August 2008 Issue

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  Make the most of your SEMA Show experience

  Two million square feet of business opportunities make the SEMA Show the best bet in Vegas.

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  Formaldehyde rules continue in California

  Dates for compliance with new formaldehyde emissions standards won’t be changed, according to officials with the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

• Greenweave earns eco-certification

  Recycled and post-consumer polyester fabric Greenweave, by Weave Corp., earned Cradle to Cradle’s Silver certification.

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  Industry associations converge at IFAI Expo 2008

  The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced that multiple textile industry associations, including The National Textile Association, Textile Bag and Packaging Association, and the Textile Information Users Council, as well as IFAI, will conduct meetings at IFAI Expo 2008, creating major networking opportunities.

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  BMW GINA uses fabric skin for body

  The radical GINA, which stands for Geometry and Functions in ‘N’ Adaptations, is a vehicle in a fabric skin.

• Victor Innovatex exclusive distributor of GreenShield

  Fabric maker Victor Innovatex announced that it will be the sole distributor of GreenShield fabric finish from G3 Technology Innovations.

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  New airbag technology

  Automotive engineers are now able to experiment with different gas output speeds and quantities with a new Cold Gas System (CGS) developed by Microsys.

• Valley Forge wins sustainability award

  Decorative textiles supplier Valley Forge Fabrics was awarded a Best Practice award by Sustainable Florida.

• Bella-Dura receives award

  Performance fabric Bella-Dura, by Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills Inc., earned the 2008 Earth-Minded Award from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

• Stork acquires Garwood

  Stork Materials Technology has acquired a controlling interest in Garwood Laboratories with the option to purchase all remaining shares in the future.

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  Technical Excellence Award winner

  Susan McVey of Bayer MaterialScience earned the spring 2008 Herman Stone Technical Excellence Award.

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  Rowley earns WOW! honor

  World of Windows (WOW!) named the Rowley Co. as their 2008 Client and Customer Service Company of the Year.

• Unifi closes yarn plant

  Unifi, yarn supplier to the fabric and auto industries, is phasing out its Staunton, Va., plant and consolidating with a company facility in Yadkinville, N.C.

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  AATCC award winners

  The American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists (AATCC) completed its fourth annual design competition, Earth Day, Every Day.

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  Rowley revamps web site

  The Rowley Co. launched a new web site designed for easier shopping and navigation.

• Stickley acquires Nichols & Stone

  High-end manufacturer Stickley has acquired the furniture designs and certain other assets of case goods producer Nichols & Stone, company officials reported.

• Marion Murray joins Covington

  Decorative fabric designer Marion Murray joined Covington Fabric & Design as vice president of creative services and design.

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  New auto interior trends

  Knowing what’s hot in vehicle interiors can help you satisfy more customers.

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  Auto-inspired patterns

  The Motor City Collection from C.F. Stinson features patterns inspired by automobiles.

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  Eco-friendly leather

  TEcolife leather from Green Hides is produced with advanced environmentally friendly techniques, and it exceeds many technical specifications of chromium leathers.

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  Hand-crafted textiles

  The Organic Symmetry collection from Lulan Artisans combines traditional methods with contemporary designs.

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  High-performance fabric

  Primo 150 from Spectro Coating Corp. has the look and feel of suede, and uses a nanotechnology finish that is stain-resistant.

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  Environmentally friendly leather

  EcoHides from Danfield Inc. use natural colorants, vegetable dyes and waxes without harming the environment.

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  PVC-free upholstery fabric

  The Patterned PVC-Free Upholstery Collection from C.F. Stinson performs similarly to conventional vinyl, yet contains no polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

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  Wood grain leather

  The Exotic Woods faux leather collection from J. Ennis Fabrics looks and feels like wood grain but doesn’t use tree products.

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  New Crypton collection

  Silver State Inc.’s latest Crypton collection, Sheffield Park, features patterns inspired by British gardens.

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  Compression cutter

  The Advanced Performance Compression Cutting System from Dehnco combines compression cutting technology with precision linear motion for straight cuts with no threading or rough edges.

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  Thread applications

  Without paint, there would be no Mona Lisa. Without water, there would be no wine. And without thread, there would be no upholstery and the widespread use of textiles we enjoy today.

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  Wood refinishing tips

  When furniture is to be reupholstered, it is often desirable to refinish the wood legs, arms or trim to truly restore and beautify the piece.

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  Restoring an antique sofa with tufting

  An antique sofa now speaks volumes with tufting.

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  Hot rod case study: "Fine Wine"

  Using traditional tuck-and-roll methods, upholsterer creates “old style” custom interior to fit classic Buick.

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