Advanced Testing Instruments (ATI)
Booth A743
Instruments offer access to every station from the front to reduce time to load and unload samples. The Maxi-Martindale has a hinged top plate to allow access to the nine stations without having to lift off the top plate. The 1300 series is available in three sizes.
Apex Mills
Booth A1229
The new 7-bar double needle machine offers high design potential in addition to climactic regulation, moisture and heat management, padding properties and stretching ability. With a wide range of gauges (138” width potential), trick plate distances and pattern drivers, the needs of various applications can be met, while being functional and fashionable.
Henderson Machinery Inc.
Booth A1346
Allows covering of conductive fibers and other technical fibers to produce a yarn that can be knit and/or molded into various products for use in smart fabrics, technical textiles, cut resistant products and other materials. Its capable of double covering with an S twist and a Z twist.
Bainbridge International Inc.
Booth 1800
Receptive to most forms of digital printing and inherently flame retardant, meeting CPAI-84, NFPA 701 and CA Title 19 FR standards, Baintex 500 is a high-performance fabric designed for race car transporter awnings and tents. A high-strength polyester base substrate and balanced and stabilized coating make it lightweight and durable.
BioThane Coated Webbing
Booth A325
Hook and Loop applied to BioThane® Coated Webbing offers a strong, durable and cleanable product. The application process eliminates any type of sewing of the Hook and Loop.
Autometrix Inc.
Booth 805
Allows a phone or tablet to take a picture and, with PatternSmith software, process it into a complete CAD pattern with an accuracy of 1/16 of an inch or better. Notches are automatically recognized, geometry is fit with curves and splines and the pattern will be optimized for machine cutting.
American Plastics
Booth 2129
This 18-oz. 1000D clear vinyl can be used in a variety of applications and contains anti-UV with anti-mildew properties. Available in 54-inch width.
Advanced Testing Instruments (ATI)
Booth A743
The FX3500 CombiScan is used for continuous measurement of the air permeability, pressure drop and thickness on a moving web. It can be integrated directly into the production line, and the traversing test head provides high density zigzag profiles, cross web profiles or down web profiles. Results are available in real time.
Gale Pacific
Booth 1638
With tensile strength at 224.5 lbs/sq in (2000 N/50 mm) in the warp direction and 191 lbs/sq in (1700 N/50 mm) in the weft direction, this architectural shade fabric is engineered to withstand extreme weather conditions on large-scale tension structures. Made from 100 percent round monofilament and designed using a patent-pending intertwining knit pattern, the fabric features superior biaxial strength and load bearing performance. It provides up to 94 percent UV protection and is available in 13 colors.
Keyston Bros.
Booth 3119
Strong and durable awning fabric is made in America and offers a 5-year limited warranty. The 18-oz. vinyl-laminated fabric comes in 15 colors, is 62 inches wide and meets many FR requirements. It is UV resistant, mildew resistant and dimensionally stable. Custom colors are available in 1,200 yard minimums. Photo courtesy of Childress Canvas Products.
American Keder Inc.
Booth 2037
The Crocodile Stopp’r is a plug for the end of American Keder’s Single-Profile aluminum rails. It plugs the rail ends to keep keder or hangers from sliding out and will not dent, deflect or scratch aluminum rail. It can also be used to protect rail ends from damage when moving or storing.
Value Vinyls
Booth 1905
Engineered to act as a solid vinyl windscreen material for tennis court fences, the 12-oz. laminated vinyl has a heavy duty construction designed to withstand outdoor elements. Available in eight colors and three widths: 72 inches, 96 inches and 126 inches.
Consew
Booth 1221
The decorative stitch machine (DSM), model CN2073R-DSM, uses a servo motor to control the zig zag stitch. There are 100 different stitch patterns available.
Miller Weldmaster
Booth 1009
Drop stitch products include gym mats, paddle boards and floors of inflatable products. Using current technologies, it is now possible for customers making drop stitch products to assemble their products with limited to no use of adhesives. The newly developed process enables businesses to produce drop stitch products with a significant savings in labor costs.
Thermetrics
Booth A741
Sensor technology generates instantaneous surface heat-flux measurements and is capable of measuring heat loss and heat gain, which is necessary for tests of heated fabrics or for textile testing under high solar loads. Can be constructed with a smaller test zone.
Adfast Corp.
Booth 3307
The touch screen comes standard with part ordering view, interactive adjustment, speed adjustment and the owner’s manual. The multi-size function of the Eagle III allows the user to set in fully automatic mode the main size grommet. High height clearance of almost 2 inches, easy maintenance, high volume brushless bowl.
EPT
Booth A414
The product’s 120-inch width helps lower fabrication and seaming costs by reducing the number of seams required to fabricate larger panels. Formulated with enhanced UV protection, it contains hydrocarbons and a variety of acids and chemicals and is resistant to -25 degrees (F) and 225 degrees (F) temperatures. Fabric reinforcement provides high tear properties and puncture and breaking strength.
Marubeni America Corp.
Booth A238
Seamless fabric-based electrical component without any metallic material enables increased durability and flexibility. Applications include power cable, signal cable, (surface) heater and sensors—all of which can be custom designed by changing the resistance of the fabric. Cross-market applications in medical, heavy industrial, automotive, electronics and aerospace.
YKK (U.S.A.) Inc.—Tape Craft Corp.
Booth 2121
Made with a tape containing a mixture of stainless and aramid fiber, this zipper is used for applications such as aerospace products, medical device and military equipment, which all require an open-closure system and need to be able to reduce an electromagnetic field.
Uniquetex LLC
Booth A129
Keeps users clean and safe according to need and specifications. Recommended for hygiene, health care, protective apparel and industrial applications.
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