January 2013

  • Published On: January 1, 2013

    Manart-Hirsch’s electronic D/C servo motors offer an easy and inexpensive transition from A/C clutch motors that have been standard on sewing machines for many years. Servo motors produce almost no noise, save energy (60 to 70 percent) and provide a high starting torque even at low speeds providing smooth, easy sewing at any speed. Available [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2013

    The KAI 7000 series high-carbon stainless steel shears have an extra-long edge life and superior cutting efficiency. Designed for professional use, these tailoring-style shears are ideal for clothing construction and for perfect pattern cutting. Excellent on all types of fabrics including Sunbrella, silks, cottons, denim, fleece, leather, upholstery fabrics and drapery. Smooth cutting action and [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2013

    Manart now stocks “sew foam” for cushions, complimenting a full line of standard foam rubber and ever-dri. The white and pink sew foams are perfect for marine and automotive use. Available in ¼-inch and ½-inch thickness.

  • Published On: January 1, 2013

    MarChem CFI introduces TOP NOTCH ELITE, a 9-ounce solution dyed, breathable fabric. The new product offers MarChem CFI’s customers a lighter alternative to its popular TOP NOTCH fabric. TOP NOTCH ELITE has better tear strength and abrasion resistance than other similar weight solution dyed fabrics. It also has better breathability while maintaining as good as [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2013

    Fast-drying, extremely flexible, and requiring no special shop ventilation, latex is evolving as the ink of choice for vehicle and marine wraps and graphics. With no need to wait for the ink to cure, as with solvent wraps, latex vinyl wraps can either be laminated immediately off the printer or applied to the boat and [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2013

    The alphaBlade Cutting System is designed for cutting technical textiles, laminates, films, and composites. With nine highly precise cutting heads, a rigid cutting structure, and calculated distances, the alphaBlade offers precision. State-of-the-art software, powered by Windows 7, allows one operator to easily and efficiently manage the cutting process. North Cutting’s service packages—including an available 24/7 [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2013

    OMNOVA Solutions Nautolex marine upholstery designs, Elysee and Cetacea, were developed for original equipment manufacturers. Elysee features a faux linen grain with a subtle pearlescent surface. It can be upholstered horizontally or vertically and used as the base material or an accent to create a variety of looks. It is available in eight colors, including [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2013

    The new Pains Wessex Manoverboard (MOB) Mark 9 has improved features and a lighter and more compact design. It has a drop height of 60 meters—double the 30 meters required by SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations—which makes it suitable for use on oil and gas rigs. Other benefits include the product’s smaller (375mm), [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2013

    Marine fabrics are expected to resist mold and mildew, retain their color, and stand up to wear and tear despite constant outdoor exposure. Additionally, sustained fabric flexibility has been a desirable, but elusive, attribute with coated fabrics. Safety Components Fabric Technologies of Greenville, S.C., now has the answer with Breakwater X. This new interpolymer alloy [...]

  • Published On: January 1, 2013

    Trivantage’s new Veltex Carpet Snaps are ideal for any application in which carpeting is not permanently set in place. Unlike permanent adhesives or hook-and-loop attachments that break down with repeated use, Veltex Carpet Snaps withstand tough punishment yet continue to function snap after snap regardless of environmental conditions. Veltex Carpet Snaps have a host of [...]