Lacemaking tradition inspires 3D-knit sculpture

September 1, 2024  |  Products

As a part of the Bruges Triennial “Spaces of Possibility” art exhibition in Bruges, Belgium, this summer, design studio SO – IL incollaboration with Mariana Popescu, Ph.D., of TU Delft, showcased a 3D-knit immersive tunnel sculpture that took three months to produce. It was inspired by the cit…
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Sustainable waterproof fabric

March 1, 2024  |  Products

Apex, a non-PVC architectural membrane, offers unparalleled strength and durability comparable to PES-PVC fabrics, but is 35% lighter. Ideal for tents and tension structures, its superior strength-to-weight ratio, remarkable performance, and patented NEOCLEAN™ self-cleaning technology ensure long-…
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Seastex develops acoustic tiles made of mussel filaments

February 1, 2024  |  Products

Founded in June 2021 by Belgian designer Sander Nevejans, Seastex has developed a method to turn mussel beard (byssus) waste into lightweight acoustic tiles and insulation.
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2023 Specialty Fabrics Showcase, Part 1

May 1, 2023  |  Products

Tents, awnings, shade sails, marine upholstery, protective gear, furniture: Regardless of the end product, the fabric needs to perform in harsh conditions while looking good, keeping the planet green and fitting into a client’s budget. For our two-part annual showcase, we asked contributors to sen…
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Recyclable tent alternatives

April 1, 2023  |  Products

American Tent’s Renegade Series, the first fully recyclable tents, feature a polypropylene-based fabric that is an alternative to PVC-coated fabrics.
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Digitally knitted structure shelters an outdoor space

December 1, 2022  |  Products

Jenny Sabin Studios, Ithaca, N.Y., is known for using knitting technologies to create structural and architectural applications. Sabin’s “exoKnit” at Neue House in New York City is a recent example of the designer pushing knitting beyond its traditional boundaries. The exoKnit project is a com…
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Fabric-like PVC upholstery

October 1, 2022  |  Products

Enduratex has introduced ALPACA, a fabric-looking PVC upholstery collection with a subtle metallic thread. The textile has a 100 percent polyester knit backing, which provides excellent strength and ensures smooth fabrication, as well as a gentle hand. The collection, consisting of 15 SKUs, features…
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LED illuminating fabric

March 1, 2022  |  Products

Kanvaslight® by Guardtex is an illuminating fabric that can be used in applications like bimini tops, seating, awnings and sunshades. The UL-certified technology allows textile structures to be used as a broad lighting surface. The two-component system, a light injector and an illuminating fabric, …
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