May 2008 Issue

• Increased cotton prices impact India's textile industry

  The textile industry in Tamil Nadu, India, underwent a serious crisis this spring.

• Slow growth predicted for China's textile industry

  China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles predicts that the country’s textile and garment export growth will have slowed to around 15 percent in 2008.

• Ohio lawmaker proposes ban on foreign-made flags

  Retailers that sell U.S. or Ohio flags made in other countries would face possible jail time and fines, under legislation proposed by one Ohio state lawmaker.

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  Pat Hayes named chair of EDC

  Pat Hayes is the new chair of the Elgin, Ill., Chamber of Commerce Challenge 21 Economic Development Council.

• Details of ATNT 2008 announced

  The 5th edition of the International Conference on “Advances in Textiles, Nonwoven and Technical Textiles-ATNT 2008” will be organized by Texas Tech University in collaboration with Avinashilingam University for Women.

• Dickson Coatings partners with AGIS

  AGIS now distributes Dickson’s line of eco-friendly fabrics, Evergreen (Jet Tex, Jet 210, Jet 220 and Eclypse).

• Xaar strengthens partnership with TenCate

  Xaar has strengthened its partnership with Dutch textiles group TenCate, which has bought a 75 percent stake of inkjet technology group Xennia, in which Xaar holds a minority interest.

• Gandinnovations opens branch in Iberia

  The Iberian branch received a strong start through the acquisition of the grand-format printer assets of New Solution, previously its distributor in Iberia.

• "Design your own Banner Sign" website goes live

  Customers can create their own vinyl or glossy banners in minutes.

• FESPA Digital Green Trail includes 3P InkJet Textiles AG

  The complete “green” Value line for direct sublimation printing is recyclable, in addition to the new UV-Transfer line for transfer sublimation and UV-curable inks.

• Roland DGA holds "I love my Roland" contest

  Roland DGA, Irvine, Calif., is on the lookout for the most creative, outrageous, and dedicated Roland enthusiasts with its “I love my Roland” contest.

• OptiTex Ltd. sponsors Nolcha Fashion Week

  OptiTex Ltd., New York, N.Y., was a sponsor of Nolcha Fashion Week, London 2008, which featured work by New York-based artist Laurance Rassin.

• Kuraray Co. Ltd. completes manufacturing facility expansion

  Kuraray Co. Ltd., Fort Mill, S.C., has completed expansion of its Vectran® fiber manufacturing facility in Saijo City, Japan.

• Performance Fabrics and Fibers LLC expands

  The company has expanded in Williamsburg County, adding a manufacturing facility and 42 full-time employees.

• Gandinnovations names chief operating officer

  Terry Vandewarker has been appointed chief operating officer for Gandinnovations, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

• Neschen Americas hires senior product manager

  Neschen Americas, Elkridge, Md., welcomes Andreas DeGroot to the company’s product management team.

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  Avery media featured in 10 booths at ISA 2008

  Vehicle wraps at the show were featured in booths such as the Epson booth and the Feller's booth.

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  Textile designers rethink digital printing

  From trompe l’oeil to edgy to personalized, digitally printed fabric is beginning to catch the imagination of more textile designers—even those who previously viewed the method as inferior.

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  Finding alternatives to PVC

  The PVC manufacturing process is believed to be toxic to humans and the environment, and it’s typically not recyclable.

• Components of a "green" strategy

  One thing print shops should learn is that with “green,” it is not all or nothing, and not on or off.

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• Gerber introduces updated software

  Gerber Technology, Tolland, Conn., a unit of Gerber Scientific Inc., announces the release of AccuMark(TM) version 8.3.

• Ultraflex Systems Inc. introduces blockout banner

  DSS is a double-sided, smooth blockout banner that is fire resistant and lightweight. DSS rolls are available in the several widths by 164 feet (50M) in length.

• Bamboo plants used for textiles

  Bamboo offers many advantages in clothing, including breathing and wicking properties, elasticity, softness, and absorbability.

• Textured vinyl media offers excellent hiding power

  Dreamscape, Rockaway, N.J., has unveiled Dreamscape Peel N Stik, a textured vinyl media with excellent hiding power, and the ability to reduce glare and light reflection.

• Avery Graphics introduces 3 digitally printable products

  Avery Graphics, Hamilton, Ohio, introduced three new digitally printable products at ISA: MPI 2601, a wall film, MPI 2150, a digital, translucent film, and MPI 3900 Matte and MPI 3910 Gloss Promotional Films.

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  Tenter frame system creates an individual look

  Lokai! Design, Dietzenbach, Germany, is offering a tenter frame system that can be mounted across walls and ceilings to create an individual look.

• Solara ion inkjet printer delay rectified

  South Windsor, Conn.-based Gerber Scientific denies additional difficulties with a key technology underlying its new Solara ion inkjet printer.

• Portable fabric walls provide durable, lightweight solution

  National Sign Systems, Molendinar, Australia, now offers portable fabric walls, a new lightweight and durable solution for clients requiring pop-up displays for trade shows and exhibitions.

• Ticona unveils UV-stabilized Riteflex thermoplastic polyester elastomer

  The elastomer represents an ultraviolet (UV) and weathering solution for office furniture, auto interior, and outdoor products that must stand up to the harsh abuse of light and weathering.

• Foss debuts state-of-the-art needle punch line

  Foss Manufacturing, Hampton, N.H., has unveiled its new state-of-the-art needle punch line.

• RIP software developed for digital textile printing

  After one and half a year of intense development, the implementation of many suggestions from customers, and a concentrated beta-test period, the new ErgoSoft RIP software TexPrint v.2008 is now available.

• Graphics RIP allows maximum output

  The new graphics raster image processor (RIP) offers smoother continuous tones, support for 12-color printers, and 16-bit processing capabilities.

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  Tent graphics create their own audience

  A number of businesses are taking advantage of what's outside the tent with impossible-to-ignore graphics.

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  Avery media featured in 10 booths at ISA 2008

  Vehicle wraps at the show were featured in booths such as the Epson booth and the Feller's booth.

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  Movable graphic towers create a dramatic outdoor environment

  A traveling road show for Time Warner Cable recreates a much larger installation in the Time Warner headquarters in New York City.

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  Working with textured fabric creates new printing partnerships

  Printing on textured fabrics holds the promise of unique end products and new business opportunities.

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  Examining UV-curable inkjet printing

  A look at the advantages and disadvantages of UV-curable inkjet printing: There’s more to learn and room to grow.

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  Using the web

  Web and print together reach more people.

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  Practicing good customer service on the phone

  Better customer service starts with a smile; even when it’s a telephone call, it makes good sense to use a friendly tone of voice.

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  Working with textured fabric creates new printing partnerships

  Printing on textured fabrics holds the promise of unique end products and new business opportunities.

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  Using the web

  Web and print together reach more people.

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  What you need to know about coated fabrics

  Coatings are very important for direct solvent printed fabrics.

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  Graphics Gallery adapts services to reflect customer's needs

  Steve Samuel and Michael Elrod, owners of Graphics Gallery in Richmond, Va. have learned the value of adapting their service offerings to reflect their customer’s needs

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