TVF Inc., a 100% employee-owned fabric supplier, has launched an award-winning gray back fabric for print service providers and manufacturers. PureNight Pro 8668SDWGFS is a 100% recycled polyester blockout designed for sustainability and engineered for direct or...
What is the Upholstered Furniture Action Council Fabric Classification Test Method 1990? Smoking materials are the leading cause of upholstered furniture fires resulting in home losses and injuries....
What is CAN/ULC-S109? CAN/ULC-S109 is a Canadian flammability standard for fabrics and the most important flame specification in Canada for textiles and films. Underwriters Laboratories of Canada is...
What is the ASTM E84? The American Society of Testing and Materials E84 (ASTM E84) measures the flame spread and smoke index, which are considered the surface burning characteristics of a material....
What is the Federal Aviation Regulation 25.853? The Federal Aviation Regulation 25.853 (FAR 25.853) test was developed for materials used in aircraft cabin and cargo compartments. There are two...
What is California Bulletin 133? California Bulletin 133 (CAL 133) is similar to CAL 117, except that it specifically regulates the flammability of furniture that will be used in public spaces. This...
What is California State Fire Marshal Title 19? California requires an additional tent flammability standard. The Office of the State Fire Marshall for California under Title 19 (Title 19) requires...
What is the Canvas Products Association International 84? The Canvas Products Association International 84 (CPAI-84) standard is important for outdoor event organizers. Whether an outdoor wedding...
What is the FMVSS 302? The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 302 (FMVSS 302) addresses burn resistance for automotive interior materials. Adopted in 1971, the standard prevents and reduces...
Overview From heavy-duty tarps, to gym mats and pool covers, vinyl coated polyester (VCP) is a versatile industrial fabric that can be used in a variety of applications. VCP is a strong, polyvinyl...
Ballistic NylonOverview Ballistic fabrics are tough, durable materials originally designed for military use, specifically to protect against shrapnel and fragments. Their dense weave and...
Nylon TexturingWhen nylon fibers are first extruded they are completely smooth – like dental floss or fishing line. Texturing adds bulk and also hides any minor imperfections when the nylon fabric...
Dyeing Nylon Nylon 6,6 is more difficult to dye than Nylon 6, but has better colorfastness to light. It also tends to streak, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Many people associate streakiness...
Overview There are two main types of nylon associated with fabric: nylon 6 and nylon 6,6. When choosing between nylon 6 and nylon 6,6, it’s important to understand the different advantages these...
Characteristics of NylonWhen deciding on a synthetic fiber for a specific application, the choice usually comes down to nylon and polyester. Understanding the different characteristics of nylon is...
Overview Simply put, nylon fabric was invented as a substitute for silk. Nylon features a silky hand with enhanced durability and strength to create more versatile fabrics at a lower price point...
IssueDye sublimated fabric can easily be damaged if handled and stored improperly.Quick Fixes for Fabric Handling and StorageExcessive heat, cold, and moisture evaporation and condensation will...
Issue When an image distorts on a finished print, it often looks as though the image has been stretched. Why Does Printed Image Distortion Occur? Tension of fabric and transfer paper is not set...
IssueWhite fiber is exposed in a print when stretched or folded.Why does grinning occur?Quick Fixes for Grinning on FabricBest Fixes for Grinning on FabricSIMPLY ROTATE THE PRINT TO RESOLVE THE...
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