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Fabric & film

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  Fabric offers versatile canvas

  September 1, 2010

  An early adaptation of digital printing technology to fabric was in fine art reproduction.

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  Show consumers that fabric is the message

  May 1, 2010

  If you were to show someone two versions of a printed image, one on fabric and one on another medium, chances are that they would not only tell you that they prefer the one on fabric, but they would reach out and touch the fabric image.

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  Fabric for your print system

  February 26, 2010

  Digital printers whose specialty is putting images on fabric typically utilize a dye-sub transfer or a direct-to-textile dye-sub print system because these systems are fabric specific.

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  Advancements in outdoor fabrics help get the message out

  August 30, 2009

  Improvements to outdoor fabrics have led to greater opportunities for digital printing.

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  PVC breeds controversy in industrial fabrics industry

  January 1, 2009

  Can vinyl fit in a green world?

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  Working with textured fabric creates new printing partnerships

  May 1, 2008

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

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  Matching fabrics to printers for eco-conscientious customers

  March 1, 2008

  Partnerships make for profitability in the recycling loop.

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  The ins & outs of outdoor fabrics

  November 1, 2007

  Advances in fabric engineering and improvements in digital imaging technologies are catalysts for growth.

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  Fantastic finishes keep fabrics looking fresh

  May 1, 2007

  A finishing touch keeps fabrics at their best.

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  Fabric facts

  March 1, 2007

  There are no easy answers or “magic” fibers, yarns, finishes, and coatings to meet every application.

• Practicing sustainability

  Sponsored by IFAI Expo

  Achieving sustainability is not a one-time event, but a continuing process. Developing and committing to sustainable practices through designing sustainable buildings, shade products, smart textiles, and manufacturing systems continues to be at the forefront of the worldwide consumer marketplace.
  
  Our impact on the environment has become a major consideration and is driving efforts in the construction industry to be eco-responsible in mineral extraction, materials and component manufacturing, and building infrastructure development. These developments are creating market opportunities for designers and builders of environments.
  
  Corporate leaders are instigating key sustainability initiatives through their own organizations and their markets. Company executives are reporting big rewards for their efforts from their employees, communities, business partners and shareholders.
  
  IFAI Expo continues its leadership in this area with custom-designed educational programs that provide business leaders a platform for addressing sustainable trends, materials, technologies and practices that support business growth. Join the specialty fabrics industry as it convenes at this year’s IFAI Expo, Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.

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