North Carolina
WEBOct 4, 2021 · Local business, communal and government leaders joined Precision Textiles in September for the company’s grand opening of its new 160,000 square-foot plant located on a 25-acre campus. After 34 years of manufacturing products domestically out of its headquarters facility in Totowa, N.J., Precision Textiles has formally opened its second manufacturing facility. The new plant is … Read More
Developing NASA’s next-generation spacesuit
WEBMay 1, 2018 · New technologies needed. NASA’s next-generation spacesuit will be developed as part of the Extravehicular Activity (EVA) system (activities outside a spacecraft). The early stages of the development will involve building a Deep Space EVA system called xEMU for demonstration on the International Space …
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Rainier Industries announces new CEO, partners with LMF Capital
WEBOct 11, 2021 · Rainier Industries has announced the promotion of Chris Inverso to CEO. Scott Campbell, Rainier’s long-time CEO, will continue as an owner and board member. Inverso, who started with Rainier in 2014, was promoted to general manager earlier in the year in a planned step to his transition to CEO. He brings a …
S-RACE sublimation paper - Specialty Fabrics Review
WEBSep 1, 2015 · S-RACE paper from Felix Schoeller uses a microporous ink-receiving coating that offers significantly shorter drying times for faster image transfer. Recommended for sublimation printing not only on textiles but also onto hard plastic-coated substrates such as metal, glass or wood. The papers are also able to absorb water far more quickly, which ...
Choosing the right foam for your seating project
WEBAug 1, 2017 · Support: The thickness of the foam will affect its ability to support weight. Consider the weight of the person being supported. A larger person (more than 250 pounds) will need firmer foam. Comfort: The softer the foam, the more comfortable it will be.Adding a Dacron® fiberfill wrap topper is an excellent way to add a bit of comfort while still having a good supportive foam.
Flammability codes—the basics - Specialty Fabrics Review
WEBMay 1, 2015 · Flammability and fire testing. FR testing is usually consistent on a nationwide basis. One of the main building codes is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and covers a lot of products. The other main segments to comply with fire tests are related to aircraft, passenger rail cars and passenger vessels, says Messina.
Trivantage announces new benefits to customer membership …
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Trivantage, a fabrics, hardware and accessories provider based in Burlington, N.C., announced new benefits to Trivantage Plus™, its customer membership program. Members will now be able to order complimentary memo samples with free shipping, shop more products at a discounted rate, and access exclusive discounts from new industry partners ...
Culp names Mary Beth Hunsberger president of upholstery fabrics ...
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Culp Inc., based in High Point, N.C., announced that its board of directors has named Mary Beth Hunsberger as president of Culp Upholstery Fabrics, the company’s upholstery fabrics division, following the planned succession of retiring division president, Boyd Chumbley. Hunsberger joined Culp in January as the executive vice president of the division and has worked closely with Chumbley over ...
PFAS regulations prompt innovation - Specialty Fabrics Review
WEBJul 1, 2023 · Photo: Milliken & Co. As the momentum to eliminate per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) picks up speed, growing numbers of product manufacturers and suppliers are exploring how to make their lines comply with the ever-tightening regulations and restrictions affecting C6 PFAS (long-chain C8 chemistries are already widely banned).